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Dowsing 101: What is it & What is it for?

Jun 12, 2008

What is Dowsing? Dowsing is an intuitive art and one of the oldest known forms of divination.  When we think of dowsing, we most commonly think of those people that look for water but dowsing can also be used for determining a state of health, asking...

List of Herbs & Plants + Vitamins & Minerals They Have

Jun 08, 2008

The Herbs of Herbal Medicine Here is a list of some herbs and plants used as herbal medicine, including their health benefits and how they can help you with whatever condition or health issue you may have. Herbs/Plants Health Benefits Agrimony Used...

Exploring Tapping: EFT Basics & DIY Tapping

May 25, 2008

Emofree, also known as tapping or EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) can be thought of as a form of acupuncture without needles.  You can actually think of it as an emotional form of acupuncture. This is because a disruption in the body's energy systems...

The Basic of Probiotics: Learning more about the good bacteria

May 23, 2008

We’ve all heard about probiotics and how they’re good for our health, but what exactly are they? Probiotics fall under the umbrella of nutrition and they are the friendly bacteria that live in the gut.  These bacteria are vital for our health – two...

What is Candida & Candidiasis?

May 19, 2008

Candida albicans is a type of yeast that is naturally present in the digestive tract and vagina. It is normally kept under control by good bacteria as well as the immune system. However, if the good bacteria are killed or the immune system is weakened, the...

Understand Ayurveda and It's Nutritional Value

May 18, 2008

Food is an important part of the Ayurvedic system and an Ayurvedic diet can both prevent and heal disease within the body.  Ayurveda is a system of healing that is based on the five basic elements of the earth – earth, water, fire, air, and ether...

Science of Sleep

May 13, 2008

Sleep – it’s something that we all need, and also something that many of us don’t get enough of!  But have you ever wondered why we sleep, and why it is so important to us?  We’ve tried to track down some of the science behind why we sleep.

TCM Basics: What is Chi?

May 12, 2008

Chi is a fundamental concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and that which is encompassed within it, but what exactly is Chi?  We find out below. Chi, pronounced "chee" and also spelt as qi, is the life giving energy that unites the body, mind, and...

Liquid Gold: The Benefits of Breast Milk

May 11, 2008

Once your child is born, you have the option of feeding them with infant formula or with breast milk, depending on your circumstances.  However, if you are able to breast feed, then you should as it has been established that breast milk is the best...

Everything You Need to Know About Laser Acupuncture

Apr 27, 2008

Are you one of those people that hates needles but has always wanted to try acupuncture? Try laser acupuncture – a form of acupuncture that works in the same way as traditional acupuncture but without using any needles at all. Recapping the Basics...

Yoga - Dru

Apr 25, 2008

Dru Yoga is a heart-based yoga that has been specifically designed for current times, while still being rooted in the ancient yogic traditions.  Its purpose is to strengthen the energy that surrounds the heart.  It does this by using flowing movements, gentle...

Yoga - Muscle Groups Used

Apr 15, 2008

Yoga helps to improve the communication between the body and the brain.  By understanding how the muscles respond to the postures used in yoga, you can make the practice of yoga more effective.  Improving the communication between the body and the...

Spiragenics – Meditation in Movement

Apr 10, 2008

Spiragenics is a holistic modality that aligns the movements of the body with a person’s consciousness using a spiral movement pathway.  It can actually be thought of as a form of meditation in movement.  The aim is to connect with the natural movement...

Yoga - Yin Yang

Apr 09, 2008

Yin yang yoga is a form of yoga that aims to combine passive and active asanas (poses), with pranayama (breathwork) and meditation in order to achieve an integrated and satisfying yoga practice.  Yin yoga consists of passive poses that are held for...

Manage Pain With Biomesotherapy

Apr 07, 2008

Biomesotherapy is a relatively new therapy in Australia but it is great for alleviating many types of pain.  If you are having trouble finding relief from conventional medicine, why not find out how biomesotherapy works?  You may find that it is...

What to Expect from an Iridologist

Apr 06, 2008

The eyes may be thought of as the windows to the soul but did you know that they can also provide valuable information about our health? Iridology is the study of the iris to identify information about a person’s state of health.  Iridology can...

Essences Basics: Flower, Bush & Shell

Apr 04, 2008

Do you feel out of balance or are you suffering from negative thought patterns?  Why not try essences?  Flower, bush and shell essences are a form of energy healing and can help to restore your harmony naturally and with very little effort on your...

The Goal of Massage Therapy

Mar 28, 2008

Have you ever had a massage and come away feeling relaxed but slightly dissatisfied? That’s because there is more to massage that simply performing a routine of mechanical movements on the body. Massage is actually an art form, and a good massage...

What Are Acupuncture Meridian Lines?

Mar 26, 2008

“Meridian lines” is a term used in various natural therapies with acupuncture being possibly the best known. They are invisible lines that carry life energy throughout your body. There are points along these called which are called meridian points.

EMF Balancing Technique: All You Need to Know

Mar 21, 2008

The EMF Balancing Technique was developed by Peggy Phoenix Dubro and it is an energy system that is designed to work with the "Universal Calibration Lattice", a system found in the human energy anatomy.  EMF stands for "electromagnetic field".  It...

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