http://valternativehealthcare.com A-Z blog on Alternative & Complementary Healthcare/Healing/Therapies Tue, 13 May 2008 03:14:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Earlier articles on sun therapy have mentioned the benefits from proper handling of sun exposure/bathing/therapy. Here, this article looks at how the following invisible ultraviolet(UV) rays affect us: (1) UVA- that causes Ageing UVA radiation penetrates deep into our skin and able to alter skin cell structures. It is responsible for premature ageing of ... http://valternativehealthcare.com/when-can-sunlight-be-harmful-to-us/ Many of us snore in our sleep without realizing it. But do you know that there are many reasons for snoring. Append below some of the reasons that caused snoring: obstructed nasal airways from swollen mucous membranes poor muscle tone of the tongue and throat and the nose and throat membranes become dry and ... http://valternativehealthcare.com/snoring/ Based on the American Cancer Society recommendations, the following are ten warning signals that we need to watch out to detect early cancer: A sore that does not heal, changed color, ulcerates or bleeds Unsual bleeding or discharge from any opening in the body, example, blood in the urine, stool, frequent or ... http://valternativehealthcare.com/early-detection-of-cancer-10-warning-signals/ Reflexology practisioners advice that reflexology should not be used in the following situation/circumstances: immediately after surgery until the doctor has pronounced complete recovery when the receiver is suffering from fever-the body is already fighting off toxins and a reflexology treatment would release more toxins into the system if the receiver has an infectious ... http://valternativehealthcare.com/some-nono-in-reflexology/ As described earlier the many benefits of reflexology, there is one particular benefit which is that reflexology acts as preventive healthcare is interesting to note. Why is this so? Reflexology is able to boost/strengthen the immune system hence preventing illnesses & diseass from occurring. By pressing the relevant reflex zones on ... http://valternativehealthcare.com/reflexology-as-preventive-health-care/ Laughter is often the best medicine. The below humors for those can stomach the smartness of women: WIFE VS. HUSBAND A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard ... http://valternativehealthcare.com/humors-section/ How do we make ourselves feel young and happy? Read stories on humors/jokes to enliven one's lives. A European tourist was visiting a temple in Singapore when he noticed two statues, a man and a woman by the altar. He asked the monk what was the significance of the two. The monk explained that ... http://valternativehealthcare.com/humours-section/ For good foot care, it is essential to wash your feet daily to remove bacteria and dry thoroughly particularly between the toes. This will help to prevent fungal conditions such as athlete foot from developing and also stops smelly feet. Essential oils can also be added to the footbath. Add ... http://valternativehealthcare.com/foot-care-tips/ Rotate your feet in both directions to loosen them up and get rid of unwanted fluid around the ankles. Walk on the balls of your feet especialy if you have chest probems such as asthma Pick up a pencil with your toes. This helps to tone up ligaments and tendons and also ... http://valternativehealthcare.com/some-simple-exercises-in-reflexology/ Reflexology is one form of complementary to the orthodox medicine. What really is reflexology? Its involve the application of gentle pressure to reflex points located on all parts of the feet.These points relate to the internal organs, glands and structures of the body. As the feet reflect/mirror the body, pressure on ... http://valternativehealthcare.com/reflexology-introduction-benefits/