Remedial Massage Boquete

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An article from the ANTA The Australian Natural Therapists Association Limited (ANTA) is the largest national democratic association of ‘recognised professional’ traditional medicine and natural therapy [Complementary Medicine] practitioners who work in the areas of health care and preventative medicine. The word massage is most likely to have emerged from the Greek word ‘Massein’, meaning ‘to knead’ or the Arabic word ‘mas’h’ meaning ‘to press softly’. Massage is the oldest form of physical medicine known to man and can be...

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Clay poultices or wraps to ease your Arthritis

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Clay has been used for centuries for a number of conditions. It has an amazing ability to draw out and absorb purities from the body and skin when applied externally. The clay contains silica, iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc. Thought the clay is not absorbed, the minerals it contains are. There is green, red, yellow and white clay. Buy the loose powder in larger quantities direct from a supplier as it is more economical this way. Mix with water into a paste, put on painful stiff joints and leave for approximately 20 to 30 minutes to penetrate the skin. Once the clay has been used, discard...

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Fat-burning – latest research hot off the press

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In more recent studies, research is finding much evidence to suggest that the toxins contained in foods actually promote weight-gain! Other research suggests that caffeine and alcohol destroy the vital nutrients needed for fat-burning. Toxins within the body encourage free-radicals and they too use up vital nutrients that would otherwise be used for fat burning.  

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A typical weight loss scenario

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An article written by Dr. Allen King called Obesity and Health, demonstrated how he put 500 of his patients on a 1000 calorie a day diet. Six months later, the average patient lost 50lbs! Wow, success you would think or say. However……..Three years later these same patients have now gained an average of 60lbs – that is very depressing!

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Know the difference between natural and synthetic Vitamin E

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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, so don’t take more than is prescribed on the packaging or prescribed by a practitioner. Being a fat soluble vitamin it can accumulate in the body, unlike water soluble vitamins that get flushed out in your urine. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, protecting or delaying the onset of diseases associated with aging. A wonderful supplement for the skin. Vitamin E helps maintain a healthy heart and circulation by keeping the blood vessels walls clear and in good condition. Vitamin E can help with hot flushes and dryness. Nuts and seeds are a good source (it...

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