Into Natural Health (02)

Total Information about Traditional Chinese Medicine
If you're looking to take your knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Oriental Medicine a step further, this is the Web site to learn about how this practice has evolved. Traditional acupuncture, as now practiced, involves the insertion of stainless steel needles into various body areas. Qigong is also claimed to influence the flow of "vital energy." Internal Qigong involves the use of deep breathing, concentration, and relaxation techniques. External Qigong is performed by "Qigong masters" who have claimed to cure a wide variety of diseases with energy released from their fingertips. There are many forms of Oriental Medicine out there and you can read on for in-depth holistic healing information.

The Full Spectrum of Holistic Information Online
If you're experiencing just about any medical condition or ailment, chances are that this web site includes holistic information about it, including the symptoms, causes and treatments. It also has sections on holistic spirituality, yoga, stress management, alternative medicine, herbs, massage therapy and more. You can also find alternative therapies here, including mainstream ones such as yoga, pilates, and meditation; and others such as colon therapy and glandular therapy.

What is Noni Juice?
An overview about Morinda citrifolia, which is also known as noni or Indian mulberry. The noni plant is a small evergreen shrub or tree of the plant family Rubiaceae. Native to the Pacific islands, Polynesia, Asia, and Australia, it grows up to 10 feet high. The leaves are 8 or more inches long, dark green, oval shaped, and shiny, with deep veins. This web site states that the flower heads are about an inch long and bear many small white flowers. These heads grow to become the mature fruit, 3 to 4 inches in diameter with a warty, pitted surface. Noni fruit starts out green, turns yellow with ripening, and has a foul odor, especially as it ripens to whiteness and falls to the ground. Still, many people claim this herb has almost magical healing results, and if you're interested in learning about it, you can find out about natural noni juice. Featured is information about what noni is used for, noni safety issues, references and noni juice dosage information.

Colonic Therapy
Colonic therapy is "in." Not only do the stars use it to stay healthy and trim, but now anyone can find a certified colon hydrotherapy practitioner with the database on this Web site. It includes information on the FDA registered class 2 device known as the LIBBE (Lower Intestine Bottom Bowel Evacuation system), colon hydrotherapy device training and LIBBE device supplies and products. Training workshops are offered, so you can not only find a colonic therapist, but be a colonic therapist as well.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The hub for the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, this Web site features health information, such as dietary and herbal supplements and holistic medicine alerts. A research section includes how to apply for a grant and get NCCAM funding. Training opportunities, information about natural medicine clinical trials, news and events is also included. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is 1 of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH is one of eight agencies under the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).