2009/04/26

How to Lose Weight With Emotional Freedom Techniques

By: Laura Whitelaw

Have you tried endless crash diets only to wind up frustrated and heavier than ever? It's well known that dieting doesn't work over the long term. Although you enjoy the benefits of a leaner body and better health, you feel deprived in the process and so revert to your regular eating habits once the diet is over. Maybe it's time to try Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT. EFT is a cutting edge energy therapy that uses the acupressure points on the face and body to neutralize the emotional charge that arises with food cravings, stress or negative emotions - all of which can contribute to overweight.

Neutralize Addictive Food Cravings


Food cravings can be effectively neutralized using EFT. The next time you have a food craving, notice how it makes you feel. Do you feel stressed or anxious? In most cases the answer would be "yes" and so this demonstrates how food cravings are brought on by underlying emotional upset rather than some mysterious and uncontrollable urge. With EFT, we treat the underlying emotions and the craving disappears.


Address a Destructive Body Image


Another reason for overweight is poor body image. If a person believes that they don't physically measure up to the high beauty standards set by fashion magazines or some other to some other standard, they develop a poor body image. And, by the Law of Attraction, if they focus on being fat, they will become fat. So with EFT, we address these hurtful issues and with self acceptance are able to develop a more realistic body image which enables a person to reduce weight.


Improve Self-Esteem


Further to the above, self-esteem goes hand and hand with body image. Perhaps a person feels stupid and therefore unworthy which results in over eating and then overweight. And once a person becomes overweight, they feel even worse about themselves and it becomes a negative downward spiral. EFT can successfully unravel all of these issues and more.


To learn more about EFT from Master Practitioner Carol Look and to find out How to Lose Weight with EFT, check
out How to Lose Weight with EFT. Enjoy 5 hours of recorded audio as Carol guides listeners through numerous issues contributing to overweight including food cravings, low self-esteem, poor body image, stress and overwhelm.

Laura Whitelaw is a Certified ZPoint and EFT-CC practitioner. If you want to learn more about EFT, visit
visit Overcome Addiction with EFT .

2009/04/22

All About HL7 Messaging

By: Anton Pearce

Health Level 7 (or HL7) messaging is a means by which the vast array of medical health databases can "speak" to each other in a common language. Since the late 1980's, there has been an explosion of various vendors offering health information technology systems all designed around unique aspects that each vendor felt was important. While the individuality made it appealing to different segments of the medical community, problems with integration and communications among various IT systems became evident. In other words, a patient's information in a hospital could not be conveyed to a radiology center or pharmacy because each had different operating systems. This problem has continued even today and presents a challenge to developing integration of healthcare systems nationally and internationally.

In this regard, informatics specialists began to designate a "code" or language that could be used in designing different health information technology systems. From this came HL7 messaging, which allows interfaces between different electronic systems to communicate. Prior to this, customized programs had to be written to accommodate two systems allowing conversion of informational traffic both ways so successful integration could occur. This was very time-consuming and cumbersome, not to mention costly. Now approximately 80 percent of health IT systems contain a core of HL7 messaging so the ability to design HL7 interfaces is much easier than before.


Why is this important? For a start, the ability to enhance communication between two different IT systems allows patient data to be transferred along a continuum of their care. This creates better knowledge of a patient's condition across the board and prevents duplication of expensive diagnostics due to the lack of prior health information. In addition, larger data pools across large networks connected through HL7 messaging interfaces enhance evidence based outcomes data and clinical research data. This has the potential to dramatically improve healthcare quality.


HL7 messaging interfaces provide a solution for the need to share medical and clinical information among systems without the extensive work of customized programs, and they also continue to allow some individuality among different IT solutions software which is important for the different style of clinical practice. By having a language framework of HL7 messaging "code" at their core, various IT systems can transfer key information that can then be formatted into an end product consistent with their unique product. On the user's end, they still enjoy a tailored product that they desire, but at the same time can have access from many other systems which contain a patient's information.


As a need to contain healthcare costs become an increased burden due to greater longevity of life and increasing costs of technological medical advances, the need to have various health informatics systems communicate well is going to be crucial. Having HL7 as the core language allows interfaces to relay information between systems that will help contain these expenses. Soon, all IT systems in healthcare will carry this basic framework. That means instead of a healthcare system having to spend enormous amounts of time and money in joining a new universal system, they can simply create a HL7 interface that allows communication to other systems. This will be the easy solution moving into the future.


If you are unaware of HL7 messaging interfaces, this is an area you may need to become familiar with as time moves forward. Ultimately, all healthcare systems will require this in order to provide the best quality care at a reasonable expense. Resources are limited and wasting this valuable healthcare information due to a lack of integration will eventually be intolerable in comparison to the need for improving healthcare. These solutions even now are very feasible options to meet the immediate need for IT integration.


Let us show you how you can grow your practice online and create new income streams with less work. Your path
to greater coaching profits starts here

2009/04/16

Blood Cleanse

By: Shane Crafton

First Impressions

This one is for your liver, that one is for your colon, and some claim to cleanse the entire body. Blood Cleanse, by Health Plus, Inc., is similarly marketed. According to the product promotion, Blood Cleanse is great for relieving the bloodstream of all sorts of bad stuff. From toxins to fats to mucus to cholesterol, Blood Cleanse is supposed to purify and deliver nutrients to the blood. Benefits of this product include an enhanced immune system and relief from the consequences of poor dietary choices.

I'm sympathetic to the cleansing cause. By all means - let us cleanse the body. But I think we can do quite a bit of cleansing on our own if we attend to our diets. According to Health Plus, Inc., sugars, white flours, fatty foods, caffeine, alcohol, and food additives can increase congestion in the blood. Here's a novel idea: why not reduce these rather than rely on a blood cleanser? Just a thought.


Ingredients


Blood Cleanse contains Burdock Root, Dandelion Root, Echinacea, Red Clover Blossom, a Carotenoid Complex (which includes Beta-carotene), Chlorophyll, Choline, Folic Acid, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12. I found Health Plus, Inc.'s ingredients discussion a little hard to swallow. As with many herb peddlers, any given herb can be characterized in any desirable fashion. This is not to say that herbs are useless. They are very useful. However, supplement companies have a way of twisting descriptions to fit their needs.


Take Burdock Root in Blood Cleanse's formula for example. According to product advertising, Burdock root is useful for removing toxins from the blood and lymph fluid, and it may also help the kidneys remove acids from the blood. But this might be another way of describing Burdock Root's diuretic function.


Drawbacks


This possible manipulation exposes Blood Cleanse's main drawback: that it contains many conventional herbal cleansers that are simply described as blood cleansers. In other products, they might be described as colon cleansers. It becomes hard to know who to trust.


Would I Use Blood Cleanse?


I would probably continue to shop for a better option. Blood Cleanse isn't terrible, but it's not that impressive either. A good detox patch might be a useful option.


Response


Some have criticized Health Plus, Inc.'s website. Some are pleased with Blood Cleanse overall. But mixed reviews are the fate of mediocre products.


Before purchasing any weight loss product, it would be a good idea to see what people are saying
about Blood Cleanse on the very popular DietBlogTalk.com

You can also click here to get even more detailed information from Sensational.com on
Blood Cleanse.

2009/04/12

Facial Exercise to Look Young

By: Lea London

Facial exercise is the only way to keep your face the way it was when you were young. Imagine yourself sitting on a couch in your own home watching a DVD with men and women exercising continuously to music. They are happy because they are getting their faces and necks in shape with aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise is the continual movement for a period of time (twenty minutes). By using your hands for resistance you build the muscles even larger. Larger muscles stretch the skin and rid your face of the wrinkles. It also takes the stretched sagging out of the muscle therefore raising the skin back to its more youthful position. By exercising continuously you push blood and oxygen into all the cells repairing and building stronger cells.

Did you know that it has been shown that within the first 15 seconds of meeting you that person has formed an opinion of you based on how you look? It's sad buy true. What do you think was the first thing they saw when they looked at you? Your face and neck. Your looks can send your life forward or backward. It can help you get a job or lose one. It can start a relationship or end one. There is no need to spend any unnecessary money on laser, shots, and surgery. As long as you work it you will look young. Remember use it or lose it!


Losing your youthful good looks can start as early as 20 years of age. Our bodies start to age as soon as we are born but we never see inside until later in life when something breaks. It doesn't matter what your age. Face and Neck Aerobics will help change you!


You can find help
at http://www.act-on-antiaging.com

Written by Lea London. For all information go to http://www.act-on-antiaging.com

2009/04/08

Flowers - Sweet and Fragrant Sinus Home Remedy

By: Megan Wong

I was walking through the market today and stumbled upon a peddler selling dried flowers and teaching you passionately how to make a flavourful flower drink to heal you from all types of illnesses and allergies. He was selling such a wide range that I spent almost an hour talking to him and sipping the flower drinks which he has prepared for us to sample. The 'spectators" were also given a list of all types of flowers which we can use to prepare for ourselves a healthy flower drink to heal ourselves.

Roselle - soothing, cure for heart disease, dry cough and tonsillitis


Forget Me Not - good complexion, improve kidney function and boosting the immune system


Marigold - improve liver function, hemorrhoids, insomnia


Lily - Regulate our lung and excretory system, relieving cough


Osmanthus- relieving cough and loosening phlegm, strengthens lungs


I bought osmanthus, lily and stevia rebaudiana ( this is a natural sweetener) for my son who is suffering from sinus. He told me to steep in hot water for about 5 minutes, strain and drink. I tried the drink myself and the taste is so refreshing, flavourful of the flowers and pleasantly sweet and it leaves a tingling and soothing effect on your throat. My son who is 8 years old loved the drink so much that he requested me to make a jug so that he can drink it anytime.


Using flowers is one type of herbal treatment, a most natural sinus home remedy which you can drink anytime to cure your sinus infection. There are thousands of plants and flowers which you can choose from and your sinus home remedy may contain a dozen flowers or plants and they may work within a few days but you should see some improvement in your sinus infection after a few weeks. Herbal treatment can be used to treat any allergy particularly respiratory infections like a sinus infection.


You can try the above concoction of flowers which I used as your sinus home remedy to cure your sinus infection because it really works great with my son. You can also try this potent blend of 3 plant extracts - cinnamon, thyme and cloves - you can learn more on how to use it from
http://www.sinushomeremedy.com

Many allergic conditions like sinus, asthma, eczema respond well to complementary medicines and when used hand in hand with conventional medication, you can heal faster and keep you healthy and most important enable you to cut down on the drugs you are taking.


There are many complementary therapies which you can explore and use safely like herbal medicine, aromatherapy, exercises (QiGong), homeopathy, naturopathy, hydrotherapy and energy healing just to name a few. You can visit sinushomeremedy website to discover how you can use these therapies to heal yourself of allergic infections and search for the most suitable and effective remedy for yourself as every individual is biologically different and what one remedy will work for you might not work for others. Keep searching and eventually you will find one.
http://www.sinushomeremedy.com

2009/04/04

7 Tips to Give Natural Relief For Sneezing From Seasonal Allergies

By: Vicki Zerbee

To successfully combat symptoms like sneezing from seasonal allergies it is important to know what triggers the reaction. You do not have to know specifics, but understanding the processes will help you form a plan of action in your battle with seasonal allergies. Before we get to the 7 tips, let's briefly explore what happens.

An allergic reaction is when your body's immune system reacts to what it believes to be a harmful substance. The body releases histamines to subdue what it sees as an invader. This harmful substance is usually something common such as pollen, grass, weeds etc. Different people will suffer from seasonal allergies at different times, depending on what their bodies interpret as foreign. Some may suffer from spring allergies, seeking relief from the sneezing that accompanies this seasonal allergy, when it seems everything is in bloom. Others, who feel congested or have water eyes, may only suffer when certain plant pollens are in the air, such as the red cedar bloom in Texas. There are folks who suffer seasonal allergies all year through, going from one allergic reaction to the next.


As each allergic sufferer has different substances that trigger reactions, each may suffer in a different way. In addition to sneezing and watery eyes already mentioned, a stuffy nose and sinus headache may be added to the symptoms. It is the immune system's way to rid the body of the substance it sees as hostile.


The drug companies have turned season allergies into big business. There are plenty of over the counter medications available as well as prescription drugs you can get from your primary health care provider. The good news is there are steps you can take to relieve your seasonal allergies naturally. Of course consult your primary health care provider if your symptoms are severe and be sure to tell them of any steps you are taking to help find relief.


Let's look at some natural alternatives.


1- First evaluate your diet. The way to a healthy immune system is initially through proper nutrition. Ensure you have a varied diet full of nutrient rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains. This will help all of your body system function to their optimum and allow you to better combat seasonal allergies.


2- If you are looking for something to sweeten your tea, there may also be a form of relief in sight for your allergies as well. Honey as a seasonal allergy relief option has worked for people, although you must use a local honey. Honey has pollen in it. If you use a honey which is local to your area, it contains the pollens which are making you stuffed up and wheezy. The theory behind using honey is much like an allergy shot your doctor gives you. Taking a teaspoon or two a day of local honey a few months before allergy season will help your body desensitize and boost your immune system.


3- Certain vitamins can aid in allergy relief. Vitamin C has been shown in studies to help alleviate seasonal allergy reactions. It is a natural antihistamine. Vitamin E is an antioxidant. This means it can fight free radicals causing allergies. It can also help the immune system. Citrus fruit and broccoli are good sources of Vitamin C. Vitamin E can be found in whole grains and food such as spinach. If you can't get enough to create the measurable results that you need for seasonal allergy relief, there are pharmaceutical grade natural supplements that produce the best results.


4- Magnesium is a mineral that can be helpful in allergy relief. Studies have shown many people seeking season allergy relief are deficient in magnesium. Once the level is raised the sufferer notices less symptoms. Magnesium is located in green leafy vegetables as well as nuts. If you do not have these in your diet consider pharmaceutical grade supplements.


5- There are a natural immune builders that many people use successfully to not only manage allergy symptoms but to improve immune function that help the underlying causes. Natural interferon immune builders can build immunity and for some people help fight the condition itself. Echinacea is an herb that stimulates the body's natural resistance to foreign invaders, giving the immune system what it needs to stay strong. It is taken for short periods, such as a week at a time, to supercharge the immune system. Other herbs that can be found in combination with echinacea are black elderberry and larch tree; both help the body maintain a healthy immune response.


6- Fish oil has also been known to help alleviate season allergy symptoms because it is an anti-inflammatory. Allergic rhinitis actually means inflammation of the nose. When you can alleviate the inflammation, it helps with the pain and discomfort many people suffer.


7- Probiotics are healthy bacteria that work in our intestines to strengthen our immune system. Probiotics are especially helpful after a course of antibiotics or if your immune system is run down. The use of probiotics has increased significantly in the past five to ten years, and is one of the fastest growing supplements.


Taking a few simple steps to seek natural relief for the sneezing from seasonal allergies, and a host of other symptoms, may help those who suffer find measurable relief during allergy season, and all year long since we are constantly exposed to allergic irritants like free radicals, illnesses, disease, and pollution of different kinds including toxins and chemicals.


You can learn more about pharmaceutical grade natural supplements from the #1 natural nutrition company that have been proven to work better at building good health at http://www.yourhealthwebsite.net


Vicki Zerbee is the owner of http://www.AntiAgingByDesign.com where you will find an abundance of natural health and wellness solutions.


814.931.8041

Central PA, USA

2009/04/01

Cabbage Soup Diet For Healthy Weight Loss

By: Jeffrey Warne

When you are on a weight loss, you always look for a weight loss plan. Cabbage soup acts as a miracle diet for weight loss when obese people are asked to lose weight before a surgery. You can lose 10 lbs a week.

This diet combines cabbage soup with fruits, vegetables and meat. The way to make cabbage soup is as follows: Cabbage soup recipe:

Ingredients:
1. White cabbage, chopped.

2. 2 sliced green peppers

3. 1 KG sliced carrots

4. 6 large onions, chopped

5. 4 stalks celery

6. 1 or 2 canned pealed tomatoes

7. 1 or 2 teaspoon vegetable soup mix.

8. Pepper, herbs to taste


How to Make:

Take a bowl and put all the vegetables and cover with water. Bring them to boil till the vegetables are soft. Do not add salt. Eat as much soup as you want. Take this diet for seven days but in combination with other foods:

1. First day - Fruits

2. Second Day - Vegetables

3. Third Day - Fruits and Vegetables

4. Fourth Day - Bananas

5. Fifth Day - Fish or Chicken + Tomatoes

6. Sixth day - Steak + Vegetables

7. Seventh day - Vegetables + Rice


You can cook the cabbage soup every day using the above recipe. It is great for overall good health, good digestive system and natural weight loss.


Cabbage Soup may lead to nutritional deficiencies. So you must combine this diet with protein supplements such as homemade protein milk shake once a day. Make cabbage soup daily yourself using the above recipe and lose the extra weight. You may also have a look at a good diet plan to help you lose the extra fat and stay slim.


Checkout ExpertWeightLoss.Net For More Information and Learn How to Lose Weight Quickly without Exercise And Limiting Food Intake.

See the Perfect Diet Plan which Helps You Lose Weight In The Easiest Possible Way.
 

Site Info

Flag Counter
Feedjit Live Traffic Map
Feedjit Live Traffic Feed

Followers

The Healthy Solution Copyright © 2009 Blogger Template Designed by Bie Blogger Template