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The Naturopathic Way to Combat Insomnia, Stress, Restlessness and Anxiety, Plus Many Other Common Psychological Problems

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

A total 41% of American workers interviewed reported an increase in work stress on their jobs compared to a year earlier. Another poll taken among Americans showed that more than one half of the respondents (58%) reported having experienced insomnia at least a few nights a week. This is a trend in American health, where we are seeing many common psychological problems such as stress and insomnia moving to an epidemic stage (epidemic means 1 in 4 have the ailment).

Why have these psychological problems reached epidemic numbers? There are many reasons for stress, insomnia, restlessness and anxiety, such as significant personal events, like losing a job, marital problems, money worries and generally worrying. Other causes can include physical illness that causes pain, depression, shift work, caffeine or alcohol consumption, and medication side-effects. Each one is a drain on your nutritional support system, this is a scientific fact.

The drain on your nutritional support system is the common thread here which runs through all of these problems. What do I mean when I say drain on your nutritional support system? I mean that each one of those problems burns up large amounts of your B vitamins and minerals. Those B vitamins and minerals are your nutritional support and if they get low the problems you are experiencing will seem to grow in number and severity.

That nutritional support system is the foundation from which you handle everyday problems. When that foundation is supporting you; you feel more confident and you handle your everyday troubles and crises with ease and consideration. If you are not supported, you may handle the problem, but you feel the physical and emotional drain on your body and mind. Then where is the next problem/crises coming from; this is the modern world with plenty of them to spare, you need support.

Are you experiencing some of the symptoms of a drained nutritional support system, stress, anxiety, insomnia or restlessness? Well do not expect your body to run trouble free without replacing the nutrition in that system. Not replenishing that system is like expecting your car to run without oil. Look below at the different B vitamins and see the symptoms you can acquire due to their deficiencies, all scientifically proven.

Why can’t we just get our vitamins from our diet? You just have to look around you to see the evidence that the majority of Americans have no idea what a good diet. At every turn in our society we are, in fact, encouraged to eat foods that have almost no nutritional value by the media. Most markets do not offer us much of a choice. The food is refined, irradiated or poorly grown at the farm; all three destroying the nutritional value of the food. The very people who are supposed to protect our health instead defend the manufacturer and spin the information so much they are confusing. They even make laws to stop anyone from saying that to eat certain whole foods might prevent or cure you of many diseases, even though it is true.

I have been involved with naturopathic medicine and nutrition for over 20 years and I find it difficult to find whole foods that are truly nutritional in any market or restaurant. The odds are stacked against you having any better luck than I do. So I supplement to make sure that I keep a balance of B vitamins and minerals beyond what I eat and I suggest you do the same thing. Why allow yourself and your family to be caught up in the same health crisis you see everywhere today.

Important Note: Basic law of nature and another scientific fact (see article, “The Truth About Vitamins”), if your B Stress formula is not from food you cannot absorb it! It is a big basic law of nature; we depend on plants for our nutrition. If your vitamin supplement does not say the words somewhere on the label “Whole Food Vitamins”, “Made From Whole Foods” or “Food Vitamins”. Do not waste your money on it because it is synthetic and you cannot absorb it.

Below Is What Your Stress B Vitamin Supplement Should Contain In A Whole Food Form. Plus, The Problems A Deficiency Of Each Vitamin And Mineral Can Cause.

Vitamin A

Essential, either directly or indirectly, for the proper functioning of most organs of the body” and may prevent stress-induced immunological disorders.

Vitamin C

If, you are not getting enough vitamin C you may be tired, you may bruise easily, and you may just feel generally ill.

Thiamin B-1

Thiamin supplements have been shown to improve mood and mental function and to relieve stress and muscle tension.

Riboflavin B-2

People today have an increased need for Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin) in stressful situations and it is the most common of vitamin deficiencies. Highly beneficial, for anxiety, stress, and fatigue.

Niacinamide B-3 (called the happy vitamin)

A, deficiency of this vitamin can cause depression. Left untreated, it can lead to psychosis and dementia. Symptoms of a deficiency include agitation, anxiety, and mental lethargy.

Vitamin B-6

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) levels are typically quite low in depressed patients, especially women taking birth-control pills or other forms of estrogens.

Folate

Depression is the most common symptom of a folic acid deficiency. Other symptoms of folic acid deficiency are: fatigue, apathy, and dementia.

B-12

Recent studies have shown that there is a definite benefit to be gained by giving vitamin B12 to patients suffering from depression, fatigue and mental illnesses of other kinds. Even a slight deficiency of B12 is found to produce marked symptoms.

Pantothenate

Low levels can lead to sleep disturbances headaches, gastrointestinal distress and fatigue.

Biotin

Necessary for cell growth, the production of fatty acids and the metabolism of fats and amino acids. It plays a role in the Citric acid cycle, which is the process by which biochemical energy is generated.

Magnesium

Dr. Bernard Jensen wrote, “Magnesia, an inorganic substance,…is actually a combination of oxygen and magnesium….Man must have the biochemic (organic) form—food magnesium—rather than the inorganic form…The patient who is highly nervous, excitable, overly emotional and erratic in actions needs magnesium as a sedative”.

Zinc

A deficiency of zinc will depress the immune system and leave you at higher risk of infection.

Potassium

Deficiencies of potassium can lead to behavioral disturbances

Choline

The supplement is touted as beneficial for mood, mental acuity and heart health.

Inositol

Studies have found that it also may help patients who suffer from depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

PABA

Deficiency symptoms include fatigue, irritability, depression, nervousness, headache, constipation, and other digestive disorders.

Example Of A Nutritional Herbal Formula For Stress, Insomnia, Restlessness, And Anxiety. Also Helps Maintain Your Nutritional Support System. Can Be Taken With B Stress Supplements.

In wild crafted or organic form this herbal formula is nourishing, tranquilizing and anti-spasmodic in action. It is designed to encourage composure while reducing anxiety, tension and stress. It is intended to help calm down, rest, relax, sedate and relieve nervous tension and muscle spasm. Listed below are each of the herbs and their benefits and safety.

Important Note: If your herbal supplement does not say that it is organic or wild crafted then it could be grown anywhere under less then healthy conditions. This is one area where the government rigorously enforces the law and so does the herbal industry.

The information given here is based on thousands of years of traditional safe use.

Black Cohosh root

Used as a tonic for the central nervous system and is regarded as a nervine. It is an excellent, safe sedative for nervous disorders, and is put in many nerve combinations.

Valerian root

Used for over a 1000 years to calm all kinds of nervous disorders. In centuries past it was taken as often as coffee in Europe. Called “Nature’s Tranquilizer”; because it calms the nerves without the side effects of comparable orthodox drugs.

Blue Cohosh root

Blue Cohosh may be used in cases where an anti-spasmodic is called for and it can also calm frazzled nerves and relieve anxiety.

Wild Yam root

Wild yam acts as a sedative on the nerves governing muscles which relax the stomach walls and abdominal area. Wild yam is very relaxing and soothing to the nerves of people who suffer from anxiety.

Hops flower

Am excellent nerve tonic that is fast acting where insomnia and nightmares are a problem. Hops are an excellent food source of B 3 known as the happy vitamin.

Passion Flower herb

Used to soothe the nervous system without the side effects of depression or disorientation. Encourages deep restful sleep without morning hangover effects.

Skullcap herb

Relaxes nervous tension, induces calm and counteracts sleeplessness. Has shown itself to be excellent for breaking addictions and easing problems associated with drug withdrawal.

Lobelia herb & seed

Known, to be a powerful physical relaxant, affecting the nervous system. It is considered one of the strongest and safest relaxants in the herbal kingdom.

Chamomile flower

Is best known as a soothing digestive tonic which is sedative in nature and used for calming the nerves and inducing sleep.

Wood Betony herb

Is calming to the nerves, sooths tension, tones stomach and a remedy for chronic headaches.

Suggested Guidelines: Not recommended if pregnant, nursing, or if currently taking prescription or over the counter medications. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional if condition persists or increases.

Paul Blake is a doctor of herbal medicine and a master herbalist. He used naturopathic medicine to treat his own case of cancer eighteen years ago. Visit Paul’s website on Herbal Remedies, Natural Healing Herbs for more interesting information on improving your health, or visit Paul

Tips to Help You Attain Rapid Weight Loss

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Being overweight is a serious problem that should not be ignored. Most people develop bad habits that cause them to overindulge on a regular basis leading to an unhealthy weight. There are a few key factors to consider if you want to lose weight and they include diet and exercise habits. Here are some basic tips to keep in mind to help you succeed more quickly:

Tip 1: Understand what causes weight gain or loss

Most people think there is some magic pill or diet that will allow them to lose weight without any effort however it is important to understand the key factors of what really causes you to gain weight. The bottom line is that if you consume more calories than you are burning then you will gain weight.

Tip 2: Increase your metabolism

A higher metabolism is a critical component to losing weight faster. One of the best ways to increase your metabolism is by making sure you are exercising properly. This means that you need to do both aerobic and strength training workouts on a regular basis. Aerobic exercise is important because it increases the level of oxygen your body gets which will help your health in many ways including aiding in the loss of weight.

There are many ways to get a great aerobic exercise workout including running, jogging or even a steady fast paced walk for thirty to forty five minutes 3 to 4 times a week. It is not necessary to exercise every day and this can actually be bad for you since you will probably end up in a state of overtraining. Being over trained leads to a weakened immune system which will make you more likely to getting sick so be sure to not overdo it.

Tip 3: Train with weights properly

Doing weight training properly is another important thing to keep in mind as part of an overall strategy to get to your ideal weight. Again, it is not necessary to train with weights every day, instead once or twice a week is enough for most people. Remember that you must give your body plenty of rest in order to recover from each and every workout.

Your weight training workouts need not be too long, doing one set to warm up with a light weight and then doing one heavy set and then one cool down set can be enough. Even if you only have time to do the bench press and the leg press you will get a great total body workout since those two exercises target the major muscle groups of the body.

Tip 4: Dieting the right way

What you eat obviously will affect the success of your weight loss program. Remember that low carb, low fat or starvation based diets rarely work and can be very dangerous to your health. The key is to exercise properly so that you have a high metabolism that will burn off the calories you consume each day and keep your weight at a healthy level. Follow some of these weight loss tips to help you get a better looking and feeling body.

Jason is a passionate writer and enjoys sharing his views online. Learn how to attain fast fat loss at site. Also be sure to check out the section on effective weight loss diet tips so you can be eating the proper way to become more healthy.

Acne Scars That Don’t Tell a Good Story

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Acne is such a horrible condition to suffer with, and I’m not talking about just the bright red lumps on your face but also the negative comments you might receive from people you cross paths with. There is also the possibility of having ugly scarring many years after the actual acne may have disappeared and it would surely bother anyone. For some, when those lumps have finally gone, they are left with permanent scarring that is also visible and could be the talking point for other people.

Do acne scars still bother you a lot? If they do, there are numerous methods you can try to reduce them or even get rid of them completely. Some of them are not cheap, but the results that they have produced for some people are almost amazing. Here is a small list of some of the most common methods people have used to remove their troublesome acne scarring:

1. Skin grafting

2. Micro dermabrasion

3. Laser Treatment

4. Skin Surgery

5. Treatment of keloid’s

6. Dermabrasion

7. fat transfer

8. Collagen injection

And so who are the likely candidates for the above-mentioned procedures and treatments? Anyone who is or has been affected by acne can do them and there is generally no age limit either. Acne is also not a prerequisite for some of them, they are good for any body scarring in general. Some of them require you to take a visit to your local dermatologist and make an appointment for a procedure or get a prescription for a topical treatment cream. There is also the possibility to use home remedies for your scars that people share in acne forums.

How prevalent is acne in the world today? According to some studies, acne is the most common skin problem especially in the United States. There are roughly 40-50 million Americans suffering from this horrible problem. Fortunately, only a small percentage of these people are left with noticeable scarring that effects the person later in life. The majority of people with acne are between 11 and 15 but also effects people well into adulthood. The most common place that people get acne is on the face, back and the chest area.

There are some treatments that are specifically for certain types of scars and are not for everyone. Usually there will be one or two treatments that are good for your skin type and severity of scarring. You need to make sure you get the proper information and seek the advice of a skin specialist such as a dermatologist to determine the type of scarring you have and what would be the best treatment option for you.

Getting the best treatment for your skin will determine the results you get. Although some might be a little slower than others, they do produce results and you can be glad that eventually you will have great looking skin and you can be sure that you got the most out of the money you spent.

For most people, their cause of acne is internal due to hormones and other factors. Author Chris Gibson has created a unique treatment program that targets these internal causes that has seen as much as a 90% success rate on people who try it. If you suffer from acne you should definitely give it a try. It’s called Acne Free in 3 Days and you can read more about the program by clicking on this link: Acne Free in 3 Days

The Truth Regarding Cardio Training, General Health and Muscle Tone

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Steady pace endurance cardio training is a widely recommended mainstream method for prevention of heart disease or weight loss. How often have we heard the medical establishment and certain health professionals encourage us to perform 30 minutes of steady pace cardio, 3-4 times per week, maintaining the heart rate at a moderate level? Before accepting this notion, it is worth considering recent scientific research that indicates that endurance cardio work may not be as effective as it is sometimes perceived to be.

First of all, consider that our physiology, like that of most animals is optimized to perform physical activity in bursts of exertion followed by recovery. In other words, a stop-then-go series of activities as opposed to endurance orientated physical activities. Most sports (with the exception of endurance running, cycling or swimming) are based on physical variability in the movements, and short bursts of exertion followed by a recovery period.

Recent research is pointing out that this physical variability is one of the critical aspects to consider in your training, especially if you are seeking to achieve a lean body. Consider it this way, a sprinter who engages in short burst then recovery training possesses a lean, muscular, and powerful physique. Contrast this body type with that of a marathon runner, still very lean, but almost emaciated.

Also, consider the benefits that physical variability has as an internal effect within our body. Scientist have found that variable cyclic training is linked to increased production of anti-oxidants. This is combined with an anti-inflammatory response and a more efficient nitric oxide response, leading to better cardiovascular fitness. In regards to reducing body fat, cyclic training is also highly beneficial due to the fact that it induces an increased metabolic rate.

This is important when you realize that excessive steady endurance exercise (sometimes defined as greater than 60 minutes per session most days of the week) increases the production of free radicals in the body. It can also lead to degenerated joints, reduced immune function, and most alarmingly - muscle wasting. Not really recommended if you are seeking great body tone.

When you undertake endurance training, you are only training the heart at one specific heart rate range. This doesn’t help the heart respond to various every day stress. Variable cyclic training on the other hand teaches the heart to firstly respond to, and then recover from, a variety of demands. When you train the heart to rapidly increase and then rapidly decrease, it will be less likely to fail when you need it. This is vitally important as stress can cause your blood pressure and heart rate to increase rapidly.

Variable cyclic training involves a recovery period in between bursts of exertion. This recovery period is vitally important for the body to develop a healthy response to an exercise stimuli. This is an aspect you don’t get in steady state endurance training.

What’s the best form of cyclic training? Well, most competitive sports are naturally comprised of highly variable stop-and-go motion. Here’s some examples:

* Football

* Sprinting

* Basketball

* Soccer

* Tennis

* Weight training

* High intensity interval training (this is where you vary between high and low intensity intervals on cardio equipment)

To summarize, the potential benefits of variable cyclic training compared to endurance training are as follows:

* Improved cardiovascular health

* Better body tone

* Anti-oxidant production

* Improved immune function

* Reduces joint wear and tear and muscle wasting,

* Increased residual metabolic rate

* Increased capacity for the heart to handle stress

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5 Key Factors That Practically Guarantee That You Will Gain Lean Muscle—Fast!

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

O.K. so you’ve been bodybuilding for a while now, but there is problem, you are stuck, or I should say your gains have come to a screeching halt.

The thing is, you do not want to be like your buddy who tried to bulk up, but only ended up getting fat and then when he dieted down, he only gained a few pounds of muscle.

What to do?

First, things first, do not give up, I know, you are thinking, not another one of those lame-as-can-be articles that talk about never quitting and all that.

No, don’t worry I will give you real stuff that you can use today when you go to the gym!

Second you must focus on your post workout nutrition, seriously, if you do this one thing, I can almost guarantee that you will start gaining lean muscle.

From reading studies I’ve learned that basically you have two choices, go with a straight whey protein isolate product if you absolutely do not want to gain ANY fat or if you are really carb sensitive.

Or if you don’t care about adding some fat, go with a post workout mix that contains whey protein hydrolysate and some form of fast acting carbs.

Whichever you choose, make sure you dink it as soon as possible after every workout.

Third, you must be consistent, take the above post-workout supplement, if you only use it say once or twice a month, please don’t talk about how you simply cannot gain any muscle.

This also applies to your nutrition, during the rest of the day, you must make sure you are eating every two to three hours, think protein first, healthy fats second, and then just enough clean carbs (think yams, sweet potatoes, brown rice, vegetables, etc) to fuel you and not so much that you start to gain fat.

Fourth, focus on the big lifts, like squats, dead lifts, overhead presses, etc., everyone has a different opinion, but to me one of the best ways to gain lean muscle is to do full-body workouts three to four times per week.

Why?

Well, they force the body to elicit a greater hormonal release because you’re hitting the body with the big lifts, which in turns leads to greater gains.

The fifth thing you need to focus on (and just because this is last dose NOT mean it is not important) is sleep.

I know sleep does not usually make the headlines, and you usually don’t see the big supplement companies touting it, but think about it, if you are drained from not enough sleep how hard to you think you’ll be able to workout?

Not very.

Plus if because of your lack of sleep you are always on the verge of a cold or the flu, do you really think you are going to make great gains.

No chance!

So if you are truly serious about gaining lean muscle and doing it quick, turn off the T.V. an hour or more earlier at night and your workouts will thank you for it.

There you have it, five things you can start doing today, that will help you gain lean muscle mass.

Of course this is not an end all be all list, but I know if you follow the above you will see your gains improve.

HAPPY TRAINING!

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Low Diet Plan -Low Carb Diet Plan Menu

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Low diet plans are very popular. Many people consider them because they know their benefits as a whole. A low carb diet plan menu could be something you are looking for if you are trying to manage your weight,lose weight or reduce the risks of food related diseases. There are many low diet plans on the internet and I am going to list for you a few things you should look at when looking for a low carb diet plan.

A low diet plan may be healthy but at the same time you must be careful with the menus it provides you. The main reason why I am saying this is because there are a few low carb diet plans that can drain all your energy because your body may not be getting enough nutrients. Low carb diet plan menus can decrease the risk of diseases. Foods such as fruits and vegetables are popular in low carb diet plan menus, This means that you will reduce the risk of having certain diseases like cancer, coronary heart disease, stroke etc.

Low diet plans are considered to be healthy. Among other advantages that you could get from such diet plan menus are controlling of blood sugar, Cholesterol and for people are are diabetic, It is highly recommended that they eat these foods that are considered to have fewer carbs.Below are the factors that you should consider for any low diet plan and it is highly recommended that you make sure any low carb diet menu plan that you get into provides various types of foods.

Any healthy low carb diet plan must provide you with a balanced diet. This means that you must be able to get enough nutrients from all sources of food to support your body.Any of these diets must include drinking plenty of water. Any low diet plan that is healthy must not use starvation methods as a way to eat fewer calories. Starving yourself is unhealthy. A good and healthy low carb diet always recommends exercises that you can do to stay more healthy. You don’t have to have membership at the gym in order to exercise and stay healthy. You can do low intensity workouts like jogging and walking in the evenings and that should be enough for your health. Make sure that any low carb diet plan menu that you get into has a recommendation for exercising.

If you are looking for a low diet plan that is healthy, Make sure that it contains most of the things that I mentioned above. Don’t starve yourself for anything and whatever your goal is, Make sure your body gets enough nutrients. A good example of low diet plan foods include high fiber foods such as whole wheat bread, vegetables, fruits, low carbohydrate foods and drinking water in stead of milk or juice. Consider fat free products like low fat milk, low fat yogurt and sugar free dressings. These are just examples and these kind of foods are unlimited.

You have plenty of choice in these foods and One thing that I wanted to recommend is that you get a healthy diet plan that has a menu of choices to select your foods from. Some of these low diet plans can be found online and they should be affordable. Avoid diet plans that cost hundreds of dollars because you don’t need to spend that much for any of these. Check out my article on the link below for a low carb diet plan menu.

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So You Want to be Healthy

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

So you want to be healthy. You want to get into good shape. You want to feel better, and look better-Right? Well there a just few things you MUST do to get there. They are simple, and not very hard.

The first thing you MUST do is consider why you are not already in shape. You have to be honest with yourself here. Are you a lazy bones, or just a procrastinator? I know, I know. You don’t have time to go to the gym and workout for two hours or run five miles. What? You have to watch every TV show every evening? Perhaps you are working late most evenings and just don’t feel like doing anything after getting home.

I hear you! But you either want to shape up or you don’t. The second thing you MUST do then is make a commitment. something like “I will do (10) WHATEVERS every morning when I get up.” That’s all just ten. A good “easy” stretch and then 10 WHATEVERS.

(3 minutes?) Perhaps ten squats, or ten bend-overs. Then maybe commit to walking just (2) blocks, three evenings a week. That would only take about 30 minutes.

If you can’t find 30 minutes a day three days a week then you are just kidding yourself about the “commitment thing,” and getting into shape is just something you like to talk about. If you are committed you will find yourself adding exercises, and extending your walk in a very short time. You will start to feel better and “that’s right” look better as well.

Start small but set high goals. It is said that if you write your goals down it works better. I always set short, medium, and long term goals with everything I want to do. I set my long term goals much higher then I really think I can reach. It makes me work harder.

A little over three years ago my wife made a commitment to start running and get in shape. At first she had a hard time walking just one mile. But, she stayed with it and now she runs marathons! That’s right she has run the Houston Marathon for the last three years. She started our with small steps, but planned big. It worked for her, and it can work for you.

The next thing you MUST do to get into shape is STOP PIGGING OUT! OK, Don’t go crazy here. I don’t believe in all these “fad” diets. Just try leaving “something” on your plate at every meal. Try to find a real restaurant. Not just a fast food joint. Drink a large glass of water at lunch instead of a soft drink, or sweet tee. It will be better for you and save you some money as well. Saving money is just like making money I always say.

If some of you found this helpful I’m glad.

Have a GREAT day, and good health to ya.

Bailey

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Get Rid of Insomnia - A Great Insomnia Home Remedy Combination

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Having trouble sleeping during the night? Can’t find a way to get to sleep and stay asleep no matter what you do? Well, then you need to try this insomnia home remedy combination. Not only can it help you to get rid of insomnia, but it may actually help prevent insomnia from returning in the future.

Part 1 of the Great Insomnia Home Remedy Combo

Get yourself some insomnia herbal tea and a few insomnia oils. Insomnia oils and teas can be made of the following herbs: chamomile, valerian, passionflower, and lavender. Choose your favorite insomnia herbal tea (recommended tea: chamomile) and then choose your favorite herbal oil (recommended oil: lavender).

45 minutes before going to bed, take a warm bath and add a few drops of the herbal oil to the water. Remain in the bath for about 10-15 minutes, then get out. Too long in a warm bath is not good for your body, so be sure to stick to the 10-15 minute time frame. Once out of the tub, dry off and get into your comfortable sleeping clothes.

Now that you’re slightly more relaxed and in comfortable clothing, it’s time to prepare the herbal tea for this insomnia home remedy. Prepare the herbal tea as you would any other tea, using hot water just before boiling point. Slowly drink this tea as you make your way towards the bed.

At this point, it will be time to grab that herbal oil yet again. Place a few few drops of the herbal oil onto a handkerchief or piece of cloth and then slide that under/into your pillow.

Part 2 of the Great Insomnia Home Remedy Combo

Before sliding into bed, you’re going to want to put in a sleep CD, otherwise known as sleep sound tracks. This CD/tape will run as you get into bed and try to go to sleep. The sounds from the track will make their way into your subconscious and actually begin lulling you to sleep instantly. The effects from the tape/cd are rather fast, meaning you won’t likely know it’s working until you wake up the next morning.

Why Does This Insomnia Home Remedy Combo Work?

Part 1 is all about getting your body relaxed and inducing sleepiness. Luckily, this is easily accomplished with the 15-minute bath you took, the herbal tea you drank, and the aroma from the handkerchief you placed inside/under your pillow. Doing all three of these things together will make you feel not only unbelievably relaxed, but tremendously sleepy as well.

Part 2 is all about getting your brain in the right mood for sleep. Although the steps in part 1 help with this, they can’t do it all on their own. This is where the sleep soundtracks come in, as the sounds & pulses from the track “massage” the brain and ensure that it is 100% comfortable and ready for sleep. Short of taking large doses of prescription sleeping pills, there is no better, nor safer way to get to sleep faster and stay asleep longer.

If you want to get rid of insomnia, then follow the 2 part insomnia home remedy combination above. You’ll thank me in the morning.

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The Best Natural Cures For Insomnia - Sleep Aids Are For Dummies

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Tired of dealing with over the counter sleep aids? Interested in learning about the best natural cures for insomnia? Well, then you are in the right place. Below are 3 of the best natural cures for insomnia that can have you sleeping peacefully within the next few days.

1. Aromatherapy: People laugh at the idea of a scent or aroma being able to lull them to sleep. Well, the people who actually use this method are the ones who get the last laugh. Why? Because aromatherapy not only works, but it is one of the most effective natural cures for insomnia around.

Basically, aromatherapy involves candles, oils, and scents that you’ll make use of during “sleep” time. These scents are generally made up of natural insomnia herbs that are proven to have a sleep inducing effect: herbs like Valerian, Chamomile, Passionflower, and Lavender.

While some may choose to use a scented candle, others may use herbal oils that they have added to their warm bath. If neither of those options are preferred, some insomniacs may choose to add a few drops of herbal oil to a handkerchief and then slide it under their pillow at night.

2. Sound Therapy (Sleeptracks): Among natural cures for insomnia, sound therapy is one of the easiest and most convenient. All you have to do is put in the sleeptracks tape/cd and then try to go to sleep.

The sounds, rhythms, and subtle pulses from the track will sooth and relax you greatly, allowing you to fall asleep within minutes instead of hours. In all seriousness, it’s like the sound waves are massaging your brain ever so gently. Most insomniacs who utilize this natural cure for insomnia find that they fall fast asleep within just 5-10 minutes of putting the CD in.

3. Improved Sleeping Environment: You don’t think this is a natural remedy for insomnia? Well, you’re wrong. By improving the habitat in which you sleep, not only will you get to sleep faster, but you’ll stay asleep longer, guaranteed!

How can you improve you’re sleeping environment? Simple, by making a couple of quick changes.

If your bed doesn’t support your weight each time you go to bed at night, it’s time to chuck it and get one that does. If you like to have the TV on while you sleep, you have to break that habit and turn it off. If you like the temperature to be really warm while you sleep, you have to brave the cold and turn it way, way down.

Why do you have to implement these changes for better sleep? Take a look below to find out…

A bed that fully supports your weight allows for your body to rest comfortably rather than in awkward alignment. It’s better for the back, not to mention the spine.

A completely dark room helps your body produce melatonin, which aids you in sleep. Light sources will stop melatonin production, thereby making it harder for you to sleep well at night.

When sleeping in a warm room, most people toss and turn during the night. By getting the room temperature to about 65 degrees, you will be more comfortable and be able to sleep more peacefully. Besides, staying and keeping warm is what your blanket is for, right?

These are just 3 of the natural cures for insomnia that you can use to relieve your insomnia symptoms; there are plenty more out there. That aside, these three cures alone should be enough to convince you that sleep aids are purely for dummies!

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Where Are Acupuncture Meridians & What Purpose Do They Serve

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Dating back to 3000BC or perhaps as far back as the Stone Age, there has been said that acupuncture is in fact one of the oldest means of medical care on the planet. Acupuncture and meridians being confusing enough, trying to figure out the reason why they contribute to better health can be quite the task. We will take a look at the exact nature of this practice by asking and answering some questions, specifically those surrounding acupuncture meridians.

The Meaning of Acupuncture

If you are unaware of the various aspects of acupuncture, the whole process can be a tad confusing. There are energy systems that flow all through your body, somewhat like pathways. These pathways house both the positive and negative energy, connecting every system or function in your body. In the event that one or more of these pathways become blocked or imbalanced, acupuncture can be preformed through 500 various points along what is called meridians. The use of very fine needles allows access and manipulation of each particular point.

The Meridians

Consider the Yin and Yang to be opposite sides of the same coin. When in balance, your health and happiness are at their optimum point. When unbalanced however, so is life and health. The 500 acupuncture points are found in what are called meridians, which run along your arms and legs.

When making the association between Yin and Yang, picture the two sides of a coin as mentioned above. On the one side, the Yin holds responsibility for negative aspects, such as darkness, passivity, coldness, wetness and the feminine. The other side would be the Yang, which holds responsibility for all positive aspects such as brightness, activeness, dryness, heat and masculine. You will also find that each of the main meridians house their own elements of Yin and Yang.

The twelve meridians can be found:

• At the inside of your arms, body to fingertips – Yin

• At the outside of your arms, fingertips to face – Yang

• At the outside of your leg, face to feet – Yang

• At the inside of your leg, from feet to body – Yin

These 12 main meridians affect the following organs:

1. Lungs

2. Large Intestine

3. Stomach

4. Spleen

5. Heart

6. Small Intestine

7. Urinary Bladder

8. Kidney

9. Pericardium

10. Triple Warmer – This meridian affects the thyroid and the adrenal glands which regulate your metabolism and affect your immune system and has a profound affect on your stress reaction.

11. Gall Bladder

12.Liver

The Yin side includes lungs, heart and pericardium with the arm meridians, while the Yang side of the arm houses the meridians for the small intestine, triple warmer and the large intestine. As for the leg meridians, the Yin side covers spleen, kidney and liver, while the Yang side covers stomach, gall bladder and bladder.

Each of your body’s organs plays a valuable and important function within the scope of overall health, as well as the functioning of your body. The extent of effectiveness each organ provides the body depends on the balance amongst them all. Any blockage or non-function among them can significantly affect body and mind.

There is a reason why this practice of acupuncture and the balancing of the body’s energy through accessing meridians is still practiced today – it works.

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