Natural Health back issues from September 2005:
Shop: (in the name of love).(Editor's Letter)(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2005; ... I LOVE TO SHOP. Like many suburb-dwelling Americans, I spent my teenage years skulking around the mall, my 20s sifting through the racks of every clothing store in town, and most of my 30s feathering the nest. I've always enjoyed the sense of control I get from finding exactly what I ...
Editor's picks.(Editor's Letter)
Sep 01, 2005 ... On Wall Street, it's frowned on to offer insider information. But at a health magazine, who better to point out useful ideas and inspirations than the people who researched them, wrote about them, and tested them out? Here, the editorial staff of NATURAL HEALTH offers some of our favorite ...
Headache helpers.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... I am 12, and I love your magazine. Thank you for "Holistic Headache Helpers" [June, page 50]. Sometimes in school I get a headache from stress, but after I did the Feldenkrais method mini-lesson, my headache was gone in less than three minutes. ...
Letter to the editor.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... I would add one more strategy to your list on surviving the media onslaught ["Mind Over Media," June, page 76]: "Engage, Take Action." It is essential to hold the ...
In search of green floors.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... I can't find the recycled glass tile [mentioned in "Good Green Floors," June, page 82] for less than $40 per square foot. I want our home to be environmentally friendly, but cost is also a consideration. --Vanessa Martz, Austin, Texas Recycled glass the ...
Seeing red?(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... Please let readers of "Staring Down Acne" [June, page 41] know that adult acne is sometimes confused with the pustules and papules associated ...
Talking trash.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... Thank you for mentioning my book, Cleaning and the Meaning of Life, in "Lean & Green Spring Clean" [April, page 87]. It's a superb, responsible piece, but a bit of info was left out. The friend who ...
Stark reality.(Your True Nature)(deserts)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... DESERTS ARE DEFINED by desolation and absence, but also by profound beauty--which is why formations like this element-carved Arizona canyon have such an impact. It is here, where nature goes to such extremes, that some people find grace. "It's strange how deserts turn us into ...
The healing home: make your house a haven of healthy energy.(Vital Signs: ideas and inspirations for a healthier you)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... FENG SHUI IS MORE than an elaborate decorating scheme. The ancient Chinese art of balancing your environment's energy flow, known as qi ("chee"), can nurture your health and foster longevity. "The atmosphere of your home will affect you on a physical level," explains feng shui ...
Feng Shui mini-makeover.(vital home)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Get the good energy flowing in your home with these tips from Lillian Too Wilting flowers trigger a state in which dark, cold energy dominates, allowing illness to strike. Toss dying flowers as soon as they start to fade. Don't sleep under heavy objects like beams, ...
Clean air acts.(vital home)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... When it comes to fighting pollutants in the home, an ionizer may not be your best defense. In a recent Consumer Reports study, five out of seven ionizing air cleaners tested did a poor job of removing dust, smoke, pollen, and other irritants. Two of those five (the IonizAir P4620 and the ...
Dry-eye defense.(vital health)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Parched peepers may be a natural byproduct of aging, especially for women. But anything that further lessens the production of tears can lead to a burning, gritty, something's-in-your-eye feeling. Triggers range from long-term contact lens wear and LASIK surgery to high blood pressure to ...
Get smart about your sleep supplement.(vital health)
Sep 01, 2005 ... YES, IT WORKS, but most of us are taking it wrong. That's the word on a popular natural sleep aid, according to researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. An analysis of 17 studies found that a mere 300 micrograms of melatonin is all you need for restful slumber. That's 10 ...
Stop & smell the traffic.(vital health)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... IF YOUR MORNING COMMUTE has you nodding off at the wheel, snap to it with simple aromatherapy. Filling your car with the rejuvenating scents of peppermint and cinnamon can lessen fatigue, according to a recent study from Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia. "Peppermint stimulates ...
Pain in the neck? Get relief fast with a simple seated twist.(INSTANT YOGA)
Sep 01, 2005; ... HOW TO DO IT: * Sit on a comfortable flat surface with your legs extended straight in front of you. Exhale, bend your knees, and take your feet to the side of your left hip. Let your knees part to a comfortable position and your feet rest naturally on the floor. Sit evenly on ...
Maintain your mat.(vital fitness)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Keep your mat fresh and slip-free with these suggestions from Steve Hartman, director of professional training for the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Lenox, Mass. * Clean your just-purchased yoga mat before heading to class. Washing a new mat helps make it less slippery. A ...
Yoga mats.(TRIED & TRUE)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
Sep 01, 2005; ... The right yoga mat could be all that lies between you and a champion Downward Dog. Whether you like extra cushioning, a grounded experience, or traction for sweaty palms and feet, there's a mat designed to enhance your practice. Here are the best of the bunch. MANDUKA THE BLACK ...
Ford escape hybrid.(vital nature)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Why are organizations like the Sierra Club and the Ecology Center applauding Ford's rollout of a new SUV? As the first American-made hybrid and the world's first full hybrid SUV, the Ford Escape Hybrid gets 36 miles per gallon in the city. The model sold in California generates less than 1 ...
Kinder critter control.(vital nature)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... AUTUMN IS BULB-PLANTING SEASON. To naturally repel moles, consider planting daffodils. Keep thieving squirrels and other pests away from your tulips and crocuses with these cruelty-free products. The Scarecrow ($82, bird-x.com) is a motion-activated sprinkler that attaches to ...
Party with the stars.(vital nature)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... If you're looking for a good time, the sky's the limit. Amateur astronomers gather at events around the world to scope out the skies, swap stargazing stories, and dish on the latest celestial trends. Veterans help the rookies along, and everyone pitches in to set up the biggest telescopes ....
The smart source.(Advertisement)
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Teatime remedies.(MEDICINE CABINET)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Like long baths and chicken soup, herbal tea offers a calming comfort when you're feeling under the weather. But some teas may heal on a deeper level: "The water-soluble plant extracts used in tea have powerful health effects," says Michael Cronin, N.M.D., a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based ...
How can I stop snoring? There are many ways to silence your nocturnal noisemaking. Here are a few of the best.(ASK THE EXPERTS)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Naturopath Snoring is sometimes the result of inflamed or swollen sinus passages, usually because of allergies or an upper respiratory infection like a cold or chronic sinusitis. In the natural world we have some phenomenal remedies that act as antihistamines but don't cause any ...
Milk & honey: two of the most nourishing, soothing skin-care ingredients come straight from the breakfast table.(Natural Beauty: look as good as you feel)
Sep 01, 2005; ... MILK AND HONEY are the original comfort foods. Both are strongly associated with childhood (soupy bowl of Honey Smacks, anyone?) and with relaxation. A little warm milk is commonly sipped in the evening to promote sleep (this works, thanks to milk's tryptophan content), while honey is a ...
Hair rehab: after a summer of fun, you hair may be ready for a little mandatory R & R.(Natural Beauty)
Sep 01, 2005; ... AFTER A SUMMER spent frolicking in the great outdoors, the hair that used to bounce along with you may have turned dull, straight, and dry as straw. That's because sun, surf, and chlorine can damage the hair shaft, rendering it fragile and prone to breakage. Try these three strand-saving ...
Anti-inflammatory diet: the right foods can protect you from Alzheimer's, obesity, heart disease, and even premature aging.(Healthy Appetites: savvy strategies for eating well)
Sep 01, 2005; ... CUT YOUR FINGER SLICING ONIONS and the area will swell, redden, and heat up. This type of acute inflammatory response is the body's reaction to trauma, and it's an essential part of the healing process. But chronic inflammation caused by more subtle forms of trauma can undermine your ...
Don't be a drip: leaky bladder cramping your style? These yoga moves can put you back in control.(Fitness Fix: your exercise prescription for a stronger body)
Sep 01, 2005; ... WHEN YOU GOTTA GO, you gotta go--even when the timing is less than opportune. According to the American Foundation for Urologic Disease, at least 12 million Americans suffer from some form of urinary incontinence, most commonly stress incontinence. If you've been known to leak a little ...
Fertile ground: if at first you don't conceive, alternative therapies may deliver a baby.(Good Medicine: the integrative approach to total well-being)
Sep 01, 2005; ... "STICK OUT YOUR TONGUE--farther," says Eugene Y. Zhang, L.Ac., C.M.D. When I do, he takes a digital picture, which reveals a thick white coating at the back, a crack in the center, and teeth marks on the sides. None of this is good news, apparently. The doctor then moves to my ...
Venus disposable.(fall into beauty)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Now there's a disposable razor fit for a goddess. This season, don't be caught without the one-piece ease of new Venus Disposable. Its rounded pivoting head and three blades give you the smoothest ...
Jason.(fall into beauty)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2005 ... JASON Red Elements[TM] Hydrating Night Creme delivers intense moisture and nourishment to renew and revitalize overnight. This hypo-allergenic, fragrance and paraben free creme ...
Zia natural skincare.(fall into beauty)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2005 ... NEW Skin Solutions for Men from Zia Natural Skincare. Wash. Shave. Soothe. That's all it takes with Zia for Men--a solution-oriented skin system created to meet men's unique skin care needs. This collection uses vitamins, sea algae ...
DHC.(fall into beauty)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Discover DHC's complete skincare collection based on organic olive oil and beneficial botanicals ....
Olay.(fall into beauty)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Olay Radiance Reviver is an incredible body lotion that combines long-lasting moisture with a hint of ...
Nivea.(fall into beauty)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Nivea Multiple Results Day Creme with SPF15 is instant help against the visible signs of aging. It works fast to boost your fighting power against aging because of ...
Derma E1S ultimate age-defying formula with Astazanthin[R] & Pycnogenol[R].(fall into beauty)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... PROVEN TO PROTECT SKIN FROM AGING. Only derma e[R]1S Ultimate Age-Defying Formulas has both Astazanthin[R] and Pycnogenol[R]. This highly moisturizing formula neutralizes free radicals while fighting signs ...
Aveeno.(fall into beauty)(moisturizer)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Finally a daily moisturizer that is clinically proven to calm sensitive skin in as little as one week. New AVEENO Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer actively manages red, irritated skin so it ...
Avalon organics.(fall into beauty)(Lavender Renewal & Vitality for Sensitive Skin)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Lavender Renewal & Vitality for Sensitive Skin. Come back to a luminous complexion with less sensitivity. Avalon Organics Lavender Renewal & Vitality nourishes and balances sensitive skin, ...
Medical breakthroughs: more legumes, less iron to cut cancer risk; HRT and incontinence; and how to take your green tea.(Good Medicine)
Sep 01, 2005; ... Dining on beans or lentils could reduce your risk of breast cancer, concludes a study in the International Journal of Cancer. Of the 90,630 women participating in the Nurses Health Study II, those who ate 1/2 cup of the legumes twice a week were 24 percent less likely to develop breast ...
Healing herbs of the east: find total wellness with these 12 superstars from Chinese medicine and Ayurveda.
Sep 01, 2005; ... WHEN IT COMES TO HERBS, we Westerners like to keep things simple: For this ailment, take this herb. Catching a cold? Take echinacea. Feeling stressed and anxious? Try lavender. Migraine? Feverfew! In fact, we often refer to our herbal cures as "simples." The herbs of the East, ...
Affirm your strength: connect your toning workout with simple affirmations to build a more positive outlook along with strong muscles.
Sep 01, 2005; ... EVERY TIME YOU EXERCISE, you're building a stronger body. Why not build emotional fitness and a more positive attitude while you're at it? According to fitness expert and Taoist minister Tammy Wise, creator of the video BodyLogos: The Tao of Strength Training ...
Eat around the clock.
Sep 01, 2005; ... If you want to boost your energy, lose weight, and lower your cholesterol, it's time to upgrade those 3 square meals. THREE YEARS AGO, magazine editor Tracey Pepper zipped through four Pilates classes a week, pumped a little iron on the side, and hoofed it all over Manhattan ....
Body of emotion: sometimes physical health is just a state of mind. Your fellings help determine how well your immune system works, how fast you age, and much more.
Sep 01, 2005; ... CALL IT A CLINICAL STUDY FOR TWO: You and your sister attended a family reunion filled with sniffling cousins. Now you have a cold, but your sister's in perfect health. Why? You both eat well, exercise regularly, don't smoke, and it's not like your sister has superior genes. ...
The time of your life: how to break free from "hurry disease" in a world wired for health-risking speed.(Presence of Mind: the power of you moods, thoughts, and feelings)
Sep 01, 2005; ... I USED TO SUFFER FROM "OTIS-ITIS," that impatient, revved-up state of mind that leads us to keep pushing a lighted elevator button in a futile attempt to speed the car's arrival. Like many people in our "faster is better" culture, I'd gobble takeout while driving, fidget and fume in the ...
Under your skin: get beautiful from the inside out with these 8 skin-supporting supplements.(Health & Healing: wellness solutions from a natural perspective)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... HE EYES MAY MIRROR the soul, but your complexion represents the state of your health. "The skin is a reflection of what's going on inside us," says dermatologist Nicholas Perricone, M.D., author of The Wrinkle Cure. "That's why the foods we eat and the supplements we take can have a huge ...
Skin savers.(healing supplements)
Sep 01, 2005 ... <Pre> skin savers cautions forms Alpha lipoic acid This powerful antioxidant Very safe, though dosescapsules, protects against free higher than 100tablets radical damage and milligrams may cause ...
Don't be such a flake.(healing remedies)
Sep 01, 2005 ... <Pre> don't be such a flake BEDEVILED BY DANDRUFF? Blame it on overactive Malassezia. Normally, this yeastlike fungus lives peaceably on the scalp. But when it grows out of control, the resulting skin irritation increases cell turnover, producing clumps of flaky dead skin cells ....
Below the belt: testicular cancer can strike men in their prime, but early detection and treatment offer a high chance of recovery.(healing for men)
Sep 01, 2005; ... LANCE ARMSTRONG'S triumph over testicular cancer has become part of his legend, but you don't have to be a world-class athlete to win this particular fight. In fact, the overall cure rate for the disease, when found early, tops 90 percent. "It's a modern miracle of medicine," ...
System check: natural news for every part of you.(healing in brief)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Cardiovascular Cranberries contain antioxidants, flavonoids, and polyphenols that may contribute to heart health, according to an animal study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After being fed cranberry juice powder for six months, pigs predisposed to developing clogged ...
Choose life grow young with HGH.(human growth hormone )
Sep 01, 2005 ... From the landmark book Grow Young with HGH comes the most powerful, over-the-counter health supplement in the history of man. Human growth hormone was first discovered in 1920 and has long been thought by the medical community to be necessary only to stimulate the body to full adult size ...
Second-hand reactions matter.(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2005; ... ADULTS, YOUNG ADULTS, AND CHILDREN alike are unsuspecting victims of second-hand reactions from a microorganism that does little harm until the intestinal ecology becomes toxic; then, it multiples at an accelerated rate, causing chronic health consequences that defy detection and ...
Lick this spoon! Smooth or chunky, peanut butter is one of the healthiest foods you can choose.(Make One Change: a simple step toward wellness)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... WHETHER YOU'RE HEADED back to school or off to work, pack your lunchbox with a classic PB&J. "A daily dose of peanut butter is remarkable for your health," says Pat Kearney, R.D., nutritionist for the non-profit Peanut Institute in Albany, Ga. In addition to vitamins A and E, ...