Natural Medicine Articles

Holistic Approach to the Role of Emotions in Cancer

Holistic Approach to the Role of Emotions in Cancer Cancer and emotions The distress caused by certain trapped or blocked, unconscious and deeply buried emotions, do play a role in all the chronic diseases of lifestyle, of which cancer is an important example. This is not to say anybody causes their cancer on purpose! It’s […]

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Holistic, Integrative Approach to Cancer

Holistic, Integrative Approach to Cancer Written by Dr Arien van der Merwe MBChB FRSPH MISMA NHA Medical doctor and author who specialises in holistic, integrative medicine In recent years oncology (the study and treatment protocols of cancer) has developed into various sub- specialities, becoming more and more intricate. A patient may need a surgical oncologist to

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Natural Remedies to Counterbalance and Prevent the Side Effects of Chemotherapy

Natural Remedies to Counterbalance and Prevent the Side Effects of Chemotherapy  Written by: Dr Arien van der Merwe MBChB FRSPH MISMA NHA Herbal Remedies and Micronutrients Herbal remedies can help relieve side effects of chemotherapy (most common are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fatigue, hair loss, anaemia, lack of energy and despondency or full blown depression), while supporting

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Open Your Heart – Your Heart: Shocking Heart Facts & Stats

Your Heart: Shocking Facts & Stats The heart: where the physical body, the state of high vibrational love and the soul meet A thorough heart health risk evaluation should form part of everybody’s yearly preventative medical examination, whether or not you have symptoms or a positive history. The natural, integrative holistic treatment options are aimed at improving

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Stress less holiday tips

Stress less holiday tips Try to eat healthy on your holiday, lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, smoothies, fresh water and herbal teas to drink. Most people stop taking their supplements during the holidays when you should continue your normal ritual. Eat a balanced diet and stick to your exercise program adapted to the holidays:

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Meaningful holidays

Meaningful holidays Many of us often get the feeling that the December holidays could be more meaningful, with a little less emphasis on the material, don’t you agree? Have the holidays become too commercial for you? Making some simple changes, adding a few easy activities – for yourself, your family and friends – will ensure a

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Natural Recipe for Sunburn, Insect Bites, Blue Bottle Stings, Skin Irritations

Natural Recipe for Sunburn, Insect Bites, Blue Bottle Stings, Skin Irritations Try this easy natural recipe for sunburn by making it from scratch to ensure that all the ingredients are in the mixture and to ensure correct amounts.   Ingredients: 1 cup each of chopped lavender and calendula flowers – to be found in most gardens  1

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The Natural Approach to Menopause

The Natural Approach to Menopause After countless calls after a recent radio talk, Dr Arien realised once again how important it is for all of us to obtain health and wellness related trustworthy information. Here is an excerpt from her book Health & Happiness (Geluk & gesondheid) on the natural approach to menopuase. For more information

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