Ionized Water to get the body's ph to an alkaline level

Very useful and interesting!

Dennis Alexander in an email wrote: The Japanese and South Koreans have known of the many health benefits of ionized water for over 40 years, and in both countries the ionizers are actually licensed and approved by their governments as medical devices! The waters and appliances are used by thousands of doctors and in hundreds of hospitals. Perhaps this is one reason why pharmaceutical consumption in Japan is less than half per capita than here, and why their life expectancy is so much greater

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All water is not created equal. Most of us understand the importance of clean water. Are you buying bottled water, or drinking from a water filter or water purifier? Did you know that your clean water may not be healthy?

Discover the amazing benefits of water ionization technology. While very popular in Asia for the last 20 years the water ionizer is still largely unknown in the West.

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How To Get Rid of Gas

I called my 91 year old mother today. She is quite remarkable. I asked her how she was feeling and she said she had a terrible pain in her right shoulder. I said that maybe it was gas. She said, "What's it doing way up there?" After a few giggles, I told her to try boiling some water and drinking it. I told her I would call her back in 20 minutes. When I did call her, her pain was gone. It is one of the easiest ways I know of to get rid of painful gas, no matter where it might be.

Get rid of Moles with Hydrogen Peroxide

I have read a book called "Hydrogen Peroxide, Medical Miracle". It is amazing!! In it, it said to get rid of moles to put Hydrogen Peroxide on them twice a day. I not only did this, I also had 5 drops of food grade Hydrogen Peroxide twice daily. I had a mole on my face and it is now GONE!! I am so happy about this My husband is now trying the food grade drops for the moles on his back, so we will see if it was the food grade or the topical peroxide. Will let you know.Technorati Tags: Moles, hydrogen peroxide

Curing Ringworm With Absorbine Jr.

Ringworm is athlete's foot only on your body. I remember as a child, my mother using Absorbine Jr. on my brother's athlete's foot. It was amazing how quickly it went away.

Cure Ringworm with natural remedies from Earth Clinic.

After 3 long years of pain, embarrassment and discomfort, I am happy to report that something finally worked for the ringworm that I had on my hand/wrist area. I have tried countless remedies (H2O2, turmeric, tea tree, clove, neem, lavender, oregano and other essential oils, etc.) I also tried over the counter, as well as doctor prescribed medications all with little to no improvement. I was told that my lack of success may be due to the fact that the treatments that I attempted were for things other than fungi, which is essentially what ringworm is, a fungus. I used Absorbine Jr. Original Formula (which seems to be different than other versions of the product), which is regularly used to treat athlete's foot itch, insect bites, etc. I had immediate relief and within a few hours, I could not believe my eyes as to the healing/improvement that took place. This is truly amazing: I can hardly see where the ringworm was before.

Cayenne Pepper for Heart, Digestion, Dyspepsia, Pain

Another amazing cure using Cayenne Pepper!

Curing With Cayenne - Amazing healing power of cayenne pepper

Cayenne has been known to stop heart attacks within 30 seconds. For example, when a 90-year-old man in Oregon had a severe heart attack, his daughter was able to get Cayenne extract into his mouth. He was pronounced dead by the medics, but within a few minutes, he regained consciousness. On the way to the hospital, he remained in a semi-conscious state, but the daughter kept giving him the Cayenne extract. By the time they got to the hospital, he had fully recovered and wanted to go home and mow the lawn. The doctor asked what she had given him, as he said it was the closest thing to a miracle he had ever seen.

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Coconut Oil Uses

Another excellent article on Coconut Oil!! Enjoy!

6 Healthy Uses for Coconut Oil | Healthy and Green Living

Dry skin, a paper cut, maybe even a tummy ache? Try a drop of coconut oil. Offering a myriad of health benefits, coconut oil is affordable, readily available and completely natural. Here are six reasons to give it a try:

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Cinnamon Helps Control Blood Sugar

This is an amazing study. I use 1 tsp of cinnamon in my first cup of coffee every day (along with coconut oil) and my husband puts it in his smoothies every morning. Cinnamon also has anti-clotting action, boosts brain function and is an excellent source of manganese as well as a very good sourcel of dietary fiber, iron and calcium. You can read about all these benefits on the page below.

The Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Blood Sugar Control
Cinnamon may significantly help people with type 2 diabetes improve their ability to respond to insulin, thus normalizing their blood sugar levels. Both test tube and animal studies have shown that compounds in cinnamon not only stimulate insulin receptors, but also inhibit an enzyme that inactivates them, thus significantly increasing cells’ ability to use glucose. Studies to confirm cinnamon’s beneficial actions in humans are currently underway with the most recent report coming from researchers from the US Agricultural Research Service, who have shown that less than half a teaspoon per day of cinnamon reduces blood sugar levels in persons with type 2 diabetes. Their study included 60 Pakistani volunteers with type 2 diabetes who were not taking insulin. Subjects were divided into six groups. For 40 days, groups 1, 2 and 3 were given 1, 3, or 6 grams per day of cinnamon while groups 4, 5 and 6 received placebo capsules. Even the lowest amount of cinnamon, 1 gram per day (approximately ¼ to ½ teaspoon), produced an approximately 20% drop in blood sugar; cholesterol and triglycerides were lowered as well. When daily cinnamon was stopped, blood sugar levels began to increase. (December 30, 2003)

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Cure infections with a Poultice

My mother had a severe infection in her foot last year. I only see her once a week so I had heard about it but did not realize how bad it was. My sister took her to the doctor and she was given an antibiotic. When it was my turn to have her for dinner, I took one look at her leg - it was twice the normal size. I don't know why but I suddenly remembered when I was a child, she would place a poultice on an infection. I immediately boiled some water and then poured it over a piece of bread. I cut it in 4 and placed one on her sore.
We left it there until it cooled. I did this with all the pieces. It looked so much better by the time we finished! By the next day, her leg was back to normal and the infected area was much less red!Technorati Tags: infection, poultice

Prevent Cold Sores

One of the best methods to get rid of cold sores is CAYENNE PEPPER! If you have a cold sore already, just sprinkle some cayenne on it. It will sting but the next day it will be all gone! If you just feel the beginnings of cold sore coming on - the tingle, make a paste of cayenne pepper and place it where the tingling is and let it do its magic. It will not even appear!! Technorati Tags: cold sores, cayenne pepper

Apples for Acid Reflux

My daughter had terrible acid reflux when she was pregnant. What worked the best for her were apples. She said the best apple for her was Golden Delicious. If you can stomach Apple cider vinegar with baking soda, this works extremely well also.

Natural Cures for Acid Reflux Disease or GERD on Earth Clinic, Your Source for Home Remedies!

"My 81 yr old husband has suffered Acid Reflux for probably 50 years. He has used over the counter antacid tablets like candy for years and years, and for the last 3 years his doctor has also had him on Omeprazole 1/2 hour before breakfast & dinner, Famotidine 2/day WITH breakfast and dinner, AND Metoclopramide at bedtime if the reflux is bothering him. But he still has had trouble sleeping due to heartburn and reflux while lying flat in bed, and has had to sleep with he head raised (in his recliner) 2-3 times a week. But a week ago I found the entries on EarthClinic about apples for reflux. He likes apples OK--we usually share an apple at lunch, so I asked him to eat the lunch-time apple as "dessert" instead of "appetizer", and to also eat 1/4 apple after breakfast and after dinner. He had an IMMEDIATE positive lessening of reflux, and after 3 days he eliminated the Omeprazole from his daily regimen. By adding 1/4 apple in the later evening as well, he has not needed Metoclopramide even once in the past week.

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The BARF Diet for Dogs for optimum health

We have had 4 bassett hounds and the first 3 ate commercial dog food. All three had many problems throughout their lives and terrible teeth. Our latest bassett is now 8 1/2 years old. He has been on the BARF diet since he was 6 months old. He has been to a vet for an ear infection in 8 years. His teeth are beautiful and he has the softest, loveliest fur!! This is the best thing you can do for your dogs and will save you a great deal of money. Our food costs for raw chicken backs and necks, yogurt, eggs and vegetables amounts to about $1/day!

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The BARF Diet – A Healthy, Natural, Nutritional and Complete Raw Diet for your Pet!

Your pet deserves only the most nutritious, safe, healthy and natural raw pet food on the planet. BARF World’s philosophy is that in order to achieve optimum health for your pet from puppy to senior you should feed a "biologically appropriate raw food" or "BARF" diet which is rich in vitamins, minerals, living enzymes, natural protein sources and premium quality fruits and vegetables.

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Apple Cider Vinegar for Coughs and Asthma

My friend was visiting us and she kept coughing. I told her to try apple cider vinegar with honey in warm water. It stopped. I also had a student who had asthma and he was having trouble breathing. I gave him the apple cider vinegar and honey, no water. It was amazing how much easier it was for him to breathe.

The best reader and expert remedies Earth Clinic can offer to cure a Cough.

I was desparate after a nagging cough kept me up most of the night and was relentless during the day. My head/neck area still hurt but at least the coughing has stopped. I took 2 cups of the concoction (1TB ACV; 1TB honey in 1 Cup of hot water). and at first it didn't do much. After my 3rd/4rth cup I realized that I had stopped coughing and that nagging tickle was no longer in my throat.

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Drink Tea to slash Breast Cancer Risk

This article is amazing, especially if you are under 50!!

Three Cups of Tea a Day Slashes Your Breast Cancer Risk - articles - articles.mercola.com

Just three cups of tea a day can reduce the risk of breast cancer in young women. New research shows that the chances of developing a tumor drop by around 37 percent in women under 50 who drank tea at least three times daily.

Older women who consumed similar amounts did not see a the same benefit; researchers theorized that the anti-cancer properties of tea may have a more potent effect on the types of tumors that tend to grow in younger women.

Dr. Mercola adds comments to this information. For this he added:
it’s becoming increasingly clear that high-quality tea has numerous health benefits to offer.

Among them is growing evidence that the polyphenols in tea, which include EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) and many others, are protective against cancer. In this most recent study, women under 50 who drank three or more cups of tea a day had a 37 percent reduced risk of developing breast cancer.

Other studies have also highlighted tea’s potential to fight skin cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer, and compelling evidence suggests that the polyphenols in green tea are even more effective at fighting the progression of cancer than the antioxidants found in red wine and grapes.

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Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a favorite of mine. I was taking it in my coffee every morning for my skin. Little did I know that it would cure my scalp of psoriasis! It was an unexpected bonus and have taken it daily since! I have also read that it is great for weight loss! People with hypertension/high blood pressure should not take it.

COCONUT OIL FACTS FROM EARTH CLINIC!

SKIN/HAIR/BEAUTY
Applied topically, helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward off infection; Reduces symptoms associated with psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis; Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin; Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking; Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots; Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion; Provides protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun.; Helps control dandruff.

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Benefits of Cinnamon

I have read so much about cinnamon and its benefits especially with one's blood sugar level! I personally use it every day in my coffee and my husband shakes it into his smoothies.

The Health Benefits of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Other Favorite Holiday Spices - articles - articles.mercola.com

Cinnamon

The sweet and spicy flavor of cinnamon has been used by many different cultures for its medicinal properties for hundreds, even thousands, of years.

One of the most talked about benefits of cinnamon relates to type 2 diabetes. A study published in the journal Diabetes Care found that half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day significantly reduces blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It also reduces triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol levels among this group.

Cinnamon’s other benefits include:

* Supports digestive function
* Constricts and tones tissues
* Relieves congestion
* Relieves pain and stiffness of muscles and joints
* Relieves menstrual discomfort
* Blood-thinning compounds that stimulate circulation
* Anti-inflammatory compounds that may relieve arthritis
* Helps prevent urinary tract infections, tooth decay and gum disease
* It’s a powerful anti-microbial agent that can kill E. coli and other bacteria

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Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally

Five Smart Strategies to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally - articles - articles.mercola.com

How to Effectively Treat High Blood Pressure Without Drugs

A vast majority of people can normalize their blood pressure by implementing a few simple techniques that address the underlying cause, namely high insulin levels.

Exercise – One of the most effective ways to lower your insulin levels is through exercise. A regular, effective exercise program consisting of aerobics, sprint-burst type exercises, and strength training, can go a long way toward reducing your insulin levels and your blood pressure.

Ideally, you’ll want someone to supervise your program and monitor your progress. To reap the optimal effects from your exercise program, you’ll need about an hour a day. Just remember to start slowly and work your way up to that level.

Avoid foods that boost insulin levels – Another effective method is to avoid foods that will raise your insulin, such as sugar-type foods and grains. Even whole, organic grains will rapidly break down to sugars, so they too should be avoided.

If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obesity, you’ll want to avoid foods like:

* Breads
* Pasta
* Rice
* Cereal
* Potatoes

While vitamin C may be helpful, you'll also want to avoid eating too many fruits; the types and amounts being adjusted based on your nutritional type.

Reduce your stress – You’ll also want to take steps to reduce your stress, as that is a factor for some people. Prayer, meditation, or the Emotional Freedom Technique are all useful techniques.

Normalize your vitamin D levels – It has recently become clear that normalizing your vitamin D levels can have a powerful effect on normalizing your blood pressure. Lower Vitamin D levels is also unquestionably associated with an increased risk for heart disease.

Additionally, previous research has revealed that if your blood pressure doesn’t drop notably overnight, you run an increased risk of having cardiovascular problems. Here, the connection is also elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels as elevated blood sugars can result in diabetes and other diseases which increase cardiovascular problems.

And likewise, vitamin D has been shown to have a positive impact on diabetes, so it’s all linked together.

Balance your omega-6 to omega-3 fat ratio – Most Americans eating a standard American diet have a ratio of 25:1, which is highly unbalanced. The ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats is 1:1. Therefore, you’ll want to lower the amount of vegetable oils in your diet, and make sure you have a high quality, animal-based source of omega-3s.

5 Foods to Avoid - Pesticides

This is an extremely interesting article that I found at care2.com/greenliving.
It is frightening to learn that 371 pesticides are approved for use on U.S. strawberries!! and 64 on sweet bell peppers!! Yikes!!

5 Pesticide Foods to Avoid | Healthy and Green Living

5 Pesticide Foods to Avoid

1. Peaches. Conventionally farmed peaches are number one because so many pesticides are needed to grow them. Plus, their skin absorbs much of it infecting the flesh with carcinogenic chemicals that far outweigh the peach’s natural health benefits.

2. Apples. Apples are often grown in mid-western states where they are not native and as a result have not developed natural defenses to predators. Because of this, they are treated with many harmful pesticides that seep into the peel. You can always peel your apples but will lose a third of the nutrients and some of the flavor.

3. Sweet Bell Peppers. This vegetable has the highest likelihood of containing multiple pesticides, as many as 64 found on a single sample.

4. Celery. As this vegetable has no skin, the pesticides are absorbed directly into the plant. Scrubbing doesn’t help so it’s best to only buy this fresh and organic.

5. Strawberries. Their skin doesn’t absorb as much as a peach but because they are small, we don’t often wash them as carefully as we should. According to the The Organic Trade Association more than 371 pesticides are approved for use on U.S. strawberries and because they grow so close to the ground are also subject to the chemicals used on soils.

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Colds, Sore Throats and Flu

At the first sign of getting sick, take Oil of Oregano. Oil of Oregano is antibacterial anti-fungal!! Put one drop under your tongue every hour at least 6 times. Wait as long as you can (it will start burning) before taking a sip of water. If your throat is sore, try to let it sit on your throat. If you are already sick, still take it. It should speed up your recovery. Technorati Tags: cold, sore throat, flu, oil of oregano

Salmonella, Montezuma's Revenge

Having gone through Hurricane Wilma boarded up in a school in Cancun in 2005, we returned to our hotel to contaminated water among other things. People were getting sick and had terrible diarrhea. I told them to take scraped apple (I grate it) in cold tea. It works everytime! My sister had salmonella poisoning as a baby and was given 24 hours to live. Someone told my mother about this and she is alive and well at 60! All you do is use room temperature water and 2 tea bags. punch the tea bags with a spoon until you get a good black tea. Grate 1/2 an apple into it and drink as much as you can until you feel better, usually fairly quickly but definitely within 24 hours. It stops the diarrhea almost immediately.