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Aloe

A member of the Lily family, Aloe vera, also known as the burn plant, and whose name in Sanskrit, kumari, means goddess. Read

By: Douglas Adams | 23/03/2006 | Health

Vitamin A Deficiencies

Nyctalopia, or night blindness, is the initial indication of inadequate vitamin A. Read

By: Douglas Adams | 22/03/2006 | Health

Beta-carotene

A pro vitamin, precursor chemical or building block that the human body converts to vitamin A, beta-carotene is one of many pigments called carotenoids that give the deep coloring found in orange or green vegetables and fruits. Read

By: Douglas Adams | 21/03/2006 | Health

Vitamin A

A fat-soluble vitamin essential for growth and bone development in children, for vision, for healthy skin and mucous membrane surfaces, for reproduction and the integrity of the immune system. Read

By: Douglas Adams | 20/03/2006 | Health

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy is a way of improving the environment in which the brain and nervous system live and work. It is an effective enabling activity for facilitating functional activities. Therapists use it to decrease pain and spasticity, increase range Read

By: Douglas Adams | 16/03/2006 | Health

Biofeedback

Biofeedback, classified by NCCAM as a mind-body method, is one of the most widely accepted modalities of the complementary family of interventions. It is a nonpharmacological and noninvasive approach to assist clients in altering physiological responses. Read

By: Douglas Adams | 11/03/2006 | Health