Traditional treatments from JavaSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:42AMFor centuries, traditional Javanese treatments have been practised by Indonesians to preserve their beauty and physical well-being.
Sunny and healthySaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:42PMThe sun as a source of healing and energy.
New help for troubled vetsSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 1:20PMBy JEREMY HAY THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The Stress Project, a Santa Rosa-based research group, hopes to use a type of acupressure therapy to help war veterans. "It shows massive drops in PTSD, pain, depression, all kinds of things," the group says about the treatment.
Tikkun Holistic Spa Hosts a Pre-Oscar Spa Pampering PartyThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:07PMLOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - March 11, 2010) - On Saturday, March 6 th , Tikkun Holistic Spa kicked off the 2010 Oscar awards ceremonies by successfully creating its own Oscar buzz -- a Pre-Oscar Spa pampering party. The event, co-hosted with Angeleno Magazine, was attended by celebrities such as Jaimie Hilfiger, Hollywood socialite and niece of American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, and ...
Tikkun Holistic Spa Hosts a Pre-Oscar Spa Pampering PartyThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:56PMLOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - 03/11/10) - On Saturday, March 6th, Tikkun Holistic Spa kicked off the 2010 Oscar awards ceremonies by successfully creating its own Oscar buzz -- a Pre-Oscar Spa pampering party. The event, co-hosted with Angeleno Magazine, was attended by celebrities such as Jaimie Hilfiger, Hollywood socialite and niece of American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, and actors ...
Introduction to Self Healing ToolsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:35AMOn Thursday, March 11th, Linda Heimermann will hold a intro session to talk and learn more about how relaxation tools like, meditation, visualization, Tai Chi, acupressure, EFT, emotional finger holds, etc can help your body release stress, anxiety, headaches and more. This session will be held at Heaven On Earth Healing Alternatives W2289 Poplar Rd FDL,(lower level), from 6 to 7:15 pm. $20 or 2 ...
Baby, RelaxTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:37PMKim Lyons believes babies like being massaged, even if they can't ask for it. by Anneli Rufus How do you massage someone who's wearing a diaper; who can't say, "Higher, please;" and who weighs less than your leg? Very gently. And expect to be paid back in smiles and naps. Babies enjoy massage and benefit from it as much as people of any other age do, said Oakland child development specialist Kim ...
Non-drug techniques reduce pain in hospitalized patientsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:20PMNon-traditional therapies relieve pain among a wide range of hospitalized patients as much as 50 percent, according to a first-of-a-kind study. The study shows that an inpatient integrative medicine program can have a significant impact on pain in an environment where pain management continues to be a major challenge, and traditional medications can have negative consequences.
Published weeklyFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:23PMAlpine Woman’s Club membership drive ALPINE — The Alpine Woman’s Club was established in 1914 and was originally known as the Ladies Aid Society. This nostalgic club has met every month for the past 96 years.
Non-drug techniques reduce pain in hospitalized patientsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:42PM( Allina Hospitals & Clinics ) Non-traditional therapies relieve pain among a wide range of hospitalized patients as much as 50 percent, according to a first-of-a-kind study in the Journal of Patient Safety. The study shows that an inpatient integrative medicine program can have a significant impact on pain in an environment where pain management continues to be a major challenge, and ...
Baxter Healthcare's IIPV product recall of HomeChoice peritoneal dialysis cyclers classified as Class I recallWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:19AMBaxter Healthcare Corporation announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified Baxter’s recent Urgent Product Recall regarding Increased Intraperitoneal Volume (IIPV), or overfill of the abdominal cavity, associated with HomeChoice and HomeChoice Pro peritoneal dialysis cyclers as a Class I recall.
Support Life to establish Healing and Yoga Centre in GhanaTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:25PMAccra, March 2, GNA - Support Life International, a local Non Governmental Organization into the use of complementary health therapy, is to collaborate with similar bodies abroad to establish a healing and yoga teaching training centre in Ghana.
Woman offering qigong classes in Grand BlancTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:33AMGRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Michigan — Instructor Dawn Fleetwood is offering qigong (pronounced chee gong) classes in Grand Blanc through her Orchid Leaf School. The classes, which focuses traditional Chinese medicine and acupressure techniques, begin March 15 and will be held on Mondays...
Fitness CalendarMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:23PMSubmit entries at least two weeks in advance to Fitness Calendar, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802, e-mail to melmoore@CITIZEN-TIMES.com or fax to 251-0585.
A haven from breast cancerMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:15AMHow a specialist breast cancer recovery centre helps sufferers rebuild their lives.
Conductor explores music’s healing touchWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:12PMAs a concert violinist and Newton Symphony Orchestra conductor, James Orent knows how music can lift an audience’s spirits. But while watching too many friends and family members battle life-threatening diseases, he came to wonder about another possible impact: music’s power to heal.
Energy Class Focuses On Restoring HarmonyWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:09AMFive women stand in their socks on Sue Gridley’s dining room floor, thumping their chests, massaging their temples, throwing their hands into the air.
The Power of the QiTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:41PMYOU may not know exactly what medical qigong is, but know this: It's proven effective for chronic ailments like hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, fatigue and backaches.
Fitness calendarMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:53PMSubmit entries at least two weeks in advance to Fitness Calendar, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802, e-mail to melmoore@CITIZEN-TIMES.com or fax to 251-0585.
When in doubt, tap it out, acupressure instructor saysMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 8:19AMGROVES — In a classic case of “I should have listened to my father,” Lezlie Armentor got misty eyed at his Meridian Tapping Techniques class on Saturday.The acupressure method of “tapping” out negative energy from stress or physical pain has been around for thousands of years in China, and Lester Armentor is determined to spread it around Groves as well.
Novartis' Tasigna capsules granted priority review by FDA for treatment of adult patients with Ph+ CMLFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 2:05AMNovartis announced today that Tasigna® (nilotinib) 200 mg capsules has been granted priority review by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase.
Caregivers, Patients Going ZenThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:15PMMillions of people will be admitted into hospitals across the country this year. Good care can be the key to a quick recovery. Now, one hospital is teaching their caregivers and patients how to go zen.
Born PerfectTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 3:02PMLeta Herman doesn't miss her life as a systems analyst for Avaya Technologies, though it was the kind of life many an office employee dreams of. While she worked for a corporation, her office was in her house. A Smith graduate and technology expert, she spent her workdays on the Web and the phone,...
It's a dog's life ... that matters to herTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 4:01AMDogs are for life. Christine Johnson believes that. Once a sweet and cute puppy is brought home, Johnson thinks that is where they should stay. A biting, fearful dog or an aggressive nipper doesn't have to mean walking papers for your dog. These behaviors stem from something, Johnson says. Johnson, 46, of North Aurora, started Dogs 4 Life in 2002 to take on the "whole dog" and canine issues in a ...
Fitness calendarMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 11:22PMSubmit entries at least two weeks in advance to Fitness Calendar, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802, e-mail to melmoore@CITIZEN-TIMES.com or fax to 251-0585.
Home remedies that really workMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:29PMSometimes the best solution really is the simplest. If you’re grappling with minor ailments – bug bites, tension headaches, seasonal allergies – relief might be found in your own kitchen cupboard or medicine cabinet.
STRACHAN BACK WITH SHARKSSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 5:03PMTHREE great white sharks were swimming menacingly around Gordon Strachan’s hired boat, sailing on the outskirts of South Africa’s Cape Town.
Some natural remedies offer relief from painFriday, February 12, 2010 @ 11:14PMMany of us might be too dependent on over-the-counter painkillers to treat the occasional headache, especially given the side effects of such drugs.
Acupuncture for pet ailmentsFriday, February 12, 2010 @ 2:50PMMore veterinarians are providing acupuncture to treat pet ailments from arthritis to asthma. Although scientific evidence is inconclusive, dog and cat owners say it works.
Get rid of morning sickness and get back into pregnancy fitnessThursday, February 11, 2010 @ 1:21PM(ARA) - It is 2010 and for pregnant women, that means alcohol, cigarettes and sushi are among the many taboos, whereas yoga, Pilates and aerobic exercise are on the list of "to-dos."
Shakti Mat, £50 from www.victoriahealth.com Find exercises and tips for using the mat at ...Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 3:10AMAlways at the, ahem, sharp end of health and beauty research, we received this Shakti Mat, a modern version of an ancient bed of nails (they're actually plastic but very spiky to the touch), before Christmas, and have just received feedback from our tester.
Community noticesThursday, February 4, 2010 @ 2:18AMEmotional Freedom Techniques For Adults, Children and Animals: The Basic Workshop will begin at noon Saturday at 2743 Highway 35 North, Mimbres.
Secret of Ayurveda and Ayurveda TherapiesWednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 10:48AMToday across the world the word Natural therapies refer to Ayurveda – the time tested and well documented and practiced system of India since 600 B.C. Today’s relaxation and rejuvenation or the so called spa therapies have originated from Ayurveda.
C'Mon Get App-y! The Self-Help Section Comes to Your iPhoneTuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 12:39PMWe've all been there--so frustrated by an annoying co-worker or nagging spouse or whiny child or editor (ahem) that we feel like throwing whatever's in our hands. These days, that something is often a smartphone (for 75% of Web-browsing men , it's an iPhone). But before life's frustrations leads you to hurl 3Gs worth of connectivity at the nearest brick wall, try putting your device to a more ...
Center targets women for the health of itSunday, January 31, 2010 @ 3:07AMMaking it easier for women to stay healthier is one NorthBay Healthcare's goals and that commitment was on display Saturday with a grand opening celebration of their new Center for Women's Health in Fairfield.
Health calendarThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 6:05AM"CLEVER WAYS TO QUIT SMOKING," discussion, sponsored by The Clean Air Team, including using the autosuggestion method and some special "mind games," 6 p.m. Feb. 4, Liliha Public Library; free; 587-7577.
Coast Lines Jan. 28, 2010Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 3:47AMCoast lines WATSONVILLE Free H1N1 flu clinics set for early February County health officials have announced two free H1N1 flu vaccine clinics in February at the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Co-op Extension , 1432 Freedom Blvd.
Laguna Creek Town Center welcomes Healthyland SpaThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 12:16AMHealthyland Spa has opened in the Laguna Creek Town Center shopping center on the southeast corner of Laguna and Franklin boulevards.
37ºFSaturday, January 23, 2010 @ 9:17AM01/23/2010 - 6:00p.m. to 01/23/2010 - 11:00p.m.
Laguna Creek Town Center welcomes Healthyland SpaFriday, January 22, 2010 @ 12:15AMHealthyland Spa has opened in the Laguna Creek Town Center shopping center on the southeast corner of Laguna and Franklin boulevards.
Health calendarThursday, January 21, 2010 @ 6:05AMSUMMER STUDENT RESEARCH PROGRAM, sponsored by Hawai'i Pacific Health, accepting applications for eight-week summer program, June 21-Aug. 13, offering a limited number of college undergraduates interested in a career in medicine, a hands-on introduction to clinical research, including visits with physicians, and medical facilities and other activities; applications, 522-3469; deadline Feb. 26.
Bringing alternative medicine to HealthEastWednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 1:22PMJulie Schmidt, CEO of Woodbury’s Woodwinds Hospital, has just taken a new job. Only she doesn’t know what it is. “Nobody really knows what it is,” she smiles. “And I like that. That’s just fine with me.”