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Referred to as a gift from nature to us, essential aromatherapy oils have often provided natural remedies for minor ailments, beautified our body, and has assisted in the promotion of a positive outlook. These oils are usually extracted from plants; either through their flowers, stems, bark, roots, or even the very life blood of the plant itself, more commonly known as sap. To extract these precious essences from the plant, the varying parts of the plant first need to go through a distillation process. So, what makes essential oils so easy to obtain? A reputable essential aromatherapy book will tell you it's because they are widely available. That is because they are either grown naturally on farms or, in some cases, found growing in the wild. Either way, essential oils can be applied in a variety of physiological ways, essentially possessing the power to calm our very souls. Maybe it is the fact that civilizations were using essential oils nearly a thousand years a...

A simple massage can do wonders. It is a perfect stress buster and pain reliever. You can relax and enjoy a massage anytime! Our lifestyle, jobs, relationships and numerous other factors affect our well being. The daily challenges and situations of life demand a lot. Right from the moment we step out of the house in morning till the time we get back after a long day there is a continuous demand for energy and focus. A daily dose of all these activities often leaves us with very little time for rest and re-charging, a task of utmost importance. Life in the fast lane is tough! Cities and towns, apart from work, add to our stress with pollution, noise, traffic and so on. Cities hardly sleep. There is movement and activity round the clock. As a result - stress, insomnia, muscle spasms and many other conditions develop. These affect us physically, mentally and emotionally as well. If treated late or left untreated, these issues can become a serious health problem. Staying fi...

If you're still smoking now, then you're doing so despite the obvious and very publicized facts about what it's actually doing to you and what it's still going to do to you - so although you may now want to kick the habit successfully and permanently, you're going to find that's just not the simple task that you originally thought it might be. Throughout a great many years of our history, there have been millions of people that have smoked while being blissfully ignorant of its' deadly effects. There's hardly anyone on the planet these days that could possibly claim ignorance of these effects. There's actually been a heap of opposition to the smoking of tobacco over the years, generally by the main religious bodies. In fact, even the Nazi's had a serious anti-tobacco movement which obviously came to a stop when they did at the end of WW2 - bet you never knew that! It was actually during the 1920s that German scientists made the...

Massage therapy offers therapeutic healing in various ways and over multiple levels. While it may seem like a pleasurable luxury to many, it is actually a highly effective tactic for enhancing well-being. This discipline has gained popularity for several reasons and by many factions of the population. Reasons for increased popularity include: - Medical practitioners are becoming more aware of the interconnectedness of mind, body, emotions and spirit. They are realizing that healing and immune responses are aided by therapeutic touch methods. Many doctors, both naturopathic and traditional are incorporating massage techniques into their prescription remedies. Even health insurance companies are approving sessions with certified masseuses as a preventative and treatment measure. - Lack of human touch is rampant in our society. Societal norms of full plates, deadlines, traffic, and hours behind a computer often result in lack of adequate human touch in many individuals...

1. Here is a list of some very powerful acupuncture points you can rub with your fingers for 50-60 seconds at a time. You can do this for 3 or 4 times taking a 10-15 second break between rubbing: Large Intestine 20 - This point is on both sides of your face, level with the bottom of your nostril. When you smile you will feel a grove. This is where the point lies. Lung 9 - It is on the wrist crease, just below your thumb. After rubbing Lung 9 if you move your finger up 2 inches you will be at Lung 7. Conception Vessel 17 - This is found on your breastbone, in the center of the chest between the nipples. 2. Cleanse your nose: Instead of a decongestant over the counter medicine, use a saltwater solution (saline solution). Mix 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in 1 cup room temperature water. Gently squirt the solution in your nose, aiming toward the back, not the top of your head. If you swallow some water it won't hurt you. The water goes thr...

Aromatherapy diffusers are devices that can enable the dispersal of aromatherapy scents given a location or a room. These are specifically tailored in a specific aromatherapy product or item. In this case, it is important to truly have one diffuser that would be ideal for that item in order to maximize the use and the scent of it. Diffusers are used in order to spread the scent of an essential oil. This is one convenient method in order for you to simplify the process in such a way that you can simply leave the item alongside with the diffuser itself. With the current number of diffusers in the market, which one should you choose? Perhaps what would be best considered ideal and which one is not? Here are the key tips in choosing the right diffuser. Tip 1: Identify the types of diffuser. There are many types of aromatherapy diffusers today. As such it would be necessary for you to better know the different types so you can be able to know the use of that diffuser and ...

Despite of knowing the fact that smoking is harmful for health, people nevertheless consider smoking as an individual pick. About twenty five percent of women and forty two percent of men smoke all over the globe. Smoking not merely affects your health but also the physical condition of your beloved ones and furthermore damages your home. Impact of smoking on wellbeing 1. Have you realized that the tobacco smoke consists of more than 4000 chemicals and two hundred well acknowledged poisons and also 42 cancer creating agent. 2. A cigarette contains nicotine that is considered to contain the equivalent influence as heroine when you speak of addiction. 3. When a cigarette is lit, nicotine is released as gas which is immediately absorbed in the lungs and in the blood. As soon as you inhale, within seconds nicotine transforms the chemistry inside the brain which leads to a short-term euphoric feeling. 4. Cigarettes release carbon monoxide that restricts blood cells to pa...

If some time ago erectile problems were treated with embarrassment and denial, nowadays men tend to consult their doctors in order to solve it. Accepted today as a topic of medical studies, erectile dysfunction can be treated thanks to the technological advances. Here there are some methods to help your erectile problem. In order to treat it, you should know what exactly erectile dysfunction means: it is the inability to achieve and sustain an erection and to normally perform during sex. When the penile muscles are relaxed thanks to a chemical signal coming from the brain, the erection is achieved. Everything starts with sexual stimulation which releases nitric oxide in the nerves allowing a fast blood flow and relaxed muscles. The blood accumulation is the one who makes the penis to be erect. But, the process can be reversed and muscles can constrict and lose the erection because of a chemical phosphodiesterase type 5. It's important to understand how erection w...

Five cigarettes will kill you if you eat them. A single cigarette can contain up to 9 milligrams of nicotine depending on type and brand. Though it depends on the individual's body weight, a lethal dose of pure liquid nicotine is about 30 to 60 mg. By smoking cigarettes you inhale one or two milligrams of nicotine per cigarette, with the remainder being burned off. Nicotine is a very addictive drug. Like heroin or cocaine it affects your whole body. The heart beats faster, blood pressure increases, the pulse quickens, the veins constrict, The body produces adrenaline that relaxes many muscles, increases your heart rate, and raises the metabolism. It also changes the electrical activity in your brain. You feel good... Nicotine along with caffeine and strychnine belong to a group of chemical compounds named alkaloids. These substances can be found in bitter tasting plants, that protect themselves from being eaten in this way. Yet however man not only ignores the warni...

You should think of a massage as another tool in your health care toolbox. Throw away any thoughts you may have that massage is just a feel-good way to indulge or pamper yourself. Actually, massage can be a very powerful tool. It can help you take charge of your health and well-being. There are many positive benefits to receiving regular massage treatments. However, they must be received on a regular basis just like diet and exercise to be effective. Stress Relief: One of the more important features of regular treatments is the reduction of stress. Massage cannot eliminate the source of stress but it can certainly reduce the symptoms arising from it. Massage helps you to relax which releases the tension that the mind is holding over the body. Managing Anxiety: Some people are overly anxious. This can be quite distracting to getting things done in our lives. Massage chair therapy helps to reduce the symptoms of anxiety through relaxation. Anxiety can cause stiffness a...

Lavender essential oil is the "jack of all trades" when it comes to essential oil. The popular oil is used for so many things from helping with aches and pains to curing insomnia. One area where lavender oil can give drastic results is skin issues because of it's astringent properties. But, as a warning, picking the pure essential oils is so important for skin problems. Although these oils are more money, they are worth it. The cost more because they're better. They're obtained through a better, more timely process that yields less. The skin products that claim to help using lavender oil are worthless. They use the highly processed, not as good oil that can cause more harm then good. So steer clear of them. These products are labeled and advertised as containing lavender and are found on the shelves of drug stores and other chain retailers. The only good the lavender in these products does is creating a better smelling product. For therapeutic aims, like ski...

In olden times, fat was thought to be attractive and a sign of wealth. However, times have drastically changed. The rush is on to look like television personalities, models, or Hollywood stars. However in the rush to look good, the majority of people are missing the point: Body fat is unhealthy. Obesity which is commonly thought to be more that 25% body fat for men and 32% for women affects 1 in 3 Americans. Medical research has shown that obesity is a major threat to disease fighting and overall good health. Having too much fat has been associated with physical problems such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and many more. It boils down to the choices you are making when you are young are affecting your lifespan. Obesity afflicted people also usually have high cholesterol, which is a precursor to arteriosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. When the arteries become clogged, many vital organs become deprived of blood which will lead to life threatening problems. ...

Acupuncture could be the answer to many health concerns. This is an ancient Asian practice that began in China a few thousand years ago and spread into Japan and Korea. Modern day American practices incorporate tactics from all three nations. Thin needles are inserted into strategic locations in the body in order to improve a patient's health. These needles are so minuscule and slender that they resemble hairs although they are comprised of metal. Many people are afraid that it will hurt to receive this type of treatment, but surprisingly, there is no pain involved in the process. Conversely, many ills and painful conditions are eliminated after a course of treatment. Somehow these points of needle insertion amp up a body's healing response, immune system and pain threshold. What can acupuncture do for you? More than you might think: - Nausea and vomiting: Stomach ills of nausea and vomiting are uncomfortable indeed. After a course of treatment of this ancient...

Some may argue that stress is prevalent in all areas of the world, but most would agree that big cities, with their concentrations of traffic, unemployment, and pollution, feature more stress than most other areas. While Los Angeles is usually at the top of lists of stressed-out cities, Chicago has had the dubious honor of being labeled America's most stressful city by Forbes for the past two years. Forbes's stressed-out city list for 2010 will come out soon, and while Chicago may not be at the top again, massage therapy will remain a constant for Windy City citizens looking to combat their stress and its harmful effects. Forbes generally looks at issues economically, so, when determining Chicago to be the most stressful city in America, one of the main factors behind this statistic was the city's unemployment rate, which has been consistently higher than the rest of the nation. Fortunately, the unemployment rate has fallen in Chicago, but it's still a couple of perce...

Acupuncture is the quintessence of China, the research by experts of acupuncture in Chinese medicine, auricular acupuncture and body acupuncture with a combination of methods, can be symptomatic treatment of obesity, not only the safety, effectual and do not have anorexia, diarrhea, physical decline and other side effects. Acupuncture adjusts endocrine function, suppress obesity appetite, decreased food intake and inhibit fat digestion and absorption by the gastrointestinal function to control the body's absorption of nutrients, with the control diet, thereby reducing the body's energy intake and storage; the other hand, acupuncture can promote energy metabolism, increase energy consumption, and promote fat mobilization and fat breakdown, and ultimately weight loss. Acupuncture through stimulating acupoints, adjust the meridians, to strengthen the spleen and kidney function, support healthy, but also through the role of the meridian to clear stagnation in the bo...

Quit Smoking Today How? No one who has ever tried to stop smoking, doesn't need to be told that it will be one of the hardest things that you ever do in your life. And why is this case, it's not like there is anything special about cigarettes, and quite the contrary. Besides the very high cost to you personally, there is a far greater cost to your state in terms of medical costs and loss of productivity, and these costs filter back to the individual. And with all the undeniable facts about what smoking is doing to your health directly, as well as to people around you as a result of second hand smoke, quit smoking today shouldn't be so hard. But that is the logical viewpoint to quitting; that has nothing at all to do with the reasons behind why you are smoking, along with the nicotine in your cigarettes being addictive and making it all the harder to stop smoking regardless of the reasons. There are numerous aids for stopping, including nicotine repl...

All too often, anxiety sufferers turn to medication for a "quick fix" for their symptoms, but then find they suffer even more from the unpleasant side effects that can accompany anxiety medication. A much healthier option is to look for natural anxiety solutions that are gentle to your body, yet very effective. This article lists the top 10 natural anxiety solutions that will help you beat anxiety and panic attacks forever. #1 - Healthy Lifestyle The first place to start when recovering from anxiety is to examine your lifestyle. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and good quality protein and fats. Eliminate caffeine and cigarettes and cut down on alcohol. Make sure you get regular exercise as well as plenty of sleep. #2 - Self-Monitoring Developing awareness of your problem is a crucial first step in recovering from anxiety. A good way to do this is to monitor your thoughts and behaviors during the times you feel anxious. Try keeping a journal and no...

Recent studies have indicated that women undergoing IVF can benefit from acupuncture. This ancient Chinese practice has become fairly mainstream over the last few years and the question, "how does acupuncture help with IVF" certainly merits further consideration. Practitioners believe that the procedure has a number of positive effects on both the male and female reproductive systems. It is thought that it can increase the chances of successful implantation and reduce miscarriage. Looking at the specifics, how does acupuncture help with IVF? Relaxation One paper which was published in 2002 indicates that acupuncture can help relieve stress levels considerably and that the reduction in stress hormones can be directly attributed to increased success rates. In physical terms, stress diverts blood from the uterus towards the glands responsible for coping with stress. A reduction in stress can help restore healthy blood flow and thus enhance fertility. Regulati...

Many people experience stress and anxiety in their everyday lives. Anxiety is inherent to living and can be part of having a job and establishing relationships with other people. Worrying about getting a project done at work or having a fight with a spouse can provoke anxiety in many people. These events, however, can be emotionally strengthening at times; they can widen your comfort zone and help clear up misunderstandings with others. For some individuals, however, anxiety is ongoing. The feelings of nervousness and stress wear them down rather than building them up. These individuals carry fear with them every day. Anxiety overtakes them, preventing some sufferers from performing daily activities. The Report of the Surgeon General on Mental Health states that 16% of adults between the ages of 18 and 54 suffer from various anxiety disorders for at least one year. Generalized anxiety disorder, with its hallmark symptom of persistent anxiety in everyday situations, is...

Autumn is a common time of year to catch a cold, which relates to traditional Chinese medicine theory since each organ system corresponds to a particular season and wouldn't you know it lungs correspond to autumn. That does not mean you can only catch a cold in autumn just that colds are more prevalent especially if the lung system is weak or out of balance. Therefore fall is a good time to strengthen the lung system. Why is a strong lung system necessary? The lung system in Chinese medicine governs the nose, skin, breathing and is responsible for the circulation of Wei Qi, a protective energy closely related to the immune system in Western medicine. When this energy is strong the body is able to fight off disease, conversely when it is weak pathogens may enter the body leading to the common cold. How can Wei Qi be strengthened? Exercise, such as brisk walking outside can help circulate Qi and strengthen lung Qi. Proper diet and adequate rest also ensure that ene...

Want an intense workout you can do at home? Well, you need to know how to high intensity exercises. If you keep doing the same, old, easy exercises, you'll never be able develop intense workouts. Add the following exercises in your regular routines, and see what happens: Forward Lunge The forward lunge is one of the toughest lower body movements, but not enough people are using them because, well, they're tough. All you need is your bodyweight to perform this movement. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. You can hold dumbbells if you want, but start off with the bodyweight version. Step forward with your right leg and take a slightly larger than normal step. Keep your left toe on the ground. This will help you maintain your balance. The left knee should also be bent. Lower your body until your right thigh is parallel to the ground. Keep your body upright, with your chest up, back straight, and abs tight. Push with your right leg to starting position. Ho...

One of the best ways to get a fit and trim abdomen is by starting with the basic fat burning exercises and following a low calorie and low carb diet. I have listed below some of the best and most effective "home" Six Pack Abs Exercises for men that you can follow each and every day to get your body in shape. Simple Reverse Crunch Anyone looking to define their abs should consider the Reverse Crunch. This exercise is mainly targeting the lower part of your abs but not only. Bicycle Crunches This exercises concentrates on your rectus abdominal muscles. The part of muscle that covers and protects your internal organs. The bicycle crunch has proved to be one of the most effective abs workout. Exercise Ball Everyone should have an exercise ball in their home. The ball is made out of latex and it's fully filled with air. Ball exercises are some of the easiest to do and not only but there are a wide variety of them. Long-Arm Crunches A pretty intense six ...

Your decision to quit smoking will be the single greatest decision that you have ever made in your life. However, you might be wondering about just how to quit as there are several treatments as well as products available today which will aid you to stop smoking. Also, there are some physical as well as psychological side effects that you may encounter once you have stopped as well. The physical side effects may include headaches, dizziness etc, and the psychological side effects includes anxiety and depression. Therefore, you must be ready to face such problems mentally as well as physically in order to have a healthy life in future. Having a proper mind set is considered to be an effective quit smoking and in itself that will help you to stop forever. In order to quit smoking successfully you must be motivated! Always think about the healthy life that will follow without smoking. This will make you feel instantly relaxed and feel better, thereby avoiding the desires...

Tinnitus acupuncture healing is a natural way of curing tinnitus. Acupuncture can be considered a holistic method of treating diseases. This is a historic way of treating various ailments which was used centuries ago in China. This type of treatment has also been recorded in ancient Egyptian culture. Acupuncture is an energy treatment that balances the energy flow in the body. The process works fast and helps in boosting the immune system and eliminates pain quite effectively. Encephalin and endorphins are released when the needles are inserted into the pressure points which eliminate the pain as these chemicals are natural painkillers. Thereafter when the energy system in the body is balanced with acupuncture the stress in the body is reduced which helps in improving blood circulation. Chronic diseases are treated with acupuncture as complementary treatment along with medical treatment. There are a lot of complaints that can be the cause of tinnitus and if such ailm...

You can stop smoking no matter how addicted you think you are, how long you have smoked for or how many times you have tried before, but you have to want to do it and do it right. First give yourself time to prepare mentally before you stop smoking and get all the support you can from friends and family and decide on the method you are going to use to stop smoking. However don't expect a miracle cure to help you stop smoking because they simple don't exist. If you decide to try nicotine replacement therapy in the form of the nicotine patch or gum then it is best to combine this method with an additional support program or advice. The nicotine patch, one of the most popular quit smoking product is stuck onto the skin and releases nicotine through the skin and into the bloodstream at a steady rate usually over a 24 hour time period. These patches come in different strengths with a heavy smoker starting on a patch with a high nicotine dose and then moving onto a p...

Acupuncture is listed as one of the medical practices that can help people suffering from depression. However, there are a lot of things that you can do when you want to go out and cure your depression. However, here are the reasons why acupuncture is the best way to cure depression. Depression is not something that is individual in nature. One of the reasons why acupuncture is the best way to cure depression is that depression is a mental illness that is personal in nature. As such, the best way to cure it is through medical procedures that are also medical in nature like acupuncture. Acupuncture believes that each person is different and takes this into consideration when they are trying to cure a person of their disease or illness. Acupuncture experts believe that there is a relation between the lifestyle, emotion, environment and the person's illness. This is why each person is treated differently than the next even if the illness is the same. Acupuncture cur...

Aromatherapy also includes using essential oils in your baths for convenience. Essential oils can be concentrated and even potent so inappropriate usage or an overdose may lead to problems. Do's and don'ts while Using Essential Oils • Read the instruction manual carefully and try to follow it. It is always better to buy from manufactures that provide instructions rather than going for second rate modified essential oils. • Read the ingredients as some people might have skin allergies to certain substances. • If you develop rashes or experience any kind of discomfort (which is not common), please consult a general physician. • Stick to the quantity of usage per trial as mentioned, as many people use higher quantities in the hope of a quicker response. Overdose of essential can lead to headaches, dizziness and related complications. • Do not apply undiluted essential directly onto your skin. • Make sure that essential oils do not enter eyes,...

Ylang ylang essential oil has a long history. It originated out of Southeast Asia, though it is popular now in other parts of the world. The oils are extracted from the ylang ylang flower petals. The petals are typically picked early in the morning so the maximum amount of oil can be extracted. Ylang ylang has an intoxicating fragrance. It has a long history of being used because of its exotic scent. Indonesia, for example, use to spread the ylang ylang flowers on the marriage bed of a newlywed couple. It is also known for treating medical conditions. It is used to relieve skin that is irritated by bites from insects. It is used a lot in skin ointment for skin diseases or skin irritations. It also aids hair that needs restoration or re-growth. It can be beneficial for people who are trying to fight infections. It prevents the fever from coming on in the first place. It mixes well with carrier oils and other essential oils. In particular it mixes well with rosewood,...

New Acupuncture clinics are popping up all over the country with a whole different look and feel since acupuncture was introduced to the West. Until recently the majority of acupuncture clinics in the West have resembled a typical medical office with individual treatment rooms. Clinics set up in this fashion generally see patients once a week and charge anywhere between $60-$150 per treatment depending on location of the clinic. Following a sustainable business model put together by Working Class Acupuncture of Portland Oregon, clinics following what is known as the Community Acupuncture(CA) business model are opening up around the country. Community Acupuncture clinics offer affordable acupuncture treatments for a sliding scale somewhere between $15-$40, or a flat rate of no more than $30. Treatments at a CA clinic are available to everyone, regardless of income. The purpose of the affordable sliding scale is twofold. By lowering the cost of treatment, this model of ca...

Unwanted weight gain usually happens gradually, and thus for many it remains a mystery as to what actually causes it. But a healthy diet can do wonders in helping to prevent unwanted weight gain. A lot of people who struggle with weight gain, start by exercising and reducing their calorie intake in order to maintain or reduce their weight. This sounds good, but exercising and reducing calories will only solve half the problem, as it is not so much about reducing calories as it is about eating healthy. Believe it or not, but calories are good, and you need to know what kind of calories to reduce, and what kind to increase so that your body does not become nutrient deficient. Because if your body lacks certain nutrients, you will begin to crave for junk foods, which contribute to weight gain. Here are some tips to help you to prevent unwanted weight gain without having to worry about counting calories. Avoid Junk Foods Junk foods such as chocolate bars, chips, sodas, ...

Everyone at some point in their lives has to deal with anxiety of some sorts. Whether it is anxiety from starting a new job, changing careers or starting a new adventure in one's life, anxiety is a natural emotion and feeling that a person will have to deal with. Most feelings of anxiety are related to a given situation and quickly disappear when that particular situation is over. However, sometimes the feelings of anxiety will start to interfere with your daily routine. This is known as generalized anxiety disorder and can really prevent anyone from operating on a normal day to day schedule. Generalized anxiety disorder comes with a number of symptoms ranging from brief periods of irritability, restlessness, lower concentration levels and a feeling of being on edge or tension through the body. Usually a person realizes that they are suffering from generalized anxiety disorder when the feeling of anxiety gets so bad that it starts to interfere with the normal day ...

How Did You Start Smoking Quit smoking today? As much as I can't stand to be around smoking today, I can't believe that I ever started - I would guess that most people end up feeling that was after they quit. I look back through the years and that question in amazement, because I quit smoking for good when I was 25, after smoking for 12 years. Yep, that means like a fool I started smoking when I was 13 - why, I guess because the older kids were doing it, and I wanted to be cool like them. My dad smoked all his adult life - 3-4 packs of Pall Mall non-filters a day. He hacked and choked, and he huffed and puffed; he actually ended up getting adult asthma that was probably from it. And then the surgeon general's warning came out and he quit overnight. But not me, I didn't believe in that stuff - so as he quit I started. I eventually stopped smoking overnight. I got a really bad case of the flue and couldn't have smoked if I wanted to. I thre...

Have you ever heard of something called a homemade penis pump? I remember when I first heard of it. It sounded pretty insane to me. Nothing could be that easy, could it? As it turns out, the homemade penis pump was intended for people that have erectile dysfunction. Any increase in size is a result of you being able to get your penis to become erect. Now I'm not sure about you, but that is not the results I had in mind when I ordered the thing. I wanted to get something that I would use to increase the size of my penis, by actually making it longer. I never had a problem becoming erect, so this thing did absolutely nothing for me. In the right situation, this homemade penis pump could be very useful, but for me it was useless. So my search continued for something that could increase the size of my penis. When I stumbled across something that actually worked in increasing the size of my penis, I had pretty much given up on the idea and had to be talked into trying...