Natural Wellness Techniques & Treatments

Natural Wellness Techniques & Treatments

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Q What should I know before I try Zero Balancing?
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Pregnant women and anyone with chronic medical conditions should check with their health practitioners before starting zero balancing or any other new regimens.Zero balancing has been in use for about three decades with strong anecdotal evidence of... Full Answer
Q How effective is ColoThin for weight loss?
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This should not be considered a weight loss product other than because of its potential to remove weight from your intestines. Weight loss is caused by taking in fewer calories than you burn and there are products designed to support that process. The... Full Answer
Q How can I practice living in the moment?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal Medicine
One way to practice living in the moment: the body scan. How do you do it? Focus on every part of your body, which will help you to relax: Lie down. Close your eyes and notice your posture. Think about the natural flow of your breath, focusing on air... Full Answer
Q What are the steps to wellness?
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Dr. Michael T Murray, Naturopathic Medicine
How to Get Well, by Paavo Airola, published in 1974 was one of the first books I read when I started making choices to achieve wellness in my own life. Paavo Airola was one of the premier natural health educators of the 1970s and, along with Adele Davis,... Full Answer
Q What can I do to alleviate physical problems?
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Adopting the following measures can help alleviate physical problems: Wellness strategies such as eating well, getting enough rest and exercise, meditating, and participating in relaxing activities. A healthy body and a calm mind helps you to be... Full Answer
Q How can acceptance help me move forward in life?
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There are certain things in life we cannot change or solve. When we are faced with the death of a loved one, an illness, the loss of a job, or any other major crisis, effective coping requires acceptance. This is one of the most difficult tasks we face.... Full Answer
Q What is effective coping?
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When to take action to solve a problem is an important part of effective coping. Although we cannot control all of the external circumstances of our lives, if we can focus on solutions to specific problems, we are more likely to take the actions that... Full Answer
Q How can I handle feeling claustrophobic when stuck at home in the winter?
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Brooke Randolph, Marriage & Family Therapy
As winter stretches on after Punxsutawney Phil was frightened by his own shadow, many can start to feel Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or trapped. It's no wonder so many are ready to peel off all the extra layers and escape for spring break.... Full Answer
Q What guidelines should I follow when using herbal supplements?
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Because each herb has a different property and purpose, you need to read the label or ask a practitioner for proper dosing. It is advisable to buy herbal supplements from a reliable company and make sure they have been standardized. This means the... Full Answer
Q How strong is the evidence for the effectiveness of herbal products?
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Dr. Bill Salt, Gastroenterology
Most of the evidence for efficacy of "natural" remedies and herbal products is empirically derived, which means that recommendations and usage are based upon repeated experience and observation throughout history. Few have been subjected to the rigors of... Full Answer