"Hormones carry messages from glands to cells to maintain chemical levels in the bloodstream that achieve homeostasis. 'Hormone' comes from a word that means, 'to spur on.' This reflects how the presence of hormones acts as a catalyst for other ch...]]> http://medicine.thehealthyguide.net/2008/06/29/stay-away-from-non-medical-steroid-usage/ By 1930, "Dr." John R. Brinkley of Arkansas, Kansas had transplanted over 16,000 goat testicles into men who wanted to relive their youth. At $750 per procedure, he became a wealthy man. Needless to say, we would call his practice quackery at best.

The thing most people don't realize is ...]]> http://medicine.thehealthyguide.net/2008/06/28/herbal-medication-versus-quackery/ The hip bath is one of the most useful forms of hydrotherapy. As the name suggests, this mode of treatment involves only the hips and the abdominal region below the navel. A special type of tub is used for the purpose. The tub is filled with water in such a way that it covers the hips and reaches...]]> http://medicine.thehealthyguide.net/2008/06/27/hip-baths/ Lipitor is a drug intended to help lower cholesterol. The generic name for this brand-name medication is atorvastatin.

What are the side effects of Lipitor (atorvastatin) cholesterol medication?

Lipitor has been an effective treatment for many people across the country who suff...]]> http://medicine.thehealthyguide.net/2008/06/26/lipitor-side-effects/ Overcoming insomnia is a journey - and, as you may have discovered, it can also be a matter of trial and response. Undertaken systematically overcoming insomnia and getting a good night's sleep is an ultimately rewarding process. But, if you've already made basic changes to your diet and sleep ...]]> http://medicine.thehealthyguide.net/2008/06/25/sleeping-pills-an-effective-alternative/ Moments are composed of intricate patchworks of choices. To a certain extent, everything we do is a choice even though most are made unconsciously.

Each of us has a vast array of filters. They are extremely fluid. They are filters of our physiology and experience as mitigated through the fi...]]> http://medicine.thehealthyguide.net/2008/06/24/the-healing-arts-18-things-healers-learn-16-even-god-doesnt-mess-with-choice/ The best, safest and most effective method of fasting is juice fasting. Although the old classic form of fasting was a pure water fast, most of the leading authorities on fasting today agree that juice fasting is far superior to a water fast.

According to Dr. Rangar Berg, the world-famous a...]]> http://medicine.thehealthyguide.net/2008/06/23/methods-of-fasting/ What is over the counter nail fungus medication? Strictly speaking, it is a remedy for toenail fungal infections that can be purchased without a prescription. When we talk about OTC medications, we are usually talking about commercial products specifically manufactured for self care of a medical ...]]> http://medicine.thehealthyguide.net/2008/06/22/over-the-counter-nail-fungus-medication/ The immersion bath tub should be filled with about 135 litres of hot water at 400C. One to 1 1/2 kg. of Epsom salt should be dissolved in this water. The patient should drink a glass of cold water, cover the head with a cold towel and then lie down in the tub, completely immersing the trunk, thig...]]> http://medicine.thehealthyguide.net/2008/06/21/epsom-salt-bath/ Almost everyone has used an antibiotic like penicillin or Terramycin at one time or another. You may have tried using an antibiotic ointment for bad cuts or scrapes, or your doctor may have prescribed antibiotics to help you get over fever, boils, pneumonia and other infections. Antibiotics work ...]]> http://medicine.thehealthyguide.net/2008/06/20/the-history-of-antibiotics/ The incidence of asthma has more than doubled - from 3% to 7.5% since 1980. Believe it or not, nearly 25 million people in the United States are asthma sufferers. And while there's no shortage of theories about why asthma is becoming a major health concern, there is a shortage of definite answer...]]> http://medicine.thehealthyguide.net/2008/06/19/why-asthmas-on-the-rise-and-the-new-asthma-treatments/ Also known as rectal irrigation, an enema involves the injection of fluid into the rectum. In nature cure treatment, only lukewarm water is used for cleaning the bowels. The patient is made to lie on his left side extending his left leg and bending the right leg slightly. The enema nozzle, lubric...]]> http://medicine.thehealthyguide.net/2008/06/18/enema/ The hawthorn berry has been recognized as a prime source for advantageous nutrition since the 19th century. Hawthorn berries are native to the Mediterranean region and have been most popular in Europe. Hawthorn extract is commonly used as aroma therapy and is known for its benefits on the circula...]]> http://medicine.thehealthyguide.net/2008/06/17/the-benefits-of-hawthorn-berry/ Fasting refers to complete abstinence from food for a short or long period for a specific purpose. The word is derived from the old English, 'feastan' which means to fast, observe, be strict.

Fasting is nature's oldest, most effective and yet least expensive method of treating disease. I...]]> http://medicine.thehealthyguide.net/2008/06/16/fasting-the-master-remedy/ Hot foot bath -- In this method, the patient should keep his or her legs in a tub or bucket filled with hot water at a temperature of 400C to 450C. Before taking this bath, a glass of water should be taken and the body should be covered with a blanket so that no heat or vapour escapes from the fo...]]> http://medicine.thehealthyguide.net/2008/06/15/foot-baths/