What are the benefits of integrating holistic practices like acupuncture, herbal therapy, and mindfulness into a traditional wellness routine for long-term health?
Your C5 and C6 vertebrae are located in the cervical portion of your spine, otherwise known as the neck. Physical therapy for C5 & C6 ranges from reducing pain and symptom levels by properly taking care of this region to strengthening and stretching exercises that return your neck to a functioning level.
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Take what they say about an apple a day and multiply it by many apples eaten over two days. Some medical practitioners believe that the apple detox diet revitalizes the body by helping to flush out toxins and giving the digestive system a rest.
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Colon cleansing is an alternative medicine practice used to eliminate the build up of wastes and toxins in the colon. While there are many purported benefits to cleansing, there are several side effects as well. Some of the most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, bloating, cramping, constipation and fatigue.
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The scary-sounding "sensory deprivation tanks" have gotten a modern makeover and now "floating" is the hot new thing. I tried it out -- this is what happened.
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The peripheral, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in your body are responsible for calming the nervous system.
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Radiation exposure originates from many sources, not just the fallout from nuclear weapons or power plants. Other sources of radiation include X-rays, microwaves, power lines, cell phones and computer monitors.
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Swollen glands in the neck can have a variety of causes ranging from flu, mononucleosis, a tooth abscess or an infection of a salivary gland. Regardless of the cause, swollen glands are usually painful. Using home remedies to help reduce swelling and pain may be helpful in certain conditions.
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Calcium bentonite clay contains calcium, magnesium, sodium and trace amounts of a number of other minerals. The clay is made from volcanic ash deposits that have settled on the earth. The ash has settled over the course of hundreds to thousands of years, which allows a variety of the earth's nutrients to be absorbed.
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Whenever you have a tooth pulled, especially a molar, there is a risk of developing a dry socket. This is a painful and sometimes long-lasing result in about 3 percent to 5 percent of all tooth extractions, according to the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine's website, Simple Steps.
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Bentonite is a type of clay used in skin detox and intestinal detox regimens. The medicinal use of clay dates as far back as ancient civilizations in Europe, Asia and North Africa. Cleanse.
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Extract of black walnut forms part of a three-herb treatment for internal parasites. Black walnut leaves, hulls and nuts were used medicinally as long ago as the Roman Empire. Culpeper's Complete Herbal lists walnut as a treatment for much more than parasitic worms. Walnut also treats "green wounds,"
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Arnica montana is a homeopathic remedy created from the arnica plant, which is native to Siberia and Europe but cultivated in North America as well. Homeopathy is a type of alternative medicine based on the principle that "similar cures similar."
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Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic remedy claimed to be good for many conditions, including stress, fertility, depression and cancer, but there is inadequate data to prove its effectiveness, according to NYU Langone Medical Center. The roots, leaves and fruit of the ashwagandha plant are used medicinally.
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The primary goal of natural drug detoxification is to eliminate the toxins and remnants accumulated in your body as a result of using illegal or pharmaceutical drugs. This can be accomplished through the process of detoxification. Your liver processes all drugs as toxic compounds to be removed later by your body.
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Serotonin is a hormone that regulates mood, memory, learning, appetite, sleep and muscle contraction. If there is not enough of the hormone available for nerve cells, you may feel depressed and anxious.
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Silver's antibacterial and antiviral benefits may have been evident as early as the Dark Ages, when British royalty appeared immune to the deadly bubonic plague. Despite the widespread decimation of millions in Europe, those of noble birth who ate and drank from sterling silver dinnerware did not perish.
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Oleum olivae, otherwise known as sweet oil or olive oil, is something you'll find in the kitchen cupboards of most of the households in the United States. Sweet oil has many cooking applications in roasting, seasoning, marinading and cooking.
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The Mayo Clinic defines an essential tremor as a central nervous system disorder resulting in chronic shaking or rhythmic muscle spasms. These essential tremors may occur in nearly any portion of the body; however, the most common areas of shaking are isolated within the hands, head, arms or legs.
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Tonsillitis is an inflammation or infection of the tonsils characterized by redness, swelling, inflammation, and pain in the throat. Other symptoms may include fever, chills, vomiting, swollen glands, muscle pain and lethargy. Tonsillitis may result from either a viral or bacterial infection.
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Sipping on certain herbal teas can help ease uncomfortable symptoms during menstruation and premenstrual syndrome. Some herbal teas counteract heavy bleeding, irregular periods and amenorrhea.
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