Jan
18
CAM is short for complementary alternative medicine. It can be best described in two parts complementary medicine is where you add to your present health care from a doctor by enlisting other remedies to help in your care. Some examples would be for pain someone might be told by a doctor to take warm baths, soak with Epsom salts, use irrigations or heating pads. This kind of complementary addition can elevate pain so you don’t rely on medication so heavily. Using relaxation techniques, stretching and massage are other examples of complementary medicine.
Alternative medicine however is where someone tries to replace conventional therapy with an alternative one such as changing ones diet to elevate diabetes before going on conventional medications. Some cancer patients have been known to fore-go chemotherapy and radiation recommended by conventional doctors, for extreme alternative methods and special dietary changes.
Integrated medicine is the combination of complementary and alternative medicines with conventional medicine to provide a complete and safer form of health care. More conventional doctors are taking an active role in giving patients choices of treatment plans for diseases and illness these days. I have seen a more tolerable role in conventional medicine for special dietary plans and restrictions, the use of relaxation techniques and biofeedback, massage and water therapies, not to mention vitamin and herbal additives to medication lists.
Jan
2
Speaking Clearly: Living In a World that Doesn’t Understand Psoriasis is a resource book that comes to psoriasis patients, or their loved ones, for free to US residents that request a copy. Having watched my own ex successfully battle the disease I can only really look back to the origin of the source of the useful [...]
Jan
2
Many Americans are learning of the importance that minerals play in preventing and curing disease. Unfortunately, just as many have been left disappointed when they experienced the unpleasant effects often observed when they took any form of minerals including colloidal ones and/or trace minerals.
Sep
13
Before following my fitness trainers request to add Flaxseed to my diet I first wanted to do some research. I had heard of Flaxseed but did not really know what it was. I wanted to find out about its nutritional value and if it had any health benefits. These are some things that I have learned [...]
Sep
10
Bloodstone is variety of quartz that is also known as heliotrope. This name derives from the Greek “helio” meaning “sun” and “trope” meaning “turning.” It acquired this name in ancient times when samples of the polished stone were described as “reflecting the sun.” It is dark green in color with specks of red. The spots of [...]
Aug
27
Taliban moving in on Kandahar, AfghanistanThe Taliban may dominate, once again, the Afghan city of Kandahar. Fighting against the Taliban will pose a difficult task for Afghan officials after devastating attacks against the city have left the people fearful and in poor spirits. United States and Canadian troops capabilities
are overstretched and it is damaging any possibility for progress in the war. Kandahar, which was the Taliban headquarters prior to United States invasion, seems to be coming under the Taliban stronghold. Controlling the city streets after dark and attacking civilian populated areas, all residents feel unnerved and concerned about their safety. Increased numbers of United States troops in Afghanistan will take place this year, with 21,000 troops intended to take on the Taliban. Until now, the United States course of action in Afghanistan emphasized troop presence in the country side. Focusing on the city of Kandahar and the nearby areas that once served as Taliban stomping ground will be vital to making a strong stand against Taliban militants.Auschwitz Blueprints Handed Over to IsraelIsraeli leader, Benjamin Netanyahu encourages anyone who believes that the Holocaust is a myth to visit Israel to see the blueprints of the Nazi death camp. The documents, verified by the German federal archive, were discovered in an East Berlin apartment and passed on to Bild newspaper. Kai Kiekmann, Bild editor, later gave the documents to the state of Israel. His intention was to allow as many eyes as possible to see the blueprints. Netanyahu compared the tragedy of the Holocaust to the current Middle East conflict, contending that the anti-Jewish state and anti-Jewish people expressions are similar to that of the Nazi barbarians. Iranian President Ahmadinejad has been very outspoken against the state of Israel and calls for the destruction of the state and the Jewish people.Eighty-Eight Troops Killed in Afghanistan in July and August
Aug
26
A Great Monitor for a Low PriceI was at Circuit City the other day, drooling over their widescreen monitors, and spotted the I-inc 25″ Widescreen LCD Monitor. I have not seen a computer monitor that big before, and was flabbergasted. My main TV right now is a 27 inch standard television.
(It is a on HD, non flat screen TV – you get the idea)The I-inc 25″ Widescreen LCD Monitor has an LCD/TFT full HD (1080p) screen. This is the monitor for serious media viewing.I checked out its key features and found that the I-inc 25″ Widescreen LCD Monitor has a resolution of 1920 x 1080. You can really get some real estate on this monitor. I got the guys at Circuit City to let me play with the monitor a bit. I wanted to put it through its paces. I asked them to put in a video game with a lot of action. They put in the Terminator Salvation game, and let me tell you it rocks on this screen.There is virtually no video blur or stutter on the I-inc 25″ Widescreen LCD Monitor. The picture resolution has great sharpness, and the contrast is crisp and clear.I listened to the audio on the I-inc 25″ Widescreen LCD Monitor, and as with most built in speakers on monitors, it was so-so.The color on the I-inc 25″ Widescreen LCD Monitor is spot on. Flesh tones looked normal, and blacks are very black.I played a DVD form the Sci-Fi Series “Battlestar Galactica on the I-inc 25″ Widescreen LCD Monitor I chose this particular DVD because having watched the show, I knew there was plenty of action sequences and space shots to give the monitor a real test.I was impressed watching the space battle scenes. They looked perfect on the I-inc 25″ Widescreen LCD Monitor. Some televisions I have watched tend to blur during action scenes.The I-inc 25″ Widescreen LCD Monitor will also function as a television monitor. All you have to do is plug it in with an HDMI or DVI cable to your satellite or cable box, select video mode and away you go. A 25 inch HDTV for under 200 bucks.The price for the I-inc 25″ Widescreen LCD Monitor is a rather inexpensive $189.99 at Circuit City. Frankly I would have expected to pay closer to $300.00 for a monitor of this size and resolution.
Aug
24
A Taste of Some Sweet and Yummy Apple CobblerDo you have a taste for something sweet and scrumptious? Are you ready for a delicious desert that’s quick and fast? Below you can find two great recipe’s for a tasty Apple Cobbler that will satisfy your craving. I make this recipe at least twice every fall for my kids usually on a
day that were doing in house activities. My kids enjoy it hot with ice cream, but you can also serve it cold. Pecan Apple Raisin Cobbler5 large apples1 ½ cup of raisins½ teaspoon of cinnamon½ teaspoon of nutmeg3 cups of all purpose flour2 tablespoons of all purpose four2 cups of brown sugar2 tablespoons of baking powder¾ cups of pecans2 eggs½ teaspoon of salt½ cup of margarine melted½ cup of waterPreheat your over to 425You want to start off by thinly slicing your apples to your desired thickness.Apple MixtureIn a bowl mix 1 cup of brown sugar, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, pecans and 2 tablespoons of flour all together with your sliced applesDoughIn a separate bowl combine your remaining brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, margarine and water. This will turn into dough.Spread your dough onto the bottom of your pan. Fill you pan with your apple mixture. Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for additional 30 minutes. Quick and Fast Apple Cobbler2 cans of apple pie filling¾ cup of margarine1 ¾ cup of sugar½ teaspoon cinnamon½ teaspoon of nutmeg1 pie crustPreheat your oven to 375Combine margarine, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in pan and cook until the sugar dissolves. In separate bowl empty apple pie filling and add the mixture from the pan into the bowl. Stir up and empty into pie crust. Bake for about 50 minutes. Let cool and serve.Both of these recipes are fun and yummy. You can serve hot or cold. If serving hot add a scoop of ice cream and create a great combination.
Aug
24
“Apple Acres” – a New England TraditionApple picking is a wonderful New England tradition and “Apple Acres,” in Windham, New Hampshire, is a perfect place to spend the day with your family and friends picking apples.Just over the Southern Massachusetts border into New Hampshire lies a sleepy little bedroom community known as Windham. Windham is a thriving community with many small lakes and ponds scattered around town. On the east side of town
is a quaint, second-generation, family owned apple orchard called “Apple Acres.” The apple orchard has been in operation since 1943 and is run by husband and wife team, Samuel and Jean Nassar.As you approach “Apple Acres” from historic Searles Road you’ll experience a breathtaking, panoramic view of the orchard. Once inside the orchard they offer free on-site parking, and guided tours through the facility.”Apple Acres” is open from August to December and each month boasts a different offering.August offerings include sweet juicy peaches and tart apple pies.September begins their school tours where scores of area schools schedule their beginning-of-the-year fieldtrips. Weekend offerings include popcorn, hotdogs, pressed cider, and freshly baked pies. Tractor and hayrides are available for the “pick your own” customers beginning this month as well.October’s theme is Halloween, and offerings include pumpkins, squash, gourds, cornstalks, and Yankee Candles. If you look hard enough, you might even bump into a scarecrow or two.November’s theme is Thanksgiving, and offerings include jams and jellies. Pre-order your holiday pies for Thanksgiving, and load up on firewood for the upcoming winter months.December’s theme is Christmas, and offerings include Yankee Candles, donuts, and hot cider. After all, what could be more inviting than a delicious mug of fresh, hot apple cider on a crisp winter day? Don’t forget to pre-order your holiday pies for Christmas.
Aug
21
Four Generations Have Loved This Apple CobblerAn apple cobbler just out of the oven served with a dip of vanilla ice cream and a hot cup of apple cider remind me of fall evenings long ago. My grandmother had this round blue baking dish that she always used to bake the cobbler in the oven of her old green cook stove. My cider came
in a little green cup and saucer. The old cook stove also warmed the kitchen and she’d put my pajamas on the oven door to warm them. I would be so cozy when I climbed into her plump featherbed.That old blue baking dish now bakes my apple cobbler, but I am fortunate that I don’t have to haul in cobs and wood for that old green cook stove. [This dish is a 9 inch round.] You could use a square eight or nine inch pan and it will work well.Some people like mushy apple cobbler and some like it made with more firm apples. Ask your grocer if you don’t know which apples to purchase. I use about 8 larger, some-what tart apples that become soft when cooked.Peel and slice 8 large apples – or enough to fill 1/2 to 3/4 the height of your dish or pan.Sweeten the apples with sugar and cinnamon to taste. [I would say from 1/2 to 1 cup of sugar and about 2 tablespoons of cinnamon.] Tart apples require more sugar and it also depends upon your taste. We love cinnamon, so I often shake out a few extra sprinkles.Mix together top crust.3/4 cup of brown sugar3/4 cup quick oatmeal1/8 tsp. salt1/8 tsp. baking soda1/8 tsp. baking powder1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened [so mixes easily]Add 1 tablespoon of water and mix thoroughly.Spread over top of apples. Sometimes I just use my hands to be sure entire top is covered.Bake in 350 degree oven for one hour. Top will be crispy.Serve with ice cream.Note: This also works well with peaches. Sources:Grandma L.Mom K.MyselfCarla C.Krista O.A Different Apple Cobbler4 C. sliced apples – pared1/4 C. orange juice, I use already prepared – in bottle.1 C. sugar3/4 C. flour1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1/4 tsp ground nutmeg – optionaldash of salt1/2 C. butter or margarinePile peeled apples in buttered 9 inch dish. Sprinkle with orange juice. [This is for flavor and also helps apples not turn dark.]Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
Aug
21
Enhance Your Working Environment Through Feng ShuiFeng shui is the ancient Chinese art of creating harmony and attracting luck by working with the environment. This is one of a number of articles that look into how you might bring peace, happiness and harmony into your home through feng shui. This article focuses on the workplace.Feng shui is all about the environment around us and that includes workplaces. A few basic alterations can help improve relationships between
associates and even enhance your own career prospects.How to Improve Working Relationships through Feng ShuiFirstly consider the entrance and reception area of your workplace, as this is the first place that both visitors and workers get to see. It should therefore look “inviting”. On entering the reception, there should be no sense of clutter. If visitors need to be greeted, a reception desk near but placed at a slight angle to the door is recommended. This will then invite people to enter the room without blocking their entrance. A desk placed directly opposite the door, for instance, might appear to be barring someone’s entry, as if turning them away before they’ve even arrived! Also remember that both “entrance” and “exit” should be clearly marked, as should the direction that doors open if this might cause confusion.Furniture in the Workplace and Feng ShuiFurther into the building, and if there are lots of angles, sharp edges and corners, these can cause “secret arrows” or negative rays of energy. Secret arrows directed towards either workers and visitors will affect their health and their relationships. These should, therefore, be blocked with plants, screens and paintings.If you work in an office, think about your seating arrangements. You should not, for instance, sit with your back to a window or an open door. Neither do you want to face others in the room directly, otherwise this can bring negative or hostile attitudes.Rooms should be kept neat and as free from clutter as possible. The floor area especially, should be left open so people don’t have to watch their feet as they walk.Organising Your Work for Good Feng Shui
Aug
20
When you consider the roots of T’ai Chi, you can see how it is different from all other forms of exercise. Most people do not know this history, however. And, the focus of the martial art has changed over time. The full name is T’ai Chi Ch’uan. Translated from Chinese
to English, this means “supreme ultimate fisted hand.” Most people have dropped the “fist” portion of the name, however, as the focus has moved from martial art to becoming one with all things.T’ai Chi Ch’uan was originally developed to provide an experience of oneness with all things. This wisdom was then applied to a highly disciplined form of martial arts. The movements of T’ai Chi are thought to fill the practitioner with “chi”. This is the Chinese word for life force or energy. A goal of T’ai Chi is to master the mental directing of chi using the positions as guides. This is what makes the exercise of T’ai Chi different from other forms of exercise. There is no other activity that combines the health benefits of the flowing movements and combining the mind and spirit with each other.Anyone in any physical condition can do the forms of T’ai Chi. As long as you can stand up and move your arms and legs, you can do the exercise. Like other forms of exercise each person should do as much as they are physically able. It should not hurt to do T’ai Chi. The longer you keep up the practice, the easier the movements will become. It is also wonderful for stress relief. It is a form of moving meditation.You will be very surprised at how much better you feel after you have started practicing T’ai Chi. It has helped many people get into better physical shape even after having a medical condition such as heart attacks or strokes. Because it is so gentle, it is not hard for someone who has a bit of physical difficulty to perform.
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