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I’ve Found the Problem
There’s this message board that I spend a lot of time on. It’s a board dedicated to helping players of a particular Real-time Strategy Game (aka an RTS) get better. On it a very high ranked player has the following quote as part of his signature:
“On your PC, the units seem to perform quite poorly. [...] I’ve Found the Problem
Silence… again
Silence is a state to be revisited again and again. Regularly, not periodically, but daily and with our full presence. This holds true whether we’re entering silence for sitting meditation, or dipping into delicious pockets of it throughout the day. It’s not like we can be profoundly silent once and not dip in it ever [...]
The Power Of Medicinal Herbs In Losing Weight
It is astonishing to recognize that during this era when technology is at its best, there are people who would still opt for the conventional method of doing things. Take for example the case of those fellows who are admirers of what medicinal herbs can do to their well-being. This belief of using medicinal herbs has [...]
Resveratrol May Cool Inflammation
Recent research shows that resveratrol (an antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes) may help tame inflammation. One of the first studies to test resveratrol's effects on human health, the research suggests that resveratrol may also fight free radicals (chemical byproducts known to damage DNA).... Read Full Post
Acupuncture can help reduce pain
Acupuncture can help suppress sensitivity to pain and enhance patients’ quality of life. Now, Chinese patients get about 30 minutes of pre-surgery acupuncture to increase the effect of “acupuncture analgesia” during an operation, Han...Show More Summary
Fish Oil May Fight Macular Degeneration
For older adults, loading up on fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help fight age-related macular degeneration. A leading cause of vision loss in the U.S., age-related macular degeneration gradually wipes out your central vision (essential for everyday activities such as reading and driving).... Read Full Post
Acupuncture for your pet
Many pet owners are turning to acupuncture to treat their pets and have found it to be very helpful in keeping them happy and healthy! Acupuncture for your pets? It sounds like some New Age mumbo jumbo but Dr Susanna Brida-Hofherr has been practising it on animals for the last three years. A vet for 15 years, [...]Show More Summary
Can Saliva Really Help Heal?
We have all seen a pet repeatedly and even obsessively lick a wound, burn, or other injury, and probably understand that this is done to enable the animal to heal itself, due to the healing properties in the saliva. So is the same true for humans? Should we also be using saliva to help heal? [...]
Reflexology Is Another Form Of Massage Therapy
Reflexology is another form of massage therapy. Similar to shiatsu, it is a physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hands using specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of Related posts: Aromatherapy Is A Unique Form Of Massage Therapy Foot Massage There Is A Massage Therapy Known As Thai Massage
Terra Sigillata announces new home at CENtral Science
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Please update your bookmarks and see this farewell post about our departure from the ScienceBlogs community after four years and this inaugural post at CENtral Science.
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How Chinese Acupuncture Works?
We have a lot to thank the ancient Chinese in terms of health treatments. Their health contributions to the modern world span in different ways and a lot have benefited from their efforts. One specific treatment to take note of is the Chinese acupuncture which many undergo even until today. Chinese acupuncture revolves around the concept [...]
Green medicine
The rise of green medicine is about taking a holistic approach and extrapolate the best from the diverse disciplines of medical practices. A green medical approach seeks innovation and is open to all healing methodologies, new or old, Western or Eastern, left-brained or right. Green medicine brings together the best of conventional and alternative resources. It [...]Show More Summary
Herbal Roots: Healing Wisdom for Children and Beyond
Herbal Roots is a beautiful monthly online zine created, written, illustrated and published by community herbalist Kristine Brown. Published on the last Monday of every month, this periodical is a wonderful ongoing inspiration and resource for anyone interested in medicinal plants.
Much more than a zine, Herbal Roots is really an ongoing herbal course for children [...]
The art of brewing tea
Tea is a very popular drink, but not many people know about the art of brewing tea. This article provides an insightful look on this great tradition of tea. The true essence and benefits of tea is known worldwide to be primarily based on its method of brewing. Right now, you will learn really valuable [...]Show More Summary
Baby Aromatherapy Gift Basket
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils extracted from plants for their therapeutic benefits. For thousands of years, aromatherapy has been practiced by our ancestors to enhance the health and improve general well-being. Aside from...Show More Summary
Acupuncture effective in combating hot flashes
Women who suffer from hot flashes now have a new treatment option, acupuncture. A new research have identified acupuncture as an effective treatment in combating hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. Acupuncture works as well as a drug commonly used to combat hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms that can accompany breast cancer treatment, and [...]Show More Summary
Take The Homeopath Way, Natural Cures For Everyday Health Issues
Natural cures for everyday Health Issues takes many forms. We call them Grandmas' old remedies or natural cures, but they are cures without using medications. Do you know how to stop a baby's hiccup Related posts: Find the Cure: Balanced Cures for Imbalances in Problems Health beyond the Physical: Chinese Medicine and Mental Health Hypnotic Issues
Shirodhara – What Is This?
Shirodhara (which comes from the Sanskrit words Shir or head and dhara or flow) is a form of Ayurvedic medicine that involves a measured and gentle pouring of liquids upon the forehead of the person for various curative purposes.
In Hindu mythology the forehead is thought to be the site of the third eye which is [...]
Alternative medicine for pain management
More and more people are turning into alternative medicine in their quest for in dealing with pain management. The first step to counteracting the psychological effects of chronic pain and illness is to acknowledge feelings and allow ourselves to process these feelings. Lifestyle adjustments will likely have to be made, which can have a ripple effect [...]Show More Summary
Holistic Treatment For Pain Management Using Mirrors
Some Australian hospitals are employing uniquely different treatment that ‘tricks’ the mind into feeling better. People who suffer from the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, which typically occurs after an injury, were seen to benefit greatly from a unique use of mirrors, it was reported.
The way it was done is like this – patients who were [...]
