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How to Eat Healthy for a Superbowl Party

Posted by continuum wellness on Jan 31 2010

There are particular occasions where typical food choices follow a standard type of format. Thanksgiving is associated with turkey (not to their amusement), Easter with hams and so forth. And while the Superbowl is not associated with any organized religion, it does have its rituals, high on the list is the food. [...]

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In Defense of Homeopathy

Posted by continuum wellness on Dec 22 2009

If the goal is improved health one would wonder why homeopathic medicine is relegated into a “fringe” category, especially in America. Homeopathy has its ardent fans who will never let it go, worldwide. The reason is simple, it works. If you have ever benefited from this therapy you would understand. Those that attack [...]

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Approaches to Healing Jealousy

Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 19 2009

by Catherine Carter
“Everybody likes you.” “I wanted that.” These thoughts led a teen to write what could be called hateful and spiteful notes in her diary of fellow classmates. She thought it was private. No one would ever know. And no one did until the fateful day that someone found the secret [...]

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When perspiration smells like cheese

Posted by continuum wellness on Apr 28 2009

OK I made up the question.  Still let’s have a look at it from a homeopathic perspective.
Question:
Lately, my husband has started sweating profusely when he is asleep.  His sweat has a strong cheesy smell. He is showers regularly so that is not the problem.  Is this serious?
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A Homeopathic Look
I’m not speaking to the, is this [...]

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Living Well Holistic Health Fair 2009 Pictures

Posted by continuum wellness on Apr 01 2009

The event was inspiring to all. Our speakers were dynamic and diverse.
Mark your calendar for the last Saturday for February 2010, when we do it again. If you have an interest in participating send an email.

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Fish in U.S. Rivers Tainted With Common Medications

Posted by continuum wellness on Mar 31 2009

Do you eat fish as a means to a healthy diet? Well, er before you take out that fishing rod, or purchase that package of fish you may want to check out where that fish swam. Turns out waste from the many medications in use by the American populace is ending up as [...]

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Enter the “Polypill” to reduce heart problems, hbp and stroke

Posted by continuum wellness on Mar 30 2009

The “miracle” of modern medicine has led to bizarre side effects such as a treatment for restless legs, that has caused compulsive gambling. A medicine for Parkinson’s has a similar problem for some. Sleep drugs that cause people to stumble out of their home and drive. Fertility drugs that lead to multiple [...]

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Fructose versus High Fructose Corn Syrup

Posted by continuum wellness on Mar 11 2009

The article below is by the American Journal of Nutrition, odd that a nutritional organization would endorse high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).  Does HFCS cause obesity?  Overeating leads to obesity.  The real question is the nutritive content of what we are ingesting, or lack thereof.
What we eat is what makes up our hair, skin, every [...]

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Living Well Holistic Health Fair update (Feb 2009)

Posted by continuum wellness on Mar 04 2009

Yea!!!!!! Continuum Wellness with the help of angels and dear friends held her first Holistic Health Fair. The turnout was good and when you consider the short time frame we had, it was g-r-e-a-t. I appreciate all the wonderful practitioners who participated.
Some of the comments that I received is that [...]

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Feeling Sad? Be Careful, You May Spend More

Posted by continuum wellness on Mar 02 2009

According to the research abstract below, feeling down may lead to an increase in spending.
Misery is not miserly: sad and self-focused individuals spend more.
Psychol Sci. 2008 Jun;19(6):525-30.
Misery is not miserly: Sadness increases the amount of money that decision makers give up to acquire a commodity. The present research investigated when and why the misery-is-not-miserly effect [...]

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