Query by Amir: In which can I find some coaching article about Shiatsu?
have currently been familiar with Shiatsu (ancient Chinese medicine- massage therapy) and due to the fact I have not access to any of these coaching institutes, and even any published write-up, I would like to discover about it in the net. Some kind of on the web training or free of charge e-book.

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Answer by Terri
you can check out massage websites like amta (www.amtamassage.org) or www.massagemagazine.com

www.qi-journal.com is a fairly in depth site for tcm ..just identified this web site so i have not checked it out as well much.

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Question by Tink: What "alternative medicine" topic would you like to read about from an evidenced-based perspective?
Just curious what might interest people.

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Answer by udaya k
All evidence can prove wrong in Time. The finest example is the conventional medicine itself. Every day a medicine is discarded because the medicine with evdences and proves and whatever experiments went behind it becomes obsolete with a new finding. Suppression of a symptom for a period of time is not cure.

A medicine can be called a medicine in the true sense only if they cure the ailment metamorphosing the body from the morbid state to a healthy state as good as the original state or better than the orignal state. If a medicine suppresses the symptoms and add many side effects to the body without curing, it is as good as poison.

Unfortunately, all medicines which produced from substances having toxic effects if used as medicine in material doses will create more maladies and toxicity in the body than the ailment that the medicne was intended to cure. In medicines like homeopathy, the potentisaton take care of these aspects and give the medicinal value to the full without side effects, even if it is made from a deadly poison.

The aspect of potentisation is normally not cognizable to a person who is conditioned into materialistic thinking patterns and taught in schools of standard medicines and theories indoctrinated. Understanding the universe, understanding the human body, understanding the human spirit, understanding the metaphysical forces and their laws and cosmic laws are necessary to understand the theories which you cannot dissect on a lab table. Most of these Laws are not provable laws but a Philosopher can understand that. Not a scientist unless he is a philosopher also.

To talk of evidence is only a competition of the brain. A good advocate can upside down any evidence if his intelligence, acumen, iq and other faculties are many times higher than that of other Advocates and the Judges. If not, there should not have been a single instances of any innocent person behind the bars. Can anyone challenge that by proving that a single innocent person has not ever been convicted in the world. If anyone prove the other wise, I would call him the most intelligent of all because he has proven the Truth as untruth.

Evidence have only validity when compared with the limitatons of the mind within the materialistic thinking. And within the boundary of a social setting, a social law or within the laws of the land, or within the lab NTP conditions in which it was proved. How can a medicne proved on a handful of people for a limited period of time and tested can be declared as safe for the whole world for generations together. In that case all the people should have been cloned and not different from one another in any respect. The case is not so, Each one of us differs in a million way from one another.

How can what has been tested on rats, and guinea pigs be considered safe and healthy and cureable for human ailments. If they are same, wouldn't they be talking like human beings. The cognizance, the awareness, the faith, the consciousness and many many faculties are lacking in the animals. Most of them may not have a mind, some may have, most of them may not have emotions, some may have. The sad part is that a materialist is not competent to think spiritually. While those who are spiritually emancipated can think materially as well as spiritually with ease. In order to see distance, one has to climb to the top of a mountain. Staying on the plain ground and claim what the peak is seeing is ignorance.

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consumers should know that herbal remedies is a alternative medicien obtained from plants and their extracts. Mostly herbal remedies having the usage for the treatment of illness and diseases. Herbal remedies too show their importance in the treatment of psychological problems in human life. Herbal remedies conveys the massage of getting relief through various herbs. People can collect or have herbs from home or can shared from their neighbours. There are large proportions of herbal remedies present in various soruces such as in plant leaves, bark, berries, flowers, and roots etc. Herbal remedies are famous across the globe inthe communities of people. In united states people are quite conscious about the usage of herbal remedies as showing their interest to understand the concept of herbal remedies.

People should collect knowledge from books and magazines for making the best usages of herbal remedies in their life. Nothing is wrong in using but over dose leads to side effects. So consumers should be careful while dealing with herbs and its remedies available as herbal remedies. mostly people prefer herbal remedies seeing its long time benefits along with not having any side effects. People can find herbal remedies in sources like herbs, spices, condiments, vegetables, and fruits and also aids in overcoming day to day wounds, burns and scratches.

Now modern medicines do making the usages of herbal remedies to hype their products among the consumers . Now neem form of toothpaste is prudent available in the market. In this way herbal remedies are widely used across the globe seeing its benefits in human life. Most of the creams , lotions, powders, and supplements all are having the sources of herbal remedies in them before getting launched in the market. Previously the true producer of herbal remedies in the form of all these products were himalaya only. After seeing its market outcome other leading and branded companies too do not hesitated in using herbal remedies as a source for enhancing their market value. So consumers should think and read about the effects and benefits of such herbal remedies before opting as a usage on the body.

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Acupuncture for infertility is probably the most popular and commonly recognized alternative treatment for those trying to get pregnant. The media seems to report on research related to acupuncture and fertility every few months, and more and more fertility clinics offer or recommend acupuncture services along with conventional fertility treatments like IVF and IUI.

Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine, sometimes abbreviated as TCM. Acupuncture involves placing hair-thin needles into particular points on the body. These points, according to the Chinese tradition, run along lines of energy, or meridians. From the TCM perspective, the idea is that an imbalance of these energies in the body can lead to illness, including infertility. Correcting the imbalance by stimulating particular points along the meridians is thought to improve health.

To read more about how acupuncture may work, from both the Eastern perspective, and the medical perspective, read this article.

Given all the hype and excitement over acupuncture and infertility, you might think that the benefits have been well documented. However, that's not exactly so. Some studies have shown improved pregnancy rates for those who try acupuncture, while other studies have shown no or non-statistically significant results.

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Researchers on either side of the issue agree that acupuncture is generally harmless, and just about everyone agrees it enhances relaxation, lowers stress levels, and increases beta-endorphins - the feel good, pain-busting hormones.

If it can't do any harm, why invest so much time and research into the issue? Why not send everyone for acupuncture treatment?

Well, if acupuncture really can improve pregnancy rates, then acupuncture treatment should be included as a matter of protocol when treating infertility. Doctors should encourage patients to see an acupuncturist for treatments, and insurance companies should also be willing to foot some of the bill (if they cover fertility treatments at all).

While not inexpensive, acupuncture is certainly less expensive than many fertility treatments. If acupuncture could help couples get pregnant, while spending less money, less time, and risking less side effects (assuming they'd need less help from conventional medicine), then of course acupuncture should be moved out from the "alternative" realm and into the mainstream.

However, if acupuncture cannot be shown to improve fertility rates, then the treatment shouldn't be automatically incorporated into Western medicine's approach to infertility.

Acupuncture isn't the only method of achieving relaxation, and while doctors should help their patients when it comes to stress reduction, pushing acupuncture over other methods would be uncalled for. Meditation, yoga, guided imagery, and basic relaxation training can help those with infertility beat stress, and for far less cost than acupuncture treatments.

Plus, when a fertility doctor - or any doctor, for that matter - recommends a treatment, the patient assumes the recommendation is backed up by evidence-based research. Before recommending acupuncture to patients, doctors want to be sure they are suggesting a treatment that will really help, and not just waste time, money, or provide a false sense of increased hope.

In Support of Acupuncture

Researchers at the Center for Integrative Medicine, at the University of Maryland's School of Medicine, conducted a meta-analysis of several research studies on the effects of acupuncture on IVF outcomes. (A meta-analysis is a research study that gathers information from several studies and evaluates them together.) The meta-analysis considered seven trials, which all together included 1,366 women.

The researchers found that when acupuncture took place on the day of embryo transfer, statistically significant improvements were found in the rates of clinical pregnancies, ongoing pregnancy, and live births. They also found that 10 woman would need to be treated with IVF and acupuncture to see one additional pregnancy.

In another study, often referred to as the "German study," a German fertility clinic offered 160 IVF patients who had good-quality embryos an opportunity to participate in a study on acupuncture and IVF outcomes. Half of the patients received acupuncture treatment, 25 minutes before and after embryo transfer. The control group did not receive any supportive therapy.

In the acupuncture group, 34 of the 80 patients got pregnant. In the control group, 21 out of 80 got pregnant.

There have been a number of other, smaller sized research studies on acupuncture and fertility. Because of their small size, the results of these studies are controversial. Just a few of the possible connections between acupuncture and fertility found in the smaller studies:

Acupuncture may improve sperm quality and counts in infertile men.
Acupuncture may improve the lining of the endometrium, including increased the blood flow to the uterus.
Acupuncture may help regulate hormone levels, specifically gonadotropin-releasing hormone, which in turn may improve ovulation rates.
Acupuncture may help women with PCOS and anovulatory cycles.
Acupuncture may help those with thyroid problems. (And problems with the thyroid can lead to problems with fertility.)
Acupuncture may increase the number of follicles produced during an IVF treatment.

Controversy and Ambiguity

While the supportive research looks great, critics claim that the studies are less than sufficient to show a true connection between acupuncture and improved pregnancy rates. None of the studies have used the so-called Gold Standard for research - randomized, double-blind placebo trials.

Also, many of these studies were too small to be considered definitive. For example, all the research studies on male infertility and acupuncture involved anywhere from 10 to 20 patients. Not nearly enough to judge the effectiveness of the results.

Perhaps most importantly, other research studies have failed to achieve similar results. A research study led by Alice Domar, a big proponent of the mind-body fertility connection, looked at the effect of acupuncture on IVF outcomes. In this study, 150 IVF patients awaiting embryo transfer were included. Subjects were randomly assigned into the control group or acupuncture group, and the IVF staff was "blind" to who was receiving the acupuncture treatments.

The acupuncture group received treatment 25 minutes before and after embryo transfer. They also filled out forms asking about their anxiety and feelings of optimism. The acupuncture group reported feeling less anxious and more optimistic than the control group. However, unlike the "German Study," this study did not find any improvement of pregnancy rates.

Another study, this one conducted by Dr. LaTasha B. Craig while she was with University of Washington, found that acupuncture treatment on the day of embryo transfer actually decreased the rate of pregnancy. In this study, high embryo quality was not required for inclusion in the study.

The acupuncture method was the same one used during the German Study, with treatment 25 minutes before and after embryo transfer. However, unlike the German Study, acupuncture treatment took place somewhere besides the fertility clinic. This is more realistic, considering that few fertility clinics offer acupuncture treatment onsite.

In this study, those who received acupuncture treatment had a 46% clinical pregnancy rate, compared to 76% rate for those who did not receive treatment. The live birth rate for the acupuncture treated patients was 39%, compared to a 65% live birth rate those not treated with acupuncture. Dr. Craig theorizes that driving to and from the acupuncturist may have increased the levels of stress, leading to the lower pregnancy rates.

Where It Stands

There does seem to be evidence that acupuncture performed on the day of embryo transfer may improve your chances of success. Maybe, if you don't get stressed driving to and from the acupuncturist.

However, acupuncture performed at other times during treatment, and acupuncture performed without IVF treatment, may or may not make a difference. The research is conflicting and unclear.

But that doesn't mean acupuncture is without merit. Further research is needed, and no one is saying that acupuncture absolutely makes a difference, or definitely doesn't. Not yet, anyway.

Plus, the relaxation response to acupuncture treatment is undisputed. Even in studies where acupuncture didn't improve pregnancy rates, researchers noted that the patients were more relaxed and more optimistic after treatments. Given the high levels of stress couples go through during fertility treatments, a little relaxation and lowered stress brought on by acupuncture treatment probably won't hurt, and it may even help.

For infertility Patients:

There are several methods of reversing infertility in couples. The first resort I always give to my patients and has worked wonderfully for nearly 80% of them is the Pregnancy Miracle System. Pregnancy Miracle is an all natural holistic solution for infertility patients. Read more about it here.

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Natural health and home remedies have been around for ages. They were all our many of our ancestors had for health care. Most of them lived in areas where doctors were few and far between. So they learned how to care for their family's health with what they had on hand. Many of these old home remedies are still in use today, and many more are becoming popular. In fact, using home remedies is becoming something that many people are beginning to embrace.

Using home remedies began to fall out of style as new medicines were discovered and health care advanced. People started to rely more and more on the knowledge of medical doctors and less on the tried and true remedies of the past. But this is starting to change and more people are turning to natural methods of healing. They are learning that many of the home remedies are just as effective as the synthetic drugs that have replaced them. Why spend a lot of money on an expensive wart removal procedure when a cotton ball soaked in apple cider vinegar will take care of the wart just as effectively? Of course the apple cider vinegar method will take longer to work, but in the long run you will get the same result for less money!

There needs to be a balance between scientific medical knowledge and the home remedies that have been used for generations. Knowledge is power, and you need to know when it is time to stop trying to heal at home and let the trained professionals help. So here are a few do's and don'ts for using home remedies.

Do use a salt water rinse to promote good oral health. This is a good practice that dentists recommend. Gargling with salt water will kill the germs in your mouth and can help prevent you from getting sick or suffer from gum disease.
Do use hydrogen peroxide to disinfect toothbrushes and help promote good oral health. Hydrogen peroxide is something that everyone needs to keep in their home because of its many uses. For oral health, peroxide will kill the germs on your toothbrush, help whiten your teeth and keep your mouth clean and fresh!
Do use baking soda to help calm an acidic stomach or help prevent acne. Make a paste from baking soda and use it as a facial scrub. It will kill bacteria that can lead to breakouts and leave your skin feeling smooth.

There are many other 'do's' for home remedies. If something works for you, then keep on using it! However, there comes a time when home remedies need to be supplemented with standard medical care. When the remedy is no longer helping or the problem gets worse is one reason to call a medical professional. Here are a few others:

Don't try to cure cancer or other serious illness with home remedies alone. True, many natural medicines and treatments can help your body fight these illnesses. But you need to be closely supervised by a medical professional. If you really want to stick with natural methods, find a naturopathic medical doctor. These professionals are trained to use the body and natural healing agents to fight disease.
Don't continue using a home remedy if you have an adverse reaction. Even if the remedy worked great for Uncle Bobby, there may be something in your body that is allergic. Stop using it and see a medical professional if the reaction doesn't clear up on its own.

For the most part, home remedies are safe and helpful. They are definitely worth trying, but you need to know when it is time to seek professional advice. Let the nature and science work together to keep your family as healthy as possible.

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From the days of early civilization in Egypt, people have been using aromatherapy to in everyday their everyday lives. Without the intricacies of modern healing, people back then only resort to traditional and alternative medicine in relieving physical pain. But, due to the emergence of modern science in the field of medicine, this tradition of healing using natural resources have slowly disappeared.

But today, with the trend of going back to the natural and to the basic, aromatherapy is becoming quite popular in the world of healing because of its therapeutic properties. Usually, aromatherapy involves the use of aromatherapy oils derived from various parts of plants. These aromatherapy oils are believed to contain therapeutic properties that greatly help patients to recover and heal eventually.

AROMATHERAPY OILS 101

Basically, aromatherapy refers to the healing technique that uses aromatic oils extracted and distilled from different plants to bring about a feeling of well being physically and psychologically.

The most common form of using aromatherapy oil is through inhalation done by placing a tiny drop of your chosen aromatherapy oil on a piece facial tissue or soft cloth. Aside from inhaling it using a cloth or a tissue, you can also reap the benefits of aromatherapy oil through steam inhalation that involves the use the aromatherapy oil dropped in bowl of hot water. Aromatherapy oils—when used in conjunction with a carrier oil—is also a great way to a relaxing massage or a soothing bath.

Aside from using aromatherapy oil as a soothing medium, this can also be used to solve common household problems such as smelly kitchen, drawer, or room. Various aromatherapy oils like lavender, citronella, and peppermint can also be effective bug repellants and natural insect repellents. You can do this by placing a few drops of the aromatherapy oil on cotton balls and place them in locations where insects usually thrive like doorways and windows.

Since there are seemingly countless ways where one can use aromatherapy oils, it is a must to familiarize yourself what are the things you should consider before buying or purchasing aromatherapy oils.

- Conduct a little research before using specific aromatherapy oil. Since each kind of aromatherapy oil has varying therapeutic qualities, you cannot ensure that the product you're planning to buy will not cause you any harm. Make sure that you know what are the properties to be used for a specific purpose of illness.

- Be meticulous about the container. The first thing you should consider in buying aromatherapy oil is the container. If you see an essential oil that is placed in clear bottle or a plastic bottle, then disregard it because light has probably lack or excessive light might have damaged the intrinsic properties of the aromatherapy oil. Make sure that you buy aromatherapy oils that are placed in colored bottles to ensure quality.

- Make sure that you check and double check label. By checking the label, you can ensure that the aromatherapy oil you are planning to buy is pure. Avoid buying those bottles that say "perfume" or "fragrance oil" because these do not contain pure aromatherapy oils extracted from plants.

- Examine the bottle carefully for dust and expiration date. If the bottle has dust on its cap or around its container, don't buy it because this indicates that the product you're planning to buy is old and have probably lost its aromatic scent and healing properties.

- Consider the price. Since pure aromatherapy oils are extracted and distilled from various plants, they prices range drastically. Bear in mind that pure therapeutic aromatherapy oils that are derived from exotic plants are more expensive than those derived from common plants.

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