Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, December 23, 2011,
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The gluten free diet has been bandied about on the internet and in the news quite a bit lately, leading some folks to wonder just what it is. Some have wondered if it’s not the latest weight loss ‘miracle’. The truth is that it has nothing to do with weight loss, but everything to do with health. Here are 7 facts about gluten and celiac that will help you understand what they are.
1. Gluten is a type of complex protein found in many grains, like wheat, rye, and barley. There is some...
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Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, December 6, 2011,
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Cancer is frighteningly mainstream these days. My teenage daughter has attended several funerals. At her young age, several of her friends have lost a parent at the hands of this disease and its harsh, dangerous treatments. Countless other friends have a parent (or two) that have been diagnosed with cancer but have thankfully survived. What is going on?
When I was growing up, cancer was a rare, distant disease that did not affect anyone that I knew personally. It was unheard of that a paren... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, March 16, 2011,
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Being healthy is more than the mere absence of disease. There are many aspects including body health and mental health. Mental health is as important as physical health. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind. If stress makes you anxious and worried, try meditation. Practicing just a few minutes of meditation every day can relax you and result in inner peace and help you to build a healthy body. Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. Medit...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, January 21, 2011,
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A healthy relationship is essential in anyone’s life. You may have healthy relationships with any person in your life - from family to friends to work associates, and etc. Relationships need time, care and energy to make them stronger. What is a healthy relationship?Communication and participation: The vital part of any healthy relationship is talking and listening to each other. Sharing your feelings with someone and believing that he/she will be there to listen to you and support you goes...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, December 31, 2010,
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Wellness is a concept of health care that focuses on preventing disease and prolonging one’s life, as opposed to treating disease. Wellness is a holistic approach which takes the whole person and not just the vital signs or physical aspects of your health. An individual's well-being begins with a conscious decision to create a healthy way of life that exists on a continuum unique to your particular situation, and you take the responsibility for the quality of your life. It is a mindset, or ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Saturday, August 14, 2010,
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Traditional Chinese Medicine has deep roots that reach back over 2000 years. There are many influences that can be credited with the development of TCM. The Communist revolution, Europeans and the Japanese all have influenced how TCM has evolved.
These influences created changes in the way that TCM has been practiced. This explains why there are two terms associated with these practices: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM). Both of these terms are recorded in ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, August 12, 2010,
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What is gluten?Gluten is a type of protein present in wheat, rye and barley. It is a protein compound that makes foods hard to chew and gives them elastic grain. In light scientific terms, every grain has dissimilar proteins. For instance, secalin appears in rye; gliadin in wheat; and hordein in barley. As a group these proteins are identified as prolamins. Promalins cause problems for individuals who are intolerant to gluten. Having a gluten free diet will eliminate damage that could be caus... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, June 15, 2010,
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Pranic healing was only practiced by select people in ancient times. This was the rule established by Master Choa Kok Sui in India. The chosen people were trained in this effective method of healing and became skilled practitioners.
When used for common ailments, pranic healing is thought to be very beneficial. In Sanskrit, India, prana is defined as life-force. It refers to an invisible vital energy (or bio-energy) that keeps one in good health. When related to acupuncture, this energy is re... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, June 11, 2010,
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Mercury detox treatment is a rapidly growing area of interest in alternative medicine. There are many ways that we are exposed to this toxic substance. Wood preservatives, ammunition, artificial flowers and silver amalgam fillings all contain mercury.
Negative effects have been associated with high concentrations of mercury in our bodies. These effects can include dementia, deterioration... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, June 2, 2010,
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There is an ethereal science that lies behind energy healing (auras and chakras). It is one of the fastest growing, holistic treatments available today. Since the beginning of human existence, all of our indigenous ancient tribes have practiced these sacred healing energies. The energy of the universe is its main force. We are all connected to this force of energy. It is not as difficult as it might seem to practice chakra energy healing. Although in order to be effective at this practice, yo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Sunday, May 30, 2010,
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One of several popular alternative modalities that traces its roots back to traditional Chinese medicine, the practice of acupuncture is more than 5,000 years old.
While regarded as one of the oldest and most common treatments worldwide, recognition for this ancient practice only began after a New York Times journalist, James Reston, wrote an article on how in 1971 stating that his pain post surgery was eased by doctors in China who had used acupuncture.
What is Acupuncture?
By using qi (pronou... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, May 21, 2010,
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Humans were, until relatively recently, hunter-gatherers. This means that in uncivilized times their diets consisted of lean animals and fish as well as raw fruits and vegetables. The average diet of ancient humans was made up of 55% animals and 45% plants. Animal foods provided protein and healthy fats while the plants consisted of roots, tubers, seeds, fruit, stalks and leaves – all healthful, nutrient-rich elements.
We did not consume foods such as cow's milk or grains until between 7,000... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, May 14, 2010,
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 Eating a raw vegan diet was well out of my scope of
possibilities. Never did I imagine that I would have the constitution to live,
satisfied, on this type of lifestyle. It was not until I discovered that I had
a degenerative disease, which could turn deadly, that I decided it was time to
take control of my life. I came to realize that there are ways in which I can modify
my lifestyle th...
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Posted by Meadow Summers on Monday, May 10, 2010,
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There are many natural healing therapies available for a multitude of ailments. I found that by changing my lifestyle and becoming aware of what my body’s needs are, I could have huge results without relying on potions, products or pills.
For example, over the course of my life, I have suffered from chronic headaches. Many of these headaches were debilitating. I missed many days of school, work and life suffering and trying to numb the pain I was feeling. Many times nothing worked. I would s... Continue reading ...
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