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- Help for Autism - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Robert SopiasVaccinations May Cause 70% of Autism Vaccines contain many toxins and when given in their recommended dosages, these completely overwhelm the child's system. With undeveloped immune systems, babies and young children simply cannot handle the toxins and pathogens in the vaccines. As a ...
Views: 1364 - Kidney Stones Diet and Remedies - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Raphaelo SteffIf you have kidney stones, you are not alone; more than 5 percent of the American population suffers from this medical condition according to National Kidney and Urology Disease Information (NKUDI). In fact, this number is increasing annually. Important is know the cause and means to flush the ...
Views: 1177 - Gout Diet and Remedies That Work - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Raphaelo SteffGout is a chronic condition characterized by excessive levels of uric acid in your blood (hyperuricemia). As you know, this disease can cause excruciating pain. However, there is more than that, when gout left untreated, it can lead to serious complications. Those hardened crystals increasing ...
Views: 1156 - Organic Silica: Natural Element that’s Essential for our Health - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Dave TymonSilica is abundant on the Earth and is in fact the second most common of our planets constituents. However, in its organic form, silica is an element that that is found in living tissue and is essential for increasing bone strength, and cartilage growth. It has also been attributed to being ...
Views: 3659 - Help Boost Your Five a Day, Choose Chlorella & Spirulina - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Dave TymonBoth Chlorella & Spirulina have been around for millions of years and belong to the algae family. Both have become renowned for their beneficial properties and combined they make powerful allies in the world of superfoods. A Superfood is a health supplement that is high in phytonutrient ...
Views: 2138 - How Strong Is Your Immune System? Learn More About the Best Natural Immune Boosters! - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Teah AkrishIn the news we have been hearing of a very deadly and first time seen strain of a swine flu virus. We immediately decided to concentrate on the promotion of our Immune Boosting and Flu Fighting Formulas. The virus referred to is actually a combination of a swine, human and bird strain which ...
Views: 3096 - Protect Yourself from Swine Flu - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Karyn MaierI feel compelled to say a few words about the recent news about Swine Flu to this community. First, don't panic. Having said that, you should also know that this flu strain is a variant of influenza Type A. Also, the CDC has determined that this strain contains components of Avian flu. Again, ...
Views: 2330(3 votes) - Herbs for PMS and Peri-Menopause - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Marilyn ZinkAs women get older and closer to menopause, they experience a variety of symptoms in their bodies – symptoms that can make life unpleasant and sometimes downright difficult. These symptoms include; heavy periods, forgetfulness, fatigue, insomnia, headaches as well as symptoms like bloating ...
Views: 2654 - Flaxseed: The Ticket to Where You Don't Want to Go - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Bette DowdellFish oil’s good for you. Everybody says so. Yeah, fish oil, that’s the ticket. Well, what about all the warnings about mercury in fish? Okay then, flaxseed’s good for you. Everybody says so. Yeah, flaxseed, that’s the ticket. Begging your pardon and all, but there’s a teensy problem ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - Home Remedies for Sore Throats - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Greg PodsakoffFor those suffering from a sore throat, cough, or other symptoms of influenza...aka, the FLU... a herbal treatment of Mullein may be just what "the doctor" ordered. Mullein is a woolly leafed biennial...meaning the leaves are velvet-like to the touch, and it has a life cycle lasting two ...
Views: 1034 - Reducing Blood Pressure with Herbal Medicine - 5 Free Secrets - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Joe BartonI am amazed at how popular alternative treatments have become in the last 2 years alone. I am not quite sure if this popularity is caused by a poor economy or the side effect laden medications. Whatever your reason, I am glad you are making the switch to better your overall health and finally ...
Views: 1356 - Lemongrass: Inspire, Calm, Revitalize & Invigorate - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Susan StypeAnytime is perfect to try out the fresh lemony scent of Lemongrass essential oil in your home. This tall slender tropical grass is prized for its aromatic properties used in cooking and distilled for its essential oil. Due to its high citral content, the essential oil lends itself to many ...
Views: 2486 - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 8 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors used - and our neighbors around the world still use - plant medicines for healing and health maintenance. It's easy. You can do it too, and you don't need a degree or any special training. ...
Views: 1880(1 vote) - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 7 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors used - and our neighbors around the world still use - plant medicines for healing and health maintenance. It's easy. You can do it too, and you don't need a degree or any special training. ...
Views: 1716(1 vote) - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 6 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors used - and our neighbors around the world still use - plant medicines for healing and health maintenance. It's easy. You can do it too, and you don't need a degree or any special training. ...
Views: 2392(1 vote) - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 5 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors used - and our neighbors around the world still use - plant medicines for healing and health maintenance. It's easy. You can do it too, and you don't need a degree or any special training. ...
Views: 2214(1 vote) - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 4 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors used - and our neighbors around the world still use - plant medicines for healing and health maintenance. It's easy. You can do it too. In your first lessons, you learned how to "listen" to ...
Views: 2573 - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 3 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors knew how to use an enormous variety of plants for health and well-being. Our neighbors around the world continue to use local plants for healing and health maintenance, and you can too. In ...
Views: 2050 - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 2 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors knew how to use an enormous variety of plants for health and well-being. Our neighbors around the world continue to use local plants for healing and health maintenance, and you can too. In ...
Views: 2204(1 vote) - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 1 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors knew how to use an enormous variety of plants for health and well-being. Our neighbors around the world continue to use local plants for healing and health maintenance. You can too. ...
Views: 1794 - Spice it Up - Improve Your Health With Herbs and Spices - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Ann MusicoWho would have thought that simply using different herbs and spices to flavor and enhance your foods can boost the nutritional value of your meals and provide amazing health benefits as well? Research shows that adding various spices to your meals is synonymous with promoting health and ...
Views: 2462 - The Spices of Life and The Herbs of Healing - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Lucy-Ann PrideauxHerbs and spices do far more than make food taste great! We all know that chefs and cooks the world over use herbs and spices in their kitchens, for taste purposes, or for preserving, and of course for presentation effect too. However, we are now ready to fully embrace (& appreciate) the ...
Views: 5421 - Nettlesome Allergies: Natural Alternatives to Treat Seasonal Sneezing - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Karyn MaierWhile most of us enjoy the green grass and flora of the summer months, about 20% of the population will struggle to some degree with watery eyes and bouts of sneezing. Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is caused by an allergic reaction to tree and/or grass pollens, and the accompanying symptoms ...
Views: 3496(3 votes) - The Chamomiles - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Karyn Maier"How the Doctor's brow should smile Crown'd with wreath of camomile..." - Thomas Moore, Wreaths for the Ministers While many people recognize the name chamomile (or camomile, an alternate spelling), few actually realize that two different species share the same name. Both possess the same ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Sonoran Bloom Nopalea Fights Inflammation - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Curtis ReznicekIn recent years, Inflammation has become one of the hottest research areas in modern medicine. New studies are being published at a rapid rate, with the focus on chronic inflammation and its links to disease. These links have now been established between inflammation and coronary artery and ...
Views: 2005 - Where To Find Blood Building Nutritional Supplements Foods and the Role of Glyconutreints - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Lewis BlankfieldBlood building nutritional supplements are necessary as the foods that provide specific nutrients thought to encourage the production of new blood cells in the body are missing in our diet. The most important ingredient in a food is iron, but vitamin B12 and folic acid are also key. Although ...
Views: 1663(1 vote) - The Importance of Blood Building Nutritional Supplement Glyconutrients and the Risk Of Belly Fat - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Lewis BlankfieldThe Blood Building Nutritional supplements the body needs to be healthy and reduce belly fat: Essential minerals and vitamins (for healthy cells) Antioxidants (cell protection) Phytonutrients (detoxify the system) EFA’s (hormonal function, cell regulation and metabolism) Essential amino acids ...
Views: 1120 - Health Benefits of Green Tea, White and Black - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Cary EllisDid you know that green tea is actually the same plant as black tea and white tea? They are each just different stages of growth on the same plant. White tea is a fabled beverage of the “great masters” of ancient China, black tea of modern European cultures, and green a favorite of modern health ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - A Useful Guide to ADHD Prescription Drugs and their Consequences to Your Child's Well-being - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Salvator GiustraEver wondered how many ADHD conventional FDA-approved drugs are out there? Apart from the most common drugs like Ritalin and Adderall, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that there are many other prescription medications for adhd that can be beneficial in treating the symptoms of ADHD. ...
Views: 1887 - How to Use Herbal Remedies - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Dr. James ChappellThere are 4 categories of herbs: pot herbs, tonic herbs, therapeutic herbs, and drastic herbs. Understanding these categories is the first step to learning how to use herbal remedies, and knowing how to use them can make an enormous difference to the benefit you get from them. Pot herbs are ...
Views: 1300 - Increase Breast Milk Supply Wthout Using Drugs - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Ana SandAre you one of the many mothers that worries about not having enough breast milk supply for your baby? Did your doctor told you that the only way to increase your supply, is by using a prescription drug? Are you concerned about the side effects of conventional drugs? Are you looking for ...
Views: 5365(5 votes) - *** Is Glucosamine and Chondroiton Supplementation Really Effective for Joint Health? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHSo is Glucosamine and Chondroiton Supplementation Really Effective for Joint Health? Recently, it seems like we keep hearing conflicting reports on whether Glucosamine & Chondroiton are nutrients that we can count on for repairing and rebuilding joint cartilage and promoting joint health. So ...
Views: 9571(8 votes) - Nettles: The Weight Loss Super Food - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Jen BodaStinging nettles, much like its equally misunderstood friend the dandelion, is a wonder herb hiding behind a prickly reputation. Found throughout the country, mostly in shady or wet spots, nettles are often only remembered for the irritation of their thousands of tiny hairs. These spring plants ...
Views: 1437 - Trials with Bach Flower Remedies - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Sanjib SarkarBach flower remedies were created by Dr. Edward Bach. He thought that negative emotions were the cause of illness. He devised 38 negative feelings that people have. Dr. Bach matched a flower remedy to each of emotions. The Bach Flower remedies are each used for a different type of emotional ...
Views: 1528 - What’s in your pantry that can stop the itch? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from R. Rene SchoolerAre you feeling fatigued or irritable? Do you suffer from PMS or digestive disorders? An over growth of yeast has been associated with these disorders along with muscle pain, short attention span, headache, memory loss, vaginitis, skin problems, urinary and respiratory issues and even learning ...
Views: 1767 - Are Medicinal Herbs Safe to Use? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterThere is no medicinal herb with unpleasant side effects ever recommended by any botanic physician. With all the thousands of years of "trial and error", we pretty much know the medicinal effects of herbs. Practically all herbals that are recommended for healing are based mostly on tradition, ...
Views: 995 - Caring for the Whole Body with South American Herbs - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDespite the environmental stresses we face daily, our less than ideal lifestyle choices, and our genetic challenges, we can reap impressive health results through consistent use of therapeutic herbs, which can strengthen the structures and functions of our bodies. Many Americans are familiar ...
Views: 1474 - ***Herbal Ally - Wild as a Rose - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedJune is the month for brides. And roses are the flowers of love. So I think it fitting to focus on roses this month. Don't you? Not only are roses beautiful, they are good medicine and fine food. Yes, all roses that haven't been sprayed with poisons (more about that later) can be eaten, ...
Views: 2205 - History of Aloe Vera - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Boris KovtaOften called the 'miracle plant' or the 'natural healer', Aloe Vera is a plant of many surprises. It flourishes in warm and dry climates, and to many people it looks like a cactus with fleshy thorny leaves. In fact it is a member of the Lily family, staying moist where other plants wither and ...
Views: 877 - The Magic in Goat Milk - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Iris FuchsGoat milk, unlike any other type of milk, has great medicinal and therapeutic characteristics and has been known to aid/cure skin problems, assist respiratory and digestive processes in infants and promote all around good nutrition in humans. The Differences between Goat Milk to Cow Milk Goat ...
Views: 4986 - Herbal Immune Tonics - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Nathaniel WhitmoreThe immune system is one of the most important health topics. Immunity is an issue of daily life, for the immune system protects us from both acute and chronic illness. Hard to define precisely, the immune system is a complex of various organs and body functions. Low immunity represents an ...
Views: 2370 - Winning Leukemia with Healing Beets - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyOne of my co-workers was diagnosed seven years ago with leukemia. His prognosis was not very good; he was told he had about 6-12 months to live. His physicians informed him of the importance of chemotherapy treatment, which he refused to their surprise. The patient decided to seek ...
Views: 3476(2 votes) - Natural Cure for Kidney Stones - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Bryan lenFor most of us, we generally run to go for medicines or to hospitals for even a bit of discomfort in the bodies. I am pretty sure and do not narrate here about troublesome bills those we end up paying! Like any other health ailments, natural cure for kidney stones is also possible. ...
Views: 1094 - Rosemary Herb, Delicious & Healthy - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Salvator GiustraWant a delicious herb that delays aging? Rosemary. Rosemary is a perfect herb: rosemary benefits health in many ways & has no side effects. As an herb rosemary's health benefits have been known & used for thousands of years by ancient cultures, including the Chinese & Greeks, who used rosemary ...
Views: 3873 - The Best Chest Congestion Remedies - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2009 from Dr. James ChappellChest congestion means that you can’t breathe comfortably – you may have emphysema, bronchitis, a cold, or flu – it’s when it’s difficult to breathe and you have an abundance of mucous in your lungs and your bronchial tubes are constricted. There is a litany of ...
Views: 10449 - Benefits of Wheat Grass - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Bryan lenThe Latin name for Wheat Grass is Triticum aestivum and is known for its various biological and health benefits. Wheatgrass is a commonly found herb in the region of South Asia, especially India where it has been used for its nutritional value since many years. Benefits of wheat grass are many ...
Views: 2556 - Herbs That Take the Ouch Out of Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Jen BodaWhen fitting exercise into a weight loss regimen, one of the biggest pitfalls is usually soreness or injury from doing too much too fast. This leads many of us to fall off the fitness bandwagon right when we are beginning to solidify real life changes into our routines. To ease soreness and ...
Views: 1163 - Benefits of a Full Body Detox - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Dawn RowlettOver the years, we surround and fill our bodies with toxins on a daily basis. Not only do we tend to eat to excess, what we eat are a lot of foods that aren't body-friendly. We are a society who loves our meat, especially red meat; high-fat content dairy products; refined grains and sugars; and ...
Views: 3359 - Herbal Tea Medicinal Benefits - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Dawn RowlettThere are popular herbal teas which contain antioxidants and provide many health benefits. One of the most powerful in antioxidants is the white tea. This tea is picked very young. The buds, before they've fully opened, and the very young, delicate leaves. Some white teas are made only from the ...
Views: 1490 - Diabetes Mellitus Treatment - Keep Your Blood Glucose Level Normal - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2009 from Bryan lenThe goal of diabetes mellitus treatment is just keeping blood glucose level as close to normal as possible in most safe way without interrupting any other body systems. In addition, as diabetes might greatly increase a person's risks for cardiac disorders, preventative measurements for ...
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