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Optography – Vision After Death
Once the premise of Victorian horror novels, the possibility of murderers pictures and/or surroundings being imprinted on the victims eyes gave rise to a whole new era of crime fighting,
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Allies and Axis in World War Two
Nearly all of the countries of the world were involved one way or another in the Second World War.The overthrow of the vicious inhumane antagonists was essential to everyone large or small.
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Mystery of the European Atlantis - Doggerland - the lost territory
In the Stone Age period the British Isles was joined to northern Europe and Scandenavia by a single land mass. Massive tsunamis caused by land slides drowned this land mass known as Doggerland.
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Headless Corpses of Deadman's Island - Are They Waiting for You ?
In the muddy waters of the River Medway a small flat island exists which contains the bodies of thousands of prisoners who died from the starvation and disease prevalent on the prison hulks.
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How Britain Used Occult Intelligence to Match the Nazis During the World Wars
During the Great War and Second World War the opposing sides were fairly evenly matched regarding conventional warfare. To gain an advantage leaders looked to the Occult to overcome the enemy.
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RAFWaffe - British secret squadron to test captured Luftwaffe aircraft and radar.
In 1941 with Britain the only force fighting against Nazi Germany, a secret flight was set up to evaluate enemy aircraft and radar. It was nicknamed the "RAFWaffe".
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Supernatural Aviation Mysteries and Haunted Airfields. Revised August 2017
Flying has always been a dangerous occupation but in war time life is precarious. It is not surprising that ghostly spirits return to the place of their death until they find peace.
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Fantastic blend to accelerate bleeding wound healing Safely and effectively
One of the greatest side effects of diabetes is the slow healing of wounds which can be both an annoyance and potentially dangerous if it allows infection to reoccur.
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Ghostly happenings and unusual events on the London Underground
Underground transport system in London since 1863 has a great choice of ghosts and spectral happenings and unusual events.
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The horrific smallpox disease treated in Dartford Long Reach Hospital ships.
It wasn't until 1796 that the first successful moves were made to prevent and cope with the dreadful disease smallpox. Much was owed to Edward Jenner and the foresight of the London hospitals
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Humble Pie (Umble Pye) - a Medieval Recipe Using Cheap Meat Cuts
Two words which describe both an act of contrition and a pie from the middle ages made from previously discarded intestines and lights.
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Magic, illusion, camouflage and trickery during WW2
In the early years of World War 2 Britain found themselves isolated against the crushing forces of Nazi Germany. They bought precious time by using tricks and deception.
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Operation Frankton - The Cockleshell Heroes. Attack on German shipping using only canoes.
In the early years of the Second World War, Britain stood alone against the Nazi hoards. However, our feared commandos started to test the German defences in a variety of ways.
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Operation Manna (Chowhound and Faust) Using Unarmed British and US Bombers to Drop Food to the Starving Dutch
Following the failure to take the bridges at Arnhem only part of Holland was liberated. The occupied part had little or no food and the people began to starve to death. The RAF started to drop food.
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The Great Fishermen of Britain - Feeding the Nation During WWII and Braving Mines and U-Boats
With the Nazi U-boats strangling the food supply to a battered Britain, the supply of fish was absolutely essential, but many of the fishing boats had been requisitioned for use as minesweepers.
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RMS Titanic, but was it her or did the already seriously damaged RMS Olympic actually sink. Accident or ins. fraud
In this probably the most famous of shipwrecks, the question is was it really the Titanic that sank or her sister the Olympic. Also we explore some other myths and facts
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Women ferry pilots ATA 1940-1945 Little Tiger Moth biplane to massive Stirling Bomber. Anything to anywhere.
The start of the war created a requirement for ferry pilots to take new or repaired aircraft from the factories to the front line squadrons. Part of this hazardous job was done by women pilots.
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The Scrap Iron Flotilla - Venerable Destroyer Contribution From Australia but With a Venomous Sting.
When Australia joined the war against Germany their first contribution was 5 old destroyers which proved to be a potent force despite German propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels derisory remark.
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Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. The only public miniature railway that went to war.
One of the most complete 15in miniature railways in the world. It also had a combat history during WW2. A very worthwhile visit for anyone visiting England who has an interest in railways.
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Spectres of the Burma Jungle, Orde Charles Wingate and his Chindits defeat the murderous Japanese.
When Japan joined WW2 their advance through Burma towards India had to be checked and the unusual approach of the Chindits proved to be successful.
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Thought for the day (life and what follows your final hour) Friday
Today we should perhaps consider the inevitability that faces us all and understand the fantastic adventure that awaits us.
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Thought for the Day - (Man’s Superiority?) Thursday
Most of us feel that we are the most evolved creatures on earth and consequently are superior to all other life forms. However, if we think truthfully is this the case.
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The Greatest Raid of All - Operation Chariot - St. Nazaire lock gates and role of HMS Campbeltown on 27th March 1942
1941-1942 were dark days for Britain as she stood alone against the Nazi hordes. Ony her strong navy stood between her and starvation. This is the story of the bravest of the brave.
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Roman Emperor Caligula and the fantastic Nemi Barges discovered at the bottom of the lake.
The unstable Emperor Caligula built for his personal pleasure and that of his friends, two fantastic barges which sailed on the volcanic lake of Nemi.
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The Surreal Folly Jezreel's Tower and Its Connection With the Prophet Joanna Southcott
In 1885 a striking structure was built in Gillingham Kent by James Jershom Jezreel leader of a religious sect. Much of his teachings were influenced by the prophet Joanna Southcott.
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Gremlins - A children's story or a sinister and deadly malfunction.
Many may be familiar with the Disney character Gremlin but this had a much more sinister origin during WW2 and this is what we will discuss in this article.
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Mrs Geekies Homemade Soups - Spicy Lentil, Leek and Potato - quick and really easy to make.
There is nothing like a delicious home made soup that has no artificial ingredients or additives. Try the following two recipes and taste soups like they used to be.
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Operation Jubilee: Dieppe 1942 - Trial European Assault carried out by Canadian troops and British commandos.
In August 1942 a major assault was undertaken by a primarily Canadian force against the German defences at Dieppe. It was an unmitigated failure with a huge loss of life.
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London favourite Jellied Eels and other methods of cooking these silver freshwater fish.
Jellied Eels are a delicacy of the East End of London and have been eaten for centuries. They are eaten cold with a chilli dipping sauce and are a rather acquired taste.
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Woolton Pie - War time vegetarian Pie recipe by Francis Latry of the Savoy hotel.
This is war-time cooking used cheap basic ingredients to produce tasty vegetarian nutritious meals from carrots and other basic vegetables.
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Pigeon Pie - both wartime and Medieval recipes.
Pigeon pie is no longer commonly eaten as people tend to associate Pigeons with some of the tatty specimens we see in town squares. These are nothing like the larger Wood Pigeon which is delicious.
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Devon Squab Pie - a Very Old Recipe Using Mutton
A very old recipe from Devon and Cornwall where the term "Squab" indicates mutton rather than pigeon. Made from inexpensive ingredients but very tasty.
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Pie and Mash With Green Liquor - Made From Leftovers -London Speciality
Pie, Mash with green Liquor is an East London speciality. It was made from scraps from London meat and vegetable markets and in consequence was cheap but nutritious. Green liquor an acquired taste
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London Pie (Off-Cuts Minced Spiced Beef) & London Pudding (Vegetarian Sweet Pudding Using Bread/Stale Cake)
As part of the series of local foods, these are old recipes for savoury pie (spiced beef) and sweet pudding (vegetarian and made from scraps)
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The London Blitz - Terrifying five years of death and horror every day and night - could we cope with this today?
On the 7th September 1940 events that became known as "The London Blitz" started with horrific day and night bomber raids on the industrial and heavily populated areas of London.
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Cheap and Easy Wartime Sweet Tarts From Liverpool
This tart is one in a series of local foods from wartime or 1950s. Liverpool Tart and Liverpool Judy are very similar and both are still eaten widely in the area.
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Pluckley - The most haunted village in Britain
For those of you that enjoy haunted places, Pluckley in Kent is considered to be the most haunted place in Britain and attracts both amateur and professionals alike.
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Manchester Tart or Pudding: War-time to Date
This was a tart which was a great favorite in the Manchester area. It started life back in the 1800s when it was called a pudding but because pastry was used became known as a tart.
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The Russian Arctic Convoys - The sacrifice of hundreds of allied sailors and millions of pounds worth of equipment.
Following the treacherous invasion of Russia by the Nazis, convoys of vital goods were set up through some of the most dangerous waters in the world. Many ships and men were lost.
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Thought for the Day - Wednesday (Healing Using Your Own Internal Power)
We all have the power to relieve suffering and heal using the power of our mind and body. We need no medical knowledge but never use this in place of conventional treatment - just use to help.
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British sweet rationing 1940-1953 - Make your own sweets (candy) from wartime recipes.
At the start of WW2 foodstuff, clothing and many items were rationed. Sweets gave a feeling of normality as the population suffered nightly bombing raids and widespread deaths.
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How Both Sweet and Savoury Puddings Have Evolved From Medieval Times to Present.
The Christmas pudding is known the world over as a rich sweet accompaniment to a traditional roast Christmas dinner. It has, however, evolved over the decades from meat,fish and fruit pudding.
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Seriously deformed children of Chernobyl - The story of the nuclear fire and abandoned town of Pripyat.
In 1986 the nuclear power station at Chernobyl suffered a catastrophic fire which irradiated vast areas of land and killed or will kill thousands of people. Here we look at work to help the people.
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Peace ships and those from Hell. We should never forget those poor souls from concentration camps and Allied POWs
This article looks at peace ships, transport for refugees of war or oppression and those used in both the European and Pacific theatre to transport prisoners and slaves during WW2
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Splinter Fingernails - Curious symptom caused by a blow or possibly an indication of heart disease.
Splinter fingernails are those with a vertical brown mark (like a splinter) which has been caused by a blow or other trauma. More seriously they can be an indication of endocarditis disease.
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Cystitis - A painful condition which can be successfully treated naturally.
Cystitis is a bladder and/or urethra inflammation caused by E. coli infection. It can be very painful when passing urine and affects women more than men. It can be successfully treated naturally.
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The Angels of Mons - Was This an Incredible Miracle or the Mass Hysteria of Dying Soldiers ?
During the Great War 1914-1918 an incredible apparition of the Angel of The Lord appeared on the battlefield at Mons in Belgium and saved the British troops from annihilation.
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Vitiligo - An incurable skin disorder that may be helped naturally
Vitiligo is an incurable skin disorder of the pigmentation cells which can be quite disfiguring for those with a darker complexion. Conventional medicine has little offer but natural herbs can help
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"Battle of Britain" Front Line Fighter Base: Operating From Gravesend Airfield
In 1933 a tiny provincial airport was built at Gravesend. It grew gradually until WW2 was declared when it expanded rapidly into a front line fighter station. It was the home for many nationalities that flew as RAF. We...
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SS Richard Montgomery - Thousands of Tonnes of High Explosives and Poison Gas Waiting to Detonate
In 1944 the American Liberty ship Richard Montgomery ran aground, broke in half and sank while still containing between 1400 to 3600 tons of high explosives. Nearly 73 years later she still sits on the bottom only a...
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Pocahontas - Powhatan Princess - The fascinating story of an American princess and Great Britain.
The story of Pocahontas has been written and rewritten many times, but the most common is the fantasy version from Hollywood and Walt Disney. This version is based on the true facts which are no less gripping than the...
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Awesome Alien Like Thames Forts - Built to Protect London City From Air Raids.
In 1941 Britain stood alone against the ruthless Nazi war machine and was ill prepared to fight a major world war following the mauling at Dunkirk. London became the target of nightly bombing raids which used the River...
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Smugglers tunnels, underground shelters, military hideouts and deep caverns in and around Gravesend from pre-Roman times
Gravesend is an area full of tunnels and deep caverns. The reason is smugglers tunnels, very deep Dene Holes, under river tunnel, air raid shelter tunnels, secret underground sabotage hide outs and underground nuclear...
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Rosherville: Victorian Pleasure Gardens in 1837 Badly Affected by the Tragic Sinking of the SS Princess Alice
Victorian Pleasure Gardens became very popular during the 19th century and none more so that the Rosherville Gardens at Gravesend. This wonderful garden and entertainment centre eventually closed in 1914 following the...
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The Biddenden Maids - Famous Siamese Twins from Medieval times
In 1100ad a pair of Siamese twins were born in a small Kent village of Biddenden. They were named Eliza and Mary Chulkhurst and lived for 34 years. On their death they left land to provide an income to support a food...
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Haunted Places - Dowde Church abandoned behind sealed iron gates 650 years ago following The Black Death
In 1349 the hamlet of Dowde in the county of Kent was wiped out by the Black Death. All that now remains is a Norman Church which was deconsecrated and sealed with iron bars. There is a ghost of a 7 year old girl known...
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Haunted Places - Rochester Castle - imposing Norman keep with resident ghosts including Charles Dickens
Rochester Castle is the highest Norman built castle dating from 1087. It was a viable defensive castle up to the 17thC when it started to fall into disrepair. There are two ghosts, the White Lady who walks the...
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The Spinal Column: The Essential Structure That Supports Us and the Consequences of Injury Explained
The spine is the basis of our entire skeletal structure and carries brain impulses via the spinal cord to all parts of our body. unsurprisingly if damaged it can be catastrophic and leave the body permanently disabled....
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Old Fashioned English Treacle Tart and Norfolk Treacle Tart
Treacle tart has been a favourite dessert in England for over 100 years. It can be made in two ways - with breadcrumbs or without, both using golden syrup. The Norfolk variety was a favourite of Charles Dickens.
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Haunted Places - Goodrich Castle, beautiful medieval fortress but with well mannered resident ghosts.
Goodrich Castle is a well preserved medieval castle which suffered a vicious siege during the English Civil War in 1640s. It has at least 2 ghosts that are often seen. One is an Irish warlord and the other a sad lady...
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Blood pressure medication and treatment can help pancreatic and breast cancer also.
Blood pressure readings give a good indication of the heart condition. Both too high and too low can suggest a problem. In addition new use of pressure drugs can be used in the treatment of cancers.
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Motor Neurone Disease - Now contains new research into stem cell treatment.
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a very serious disease of the prion protein disease family. There are various ethical pharmaceutical medicines but it can also be helped by a number of natural products including essential...
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"The Hum," the Strange, Eerie Sound Heard to Some All Over the World - What Causes It?
The Hum is a phenomenon which affects people worldwide. It is a low frequency pulsating noise which affects some and not others. No one can give an explanation and it remains a mystery.
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The Ginger Beer Plant - Homemade Recipe Circa 1930s, Mouthwatering and Refreshing.
In the 1950s most households in Britain had a "Ginger Beer Plant" in the cupboard ready to make a delicious real ginger beer. Most people today have probably never heard of the plant let alone tasted real ginger beer at...
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What causes the pain in my legs and how can I prevent it from re-occurring ?
Pain in the legs can have various causes, most commonly muscular but can have several other more serious reasons. There are many remedies you can try but you should talk to your doctor first.
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Take great care with what your dog eats, it may be toxic. Updated 2016 and indexed guide.
Dogs are born scavengers and will eat just about anything. This means that they are at great risk of picking up toxic foods or eating poisonous foods.
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Traditional Spotted Dick pudding with real English Custard recipes. A delicious taste of old England.
This recipe goes back several hundred years and is based on a rich beef suet pudding full of raisins and liberally covered with smooth English custard. Just the thing for a cold winter day.
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Starting a Family, Adopt the Natural Approach Rather Than Expensive Clinics
Before considering expensive fertility clinics you should ensure your body is in it's best natural condition. Conception is not a process that can be rushed and the more natural the better. Both you and your partner...
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Starting a Family - How to Improve Your Chances of Becoming a Father - Naturally
Starting a family can be fraught with difficulties even if there seems to be no medical problems. Before spending a fortune on, so called, miracle cures you should check-out that the natural conditions are in place and...
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Losing eyelashes - find out why and how to stop it.
Loss of eyelashes can be quite upsetting as they are a prized beauty aid for most women. The cause is quite difficult to identify and can have many and various reasons. In most cases it is a symptom of another illness...
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We need to take care with herbs and natural remedies.
All forms of medication whether conventional or natural needs careful thought and advice. In the case of natural remedies mostly the advice needs to be taken in conjunction with your doctor and you should beware of...
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First Aid Natural Travel Remedies
Standard first aid kits often don't contain the items we most need when on holiday in some out of the way places. Here is some suggestions of natural remedies which you can take or perhaps buy locally. All of these are...
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Retinitas Pigmentosa - A Frightening Vision Degeneration Problem Slowed With Vitamins and Possible Microchip Cure.
Retinitas Pigmentosa (RP) is a rare incurable condition that will eventually result in blindness. Conventional medicine cannot help but there are natural remedies that can and a new microchip implant.
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Hangover - The dreadful feeling is caused by the effects of alcoholic poisoning.
A hangover is the result of drinking too much alcohol and is simply the symptoms of alcohol poisoning. There are steps to take to avoid hangovers and other remedies according to how badly you feel.
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Peptic Ulcers - Don't Suffer from Them and Spoil Your Life; Look for and Try Natural Cures That Work.
Gastric ulcers are increasingly affecting the adult population. Contrary to popular belief they are not due to stress or spicy foods but primarily to a bacteria. This can be treated by conventional antibiotics or by a...
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Psoriasis - Skin condition explained and several effective treatments examined.
Psoriasis is a serious skin condition that causes distress and disfigurement. There is no known cure but the symptoms can be helped and can be encouraged to go into remission. Diet, herbs, vitamins and light therapy can...
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) - Tricky female hormone imbalance helped naturally.
PCOS is a serious hormonal imbalance causing facial hair, acne, difficulty in getting pregnant and weight gain.It can be controlled by diet, acupuncture and herbs. Often caused by the production of excess insulin and...
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The Common Cold, Influenza and SARS how to boost immunity and relieve symptoms.
The common cold or flu affects more people than any other single disease in the world. While not normally life threatening is causes much distress and lost working hours. It can be treated successfully with conventional...
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Verrucae and Warts - Rid yourself of this painful disfigurement with natural remedies.
Verucae's and warts are very common but can be quite hard to get rid of. Propriatory remedies can work but rather slowly whereas alternative natural materials can work faster and more effectively.
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The male menopause, andropause - Just as real as the female version.
The male menopause or andropause is thought of as something of a myth but men suffer hormonal changes as they get older and some natural remedies can help and renew your youthful feeling and virility
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Lupus disease - How to deal with this auto immune disease using essential oils, vitamins and herbs.
Lupus can be a life threatening disease with either genetic or pollution origins. It can also be triggered by sunlighjt or UV light (incl. sunbeds) Steroids is the usual treatment but there are more natural remedies...
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Barren Battery Cage Chickens - This method now illegal in Europe but ignored by the majority of countries.
A new law was passed in Jan 2012 requiring that hens should no longer be kept in barren battery cages. Many major countries in the EU have chosen to completely ignore the law and carry on with the old brutal methods....
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Thought for the day - (Spring - New animal and plant life) Tuesday
Tuesdays thought for the day is concerning the Spring and how God creates new life, both animal and plants for us all to enjoy and marvel at. We tend to accept creation rather casually, but there are certain times of...
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An Amazing Hand-Held Healing Device Developed by Russia for Use in Space and Found to Have Other Incredible Power.
The Kosmed/Scenar hand held machine offers amazing results in a wide variety of injuries and illnesses. Clinical trials back up claims and now in common use in Russian hospitals & privately
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Thought for the day - (Compassion) Monday
Thought for the day - Monday - is about compassion and what we as an individual can do to help others in need and are hungry and homeless. Put yourself in the place of deprived, feel how they feel, visualise the utter...
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Thought for the Day - Sunday (Your Secret World)
There are times when we need the comfort of our own organised inner world. Find your safe place and go to it when stresses become too great. No one can reach you there or physically hurt you.
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Oil Pollution - We spend more and cause more damage trying to clean than leaving it to nature.
Mineral oil spillage is a fact of life but is nowhere near as catastrophic as some would have you believe. Properly handled it can be dealt with at a reasonable cost and minimum damage to wildlife. The greatest...
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The two Gulf Wars - Was it really to help the people escape a tyrant or just for revenge and oil.
The two gulf wars were a poor attempt to gain glory for two leaders who should have known better. They left a country shattered but gained financially from the speaking circuit. Leaving 100s dead they did not have a...
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Nelson Squares - A Recipe for a Delicious Wartime Cake Made From Scraps
Following the war cakes were very much a luxury and various methods of producing something from nothing were tried. Some were delicious and this recipe for Nelson Squares is one
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Gypsy Tart - A local Kentish recipe for a cheap but delicious sweet sticky tart from 1950s England.
Gypsy tart is perculiar to the county of Kent and is a very sweet tart made at a time when foods were still on ration in the UK? It is easy to make and delicious - however it is a dentist dream.
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Crambe - An ancient vegetable crop which has a new use in plastics or fuel.
Crambe is a crop that can replace petroleum products or the production of plastics. The crop would benefit farmers and the environment as it would replace petroleum products and have zero toxic waste. It has a great...
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The rural and Urban Fox so similar to town and country folk.
Natural foods result in a far more healthy lifestyle than chemically enhanced fast foods. Compare the condition of the urban and rural fox. One eats fast food rubbish and the other rich natural foods.
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Biofuels - Don't throw your waste cooking oil away, turn it into fuel for your furnace or diesel car
Biofuels are a useful addition to existing fuel stocks but have some drawbacks Bioethanol is ok but can cause corrosion in alloy engine parts. Biodiesel uses just about any source or grade of prime or used veg or animal...
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Healthy weight loss can be achieved by taking a scientific approach instead of faddy diets.
Deliberate weight loss by balancing diet and the body's requirement can be achieved. This hub gives some help how by tuning your body to take best advantage of food and restore energy.
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Deep Depression - Lift your mood with gentle natural remedies not prescription drugs.
Deep depression is a crippling condition which is difficult to overcome. There are some choices available which are looked at here the best being essential oils and natural remedies.
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Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth ll, gives millions of pounds to her people each year.
The Civil List is the payment the Government makes to the Queen, using her own money, to run the actual monarchy. The surplus, from her investment income which amounts to hundreds of millions, is given to the Government...
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Various breeding big cats now seen in the British countryside.
There is little doubt that big cats run wild in England. Many have escaped years ago and have bred in the wild. They present little or no danger as long as you leave them alone. However these are powerful animals and...
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Did You Have a Childhood Imaginary Friend or Was It a Previous Life?
Who were our imaginary friends as a child ? were they just the result of an overactive imagination or were they perhaps our previous existence.
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Which political party pose the greatest danger following the election result in 2016?
After the horrific term New Labour spent running the country it seems that an inept Liberal partnership will force us to the polls again. Let's stop and think before we vote out a conservative leadership who are...
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Alzheimer's disease - protect yourself against these two common products.
It may seem odd to combine these two products together but the common denominator is they are both implicated in causing Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia
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Cats' toxic reaction to Lily pollen, Poinsettias, Onion,Garlic, Raisins, Chocolate and anti-freeze. Updated and indexed.
Lilies and lily pollen is deadly to cats, but so is onion, garlic and possibly raisins and chcolate. Poinsettias on the other hand are primarly just an irritant.
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Cats - Beware of some natural remedies that can be deadly.
Cats react badly to essential oils but can be helped with other natural remedies. Cats have kidneys and livers that are very prone to damage from essential oils, phenols and terpenes.
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Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHA or ADHD) - Channel this excess energy using natural remedies.
ADHA is a serious disorder affecting both child and parent. There are several treatments and essential oils has shown to be affective. The children suffer from attention problems and hyperactivity. Often the child is...
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Childhood adventures - Exploring the still secret underground Abandoned Fort
Story from my childhood of exploring a disused military fort and its tunnels.Were there hidden secrets which even now are denied. There are several contradictory stories about this fort, but I know for sure because I've...
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Hysteria (Somatization disorder)- Various methods of treatment.
Hysteria is difficult to calm once an attack has started. Essential oils can help to provide a calm and balanced situation and prevent the circumstances triggering another episode. In addition don't forget Rescue Remedy...
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Anorexia Nervosa - Help the person to love their body and encourage healthy nutritious eating.
Anorexia Nervosa is a condition mostly in young girls or women which stops them eating as they feel they are fat. Essential oils and other alternative therapies can help to restore their self esteem and renew their...
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Insomnia - I just can't sleep, my mind is racing - time to try natural remedies.
Insomnia is a debilitating condition that affects our life adversely. Drugs or alcohol are not the answer as the sleep is not restful. Essential oils, herbs, minerals and diet can solve the problem and restore restful...
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Rejuvenation - It is possible to reverse signs of ageing using essential oils, herbs and minerals.
Rejuvenation is possible to a limited extent by the correct use of essential oils and nutrition. Essential oils can stimulate the production of new healthy cells to restore health and vitality. In addition there are...
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Migraine - There are several different types, all of which can be prevented or relieved.
Migraine is a crippling headache causing visual disturbances and sickness. It can be helped by the use of essential oils and other herbs. There are several triggers to a migraine attack ranging from food, stress and the...
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Scabies - Contagious skin burrowing insect Natural eradication and healing
Scabies is a very unpleasant condition which can be effectively treated with essential oils which will not damage your skin. It is very contagious and clothes and bedding will need to be treated. Sulphur soap also works...
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Wrinkles and dry skin - How to deal with them naturally.
wrinkles are caused as we become older and the skin loses its elasticity also by overexposure to the sun. This can be helped with a combination of essential oils and certain carrier oils. In addition various herbs,...
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Mumps - A contagious childhood virus that could have serious consequences to starting a family.
Mumps is controlled by vaccination but some cases are still reported. There is no specific treatment other than pain killers but essential oils can help reduce the swelling and pain.
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Whooping Cough or Pertussis - Serious contagious infection causing great distress.
Whooping cough or Pertussis is a childhood contagious infection typified by a "whooping" coughing fit. Essential oils can help relieve these fits and calm the child.It is important to stop these coughing fits as quickly...
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Scarlet Fever or Scarletina - An infectious bacterial disease similar to measles.
Scarlet Fever or Scarletina is a childhood disease identified by a sore throat and scarlet rash. It can be treated by use of essential oils to reduce fever.
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Pre-menstrual tension - Hormonal changes or imbalance can be helped with some natural remedies.
Pre-Menstrual Tension or PMT affects many women but can be helped enormously by the use of essential oils and herbal remedies. These can help tremendously to control the imbalance in the hormonal system.
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Herpes - Cold sores, genital or zona can all be helped with essential oils.
Herpes either cold sore, genital or zona can be helped with essential oil treatment, herbs, homeopathic and diet. The blisters and pain respond well to a simple blend of oils and also to homeopathic remedies
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Epstein-Barr Virus - Natural help
Fatigue has many causes but can be helped by essential oils. Using them instead of stimulents offers far greater relaxation with fewer side effects. In addition there are various herbs and minerals that will boost your...
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Cystic Fibrosis - New information and therapy for its treatment November 2016
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease affection the lungs and pancreas. The expulsion of the mucus from the lungs can be greatly assisted by essential oils and herbs.
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Addiction - Something that can affect even the strongest of us.
The treatment of addiction is very difficult but good results have come from the use of essential oils and therapies such as reiki and acupuncture. Addiction comes in many forms ranging from drugs and tobacco to...
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Chicken Pox and Shingles - A painful and irritating virus affecting children and adults.
Chicken Pox in children and Shingles in adults can be helped by the use of essential oils.In children it can cause very irritating rash/blisters, but it adults it can be quite serious.
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Myalgic Encephalitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
The treatment of ME or CFS using essential oils And herbs can be very effective. Massage with oils is the suggested method Also vitamins can give some relief. For a long time people assume they are just overworked when...
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Massage - Healing essential oils and beneficial carrier oils gently sooth away pain.
Essential oils and the right carrier oil can be used to great effect in the formation of a general massage oil to relieve pain and stress. Young children and babies can benefit also.
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Tolerance and Compassion - Is this what is missing from society today ?
tolerance is something we may all like to practice but few of us raraly do. Think a little more deeply about the issues try to put yourself in the position of the other party.
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The Crusades - Holy war fought against the Moors 1095 to 1492
The crusades were a time of religious war between the Christians and The Moors.Christian groups over hundreds of years traveled to the holy land to bring Christianity and destroy the Muslim. Early Crusades were badly...
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MMR and AIDS - A new natural immunity to AIDS discovered in Africa.
MMR and AIDS are complex subjects than need some explanation. AIDS is a condition that can cure itself by the pathogen mutating to a benign form as has happened in parts of Africa. Following the same pattern as feline...
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Climate change or Global Warming - natural cycle or man made. Are we facing extinction?
Climate change is a cyclical reality and has nothing to do with so called global warming. It is now a proven fact from Government sources that there has been no temperature increase for over ten years. In fact the ice...
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Hamas and ISIS - Are they Freedom Fighters or Terrorist ?
Hamas is essentially a terrorist group with the sole object of destroying the Jew rather than recovering disputed lands. They have a strong propaganda team which makes them seem to be freedom fighters not the wounded...
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Farmers - Have you considered what would happen to mankind without them to supply our food ?
Farming today is driven by the requirements of politics not the needs of the consumer. The contribution of the farmer is crucial to our very existence. Without them we would starve, become ill and live in deprivation .
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Renewable forestry - Gives both oxygen and energy from continued new growth.
Timber provides unlimited energy and chemical products when using a managed forestry system. In addition the forests act as lungs for mankind. Only unmanaged systems are bad for world ecology by destruction without...
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Backache or Lumbago You can reduce the pain and stiffness
Backache can be helped by massage with essential oils together with the use of pain killers. These oils help reduce the inflamation and pain deep in the muscles.There are some dietary and herbal remedies
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Acne Vulgaris and Acne Rosacea - natural help to repair skin damage.
Acne can be distressing as facial disfigurement in teenage years. essential oils have a good record of treatment together with herbs and vitamins.
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Asthma - Terrifying condition can be brought under control. Additional progress July 2016
Asthma can be very frightening when breathing is restricted. Essential oils can help with relieving the symptoms and calming the patient and returning breathing back to normal. A range of herbs and vitamins can help to...
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Hair loss - how to keep what you have and retain original colour
hair loss can be alopecia or male pattern baldness. Both can be helped with essential oils and by increasing the amount of iodine in your diet.. Nothing will replace hair totally lost but natural remedies can stop...
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Tinnitus and Ménière's - You can reduce noise and effects by using safe natural remedies.
Tinnitus or noises in the ear can be very irritating. Meniere’s is similar only includes vertigo. Help using essential oils, herbs, vitamins and white noise devices can be very effective to remove sounds and allow...
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Bronchitis Acute and Chronic - both in humans, cats and dogs.
Acute and chronic bronchitis responds well to treatment with essential oils. This helps relieve dry cough and expel mucus. In addition there are herbal remedies that can help
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Varicose veins - Their cause,symptoms and cure.
Varicose veins can be painful and unsightly, but can be helped with essential oils. Gentle massage with oils can help both pain and appearance.In addition certain herbal supplements can help along with compression...
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HIV/AIDS - Not infectious - Live more comfortably using natural remedies.
HIV/AIDS is a dreadful illness but some of the symptoms can be helped with essential oil treatment and herbs to live a happy and fulfilled life
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Time - It is possible to travel backwards or forwards in time according to the processing speed of your brain.
Comparison of time and life span according to specie. Is there life after death and if so do we change from a living organism to pure energy without form where time ceases to exist.
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White Asbestos - Harmless Building Chrysotile Sheeting Unlike the Blue and Brown Variety Used in Insulation
White asbestos is a problem so insignificant that it should not exist let alone cost the country billions of pounds. This hub looks at the risks and background surrounding white asbestos and its general use. Unlike blue...
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Prototype Nazi Nuclear Bombers Were Within a Few Months of Hitting New York
Nazi Germany and Japan were well advanced in nuclear fission towards the end of WW2. Germany had perfected short range missiles and two stage long range missiles. They had also perfected a long range bomber that could...
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Thrush (candida albicans) - affects women, men, babies and animals. How to cure.
Thrush or candida albicans can be very difficult to eradicate. A combination of essential oils, yoghout and antibiotics can cure the problem along with herbs. In addition a colloidal cream or spray will kill the fungus...
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Sinusitis - A very lowering and painful infection.
Sinusitis can be a very painful problem that can cause patient to feel very ill. It can be treated with essential oils very sucessfully to relieve pressure and pain. Prescription medicines can help but will leave you...
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Burns treatment - Thermal, Chemical and Radiation in Humans, Cats and Dogs.
Burns can be very effectively treated using lavender essential oil. It not only acts as a painkiller,and antiseptic but also to prevent blistering and scarring. Widely used by hospitals and military for all types of...
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Head Lice (or Nits) Rid hair and scalp of these biting insects with essential oils.
Head lice respond well to treatment with essential oils Blend will kill lice and allow them and the eggs to be combed out. Using the right carrier oil can repair damaged skin also. Sulphur soap has also been used but...
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Acute and Chronic Sciatica - Causes and How to Remove the Severe and Crippling Pain.
Sciatica can cause severe pain in the lower back to foot area. Relief can be gained by using essential oils and some native herbal preparations. Current medical care really only amounts to pain control with variable...
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Snoring and Sleep Apnoea - One Is an Annoyance the Other Can Be a Serious Health Problem.
Snoring and Sleep Apnoea can be helped by blend of essential oils massaged into the chest or an essential oil vaporiser. This will allow you and your partner quiet gentle sleep and wake refreshed.
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Drug testing on animals - Results are inaccurate and inconclusive and cause great suffering to the animal.
Drug testing on lab animals is often a cruel waste of life and resources. In addition the law requires many tests that are meaningless and give distorted results. These tests cause the animals unimaginable fear and...
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Lead - Water Companies Deliberately Add Fluoride to Drinking Water From Your Tap Which Contains Lead.
Lead and its affects on water supply and content in fluoridation. How lead can affect food and air quality and can cause serious poisoning. You have no choice but to drink lead.
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Land of the Free - Betrayed From Within During Great War and Ww2 by American Nazi Traitors
US politicians and companies who were nazi sympathisers and supplied materials to Germany during the war.Also US complicity with Japanese war criminals regarding human experimentation.
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Ireland - an idyllic island but with a troubled history from 800BC to date.
Irish "troubles" continue. A brief history of anglo irish discord including Chartism, potato famine and IRA leading to independence from UK and beyond.
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The Plague (Black Death) How natural products were used in the Medieval Times to protect against the disease.
Essential oil power in treating The Plague and other lethal toxins. Includes Lavender, rosemary, camphor, nutmeg sage and cinnamon. What is needed as a preventative is to eradicate fleas and lice before modern drugs...
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Haemorrhoids (Piles) - Relieve and reduce the pain and irritation of this embarrassing condition.
The treatment of haemorrhoids or piles with essential oils can give great relief. There are also remedies using herbs that can help relieve the symptoms. You must make sure that your diagnosis is correct as there are...
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Diabetes and Charcot foot - A dangerous condition which needs careful control.
Treating diabetes with essential oils can assist in ensuring the condition is kept under control and will help supplement conventional medicine. In addition other herbs and supplements will also help.
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Iraq - An ancient troubled country exploited by corrupt Western leaders for its oil.
Britain and Americas involvement in Iraq leading up to the first Gulf War was driven only by the desire for oil from the end of the first world war. This troubled country has been torn apart by western greed and Islamic...
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Serious Alzheimer's infection agent caused by burning BSE tallow in power stations.
The disposal of BSE infected Tallow by burning in coal-fired power stations raised an unacceptable public risk. Thousands of tonnes of this toxic material was burnt with the infectious fallout landing on densely...
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Do you feel there is a radiation risk to your brain by using a cell phone ?
Does hazardous radiation from cell phones and their base stations create a health problem.We are constantly surrounded by radation from cell phones and repeater masts but research suggests there is no danger yet....
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American War of Independence - Won only with help from Britain's enemies.
American War of Independence was fought against Britain with enormous assistance from France and Spain. Without that help they would not have won as Britain was fighting three other wars as well. The British army was...
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/Tennis Elbow and other similar problems and cures.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Tennis Elbow can be painful and difficult to relieve the symptoms. Some pain and inflammation can be reduced by using essential oils. In combination with gentle local heat, acupuncture or TENS...
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Alzheimer's - Discussed with other prion protein diseases. Now showing new advances in treatment up to Nov. 2016
Alzheimer's disease is related to other prion protein diseases in humans and animals. This article examines the relationship between them and advances made in the treatment. The use of essential oils can offer some help...
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Arthritis - Are you being crippled by stiffness and pain ? Try massaging with oils and herbs.
Arthritis is normally treated with pain killers but sufferers could try an essential oil blend to help reduce some effects.In addition improving diet and vitamins will improve the situation
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Athletes Foot (Tinea Pedis) - How to treat naturally.
Athletes Foot or Tinea Pedis is a contagious skin infection. Treatment using essential oils, herbs, vitamins and colloidal silver can effect a cure when long-term medicine has failed.
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Avian Influenza - A deadly intelligent virus that can jump between animals and humans.
Avian Flu is the result of a crossover of animal influenza to Human. Modern medicine struggles to keep up but essential oils can offer a solution as the virus is unable to mutate to a form the oils cannot cope with.
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Bereavement and Depression - Lift your spirits naturally,without drugs
Berevement and Depression is a condition that does not respond to modern medicine. A essential oil blend can help overcome negative feelings and raise the spirits. Certain herb and vitamins can also help. Nothing can...
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Smallpox - Almost totally eradicated but should we drop our guard ?
Smallpox although eradicated in the Western world has re-occured recently from Third World counties. It has also be suggested as a terrorist weapon but can be easily neutralised using a simple essential oil blend.
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Anthrax - An old disease or possible Government or terrorist weapon ?
Anthrax has been reported as a cheap terrorist weapon but it can be quite easily countered with essential oils. Those handling hides or wool are open to infection and this is a deadly disease.
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MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus) - serious even fatal disease often caught in hospital and public places.
MRSA is commonly caught in hospital or gyms. Modern drugs do not work very well and leave you exposed to serious consequences. Natural remedies can offer a good alternative.
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Aching Muscles and Joints - problems explained and how to gain relief
Modern life leaves many of us with aching muscles and joints and this is especially so as we get older. This blend of essential oils will help to relieve this condition. In addition dietary and herbs can help. The...
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Mortons Neuroma - Revised information and natural pain relief.
Mortons Neuroma is difficult to treat with conventional medicine. This hub advises how it may be treated using the alternative medicine of essential oils.
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A recently retired industrial and pharmaceutical chemist who has worked in the renewable energy field for the past 25 years. Additionally specialised in essential oils and herbs for medical and animal use for over 45 years with a particular emphasis on ancient, native, folk remedies and modern applications.
Continues acting in a consultancy capacity for renewable natural or non- toxic solvents and fuels.
Enjoys research into historical events, military Great War and WW2 history, world politics and writes novels.
Spent many years developing ways to carry out clinical tests without the use of lab animals (I.e.) by use of in-vitro tests and computer models. Active member of compassion in world farming and other work to improve the conditions of farmed and rescued animals and also to prevent the fur trade (particularly in china) Has two mad Siamese cats and a beautiful wife ( not necessarily in that order)
All articles, writing and comments are strictly copyright to Peter Geekie.
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