How to Beat Cancer With Nutritional Supplements

How to Beat Cancer With Nutritional Supplements



There are several supplements available to a cancer patient. Whether they are used as an alternative to conventional medicine or in addition to treatment, it's important to be well informed before using supplements. A healthy use of supplements can arm the cancer victim's immune system. Some cancer patients can choose a supplement regimen that can reduce tumor size and support remission.









1


Take Coenzyme Q10. Some studies have concluded there is a lower level of CoQ10 in cancer patients. This nutritional supplement is an antioxidant and is also used by the body to create energy. Anecdotal reports have shown success with cancers of the pancreas, lung, colon, rectum and prostate.





2


Use garlic in your cooking and as a supplement. The allyl sulfur compounds in garlic have been shown in studies to slow or prevent cancer tumor cells. Another ingredient from garlic, allicin, was used in a study of mice suffering from cancer. Mice who were injected with the allicin responded with a longer life span.





3


Incorporate other enzymes and nutritional supplements such as ginseng, saw palmetto, selenium, shark cartilage and soy. These are common in association with cancer therapy and can serve a patient in remission status as well. Vitamins A, B3,C, E and also Selenium and folic acid have also been shown to effectively aid the process of cancer treatment.








Tips & Warnings










It's important create a supplement regimen in conjunction with your professional. Some vitamins can actually harm a cancer victim or produce unwanted side effects if not used properly.



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How to Be a Natural Beauty with Herbs

How to Be a Natural Beauty with Herbs



Ever wonder what makes some people look so radiant? If you ask someone who has wonderful skin or shiny hair, chances are they are the types of people who take care of themselves.

Not only that, but they are likely using
beauty
products that are made from natural ingredients or that include herbs and botanicals. I take this one step further and use simple herbal preparations on my skin and hair to help make my outward appearance look healthier.

What that basically amounts to is I make a tea out of the herbs I choose. Then, I either pour it over my head after I shampoo and condition as a hair rinse, add it to bath water, or just put some of the strong tea on a wash cloth while I'm in the shower. This helps keep my skin and hair looking beautiful and healthy.

I'll give you a list of herbs and what they do in terms of the hair and the skin. You can keep these herbs separate or combine them any way that you like.







Things You'll Need:





Dried herb (if using more than one herb, make sure the total amount is 1 tablespoon)




2 Cups boiling water




Strainer if not using tea bags




Large dish or mug for the water







Herbs You Can Use




1


Choose one of the herbs from the list.





2


Decide if you need to control a skin or hair problem such as sensitive skin or dandruff.





3


Use the steps outlined below to prepare a strong tea to use for your hair or skin.



Steps for Making Herbal Tea for your Body




1


Add dried herb or tea bag to the dish or mug.





2


Pour boiling water into the dish or mug.





3


Let steep 20 to 30 minutes.





4


Strain out herb or remove tea bag.








Tips & Warnings










Let the tea cool down before you pour it on your head or body.








Make sure you understand about the side effects and that you aren't allergic to the herbs.



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How to Balance Chi With Shiatsu Massage

How to Balance Chi With Shiatsu Massage



Shiatsu is a Japanese massage technique that helps the body achieve optimum balance by working with chi, or energy. Its objective is to keep chi flowing continuously. It is helpful for those whom it's practitioners refer to as "half-healthy," meaning that their body condition is not completely balanced. This causes susceptibility to colds, stomach issues and depression. Rebalancing chi allows the body to heal itself.









1


Apply firm pressure. Shiatsu means "finger pressure." The technique is performed by applying finger pressure to certain points on the body. These points on the body are the pathway of chi.





2


Diagnose the problem. A Shiatsu practitioner looks for irregularities in a patient by touching the body. Things like skin problems and posture can reflect any irregularities.





3


Prescribe the appropriate treatment. Once irregularities are identified, the Shiatsu practitioner is able to determine the best method of treatment. The practitioner will stretch, rock and push the body in order to release the flow of chi and release tension.





4


Balance Yin and Yang. This is the balance of all energy that exists, including chi. Yin symbolizes light, heat and activity. Yang represents darkness, coldness and rest.








Tips & Warnings










Drink plenty of water immediately after receiving a Shiatsu massage to help flush all of the toxins and impurities that have been released.








Side effects that may occur when the body releases toxins are headache, stiffness and diarrhea.








Unexpected emotional release is a common side effect as the body releases tension during a massage session.



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How to Align the Body With Rolfing

How to Align the Body With Rolfing



In the mid 1950's, Dr. Rolf designed a technique for breaking up misaligned fascia and realigning the structural system for a more natural, healthier, body. The system is used today, and even Oprah Winfrey has had a segment on Rolfing. Here's how it can align your body.









1


Allow the Rolfer to palpitate the muscle fascia. The Rolfer uses his hands to review the muscles, palpitating or feeling for imbalances in the tissue texture, temperature and quality. This step is much like a doctor taking preliminary tests to locate a malady.





2


Relax your muscles as the Rolfer discriminates, separating the muscle fascia that needs to be worked on and correcting it. Muscle fascia will form improperly after an injury. Once this builds, it keeps the body out of alignment unless it's broken down and reworked. The misalignment causes pain, fatigue and structural damage.





3


Feel the Rolfer integrate your body using gravity, bringing it back to the way it's supposed to work. Rolfing is different from other massages. It attempts to realign the body so that the force of gravity is working with you instead of against you.





4


Continue for at least the traditional 10 sessions. Rolfing was created to be completed in 10 sessions. However the first 3 sessions are a great introduction to the Rolfing process.





5


Practice the movements the Rolfing therapist assigns to you. To help the body realign, the therapist gives you a series of movements to practice at home. The ultimate benefit of Rolfing is shown by the sincerity of the receiver. If the whole program is judiciously practiced, then alignment of the body should be complete.


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How to Aleviate Back Pain With the Alexander Technique

How to Aleviate Back Pain With the Alexander Technique



Chronic pain has become a part of life for many people and it's difficult to do simple chores. Depression or addiction to pain killers may even follow. Efforts to alleviate back pain with the Alexander Technique could prove helpful by teaching sufferers how to change how they use their bodies in their daily lives.









1


Research to find an Alexander Technique teacher close to you. Note that practitioners may not be listed as such because many times other body workers, such as physical trainers or massage therapists, are also trained in the Alexander Technique.





2


Make sure your teacher is qualified. The American Society for Alexander Technique (AmSAT) requires 1,600 hours of training over a minimum of three years in an AmSAT approved training program for a teacher to become certified.





3


Understand the Alexander Technique is not an exercise or a treatment. You won't need to remove any clothing and you won't need any injections or medications. You will be asked to perform certain movements that require using your back. This is so the teacher can see how you are using your body and gently guide your movements with his or her hands to help you conserve energy and relax during your sessions.





4


Describe your symptoms to your teacher. Your teacher will show you how to adjust your posture or change muscular patters that cause stress to accumulate in the neck and back. This will help you become more in tune with your body's way of telling you when your muscles are tense or your nerves are compressed.





5


Continue your sessions, usually 30-45 minutes long, for several weeks. With repetition, you should be able to start to recognizing and preventing harmful patterns of movement. You will then be well established in how to move more wisely and you should have broken some bad movement habits, all of which will result in less back pain and fewer pain pills.








Tips & Warnings










As with any alternative treatment for pain, you should check with your doctor before trying the Alexander Technique.



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How to Match Shoes With Your Outfit

How to Match Shoes With Your Outfit



To put your best foot forward in the right pair of shoes every time, just follow the tips below.







Things You'll Need:





Men's Dress Shoes



Men's Running Shoes



Thongs



Women's Dancing Shoes



Women's Dress Shoes



Women's Sandals









Step
1



Pair a long skirt with ankle- or knee-high boots, flat shoes, ballet slippers or backless slide-ons.




Step
2



Wear conservative pumps of medium height with skirts for work. A rounded or square toe and a stacked or slightly tapered heel look professional.




Step
3



Choose platforms or clunky loafers with some heel with a casual skirt.




Step
4



Don stylish footwear with a dressy skirt. Try high sandals for skirts that graze or just cover the knee, or pointed-toe shoes with Sabrina heels.




Step
5



Zip up some knee-high boots with a miniskirt if you're leggy and bold enough.




Step
6



Ground your jeans or corduroys with boots, chunky-soled shoes or sneakers.




Step
7



Slip on open-toed flats or espadrilles with soft, looser pants such as palazzo pants.




Step
8



Choose oxfords or loafers that are flat or have low to medium heels with business pants.




Step
9



Wear boots with long, dressy pants, or high, strappy sandals with straight, glamorous pants in sleek fabrics.




Step
10



Put on platforms or open-toed mules with capri pants, or nosebleed-high sandals for daring nights out.







Tips & Warnings









Wear shoes with ankle straps only if you have long legs. The straps truncate and shorten the leg.








If you're shopping for shoes to match a specific skirt or pair of pants, wear the article of clothing while you shop.








Avoid shoes that don't feel comfortable the minute you put them on, no matter how great they look.








Be careful with platforms, as it's easy to turn an ankle in these.



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How to Match Purses and Clothes

How to Match Purses and Clothes



With the endless shapes, colors, textures and patterns available in handbags now, matching your purse to your clothing can seem a daunting challenge. Fear not fashionistas, we have everything you need to know to match your purse to your clothes and look like you stepped out of a magazine.









Step
1



Consider your clothes before you choose a purse. Think about whether your outfit is trendy, classic, casual or dressy and whether your clothes are solid-colored or patterned. Know where you plan to go and what you're doing that day.




Step
2



Choose a color first. If your outfit is all neutral colors, a bright

handbag


can add a punch of color. If your wardrobe choice involves vivid colors, a basic brown or black bag can tone it down a bit. Matching is unnecessary. Just make sure all the colors complement one another.




Step
3



Pick a pattern if your clothes are all solid colors. You can mix and match patterns in some cases, but it's tricky. If you decide to take a chance on wearing a patterned purse with a patterned outfit, choose patterns where colors match.




Step
4



Select a purse that's proportional to your outfit. A giant handbag, while stylish, might look out of place next to a prim and proper sundress. Nevertheless, you needn't sacrifice functionality for style-tiny clutches are cute, but they may not hold everything you'll need for the day.




Step
5



Look at length. If you like shoulder bags, choose one that hits at a flattering place on your body, because handbags add bulk to your frame. If your hips are large, your purse should stop at your waist to draw the eye upward. If you have a thick waist, pick a purse with a longer strap.


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How to Match Jewelry to Clothes

How to Match Jewelry to Clothes



The way you dress helps define how you view yourself and how you want others to perceive you. Choosing the right jewelry for your wardrobe can bring out the hidden undertones of a blazer or accent the green flecks in your eyes, making you feel bold and sexy. Follow the simple steps below to unleash your inner fashionista.







Things You'll Need:





Fashion magazines



Computer with Internet access









Step
1



Identify your personal style. Your current wardrobe will be the most telling factor. Is your closet full of slacks and blazers? Do you throw on jeans and a sweater each morning? Are cute skirts and trendy tops your norm? Defining your ideal style will give you a palate from which to work.




Step
2



Leaf through fashion magazines and learn current trends. If you see a model wearing earrings that go well with her sweater, make a note of why you like the pairing (i.e. "length of earring brings out the intricate stitch of the sweater" or "color tone accentuates the shape of her face"). Compile a list of looks you covet. You can also people-watch for ideas.




Step
3



Lay all your jewelry across a flat surface--like a dresser or bed--near your closet or drawers. A close-by mirror is also ideal.




Step
4



Using your list as a reference, start experimenting. If you saw a magazine model whose scoop-neck tee and chocker necklace won your approval, work with your pieces to create a variation on the look.




Step
5



Find your favorite combinations and present the new you!







Tips & Warnings









Pigmentation can affect how certain items look. If you own an orange-gemmed necklace but haven't seen the sun in months, wearing it will accentuate the shade of your skin.








Be adventurous and move beyond your comfort zone. An accessorized outfit is not a tattoo: if it doesn't work, you can remove it without hassle.








Though tempting, don't overdo it. While some women can get away with six bangle bracelets, four necklaces, eight rings, and a brooch, most cannot. Be selective and play up one angle--not all at once.



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How to Match Colors like a Professional Stylist

How to Match Colors like a Professional Stylist



If all clothes came in a single color and shade, the world of matching would be a far less confusing place, but it would also be incredibly monotonous. Unfortunately for any woman who has ever had questions about matching colors and fortunately for our eyes, clothes come in a wide variety of colors and an even wider variety of shades. Here's how to match colors like a professional stylist:









Step
1



*Matchy-matchy is boring-boring: Never wear the same shade of the same color from head-to-toe with nothing to break the colors. All black without a splash of red, for instance, is dull. All pink looks juvenile and is best left to pre-school girls. Wear all green and you'll look like an extra from a St. Patrick's Day parade. If you must wear the same color from head-to-toe, at least break up the outfit with a different shade. Try a camisole in antique rose (a faded pink) with a burgundy skirt, for instance. Both pink and burgundy are shades of red.




Step
2



*Remember that black matches (almost) anything: Never, ever pair black with pastels (except for white.) Everything else matches, but certain combinations are more effective than others. Here are a few classic color combinations: black and red, black and white, black and purple, black and bright yellow, and black and gray. So if you can only afford one pair of dress pants, make them black. They'll be extremely versatile.




Step
3



*Pair pastels with neutrals: Neutrals are dreary colors---browns and grays. Pastels are light, traditionally spring colors---baby pink,

baby


blue, pale gray, Easter yellow, and sea foam green. Here are color combinations for you to try: beige and baby pink, pale gray and baby blue, khaki and Easter yellow. For spring dresses in pastel colors, a pair of light caramel sandals will probably be your best buy.




Step
4



*Create monochromatic outfits with browns: If you had to buy your entire wardrobe in a single color, brown would be your wisest choice. There are so many different shades and they all match each other perfectly. These color combinations always work: camel and chocolate, tan and gold, auburn and coffee, and russet and beige.




Step
5



*Bright colors never go with drab colors: Under no circumstances do bright colors ever go with drab colors. Here are color combinations you should definitely avoid: fire engine red and beige, neon pink and mustard yellow, fluorescent yellow and tan. In other words, your office wear should stay away from your beachwear.




Step
6



*Earth tones always match berry tones of the same shade: Earth tones are natural, organic colors that you would find in the hills and the soil: sand, clay red, muddy brown, forest green, etc. Berry tones are the colors berries typically come in: violet, fuchsia, and magenta, among others. Always pair an earth tone with a berry tone of the same shade, meaning the same level of darkness or lightness on a color wheel. Forest green and burgundy, for instance, are the same level of darkness so they match each other.


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How to make your shoes fit perfectly

How to make your shoes fit perfectly



Ok for all of you who have a closet of shoes that you just don't wear, well NO MORE. Shoes are something that we have to wear and usually for longer than an hour or two, so i have the solution to make them wearable and comfortable.







Things You'll Need:





A day or two



patience



some great shoes









Step
1



So lets pull out all of the shoes that we ignore. Lets go through them and decide which ones we still like and will wear.




Step
2



Now lets decide what is wrong with the ones we are saving. Are they too tight, too loose, do you walk out of them, or are they sooo cute but they just aren't comfortable?




Step
3



Now lets get started on the ones that are too tight. Where are they tight, at the toe box, in the heel, or all around? There are shoe stretchers available at Target and other similar stores for about $6.00 for one and they are a life savor. They come with faux bunion stretchers (which stretches around problem areas of your foot). If the shoes are leather, place the stretcher in the shoe and open the stretcher until you feel some pressure not too much. Leave it for about a day and take them off and wear them for at least an hour to see if you need to repeat the process.




Step
4



Now if the heels is too tight you can sit in front of the TV (or anywhere that is comfortable) and push the seam in the back of the shoe repeatedly...this breaks in the seam, which usually causes the shoe to rub the heel. This is only one reason that we get blisters on the heels of our feet...the other is because the shoe is too big and the constant rubbing of the heel causes blisters.




Step
5



If the shoes are too big anywhere...invest in foot pedals. They will make those cute shoes workable. They have some that go at the back of the heel and some that go at the ball of your foot. Now once they are in don't try to take them out...leave them in. Now if your shoes are just uncomfortable, Dr. Scholl's makes an insert that will add cushion and some arch support. They also slip in and out of each pair so just invest in one or two pairs. That should do it. GOOD LUCK!!!


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How to Make Your Own T Shirt Design

How to Make Your Own T Shirt Design



Tee shirts are a great clothing choice for lots of people. There is an endless number of tee shirt designs available to purchase, but why not make your own individual design? This unique design can show the world how you feel and make you stand out in the crowd. You can easily learn how to make your own tee shirt design by following the steps provided.







Things You'll Need:





Computer



Internet Connection



Graphics Software (All Following are Optional)



Iron on Paper



Printer



Iron



Beads, Bows or Alike



Special Glue



Special Paint



Tee Shirt







Decide on Your Design




Step
1



Decide on the outcome you want. There are many different options available to assist you in creating a tee shirt design. You can use your computer with Internet connection to custom design tee shirts from the many on-line selections (See Step 2), or you can create your own design on your computer that will print and can be used (See Step 3) or you can use various items to produce your very own personal design (See Step 4). Select the option you prefer or try them all.




Step
2



Make your own tee shirt design on-line. See Resources below for a few good sites to use to make your own tee shirt design or do a search for others. These sites vary however basically work the same. You can choose from the selections offered or upload your own creations from your computer. You use the simple online wizards to generate your own tee shirt design and select colors, styles and more for both the tee shirt and the actual design. You get a chance to see the finished design before purchasing so you can make any adjustments needed. The prices and additional options fluctuate from the sites, but are plentiful.




Step
3



Make your own tee shirt design on your computer. You can use on-line sites with special graphics software or you can purchase your own applications to use to make your tee shirt design. Do a search for “tee shirt design software” to get a complete listing of available applications. Select the one that will work best for you. These applications will assist you in designing your very own tee shirts. Print the designs from your printer (on specially made transfer paper), and use an iron to transfer them to your tee shirt. You will need to purchase all of these items or have them available to complete your creation.




Step
4



Make your own tee shirt design in 3-D format. There are numerous specially made items to use to add “texture and dimension” to your tee shirt. Your local (or on-line) craft store has several items such as paints, ribbon, beads, sparkles and other objects that can be attached to a tee shirt with a paintbrush or special glue. Use your imagination and various alternatives to create your very own tee shirt design.


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How to Make Your Own Spanx

How to Make Your Own Spanx



Spanx, the revolutionary underwear that were designed by Sara Blakely promise to minimize love handles, cellulite and the dreaded muffin top. Starting at $25 a pop, they are a rather pricey solution to an embarrassing problem. But with some scissors, and old pantyhose, you can achieve the Spanx effect without paying the Spanx price! (And they work just as well, too!)







Things You'll Need:





Scissors



Panty hose









Step
1



Purchase an inexpensive pair of control top pantyhose in your size. Or better yet, if you have an old pair of control tops in your lingerie drawer, that would work, too.




Step
2



Get a pair of scissors.




Step
3



Cut off the pantyhose parts just leaving the control top panty intact.




Step
4



Voila! There you have your self made Spanx that works just as well as the real thing and for pennies less! They'll flatten your tummy, hold in your muffin top and hide panty lines--and you'll have enough money left over to buy yourself at least 10 more control tops!







Tips & Warnings









Be sure to hand wash your fake Spanx to prolong its life and durability.



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