The immune system compromises the simple sugar. The refined white sugar triggers the release of insulin from the pancreas. When consumed daily the, the blood stream is always laced with insulin, which suppresses the secretion of the growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Both hormones ( insulin and growth hormone ) are inversely related ( […]
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Cupping therapy and stress relief. Mental stress comes in different stages in life. Stress is one of the major issues in our modern busy life and it is getting bigger day by day. It is considered as the biggest health risk worldwide. Stess comes along with emotional, physical and chemical stressors. As reported by many
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Chronic back pain causes physical, emotional and socioeconomic changes and consequently, high use of medicines and health resources. The search of demedicalization leads to an increasing use of integrative and complementary practices. Hijama cupping is one of the recommended modalities in Traditional Chinese Medicine for chronic pain reduction. The use of Hijama is becoming more
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The immune system compromises the simple sugar. The refined white sugar triggers the release of insulin from the pancreas. When consumed daily the, the blood stream is always laced with insulin, which suppresses the secretion of the growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Both hormones ( insulin and growth hormone ) are inversely related (
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What is the Macrobiotic Diet? The word “macrobiotic” comes from Greek roots and means “long life”. A Japanese educator named George Ohsawa, who believed that simplicity was the key to optimal health, developed the macrobiotic diet and philosophy. A macrobiotic approach to wellness focuses on bringing balance to a person’s physical and emotional condition by
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Pressure Cooker A pressure cooker is an essential item in macrobiotic cooking, especially in preparing rice and other grains. Stainless steel is recommended. Cooking Pots Stainless steel and cast iron are recommended, although Pyrex, stoneware, or unshipped enamelware may also be used. Aluminum or Teflon-coated pots are not recommended. Metal Flame Deflectors These are especially
Introducing the following article about the story of “Rethinking First Foods.” Followed by projects. Assigned one project per session. Recently, Time magazine ran a story called “Rethinking First Foods.” It was a great summary of the latest information on the importance of feeding your baby healthy foods in the first two years of their
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Macrobiotics is the practical application of the natural laws of change. The term comes from the Greek; “macro” means great, and “bios” means life. It is a tool that allows one to learn to live within the natural order of life, the constantly changing nature of all things. Macrobiotics as it is known today is
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While I understand the need to get the public interest, and with over 7 years of practice as a cupping therapist, I found a great deal between macrobiotic and cupping therapy. In which both contributes to a good blood quality formation and an optimum health and the vitality of the body. According to macrobiotic,
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Macrobiotics Today, November/December 1994, Vol. 34, No. 6 The power of embracing the macrobiotic way of life is really quite astounding. Born out of the Taoist view of seeing the life of nature through the lens of yin and yang, we are blessed with an amazingly graceful and poetic cosmology that may be utilized in
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