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Warning: Reading This Article Can Improve Your Health

Monday, January 1st, 2007

�Drink your way to better health with a Water Ionizer�

� Do you want to look and feel younger?
� Do you want to lose weight or detoxify your body?
� Do you have digestive problems or suffer from chronic
sickness?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, you must read this
article.

Our bodies are made up of 70% water; it is an essential
nutrient for our body. Water is needed for virtually all body
processes, from digestion to elimination. Water is involved in
metabolism, circulation and detoxification. Your body needs
water.

Alkaline Water – The Healthiest Water in the World!

Not all water is created equal and because water is vital to
our bodies and for our health, we recommend drinking the best
water available. Typically bottled and filtered water is better
than drinking tap water. Distilled water is not recommended
because everything has been taken out of it � including the
minerals. It is essentially dead water because it has no life
in it.

The best water for your health is Alkaline Water. A water
ionizer takes regular tap water and purifies and alkalizes it
to create Alkaline Water. Before we explain the many health
benefits of a water ionizer and the �miracle� water it creates,
let�s first explain the concept of alkaline water and how it
affects our body.

Better Health with a Water Ionizer

Regardless if you eat an apple or a veggie casserole, all food
generates waste. This waste is then removed from our body
through our skin and when we eliminate. The problem is that
many times our body can not get rid of all the waste it
produces. This is due to several things including our dietary
habits, stress, and our inability to properly digest our food.
This acid waste builds up in our systems and show up in the
form of i.e. cholesterol, kidney stones and arterial plaque. It
also causes premature aging and disease. To help our bodies get
rid of these wastes its imperative to decrease our intake of
acidic foods such as coffee, alcohol, soft drinks and sugar and
increase our consumption of alkaline foods like fresh fruits and
vegetables, green drinks and alkaline water.

The pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.
The scale ranges from 0 (pure acid) to 14 (pure alkaline) with 7
being neutral. In our blood we have substances which aid in
stabilizing our blood pH called alkaline reserves or buffers.
The blood pH must remain at a constant rate of 7.36. If the
blood becomes too acidic the alkaline reserves will immediately
raise the pH in order to maintain the blood pH at 7.36. These
alkaline reserves consist of bicarbonates and we need these
bicarbonates to get rid of the acid waste our body produces. If
we don�t have a sufficient amount of bicarbonates in our blood
our health will be compromised and we won�t be able to get rid
of the acid waste from our body resulting in cholesterol,
premature aging, kidney stones, etc..

Why do you need a Water Ionizer?

A Water Ionizer converts tap water to strong alkaline water
with a high pH. By using a water ionizer and drinking alkaline
water, you will increase the amount of bicarbonates which help
our bodies get rid of acidic waste.

Alkaline water is more easily absorbed into the body tissues
because it has smaller water clusters, with only 5-6 molecules
and is in a hexagonal shape. Regular tap water has about 10-13
molecules with an irregular shape, making it more difficult for
the body to absorb. As a result, alkaline water from a water
ionizer is 6 times more hydrating than regular water, offering
improved detoxification and health benefits.

Alkaline Water will also increase your energy. It is rich in
oxygen and will increase the amount of oxygen in the blood.
This additional oxygen has antioxidant properties and helps to
neutralize free radicals.

Water Ionizers are proven to treat fungal disease, skin
conditions like eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and acne. A water
ionizer can help high blood pressure, burns, wounds, blisters,
insect bites, cold sores, gallstones, kidney stones, gout, and
dandruff. Ionized, alkaline water helps treat conditions such
as osteoporosis, arthritis, headaches, muscle pain and relief
from the effects of cancer treatment.

What is a Water Ionizer and how does it Work?

A water ionizer is a small appliance that typically sits on
your counter, connected to your kitchen faucet. A special
attachment redirects tap water from the faucet to the water
ionizer. As the water moves through the water ionizer it is
filtered through the activated charcoal. From there it passes
into a chamber equipped with platinum coated titanium
electrodes. This is where electrolysis takes place – the most
important part of the process. During this process the water
ionizer splits the water into 2 flows, alkaline water and
acidic water, both offering incredible health benefits. The
alkaline water comes out of the faucet in the sink – ready to
drink! A separate hose coming from the water ionizer sits in
the sink releases acidic (oxidized) water. This acidic water is
excellent for sterilizing, washing hands, treating minor wounds
and burns and insect bits. It destroys over 99% of bacteria,
including E-Coli.

A water ionizer turns ordinary tap water into strong alkaline
water with a high pH. It is a powerful antioxidant with
antiaging properties and help to treat disease and many health
problems. One of the best things you can do for your health is
use a water ionizer and drink more water. After all, nothing is
more important than your health.

DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is intended for
educational purposes only. The author of this article is not a
medically trained physician; therefore, any theories or
suggestions put forward are intended to supplement and not
replace the advice of medically or legally trained
professionals. All matters concerning your health require
medical supervision. Please ensure that you consult your doctor
prior to adopting any suggestions put forward by e-Smart Living,
as well as about any condition that may require medical
diagnosis or medical attention. E-Smart Living is not
responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury sustained
either directly or indirectly from information put forward in
this article.

About The Author: Shelley Moore is the owner of
http://www.e-smartliving.com. She has spent over 15 years in
the health and wellness industry. She is a certified Personal
Trainer and Health and Wellness Specialist and has traveled
extensively, studying alternative forms of medicine and ancient
healing methods.

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Does Aromatherapy Really Work?

Monday, January 1st, 2007

Aromatherapy, commonly associated with complementary and
alternative medicine (CAM), is the use of volatile liquid plant
materials, known as essential oils (EOs), and other aromatic
compounds from plants to affect someone’s mood or health.

When aromatherapy is used for the treatment or prevention of
disease, a precise knowledge of the bioactivity and synergy of
the essential oils used, knowledge of the dosage and duration
of application, as well as, naturally, a medical diagnosis, are
required. In the Anglo-Saxon world, even among “natural”
practitioners like herbalists or naturopaths, aromatherapy is
regarded more as an art form than a valid healing science. At
best, it is viewed as a complementary and seldom the only
treatment prescribed.

On the continent, especially in France, where it originated,
aromatherapy is incorporated into mainstream medicine. There,
the use of the anti-septic properties of oils in the control of
infections is emphasized over the more “touchy feely” approaches
familiar to English speakers. In France some essential oils are
regulated as prescription drugs, and thus administered by a
physician. In many countries they are included in the national
pharmacopeia, but up to the present moment aromatherapy as
science has never been recognized as a valid branch of medicine
in the United States, Russia or Germany.

Essential oils, phytoncides and other natural VOCs work in
different ways. At the scent level they activate the limbic
system and emotional centers of the brain. When applied to the
skin in the form of massage oils they activate thermal
receptors, and kill microbes and fungi.

Internal application of essential oil preparations, mainly in
pharmacological drugs, may stimulate the immune system, urine
secretion, may have antiseptic activity etc. Different
essential oils have very different activity.; they are studied
in pharmacology and aromachology.

While the practice of aromatherapy is sometimes thought to be
confined to inhalation, it may include various methods,
including:

* Inhalation (directly or diffused into the air)

*Absorption through the skin (baths, massages, compresses)

* Absorption through the mucous membranes (oral rinses and
gargles)

* Ingestion (occasionally prescribed, with caveats)

Skeptics argue that while pleasant scents can be relaxing,
lowering stress and related effects, there is currently
insufficient scientific proof of the effectiveness of
aromatherapy. Like many alternative therapies, few controlled,
double-blind studies have been carried out. A common
explanation is that there is little incentive to do so if the
results of the studies are not patentable.

There are some treatments generally accepted in Western
medicine to give a form of relief for the airways in case of
cold or flu, such as mint and eucalyptus essential oils.

Some skeptics acknowledge that aromatherapy has limited
scientific support but argue that its claims go beyond the data
or that the studies are not adequately controlled and peer
reviewed.

The term “aromatherapy” has been applied to such a wide range
of products that almost anything which contains essential oils
is likely to be called an “aromatherapy product”, rendering the
term somewhat meaningless in that context.

Some proponents of aromatherapy believe that the claimed effect
of each type of oil is not caused by the chemicals in the oil
interacting with the senses, but that the oil contains a
distillation of the “life force” of the plant from which it is
derived that will “balance the energies” of the body and
promote healing or well-being by purging negative vibrations
from the body’s energy field.

Arguing that there is little scientific evidence that healing
can be achieved, or that the claimed “energies” even exist,
many skeptics reject this form of aromatherapy as pseudoscience
or even quackery.

Disclaimer: The information presented here should not be
interpreted as or substituted for medical advice. Please talk
to a qualified professional for more information about
aromatherapy.

About The Author: Copyright ? 2006, Heather Colman. Find more
aromatherapy resources at: http://www.aromatherapy-centre.info

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A Simple Detox Diet

Sunday, December 31st, 2006

Does it matter if you will try detoxification today if you are
religiously maintaining a healthy body? At one time,
nutritionists and health experts believed that healthy people
do not need to use detoxification procedures as long as they
maintain and eat a well- balanced diet.

Of course, with the growth rate of population in the
environment and the alarming effects of technology in food and
water, it is imperative that you start taking detox diets.

It is relatively important for the human body to detoxify to
get rid of the toxins that uncontrollably enter into the
system.

In essence, people can naturally detoxify toxic substances
without support. Yet, with the growing amount of toxins that
are being ingested into the body through water consumption,
environment, and the food that people eat, can build up.

Eventually, when these things accumulate more than what the
body can accommodate, it can crush the bodys ability to
naturally detoxify. In time, this will lead to nutritional
deficiency, hormonal imbalance, and disorganized metabolism.

Prolonged effects of these cases will lead to diseases, that
will readily wear out the body and may even cause death. Hence,
it is important to create an alternative that will promptly help
the body to gain back its detoxification capacity and fight back
imminent diseases.

It is also important to understand that detoxification do not
work in isolation. It requires careful understanding of the
different substances that will help the body recuperate and
fight back diseases. Wrong consumption of substances that other
people may claim that these things can help in detoxification
can impact the overall process.

Hence, a simple detox diet will do. It does not necessarily
mean that detox diets have to be super technical or
complicated, in that, only the people who have background in
health and medicine can understand.

Detoxification experts contend that detox diets should be
appetizing and enjoyable as well. The point here is that if
your detox diet tastes better, you will definitely stick to it.

What is a Simple Detox Diet?

A simple detox diet merely refers to the removal of elements or
foods that are triggering problems with your physical condition
and fitness. By eliminating foods that build up toxins in your
body, you initiate your body to discharge accumulated
obstructions and let your body nurse back to health naturally.

Simple detox diets concentrate more on fresh, simple foods.
These things will enable you to generate simpler time
detoxifying your body.

Making simple detox diets are relatively uncomplicated, but you
may need some time to see perfect it. To get you started, here
are some easy guidelines in making simple detox diet.

1. Create a plan

Planning is important if you want to achieve something.
Creating simple detox diets require simple planning. You just
have to set up the list of foods that you should be eating.

After that, it is best to shop in advance so that you can
budget your time in preparing your meals.

2. Go for real!

Simple detox diets do not necessarily mean focusing more on
health supplements or herbs. To make a simple detox diet, you
just have to concentrate on authentic, whole foods.

This would mean cutting back foods that are chemically and
commercially packed such as instant meals, canned foods, and
preserved items. These things make use of chemicals to preserve
foods, that, in turn, build up in the body creating more toxins.

3. Go for green and leafy vegetables

Vegetables are one of the best detoxifying agents. Hence, it is
best to create a meal plan that has no less than 50% leafy,
green vegetables. Vegetables will help your body get rid of
toxins brought about by pollution, smoking, and other
environmental stress.

4. An apple a day keeps the doctor away

This old adage should never be underrated. There is more truth
in it than you can imagine. What most people do not know is
that apples are one of the best choices for a cleansing and
detoxifying program. Besides, apples do not put in substances
that may bring about dental caries.

5. Wash it out!

Always consume plenty of water a day. Eight glasses of water
will do, however, it is best to drink more if possible.

Aside from being the worlds universal solvent, water washes
away unwanted toxic wastes in the body. Keep in mind that
detoxification works as it tries to get rid of toxic materials
out from the body through the so- called ?organs of
elimination? such as the skin and kidneys.

This goes to show that if you drink plenty of water, you will
have more liquid in the body that can wash away harmful
chemicals in it and excrete them through the skin as you
perspire.

A simple detox diet should always be easy to start with.
Otherwise, your detoxification program will never work out. In
fact, detoxification just has to be simple.

About The Author: For more great detox related articles and
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Natural Home Remedy, How To Heal Naturally

Sunday, December 31st, 2006

For every ailment, there are natural home remedies to apply as
treatment. Millions of people around the world already
discovered and realized this simple and easy way of treatment.

There can be no reason why you should not try the natural home
remedy. After all, there are no side effects. Your health will
not be at risk. In addition, no natural home remedy can cause
harmful consequences in your body. It works fast and prompt,
and the most important and imperative reason is that you will
save money. For thousands of years, people have been using home remedy
treatment and cures, the simple, effective and not complicated
way. It is also a natural way of giving a solution in the
simple health ailments.

For ages, they relied on the natural herbs and plants together
with foods that have a natural way of healing those ailments.
It must have worked. By the time that men discovered the
natural way, they use it as nothing else. Man learns to
experiment because of curiosity. Natural home remedy is as old
as human history.

Did you know that taking drugs and medicines like Zantac,
Nexium, Tagament, and Prevacid should only last until eight
weeks? There is a bad effect if you continue taking it past the
maximum time.

Applying natural home remedy is the correct way to release
yourself from the burden of the ailments that keeps on
bothering you physically and mentally. If you follow some of
the natural home remedy tips correctly, you will find that it
is effective.

You may prefer natural home remedy treatment because it is
simple, effective, useful, and cheaper way of cure. Rather than
visiting the doctor and paying expensive bills, taking many
medicines prescribed for you to take.

Because of man?s inquisitiveness, would you believe that
somehow, they have discovered that thru aromatic plants and
charcoal can be use against arthritis? In fact, it is now use
as a massage supplement in hospital, hotels and massage spa.

Here is a sample of natural home remedy:

If what is ailing you is Nail Fungus ? if you find that, your
nail changes its shade and become yellowish, a fungus called
tinea may be contaminating it. Seeking the doctor?s advice may
give you prescription for expensive ointments for its
treatment.

Now, here is a safe and accurate treatment for this. All you
need is vinegar, Tea Tree Oil, Colloidal Silver, and Vapor Rub
Brand.

Mix the element that you will need in the medication of nail
fungus until it become ointments slowly apply it above your
fingernails.

Apply this kind of solution daily as your nail grows. Make sure
to do this constantly. You can apply it after you take a bath or
before you sleep at night. Make sure to wash your nail before
applying the ointment. This may help you solve your problem.

Study the result of the medication treatment.

Take note that if your nails continue to thicken, changes color
become chalky, become wet, and turn into a chalky and beginning
to crumble away, please be able to seek medical treatment.

As an advice

Before starting a home remedy always, check with your general
practitioner or health provider or any one knowledgeable enough
about the natural home remedies. Do not take it for granted.
Remember that any action taken by you will not be blamed to any
one else. It is you and yourself alone. As much as possible, do
it with extra care and caution.

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Experience Aromatherapy

Wednesday, January 11th, 2006

Commonly associated with complementary and alternative
medicine, aromatherapy-a word originally introduced in 1928 by
a French chemist, Ren?-Maurice Gattefoss?, to describe the
therapeutic action of the plants’ aroma-is generally used today
to boost a person’s physiological or psychological state. Since
the ancient Chinese civilization, as far back as 4,500BC, the
Greek alchemists and the Egyptians practitioners, some
centuries later, or contemporary aromatherapy fans, essential
oils have been distilled by boiling and steaming from the
plants, to be added to cosmetic products, medicine and food.
These essential oils (EOs), which today are mostly extracted in
labs from a variety of plants with special chemical treatments,
are used by contemporary massage therapy practitioners or the
vast public. Researchers have found that aromatherapy products
increase the positive outcomes one may experience after
inhaling and exhaling the released aromatic essences as these
EOs are dissolved in water or are applied directly over skin.

Most people have been introduced to aromatherapy, as part of
their massage therapy, or as a “luxury” process they are
experiencing once in a while when treating themselves during a
relaxing bath. The main branches of aromatherapy include, home
aromatherapy, which takes place when one is self treated with
the aid of perfumes and cosmetic products, clinical
aromatherapy, which is an essential part of pharmacology and
pharmacotherapy, ad finally, aromachology, which is a distinct
term for the study of the effects of odors on one’s mind and
psychological state. But, regardless of the frequency one
selects to perform an aromatherapy act, the fact still remains
that the art of aromatherapy harnesses the potent pure essences
of aromatic plants, flowers and resins to work on two powerful
of human senses-smell and touch-to restore the balance between
body and mind.

Aromatherapy has to be experienced a holistic type of therapy
that works on a person if the “patient” is open to receive its
unique characteristics. Used in treatments against stress, or
to reduce minor ailments and negative emotional states,
aromatherapy should not be considered as a substitute of
conventional medical treatment, but rather a complementary
method one has to attain a positive result for his or her
health in less time. For instance, if somebody suffers from
back aches traditional medical treatment should not be avoided
just because an aromatherapy session has been scheduled.
Especially for serious medical conditions, such as cancer,
heart conditions, asthma, high blood pressure, neural
disorders, and post-operative states, aromatherapy cannot be
applied as the sole method of treatment to help a patient
recover or fight the health situation. Nevertheless, an
aromatherapy massage can go a long way.

Due to their high concentration levels, aromatic essential oils
are measured in drops and used in a variety of ways. Scented
candles, body and facial creams, or house-keeping products like
room sprays, disperse their fragrance in the air and help people
feel better. Whether one wishes to feel more relaxed or increase
his or her energy levels, experiencing an aromatherapy massage
through the use of essential oils is a therapeutic treatment
for both mind and body that can work miracles on a person’s
nervous system. Improving a person’s immune system and
balancing emotions, essential oils penetrate the body via the
skin and have a tremendously welcomed feeling of comfort. Thus,
experience aromatherapy and let your body reach your type of
“nirvana”-internal balance and peace.

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