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The benefits of reflexology for fertility

Marilyn — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:30:41 +0000

Reflexology is based on the principle that there are certain reflex points on the feet, which are linked to different organs of the body. When certain points are stimulated, they in turn stimulate specific body parts. The main use of reflexology is usually as a stress inhibitor, as it helps the whole body to relax and increase the endorphin secretion, which elevates the feel good factor.

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Quick Tip: Chinese herbs ease period pain

Marilyn — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:20:20 +0000

According to new research Chinese herbs are more effective at relieving period pain than drugs. The study from the University of Western Sydney, Australia, showed Chinese herbal mixtures extracted from bark and roots eased menstrual cramps and reduce the recurrence of pain over three months. The researchers tested liquorice root, cinnamon and fennel root.

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Hypnotherapy and infertility: Is it all in the mind?

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:50:04 +0000

Receiving a diagnosis of ‘unexplained infertility’ can be terrifying for couples who want to get pregnant. They can feel helpless and frustrated with this diagnosis, but in my opinion it is not the most devastating news you might receive after a fertility investigation because it means that there is no medical reason you cannot become parents.

Stress and emotional concerns are creeping higher and higher up the list of common causes of infertility. Many couples have lost faith in the natural process of conception and maintain too strong a conviction in the need for medical assistance. And with more and more women in high stress jobs it’s really no wonder that conception doesn’t always occur immediately. Stress is a major inhibitor of ovulation and fertility and it can also affect male fertility too.

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Homeopathic treatments for infertility

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:00:51 +0000

Homeopathy is said to be one of the safest medical treatments with no known side effects, and it may be a good option to treat infertility.

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In the News: Acupuncture boosts IVF rates

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:53 +0000

Acupuncture could boost a woman’s chances of conceiving through IVF by two thirds.

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Mugs of tea may help avoid Parkinson’s

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:40:29 +0000

People who drink several large mugs of tea a day may more than halve their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease according to new studies from the National University in Singapore and Jiwaji University in India which looked at he tea drinking habits of thousands of people and compared drinking levels of those who went on to develop Parkinson’s and those who did not. Researchers say extracts in black tea may slow down the disease progression as well as delaying the start of the degenerative process.

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Discovering herbs: Nettle

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:10:27 +0000

You can blame the Romans for the patches of nettles in your garden, as it was they who introduced the herb to the UK in the first place! The Romans, who had a vast wealth of herbal knowledge, used the stinging mechanism of nettles – or urtica meaning to burn – to treat rheumatic conditions by flaying their joints with fresh nettles.

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Ease arthritis naturally: the self-help guide

Marilyn — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:20:06 +0000

If you have stiff, painful joints you can help yourself the holistic way with a number of natural remedies and therapies.

The main forms of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is caused when the lining around a joint becomes inflamed. This usually affects the same joint on both sides of the body, such as both hips. Osteoarthritis occurs when

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Detox on Sunday and feel lighter on Monday

Marilyn — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:30:15 +0000

Recent research on Mormons who fast once a month for religious reasons suggests that fasting regularly may reduce the risk of heart disease. I’m not suggesting here that fasting is good for weight loss because study after study has shown that skipping meals on a regular basis upsets blood sugar balance and sabotages weight loss plans but what I am saying is that spending one Sunday out of four gently detoxing could be an effective way to redress the balance of toxins in and toxins out and by so doing boost your health and energy levels.

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Feel good aromatherapy

Marilyn — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:10:35 +0000

The essential oils used in aromatherapy stimulate the part of brain that deals with emotion and memory, promoting the release of feel good chemicals. They can lift your mood but their healing properties can also soothe and relieve a host of physical and emotional problems from depression to headaches.

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