http://www.alternativehealthblog.net News and Information about Alternative Health products and therapies from around the globe. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:47:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As we were told when we were young, it is the simple things that give the most reward.  Nutrition and diet are very important parts of an over all health plan to be sure.  But, how and where can be a simple and effective tool to discuss and use. In today's ... http://www.alternativehealthblog.net/?p=94 White Sage In June of this year Zicam was taken off the market because of possible side effects.  Anosmia- long-lasting or even permanent loss of smell has been reported.   Zicam was available as a nasal gel and a over the counter swab. Here are some possible alternative methods to combat the aggravating ... http://www.alternativehealthblog.net/?p=79 Cherry Upside Down Cake Cherry upside down cake is made with cherry pie filling and a from scratch cake batter.  Cook Time: 55 minutes Ingredients: •    1 can (20 ounces) cherry pie filling •    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour •    2 teaspoons baking powder •    1/2 teaspoon salt •    1/4 cup butter •    2 eggs •    3/4 cup granulated ... http://www.alternativehealthblog.net/?p=65 The latest and greatest new fruit everyone seems to be talking about is Cherries- tiny little reddish pink balls of, apparently healthy, delicious goodness! Problems sleeping? Can't remember things as well? Or maybe experiencing some major jet lag? Recent research has showen cherries to be helpful from everything to easing stiff ... http://www.alternativehealthblog.net/?p=58 The Ion Spa is one of the leading (and only U.S.) manufacturers of Ionic Foot Baths, a product that claims to neutralize and eliminate toxic compounds in the body. According to the ionSpa, the foot bath produces positive and negative ions through the process of electrolysis by passing direct electrical ... http://www.alternativehealthblog.net/?p=54 I'm a huge fan of CBS's Amazing Race- but last weeks episode made me a little uncomfortable. The contestants first Roadblock was to endure a 10-minute Chinese traditional foot massage. Sounds great huh? Well take a look at some of their faces and try not to wince at just the thought... [svgallery ... http://www.alternativehealthblog.net/?p=37 Negative hydrogen has been established as the “ultimate antioxidant.” Vegetables are loaded with specialized, unique antioxidants as well as negative hydrogen, the simplest. Negative hydrogen, simply stated, is the energy stored in vegetables. Therefore, those of us who do not eat the recommended portions of healthy vegetables would greatly benefit ... http://www.alternativehealthblog.net/?p=26 http://www.alternativehealthblog.net/?p=13 Have you ever heard such a thing?  Well, surprising or not, cocoa is actually a fruit- and one of the healthiest out there! Cornell University food scientists discovered that cocoa has nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine, and up to three times the antioxidants found in green tea. Additional research ... http://www.alternativehealthblog.net/?p=10