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Every day thousands of people head to their chiropractor’s office for an adjustment. They have a variety of complaints and ailments and the chiropractor is there to assist them in feeling better. But what if chiropractic could be combined with other alternative therapies to assist these patients to obtain optimum health and wellness?

That’s the question that chief medical officer of Intemedica, John Diamond, is answering. Dr. Diamond, a physician trained as a pathologist, got into alternative healing almost twenty years ago as a result of his own health crises. “As far as I’m concerned, complementary and alternative medicine takes care of 80% of health issues in the general population.”

Diamond believes the medical field is about to undergo an amazing transformation in the way it operates and delivers healing to patients. He believes primary care physicians will become obsolete by the year 2015 and in their place will spring alternative healing concepts such as chiropractors, Chinese medicine practitioners, acupuncturists and naturopaths. This is in reaction to the insurance crises going on in our country today. “The way medicine is going right now we’re moving away from the disease model. We’re moving to what we call the stress and coping model.” Diamond believes that alternative and natural healing methods will best complement these changing models.

Dr. Diamond, working with other individuals, has come up with a new and fascinating way to utilize this stress and coping model with what he calls GSR biofeedback, a process similar to electro acupuncture. By simply placing a hand in an electrical cradle, the machine interrogates the patient’s body and provides a wealth of information about where the stresses are occurring in the body. Connected to a computer program, information is also compiled regarding which specific formulas of Chinese herbs would best be suited to help the patient with whatever their specific needs are and all in about three and a half minutes.

How can chiropractors utilize this technology in their offices and how can it help them not only increase value for their patients but also increase their bottom line? According to Diamond it’s simple. “We have a whole system that is very easily put into anybody’s office with minimal outlay,” says Diamond.

Once doctors have this equipment and stock in their offices, it takes only about thirty minutes to learn how to use it. All it takes is the ability to point and click the mouse. All updates to the software are done via the internet, as well as anything that’s added to the program.

But can this program really add value to the chiropractic practice? Do alternative healing methods really work? According to Diamond the answer to both questions is a resounding yes. Any staff member, such as a chiropractic assistant, can operate the equipment, which leaves the chiropractor free to do adjustments. Also, Diamond has had independent data taken on the effectiveness of his healing methods and found that out of 100,000 patient visits over the last eighteen years, the average efficacy of his formulas was 86% – some formulas were as high as 97%. He’s also found that with the minimum outlay of investment, the average practice can see anywhere between $5-8000 a month in extra income while providing added value for their patients.

Concerning any negative side effects, Diamond also has found there are fairly few. With sensitive patients the Chinese herbs can cause gastric irritation and in some patients there may be a problem with over detoxification, but these negatives are easily resolved. Says Diamond, “Traditional Chinese medicine is easily adapted to our physiology because it’s plant based. Anything plant based we’re very used to responding to. It’s not really an issue.”

Says Diamond, “Right now 50 million of the U.S. population is without any kind of health care. You have to keep yourself healthy to survive in this stressful and toxic world.”

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Thinking of going through hormone replacement therapy to help ease your menopausal symptoms? Have you considered trying some herbal remedies first to see if they help? Rather than go for a drastic option, the use of herbal remedies may be worth a try as they are natural and comparatively safer.

In fact, there are many herbal remedies that can help deal with the various menopausal symptoms that you are having. These include herbal remedies to alleviate your existing condition of night sweats, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, loss of sex drive, memory loss, depression and sudden mood swings.

Menopause is often referred to as the change. It is often a difficult period for the sufferer as well as those around. Also, it can get depressing as weight gain is a possible outcome during menopause.

Here is a guide to the top 5 herbal remedies for menopause:

1. Gingko Biloba. Gingko Biloba is effective for those going through hormonal changes. Herbalists and naturopathic doctors say that this herb can increase and improve blood flow to virtually all parts of the body. Herbalists recommend that a dosage of 40 to 80 milligram capsule 3 times a day. This will also help in cases of memory loss.

2. Chasteberry. Chasteberry is one of the herbal remedies often overlooked when treating menopause’s difficult symptoms. However, this is a secret known to herbalists that this herb can have a profound effect on the body’s hormones. Herbalists recommend this herb because it can actually help reverse the vaginal changes, lowered libido, and other symptoms of menopause.

3. St. Johns Wort. St Johns wort, on the other hand, is a herb known to help with anxiety, irritability and mood swings. In fact, this is one of the herbal remedies that can be more more effective in treating depression than traditional antidepressants. In general, herbalists and naturopathic doctors recommend 100 and 300 milligrams of St. John’s wort 3 times a day. You should be sure that this is standardized for 0.3 percent hypercin.

4. Valerian. You may also find it hard to get to sleep at night during menopause. Many herbal remedies help to induce relaxation and sleep. One of them includes valerian. Valerian is both safe and nonaddictive. It is suggested that women should take between 300 to 500 milligrams of this one hour before bed.

5. Lavender. The last of the herbal remedies that is recommended is lavender. You can achieve a peaceful night of rest with lavender. This herb can be easily integrated into aromatherapy. Simply sprinkle a few drops of lavender essential oil onto your pillow before going to bed.

Before you try any of these herbal remedies, do check with your doctor. You have to make sure that the herbal remedies for menopause do not interact negatively with the other medications that you may be on. Also, you would need to ask your doctor or herbalist for the recommended dosages of herbal remedies for your specific case. What is useful is to know that hormone replacement therapy is not the one and only solution if you want to ease your menopausal symptoms. There are many herbal remedies out there that can help you alleviate your suffering!

Evelyn Lim is the writer and publisher of a free newsletter on herbal home remedies. In her newsletter, she shares amazing tips on using non-drug remedies to cure and treat common health ailments. For more information, please visit http://www.herbalremedytips.com

Many people in Dallas, Houston and throughout Texas are increasingly looking for ways to improve their health and well-being.

The following are ways to make using alternative medicine safer:

Look for a practitioner who is licensed by the state of Texas or is recognized by a medical association. If the practitioner is licensed, the licensing board can provide information about this practitioner’s education, training, and background, as well as disciplinary background.

Choose a practitioner who practices several alternative therapies or who is trained in both conventional and alternative medicine. The practitioner should listen to you and be sensitive to your needs. As with any other healthcare practitioner, you should be able to communicate comfortably and develop a good working relationship.

After you have chosen a practitioner, ask him or her about the safety and effectiveness of the proposed treatment. Also mention any therapies and treatment you are already receiving.

You may think alternative medicine has no long-term track record, but it’s actually been around for a number of years. Many of the medications and practices considered alternative or non-traditional find their roots in traditional African, American, Asian and European medicine. Because of their widespread popularity overseas, some alternative medications used in the U.S. may have already been tested abroad, even though the federal Food and Drug Administration has not yet tested nor approved them here. Also keep in mind that medication is just one small part of alternative medicine. Physical, spiritual, and mental therapies that are noninvasive and don’t require you to take medication are just as popular.

Tips for using alternative medicine

Do not treat yourself – seek the advice of a physician.

To find an alternative medicine practitioner, talk to your current doctor. Your health insurer may also be able to provide referrals.

Do your homework before trying alternative medicine. Libraries, bookstores, health food stores, and the Internet are good places to find information. Your physician or insurer may also be able to provide you with information.

Continue gathering information even after you have selected an alternative practitioner and/or alternative treatment – this can help you practice the treatment and monitor its effectiveness.

Although alternative medicine may have an important role in maintaining your health, don’t forget the need for quality traditional-medicine health insurance. Traditional medicine has a role, particularly with respect trauma and other acute care. And the traditional-medicine cost of an unexpected health event can be financially devastating.

Pat Carpenter writes for Precedent Insurance Company. Precedent puts a new spin on health insurance. Learn more at http://www.precedent.com

Candida Albicans, also often known as a yeast infection affects approximately 1 in 3 or 90 million Americans. Candida is a yeast and is part of the fungal kingdom. It is very widespread, often misdiagnosed, but it is manageable from the right approach.

Normally in a healthy body, Candida is kept in balance by the immune system and digestive system. When conditions change and they yeast numbers grow, the yeast bores through the gastrointestinal mucosa with its root like structures. This allows the Candida to pass into the bloodstream and it becomes systemic.

A main factor in what allows Candida to grow out of control is a weakened immune system. This can happen as a result of taking steroids or immune suppressing drugs.

Repeated use of broad spectrum antibiotics also allow the yeast to grow out of control. Antibiotics do not distinguish between good and bad bacteria. So while they are great for killing off an infection, antibiotics also kill off the beneficial flora of the intestine that usually keeps Candida and other yeasts in check.

Too much sugar and other carbohydrates feed they yeast and help it to grow out of control. The typical Western diet consumes far too much sugar which will greatly increase our odds of Candida overgrowth.

The high levels of hormones in birth control pills also lead to Candida overgrowth. These high levels of hormones damage the mucosal membrane in the vagina which allows the yeast to proliferate.

A lack of essential fatty acids can also lead to Candida issues. These essential fatty acids are found in oils like flax, fish, olive, macadamia and oils from other nuts and seeds. These good fats strengthen cell membranes which makes it more difficult for Candida to damage cells. Essential fatty acids also help to prevent yeast from spreading in the bloodstream and becoming systemic.

Candida is often misdiagnosed because it can manifest itself in so many ways. One of the most common symptoms and easiest to recognize is when it shows up as jock itch in men, or vaginal yeast infections.

Other common symptoms are depression, brain fog, achy joints, skin rashes, sinus pressure or sinus infections, constipation or diarrhea, thrush, headaches and mood swings. With so many common symptoms it is easy to see why Candida can be misdiagnosed and then treated in a way that may actually make the condition worse.

The most common treatment for Candida from medical doctors is the anti-yeast drug nystatin which is relatively safe. Some of the most common side effects are headaches and achiness that last for several days after starting the drug therapy. Other side effects include diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting. This is not an over night treatment and can take as long as two years to work completely.

If you are apprehensive about taking prescription drugs to treat your Candida, or if you are one who simply prefers to take the “natural” course in healing health problems, there are options and effective ways to treat the problem.

Changing your diet can make a big difference in Candida management. Eating foods with anti-fungal properties can help, but what can make the biggest difference is following a low carbohydrate and low sugar diet. Since sugar feeds the yeast, cutting back on sugars can help to diminish the Candida in the body. One warning if you do cut down on carbs and cut out sugars is that there is often a “healing crisis” when you feel worse before you feel better. Usually on the third day of a cleanse, one may feel flu like or have a headache as the yeast starts to die off.

There are also herbs, probiotics and enzymes which work very well at killing off Candida and controlling yeast overgrowth.

Herbs like pau de arco, grapefruit seed extract, and olive leaf extract have all been proven to have anti-fungal properties.

Probiotics like lactobacillus acidophilus and other beneficial bacteria help to keep the gastrointestinal flora in balance. Supplementing these probiotics can help to replace and kill off the Candida that lives in the gastrointestinal tract.

Supplementing therapeutic enzymes work great at killing off Candida. They key is to supplement these on an empty stomach. If you take them with food they will simply digest your food, but on an empty stomach, the enzymes can get into the blood stream and find the yeast. These enzymes will actually digest they yeast on a systemic level.

If you suspect that you suffer from an overgrowth of Candida Albicans it is important for you to do your research and find the right program to address the issue for you.

The author of this article publishes then health and nutrition site http://www.jeffshealthyliving.com/blog and the blog dedicated to weight loss from a Christian perspective, http://www.christianweightcontrol.com/blog/.

In today’s world, germs are getting smarter – and they are outsmarting modern medicine in a very scary way. You may have heard of all the recent outbreaks of Staph Infections around the world. This staph is literally building a resistance to antibiotics. It is an epidemic, and it can lead to death.

Due to this epidemic, research has stepped up in the area of antibiotics. What scientists have found is that pure silver is essential to life. Pure silver is a naturally occurring substance, and drug producers, such as Life Force International have been able to put pure silver in liquid form, to be used as a natural antibiotic.

Scientists have discovered that while most antibiotics only disinfect about a half dozen germs, silver disinfects hundreds. Furthermore, germs are unable to build a resistance to pure silver, making it a much needed and essential natural antibiotic. Silver also is useful in fighting over 650 bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites.

Furthermore, prescription antibiotics, that are chemically manufactured, have awful side effects that are often worse than the condition that they were designed and prescribed to treat. Pure silver, on the other hand, has no side effects, and it can be used by adults, children, and even pets.

The human body naturally contains silver, although it isn’t very much. The average human body has .001 microns of silver. When that level drops, illness occurs. Life Force International offers Colloidal Silver in liquid form, and it can be taken indefinitely without worrying about germs or microorganisms becoming immune to it.

While antibiotics kill germs by poisoning them, Colloidal Silver literally smoothers them by cutting the air supply between the germs and the enzymes that they need to survive and grow. This is why germs cannot become immune to Colloidal Silver – the silver isn’t fighting the germ the way that other antibiotics do, it is simply outsmarting it.

Even minute amounts of silver are effective in killing more than 640 different disease causing pathogens. Therefore, Colloidal Silver can be used to treat illnesses, and to prevent illnesses from occurring.

Colloidal Silver can be used internally and externally. When used internally, it is important to increase your intake of water, so that the dead pathogens can be effectively flushed from the body. It is also important that Colloidal Silver not come into contact with other metals. It should be taken with a plastic spoon, syringe, or medicine cup.

Externally, Colloidal Silver can be applied directly to cuts, burns, cold sores, open sores, and other injuries. It is also effective on mosquito bites, acne, dandruff, athlete’s foot, sore throat gargles, rashes, and eczema. It can even be used as drops for the eyes and ears, and sprayed in the nose for sinusitis.

Colloidal Silver also has household uses. It can be used to prevent mildew and to sterilize cooking surfaces. It can even be sprayed on the leaves of unhealthy plants to improve their condition. It should be stored in a dark glass spray bottle for household use.

Steven Godlewski is a self-made millionaire and is currently working with the staff at PillFreeVitamins.com Has an extensive background in nutrition as well as other health related fields.
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