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June 18, 2011
Free HIV testing at Good Samaritan Health Center

Good Samaritan and Empowerment Resource Center will be holding their 4th annual HIV Testing Day on Friday, June 24 2011 at 10AM.

May 17, 2011
Essential oils for hay fever

The therapeutic aspect of essential oils make them a very effective for reducing symptoms of hay fever, including congestion, cough, headaches and sinus pressure. Integrating essential oils into your allergy prevention routine is easy to do and helps you feel more relaxed, motivated, clear headed and balanced during the Spring season.

May 15, 2011
Healing vs. curing: the role of Reiki

What is the difference between "healing" and "curing" an illness or ailment? Learn how Reiki can help the body restore its natural energetic balance as part of the journey to wellness and wholeness. 

May 12, 2011
Health and wellness today

Hospitals and medical centers add integrative therapies to health offerings; breastfeeding benefits for child behavior; risks of low vitamin D for infants; and reduce bullying with kids' massage.

May 7, 2011
Study shows more moms are giving babies herbal supplements

A recent study published in the May 2, 20011 issue of Pediatrics shows that new moms who previously or currently use herbal supplements were four times more likely to give them to their babies than women who never use them.

February 22, 2011
ThetaHealing Demo

Learn more about ThetaHealing and receive a free demo from Advanced ThetaHealing Practitioner Jill Isbell.

January 16, 2011
Slow Carb Diet Week 1

Tim Ferriss' new book "The 4-Hour Body" features the Slow Carb Diet. Here's the first in a week by week experiment and an ongoing exploration of the methods in his book that range from losing fat to improving your sex life.  

January 13, 2011
Relief from back pain, chiropractic for pregnancy, massage therapy for burn rehabilitation and benefits of breath work

November 8, 2010
Healthy living today: goodbye Happy Meals, how not to fight colds and benefits of bathing less

November 4, 2010
Spirituality today: hiking the Appalachian trail, boosting physical recovery and banning smoking in Jakarta

October 20, 2010
Alternative health today: Buddhist monk takes on happiness, Rolfing revisited and holistic therapies for pets

October 12, 2010
Birth Works International Doula Workshop

Interested in becoming a doula? Birthworks International is holding an experiential and dynamic workshop offering a human values preparation for childbirth that empowers women to give birth.  

October 8, 2010
Motherhood under fire

Why has the "sisterhood of motherhood" sunken so low that mothers and Mommy bloggers are waging all-out war?  It's time for the activists to find common ground as mothers, educators and forces for positive change.

October 7, 2010
Mothers & More Open House

Join the DeKalb Chapter of Mothers & More for their annual Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 12. Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy.

September 29, 2010
Alternative medicine today: Central NY embraces alternative therapies, yoga helps cancer patients cope and healing in Gaza

September 29, 2010
Alternative medicine today: Central NY embraces alternative therapies, yoga helps cancer patients cope and healing in Gaza

September 22, 2010
Why Gluten-free?

Gluten intolerance and celiac disease are on the rise.  If you consume a typical high-carb diet, learn why you may be at risk and how going against the grain can restore your digestive health and well-being.

September 13, 2010
Adrenal Fatigue: How it affects your life and how to heal it

Feeling sluggish, depressed or having difficulty concentrating?  Have you suddenly gained weight, lost hair or noticed other unusual symptoms? Your body may be experiencing adrenal fatigue.  Learn more about this often-undiagnosed illness and what steps to take to improve your health and vitality.

September 13, 2010
Alternative medicine today: Reiki eases anxiety, benefits of yoga for addiction recovery and tumeric for osteoporosis prevention

August 27, 2010
Alternative medicine today: docs and vets try alternative remedies, curcumin cures and the healing breath

August 27, 2010
Lingering shadows: living with PTSD

The after-effects of trauma are imprinted on a cellular level in our bodies, but the experience doesn’t have to imprison us in its shadow.

August 20, 2010
Alternative medicine today: Tai Chi for fibromyalgia pain, treatments for your pets, body-mind meditation and more

August 15, 2010
Ease pregnancy symptoms with holistic therapies

Alleviate many common pregnancy symptoms, including morning sickness, anxiety and sleeplessness, using natural remedies and holistic therapies.

August 14, 2010
Know before you mix medications and supplements

Herbal supplements are classified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as part of a general group of "dietary supplements." However, they are not reviewed or regulated prior to being marketed to the public, and there are no consistent standards for dosage.

July 21, 2010
Your medications may be causing memory loss

A study in the July 13, 2010 issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, demonstrated that a variety of relatively common over-the-counter and prescription medications cause long-term cognitive impairment.