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The Myth of Mental Illness By : Sam Vaknin Descriptive criteria aside, what is the essence of mental disorders? Are they merely physiological disorders of the brain, or, more precisely of its chemistry? Healing Herpes With Self-Love By : Christopher Ricardo Scipio When I was a boy we lived in the Ghettoes of Toronto, Canada. We had just immigrated from Trinidad and Tobago. My mother struggled to raise four of us on a waitress’ salary. There was chaos and self-destruction all around us. Many of my playmates are no longer among the living. But none of this touched us- we were living a different life. My mother was a church-lady. She was strong and resilient and strict. All of us grew up in the church. The church kept us insulated from mo... Permanent Hair Removal Treatment By : Sam Natarajan If you are getting 'harried' by unwanted hair, if you are desperately seeking solutions for liberation from the vicious cycles of waxing and shaving, if like enlightened souls you are also searching for permanence in your life, then you need stop looking at quick fix solutions for hair removal and focus on the long term options that truly deliver on their promise. Here you will get to know in brief about two permanent hair removal solutions - Hair removal by electrolysis and ... Bach Flower Remedies To The Rescue By : Jane Thurnell-Read I have to thank my son’s bump on the head for some of my conviction about the benefit of Bach flower remedies. Jon was about a year old and had hit his head quite badly. The bump was swelling before my eyes, and I decided to try out the Bach rescue cream that I’d recently purchased. The bump was partly in his hair and partly on his forehead. I carefully put the cream on – it was difficult to get the cream close to the skin where his hair was. The next day the bruise on his fo... Euthanasia and the Right to Die By : Sam Vaknin Euthanasia, whether in a medical setting (hospital, clinic, hospice) or not (at home) is often erroneously described as "mercy killing". Most forms of euthanasia are, indeed, motivated by (some say: misplaced) mercy. Not so others. In Greek, "eu" means both "well" and "easy" and "Thanatos" is death. The Debate about Cloning By : Sam Vaknin In a paper, published in "Science" in May 2005, 25 scientists, led by Woo Suk Hwang of Seoul National University, confirmed that they were able to clone dozens of blastocysts (the clusters of tiny cells that develop into embryos). Yeast Infections Are Uncomfortable, Yet Common Problems By : Anthony Bedore Unless you live in a cave or without human interaction, you are probably familiar with the term, ‘yeast infection’. But do you know exactly what a yeast infection is? The actual medical term for a yeast infection, which is also known as thrush, is Candidiasis. Candidiasis is a fungal infection having to do with any of the Candida variety, which is basically any of the yeast-like imperfect fungi of the genus Candida. While every living person has some type of yeast organisms l... Using Flower Essences For Emotional Healing By : Misty Cech About Flower Essence Therapy Use of flower essences is an extremely safe therapy for shifting emotional states which may be causing or perpetuating outward physiological illness. Developed by homeopath, naturopath, and allopath Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930's, these liquid preparations are intended to work in subtle ways on one's emotional/spiritual energetic patterns. Through repeated dosage, essences have helped individuals release 'negative' emotions or fears, and support... Making Essential Oils - Steam Distillation, Absolutes, And CO2's Explained By : Misty Rae Cech, ND Aromatherapy Goes 'High Tech'. New methods of essential oil extraction are entering the mainstream of aromatherapy, offering new choices in oils never before available. With the new labels of 'CO2' and 'SCO2', along with the traditional 'steam' and 'hydro' distillations, 'absolutes', and 'cold pressing', a little education for the aromatherapy enthusiast can go a long way in essential oil selection. Is one process better than another? Does one produce a nicer smelling oil, ... Rose Oil - A Gift From The Flowers Of Love By : Misty Rae Cech, ND Ah, Wonderful Rose Oil. If there's an aroma that more individuals find deeply moving than any other, it is the oil of rose. The scent is divinely sweet, rich, and deeply floral - exclusive to the extract of history's most revered flower. Though the rose is renown for it's fragrance, the flower actually contains very little aromatic oil by weight. Some 60,000 roses are needed to distill a single ounce of oil, or about 60 roses PER DROP, a fact which brings the seemly high co... Allergies Causes & Treatments By : Terry Lowery There are many causes of allergies. Some people are allergic to foods such as nuts, chocolate, and shellfish, some to medicines. Some suffer from allergies to animal dander such as cats, some from seasonal allergies such as pollen in the springtime or ragweed in the late summer and fall. Some allergies bring on contact dermatitis in the form of hives or eczema. The one thing all these allergies have in common is that there is no cure for any of them. Aside from allergies t... Natural Acne Treatment 101 By : Kirsten Hawkins Let's face it. Nobody is really immune to having acne from time to time. Don't blame your French fries. Don't blame your Hershey's bar. Don't blame yourself for not being able to wash your face enough. Don't blame being overworked. Acne does not happen because of those. Acne is caused by some imbalances in our body and internal impurities. This is the main reason to the imperative knowledge that the way to really get rid of acne is through internal cleansing. Using topical me... Research Confirms Drinking Relieves Stress By : Art Turner The results are in, the clinical trials have spoken. Drinking relieves stress--drinking green tea, that is. There's something in green tea that helps us relax. And it may start turning up in other foods soon. The legendary benefits of green tea--weight loss, cancer prevention, immune system boosting, and more--have put green tea on everyone's top ten superfoods list. Now the teacup's relaxation effect has been proven in the lab. An amino acid called theanine (or L-thean... Counterculture Aromatherapy - Patchouli Essential Oil By : Misty Rae Cech, ND Patchouli's History and Uses Ah, Patchouli oil - people seem to love it or hate it. This well know essential oil has a somewhat deserved reputation as the scent of the Hippy generation (according to one source, it's use began as a mask for the odor of a particularly cherished herb), though it's traditional use dates back hundreds, perhaps thousands of years. Today, Patchouli oil has a well-deserved reputation in aromatherapy, with it's deep, musky, and sweet odor, and Eart... Is Enzyte Right For You? By : Colin P If you live in North America you likely have seen the television commercials featuring an intentionally sappy character named “Smiling Bob.” According to the commercial broadcasts, Bob is smiling because he has more satisfying erections because of his use of a natural male enhancement known as Enzyte. (The commercials make the point that Bob’s wife is a most happy spouse as well since Bob began taking Enzyte to enhance his maleness.) According to the manufacturer, Enzyte i... What Is A Light Box? Introducing Light Boxes And Light Therapy By : Robert Brown When I tell people I maintain a website about light boxes, the response I often get is: “What exactly is a light box?” In the simplest terms a light box is a type of light that uses a low-watt diffuse bulb to spread light throughout a small translucent box. They have several different uses. In art, a light box is used for stenciling, transferring designs or patterns, or tracing. For example, if you’ve ever gotten a tattoo, the tattoo artist may use a light box to trace ... Hemorrhoid Causes And Treatments By : Jeff Slokum Hemorrhoids are a very common medical problem affecting both men and women. It is estimated that over 80% of Americans will have some dealing with hemorrhoids in their lifetime. Over half a million people seek medical help for hemorrhoids annually in the United States, and of that half million at least ten percent undergo surgical procedures for relief of their hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are usually worse with age and seem to have a great impact on people between the ages of 45... Important Points To Consider When It Comes To Drug Testing By : Stephen White For people who want to have a loved one undergo drug testing or for anyone who just wants to go through a drug testing, here are some highly important points to take note of when it comes to drug testing and substance abuse. It really is high time for people all across the United States, even the entire world, to really put some greater importance on the life threatening risks that are involved when it comes to drugs and various other substance abuses. Some general inform... Using Natural Remedies For Constipation By : Alexander Sviridov There are two basic types of constipation - organic and functional. Organic constipation is a result of some physical change, obstruction, or distortion in your colon. This type of constipation needs immediate attention from a doctor. Eating Disorders and Personality Disorders By : Sam Vaknin Do narcissists also suffer from eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa? Don't Needlessly Suffer From Chronic Pain By : mr. no pain informing chronic pain sufferers information necessary for then to get the medical attention they need to live a better quality of life A Remedy For Seasonal Allergies By : Mark Dodd Are you one of the millions that suffer from allergies? Are you looking for information on allergy remedies? If you are a chronic victim of the distressing effects of allergies then it’s high time you found an effective allergy remedy. There are several allergy remedy medications available on the market. In order to effectively treat your allergies, you need to find the allergy remedy most aligned with your symptoms and needs. You have several avenues to choose from when ... Facts vs Myths About Back Pain By : David Riewe Let’s begin by learning some facts in order to separate truth from myth with regards to back pain. First of all, under one percent of acute lower back pain is the result of a serious infection or condition like cancer or a spinal injury. For those under 50, the rate is even lower. Back pain is the number one disability for those under age 45. And it runs second, after the common cold, as the top reason for visiting a healthcare provider in the United States. “There is not... Effective Asthma Treatments By : Sandra Lovelace Asthma treatment is a growing field in the health care community. Because so many people, particularly children, are being diagnosed with the condition, a number of families are looking for innovative asthma treatment programs. In general, asthma treatment can be divided into two categories: long-term control and quick-relief medications. Long-term control medications must be taken each day as part of asthma treatment. This kind of asthma treatment regimen is primarily de... Human Stomach - The Basics By : Tyler The stomach is an organ located in the alimentary canal. Its job is often confused with that of the intestine. Our stomach is not responsible for absorbing nutrients from digested food like the intestine is. Its primary function is to quite simply digest whatever it is that we decide to eat. Hemoglobin Around The Globe By : Tyler Commonly abbreviated as Hb, Hemoglobin, or Heamoglobin, is the iron containing oxygen in our red blood cells which transport metalloproteins. All mammals on earth have hemoglobin, as it is a necessary function in the blood. It contains globin, apoprotien, and four heme groups (organic molecules with one atom of iron attached to each).The gene for the hemoglobin protien can sometimes mutate. This occurence results in one or more of many diseases, but most commonly turns into Thalassemia or Sickle Methods That Aid In Eczema Relief By : Jessica Davis Eczema can be a burden. It is a skin condition that can range in severity from dry, red patches on your skin to cracked, weeping sores. Eczema is caused by many factors such as genetics and allergic reactions. No matter the cause of your eczema it is important to find eczema relief. Eczema relief can come in many forms such as home remedies to medications from your doctor. Let’s first take a look at eczema relief through home remedies. Start by examining your bathing ritu... Amino information By : Tyler Chemistry will tell you that an amino acid is any molecule that has both carboxylic acid and amino functional groups. They are the basic building units of a protein. In biochemistry, the shorter and more general term is used to refer to alpha amino acids. Those are amino acids wherein the amino and carboxylate functionalities are attached to a common carbon. Amino acids' residue is what's left of an amino acid once a water molecule has been lost in the formation of a peptide bond. Seven Tips to Maximize Savings on Prescriptions By : Darwin Seven helpful tips on how to save money on prescription medications. There are many ways to save money on medications. Grandma’s Herbal Remedies For Infants And Children By : Nicole Bandes Once upon a time, we used to turn to our parents or grandparents when something was wrong with our little ones. More often than not, now we turn to our doctors. Unfortunately, our doctors were never taught what our grandmothers learned from their mothers, methods that have been tried and true for centuries. Here is a not-so-complete list of some of my favorites passed down from my Grandma. ADD – Grandma didn’t call it this back then, but that’s probably what it was. Aside...
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