Peter Melamed, LAc, RN, Ph.D. received his medical education first as a registered nurse and was then trained as a medical doctor in Russia. He took specialized training in anesthesiology, intensive care, and internal medicine. He became interested in holistic healing through his clinical experience with herbs, acupuncture, healing mineral water and internal cleansing. He was granted a license to practice acupuncture in Russia in 1978, and from that time he combined conventional Western medical treatment with herbs, acupuncture, and other non-drug healing therapies.
In 1975, Peter Melamed established Biotherapy as a natural holistic approach to healing. Biotherapy combines the wisdom of traditional Russian folk medicine, ancient Oriental medical therapies, and European and American naturopathy with cutting-edge Western technology.
After immigrating to the USA and passing all the exams Peter Melamed succeeded in starting up a private practice in 1996 at the Biotherapy Alternative Medicine Clinic of San Francisco Bay Area. Get more info at http://www.biotherapy-clinic.com/.
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Saturday, January 30th, 2010Chronic Pancreatitis – Non Drug Remedy
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010Chronic pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that can be mainly caused by liver and gallbladder dysfunction or excessive alcohol consumption.
Difficulty eliminating bile can cause a blockage and raising the pressure in the pancreatic ducts. Thus, usually lead to back up of pancreatic juice and predispose the pancreas to congestion and inflammation.
The pancreatic digestive enzymes, which trapped inside, start to digest their own pancreatic cells causing congestion, inflammation, pain, cysts and finally death of tissue of pancreas gland. It leads to pancreatic insufficiency with weight loss and producing bulky, greasy, foul-smelling stools with oil droplets as well.
Successful treatment of chronic pancreatitis is generally hard, requires a team approach and practitioners of alternative medicine can be very excellent players in this process.
One of these approaches has been used for 250 years and has a fantastic deal of scientificall research by European doctors. This is Karlovy Vary healing mineral water prepared from the Genuine Karlovy Vary Thermal Spring Salt
The properties of this water are completely unknown by the American public and medical professionals. Most North Americans tend to reckon of mineral water as something to drink either as a snack or with meals. Yet, Karlovy Vary Healing Mineral Water is not just something to drink when thirsty. This “magical” water contains healing properties for a variety of chronic disorders, as well as for chronic pancreatitis.
For hundreds of years, thousands Europeans with poor functioning of the pancreas or chronic pancreatitis have been drinking healing mineral water in the mineral spa. The Czech town of Karlovy Vary has been a well-known international healing resort since the 1700s. Europeans call the local mineral water the “healing gift from the earth” or the “miracle mineral water.” In 1764, a special method was learned that made it possible to distribute the water throughout the world. Czech doctors determined that the water manufactured from the genuine Karlovy Vary thermal spring salt had identical healing properties as the spring.
Positive benefits of the Karlovy Vary water are brought about by a beneficial complex composition of potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, sulfates, bicarbonates, chlorides, and a lot of trace minerals such as zinc, cobalt, selenium, lithium, copper and more.
According to European doctors, the most vital action of the water is to enhance production and flow of bile and pancreatic juice, and decrease pressure inside the pancreas. Additionally, the Karlovy Vary Healing Mineral Water supplies the pancreas with minerals and bicarbonates, the main ingredients of the pancreatic juice.
The water promotes the manufacture and release of digestive hormones which regulate the digestive process in the whole gastrointestinal tract. The digestive hormones signal to the pancreas the amount of enzymes and bicarbonate that will be needed to digest protein, sugars, starches, and lipids arriving from the stomach into the duodenum.
According European doctors drinking Karlovy Vary water made from the Genuine Karlovy Vary Thermal Spring Salt alleviates pain, dyspepsia, malabsorption, and loss of stout with stool (steatorrhea).
Karlovy Vary water made from the Genuine Karlovy Vary Thermal Spring Salt is a safe and effective non-drug alternative remedy for chronic pancreatitis.
The information on this article is presented for educational, informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a qualified licensed professional.
4 Nail Fungus Home Remedies
Sunday, January 24th, 2010Home remedies have been a part of our lives in search for cheap ways on how to treat certain mild disorders such as acne, terrible breath, dandruff and more. Nail fungus, although considered as a serious nail disorder, also have several remedies that can be done at home. Some techniques may require the use of ingredients commonly found in the kitchen. Other home remedies include products that are made for a different purpose. No matter what the necessary ingredients are, people cannot be stopped from looking for alternative remedies that would let them cure their nail fungal infection inexpensively.
1. One common home remedy for an infected nail is by combining natural apple cider vinegar and ample amount of warm water. Fill the basin with equal amounts of water and cider vinegar. Relax and let your feet soaked in the mixture for about fifteen to twenty minutes. Studies show that vinegar has certain components that can prevent the growth of bacteria such as dermatophytes. After soaking your feet, make sure that you dry it thoroughly using not only a dry towel but with the help of a warm drier having a warm setting to completely dry all the moisture that surrounds the toes.
2. Natural oils have been prevalent natural home remedies for all sorts of internal and external illnesses. Oils such as oregano oil, olive oil, tea tree oil and lavender oil are used for treating nail fungal infections. Usually the lavender and tea tree oils are combined together in equal amount. Using a cotton swab or a cotton ball, dab the oil mixture to the affected part of the nail and around the toenail. The affected person must religiously do this at least two to three times a day until the infection completely disappears. This is a perfect oil combination since tea tree has a natural antibiotic components and the lavender combats infection and avoids further skin irritation. But, the use of these natural oils is only advisable for those who have a mild case of nail fungal infection.
3. Like any other discomfort that affects one’s health and appearance, diet also plays an vital role in treating nail fungal infection. Those who have nail fungus must include foods rich in excellent bacteria called probiotics. This will help fight against the terrible bacteria, which is the fungus. Kefir and yogurt are brilliant sources of probiotics. The fresh extracts of olive leaf can be taken orally to fight from the inside. There are also foods that need to be reduced. This includes sugar and other foods with refined carbs as well as dairy products.
4. Also, there are no proofs from researchers, many people who are affected with nail fungal infection testifies that mint mouthwash can cure nail fungus. Some combines mouthwash with greater amount of water while others simply pour the mouthwash to the affected area. They said that the antiseptic components of these mouthwashes that claim to fight bacteria in the mouth may do the same with fungus residing in the toenails as well.
Alternative cure for toenail fungus and numbness in feet.?
Friday, January 22nd, 2010I’ve got poor circulation in my feet, some nerve hurt from frostbite, and a dash of toenail fungus to top it off. Anyone have any alternative remedies to help any or all? Having my toenails ripped off and using a topical doesn’t sound fun. Also, the pills are supposed to be hard on your liver. Don’t need that. It gets enough of a workout as is. 
I am interested in alternative and herbal remedies. What kinds of careers would be good for me?
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010I am deeply interested in herbal remedies and alternative medicine. Is there any kind of job market for this to consider pursuing an education towards it?
It’s not a scam Charles. Quit being brainwashed and go take your RX’s