Another thing to be wary of, with regard to chinese medicinal treatments, it to ensure your practitioner is properly qualified and not just a bogus doctor in disguise. TCM is a very powerful medicinal system with quite an ancient lineage and as such it needs to be treated with utmost respect. Cases have arisen where [...]
TCM is an example of alternative medicine. TCM, short for Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a broad term for therapies which include massage, diet therapy, herbalism and acupuncture. TCM is based on the philosophy that having good health revolves around the correct flow of “chi” which is the energy of the body. The way this “chi” [...]
Because of the very, very small doses used in homeopathic treatment, the medicines are completely safe, non-addictive and have no unwanted side effects. The curative properties of the remedies are released even in extremely high dilution?and render the medicine completely safe for the treatment of both children and babies. Hom?opathie
Homeopathic remedies today are produced using the same dilution principles as in Hahnemann’s day. In a common dilution of 1:100, one drop of the homeopathic substance is added to 99 drops of water and/or alcohol. The mixture is then potentized by a process called “succussion” - repeated tapping on a hard surface for a specific [...]
The medicines are not synthetic and are derived from natural sources. Over 60% of homeopathic remedies are prepared from vegetable or plant materials. Other remedies are prepared from naturally occurring mineral substances, including metals, non-metallic substances, and mineral salts. Animal sources of homeopathic remedies include: Cuttlefish (the ink or juice provides sepia) and Honeybee. [...]
The Atkins diet is one of the most popular low carbohydrate diets on the market today. Its popularity has sparked dozens of look-a-like diets who center on the same principles of high-protein, low-carbohydrate eating. There are a lot of fish in the sea when it comes to choosing a low-carbohydrate plan. Although not scientifically proven, [...]
It cannot be emphasized enough- bed wetting is an unfortunate set of circumstances that often starts for no obvious reason but also ends all of the sudden with little if any outside intervention needed. Research studies have shown that in any given year approximately fifteen out of one hundred children just stop wetting their beds [...]
Being morbidly obese can cause your life to change for the worse. From a recent survey, it was determined that there are over eight million Americans who are facing morbid obesity. Along with morbid obesity comes a variety of symptoms that can lead to further complications in your body. If you believe that you are [...]
Finally, make sure you are drinking enough water each day. Water has a myriad of benefits for every human being, not just those on the Atkins diet. Thirst can sometimes be masked as hunger, so staying well hydrated will keep you from craving foods you shouldn’t be eating. Water also helps you avoid constipation, which [...]
When it comes to treating both disorders, enuresis and ADHD, there are both behavioral techniques as well as medical treatments. It may be necessary to prioritize which symptoms of which disorder are the most serious and need to be addressed first. It is also important to think of back up treatment plans if the first [...]
Those people with asthma must proceed with caution when it comes to aspirin as aspirin sometimes can trigger an asthma attack, especially in those with recurring asthma. People who are currently taking drugs to thin their blood such as Coumadin must first speak with their doctor before beginning aspirin therapy. Sometimes the combination of the [...]
Remember to emphasize vegetables during Induction and beyond. Your carbohydrate grams should be primarily derived from leafy, green vegetables and other acceptable vegetable choices. Vegetables fill you up without spiking your blood sugar. They provide essential fiber and nutrients that help your weight loss efforts and overall health. After induction, you should have 3-4 cups [...]
Enuresis is more common in children who suffer from ADHD than it is in the general population. While most of these children note that the incidence of bed wetting has decreased dramatically or halted all together by the time they are seventeen or eighteen years old, many still suffer from problems of impulsivity, inattention and [...]
High blood pressure causes the heart to work harder as it pumps blood around the body, this increases the risk of heart disease. High cholesterol ? Those who suffer with high cholesterol hold a great risk of heart disease as cholesterol in high amounts can block the flow of blood carrying oxygen to the heart. [...]
Watch your daily intake of cheese. Although cheese is on the acceptable foods list, it does have small amount of carbohydrates. Your best bet is to limit your cheese intake to 4 oz per day. You can have more on special occasions, but it should not be used as your mainstay for protein. Meats, eggs [...]
Many doctors believe that the best way to stop bed wetting is to retrain your brain to either wake yourself up in the nigh when the need to empty your bladder arises or keep you asleep and able to hold the urine until you rouse in the morning. These imperatives can be achieved by way [...]
There are two types of risk factor, ones that are outside of human control and others that we can control, below is a list of both types of risk factors. Risk factors outside human control. Age ? As we grow older we increase the risk of heart disease dramatically, over two thirds of all heart [...]
Be aware that primary enuresis is often believed to happen for one of two reasons. First the child has an immature bladder either in a physical sense or a neurological one and secondly, the child falls into a very deep sleep and is unaware that the bladder has sent a message to the brain that [...]
The risks of heart disease are big. Heart disease has fast become one of the largest killers in the western world with one person dying of heart disease every three minutes in the United Kingdom alone. It is estimated that one in four people will have some form of heart disease in their life time, [...]
The Atkins diet is one of the simplest weight loss plans to follow. Although the principles are clearly set out in the books, there are some common misconceptions that occur for dieters. These mistakes can make a big difference in the amount of weight you lose and effectiveness of the diet overall. If Atkins isn’t [...]
Bladder control during the daytime comes first and then comes nighttime control. Daytime bladder control is easier to achieve because the person is awake and alert and is able to answer the call of their bladder. On average a child is able to gain control of his or her bladder control in the daytime by [...]
One of the reasons for hypertension is simply because the force of gravity is reversed and venous return becomes significantly greater. Normally, the muscles of the calf and other skeletal muscles in the lower extremities must contract in order to pump unoxygenated blood and waste back to the heart through the veins. In inverted poses, [...]
Your success on the Atkins diet can also be determined by your medical and family history. If you have any pre-diabetic symptoms, or diabetes itself, a reduced carb diet like Atkins may be right for you. Significant weight gain can also be helped by the Atkins diet. Normally, the more overweight you are, the more [...]
Hypnosis is another alternative treatment for bed wetting that has met with a certain level of success. By listening to a special hypnosis tape this method retrains the bed wetter’s brain to wake up when his or her bladder is full and then proceed to go to the bathroom to empty it, thus not having [...]
Another method of helping children with their bladder control is to have your child practice keeping urine in for increasingly longer periods of time when they have to go. If your child is older than 7 and is still experiencing problems with bed wetting after trying some of the above solutions, doctors may recommend medicine. [...]
First, evaluate your past dieting history. If you’ve been trying to lose weight for a long period of time, you’ve no doubt tried a wide variety of diets. Take note of the different diets you’ve tried over the years. Write down the basics of each diet, what worked and what didn’t. Also, write down why [...]
Bed wetting is a problem that millions of people across the world face. Clinically known as nocturnal enuresis, the problem is one of taboo and few realize exactly how medically prevalent the problem is. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the basics about nocturnal enuresis so that you can have a better understanding of [...]
Sometimes, although it is not common, people will experience a carb crash on the 3rd to 5th day of the diet. This reaction is a result of their body finally experiencing ketosis, or running on fat instead of carbohydrates. The effects are transient, but many people have sworn off low-carb diets entirely because of this [...]
Bedwetting is referred to within the medical community as nocturnal enuresis. This problem occurs relatively often in infants, and as age and development increase, less and less children face the issue. When the problem persists for years on end, it can be a source of shame and embarrassment by the sufferer, who may feel incompetent [...]
A doctor will need to ask specific questions of the parent of the bed wetter regarding family history and the child’s past medical history. The doctor will ask- Did you experience any medical complications when the child was born? He or she will also want to know if your child has ever had a problem [...]