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Selenite: Star gate to higher awareness

February 26, 2012

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by Karyn Diane Kish —  Selenite is a crystal of ancient times. It is named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the full moon. The pale-bluish, moon-like reflections in some of the first specimens gave rise to its name. Selenite is a transparent variety of crystallized gypsum. The crystals have a linear structure, forming in […]

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Golfer’s edge: A new path to peak performance

February 26, 2012

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by Stephanie Reese, Ph.D. —  Put a golfer out on the links and it is almost guaranteed that they are looking for a way to overcome the challenges of the incredible and often difficult game of golf. So what is the secret to overcoming these challenges to make that coveted, perfect shot? You can live […]

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Medical Marijuana

February 26, 2012

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by Dr. Larry Wilson —  In November 2010, voters will decide whether to legalize medical marijuana in Arizona, but is it safe for our state? This article presents facts not found in most news reports that will help you make an informed decision on this important issue. What marijuana is and how it is used […]

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Treating sports concussions and traumatic brain injuries

February 25, 2012

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by Stephanie Reese —  Did Lou Gehrig really have Lou Gehrig’s disease? A new study suggests that repeated concussions from playing sports can cause a motor-neuron disorder with symptoms that mimic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS (as Lou Gehrig’s disease is also called). Both conditions include weakness or numbness in the limbs, uncontrollable muscle twitching […]

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Strategies for fibromyalgia recovery

February 24, 2012

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by Betsy Timmerman —  Fibromyalgia syndrome can rob sufferers of their life. The ability to manage and erase the pain of fibromyalgia affects the sufferer’s work, family and friend dynamics. Fibromyalgia pulls the rug out from under those who have it. If you have unmanaged fibromyalgia symptoms, it is time to take control of your […]

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Functional medicine is the big picture approach

February 24, 2012

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by Dr. Martha Grout —  The functional approach to healing does not fit into the existing Western medical paradigm with its one-size-fits-all approach to disease management. But it is the future of medicine because it is a rational approach to explaining what went wrong and how to fix it. Conventional medicine usually takes the small […]

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FDA, Dementias and Alzheimer’s will increase fivefold in next 40 years

February 24, 2012

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by Mary Budinger —  The Alzheimer’s Association projects that between 2010 and 2050, the total cost of care for Americans age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease will increase fivefold, from $172 billion to $1.08 trillion per year. These dollar amounts represent the direct cost of care to all payers, including Medicare, Medicaid, out-of-pocket costs […]

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Power your brain with food

February 24, 2012

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by Rima Mehta —  It is common for many of us to resolve to lose weight, but any sane person dreads a diet’s dulling effect on the brain. We know that the foods we eat affect the body, but they may have even more of an influence on how the brain works — including level […]

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Helping autism spectrum disorders by opening the lymph/brain connection

February 24, 2012

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by John Ossipinsky —  If you have a child with learning disabilities or who is on the autism spectrum, you must learn how to open his lymph/brain connection. When you look at autism spectrum disorders, you read a lot about protein abnormalities. What we are not seeing is how the lymphatic system, a sewage-treatment plant […]

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Treating whiplash with myofascial release

February 24, 2012

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by Maria G. Troia —  Whiplash is a nonmedical term that describes a set of symptoms usually caused by a rear-end collision, but also can be caused by sports injuries, falls or other movements where a similar rapid extension-flexion motion of the head and neck occurs. These symptoms typically include neck pain, difficulty turning the […]

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