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- Lemon A Natural Remedy for your Skin - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from sarah labdarHaving fresh, clean, younger looking skin is a goal that everyone especially women aspire to. With an unlimited amount of beauty products on the market it is hard to determine which product will work best for different types of skin. But what if you could get clearer looking skin through all ...
Views: 4506(2 votes) - Leucoderma Symptoms and treatment with good effect - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from dr ronyLeucoderma Symptoms may include loss of hair and premature graying of hair and white patches. The whiteness generally appears all over as a small discolored white/pale or brown spot that later spreads in size. The spots become in fact whiter day-after-day and finally become milky white. ...
Views: 2946(2 votes) - Look Who Came To Dinner - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseOne of the more common, but least identified problems I find with people’s health is also one of the least discussed—and with good reason. It’s kind of disgusting. The problem is parasites. Though rarely discussed in polite conversation, I find parasites affecting people more often than you ...
Views: 2205(1 vote) - Medicinal Plants of Chhindwara - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaIn this article, it is aimed to discuss the ethnomedicinal importance of more that 100 urban medicinal plants which are being used by native people of this area. Chhindwara, in the South-West of Jabalpur Revenue Division, is situated on the Satpura Plateau in the South-Central part of the ...
Views: 4493(1 vote) - Menorrhagia -Introduction, Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction As we mentioned in previous articles menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining. It is normal to the reproductive system of women and happens on a regular basis. Normal menstruation happens around 3 to 7 days. During the monthly menstrual cycle, female sex hormones ...
Views: 5804(1 vote) - Menstrual Cramps Be Gone! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfWhenever I tell a woman that Chinese medicine can help make her menstrual cramps a thing of the past, she regards me with a great deal of skepticism. I understand, as I once suffered from cramps so intense that I routinely took six ibuprofen at a time during my periods, just to be able to ...
Views: 1880(2 votes) - Most Effective Strategies for Natural Pain Relief - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2019 from Lora YoungThe opioid crisis sweeping the United States brings to light an important conclusion. Many Americans are in pain and seeking relief. Chronic pain patients need effective natural therapies that help them function with fewer symptoms. Individual perception of pain varies wildly, and some ...
Views: 757(1 vote) - Natural Remedies and Treatments Help Promote Physical Health and Encourage Emotional Healing - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Tess ThompsonWhat Are Natural Remedies? Because most of us in the Western world have grown up in a society in which allopathic medicine is the prevailing norm, we forget that only a few decades ago, homeopathic, herbal and other natural medicines like tissue salts and flower essences were commonly ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - Natural Remedies for the Common Cold - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Cary EllisRemember the old saying? - commonly misquoted, but correctly it goes like this: “Starve a cold lest you feed a fever…” The meaning of which is, often when we acquire sickness coming on in the body, it is because the body is overloaded with waste products and really needs a cleanse. Cutting ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Natural Treatments for Adult Acne - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Karyn MaierPicture this: You’re fighting your way through traffic when you begin to feel a tingling sensation on your cheek. You brush the spot with the back of your hand thinking a stray hair must be tickling you, but the irritation is persistent. Finally, you inspect the suspicious spot in the rear ...
Views: 2628(1 vote) - Natural Ways to Prevent Acne Scarring - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2005 from Greg PodsakoffBecause prevention is the best way to protect your skin from the scarring associated with severe acne, many dermatologists recommend that controlling problematic acne through diet, regular cleansing procedures, and herbal remedies, is the most effective way to combat the tendencies of skin that ...
Views: 6916(1 vote) - Olive Leaf Complex from Fresh Olive Leaves – The New Echinacea - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Bryan JonesWhat is so good about olive leaf extract? Well, lets first make it clear that fresh is best. Extract produced from very fresh olive leaves that is. As leaves are left for a few days, or dried before being processed then they naturally lose much of their efficacy (goodness) during that ...
Views: 4041(3 votes) - Solstice Blessings ~ Green Leek Vinegar with Susun Weed~December 20, 2011 - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Susun WeedGreetings from Susun ~ http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/wordpress/2011/12/20/december-20-2011/ Dear friends of the green, Let me make good on my teasing promise to tell you how to make a delicious vinegar to complement your garlic honey. Green leek vinegar Begin by buying (or ...
Views: 2064(1 vote) - Summer Saviors - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Leah GuyThese two supplements will amp up your immune system and keep allergies, viral infections or that strange “why do I feel so yucky when I should feel great this summer” feeling at bay. Introducing: Olive Leaf and Oil of Oregano. The combo you need to feel amazing all year round! (No, this is no ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Testosterone Deficiency and Heart Diseases - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction Testosterone and Testosterone deficiency Testosterone is a male hormone. Besides promoting libido it has other important functions such as maintaining muscle mass, forming bone, and regulating heart muscle and cholesterol. It also helps to improve the oxygen levels throughout ...
Views: 2755(1 vote) - 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: 1180(1 vote) - The Green Report with Susun Weed ~ December 6, 2011 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Susun WeedIn the Green Report, I will tell you a little about six or more plants that are green the first week of each month. I hope this will tickle your fancy and get you interested in going outside, no matter what the weather, to interact with the plants. It's my way of sharing the green ...
Views: 2485(1 vote) - The Healing Benefits of Essential Oils for Arthritis - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Joe pedersenIf you are living with arthritis, have you ever thought to try something other than pharmaceutical medications to ease the pain and discomfort? Many natural treatments, including those for arthritis, are still regarded as too alternative by some members of the medical profession. But when you ...
Views: 3699(1 vote) - The Natural Approach to Treating Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Karyn MaierFibromyalgia is a disorder that is characterized by widespread, chronic pain of unspecific origin. Pain may be experienced in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints in a manner consistent with tactile allodynia, which means sensitivity to what may otherwise be considered non-painful stimuli ...
Views: 4452(3 votes) - Treatments for Diabetes: Discover Why Alternative Herbal Medicine is the Best Option - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Jose TalaveraSeveral herbs have strong insulin supporting effects and hypoglycemic properties. Their blood sugar lowering effects make them a good pre-meal supplement to increase glucose tolerance. With the application of research and development on naturally occurring plants in our environment, it is now ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - Valerian - Still Lacks FDA Approval as Hypertension Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonValerian is the generic name of a root herb used as a sedative substance to treat insomnia and anxiety disorder. For more than one thousand years, Valerian root has been used as a tranquilizer to calm people by helping them alleviate stress. The biochemicals of valerian are similar to the ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Vitamin B5 and Acne - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2005 from Greg PodsakoffFor years, scientists, doctors, biologists, dermatologists, and dieticians have searched for and studied all of the various causes of acne. Since the majority of the worlds population suffer from acne at some point in their lives, there is no surprise that such efforts are invested in finding ...
Views: 2084(1 vote) - What is Horse Chestnut? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalHorse Chestnut has been in health news for some time but you may be asking yourself, what exactly is Horse Chestnut, and what does it do? Also known as Aesculus hippocastanum, the horse chestnut is found all over Europe and North America but was once native to Greece and Asia. The fruits of the ...
Views: 2082(1 vote) - 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: 1638(1 vote) - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine with Susun Weed~January 24, 2012 - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Susun WeedRead the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine here: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/wordpress/2012/01/24/january-24-2012/ Greetings From Susun~ Dear Friends of the Green, Let’s finish up the first month of the New Year, and our focused work with the mint family, by making an herbal smoking ...
Views: 2370(1 vote) - Book Review: Can We Live 150 Years? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Brenda StephensCan We Live 150 years? by Mikhail Tombak When I first heard the title of this book I thought “who would want to live 150 years?”. Dr. Tombak proposes that we CAN live 150 years based on the way we live. Full health depends on living in harmony with nature. There’s a complete cycle of energy ...
Views: 2644(4 votes) - 3 Reasons Why You Should Remove Skin Tags - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Dingane .Skin tags are horrible. Although it’s not dangerous it can be a real pest to get rid of. Because certain areas of your body is prone to develop these skin growths, they often appear and reappear in greater amounts – even after having them removed. Skin tags are hereditary and although the ...
Views: 1592(7 votes) - ***The Vulva Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Susun WeedThe Vulva, Part One by Susun Weed We are the first guardians of the inner treasures. We hold the keys to your creative power. Proudly we show ourselves, fiercely we protect. We look delicate, flowing and floating, waving and weaving — and so beautiful in our gowns of mauve and pink, pearl ...
Views: 2039(2 votes) - 10 Natural Remedies for Eczema - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Michelle Howard SmithConventional methods of taming eczema have been tried by many. However, while there are many who who have tried conventional methods, there are just as many who are fed up with the so called traditional eczema treatments and the side effects associated with them, including myself. My daughter ...
Views: 3744(2 votes) - Alternatives - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Peter RadfordALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Background: Continued Alternative medicine and Complementary medicine are often thought of as mutually exclusive. Accordingly, the two are usually classified under the general term of complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM. On the other hand, there are those ...
Views: 933(2 votes) - ***Down There - Pap Smear - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Susun WeedPAP SMEAR © Susun S. Weed George Papanicolaou, a pathologist, pioneered this non-invasive screening test in the 1920s. It is not diagnostic. False negative results will occur 10-20 percent of the time. A Pap smear is a sample of the tissues of the cervix (and sometimes vagina). In ...
Views: 1928(1 vote) - ***Menopausal Years-Herbal Allies for Post-Menopausal Women - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Susun Weedexcerpt from New Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way by Susun S. Weed Herbal Allies for Post-Menopausal Women pp. 237-243 Seaweeds The weeds of the ocean have so much to give us. Let them help you: • Prevent and relieve osteoporosis • Maintain strong, ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS & TIPS FOR HAIR LOSS - by Submitted on May 01, 2019 from Ragulan SekarImage result for ayurvedic herbs for hair care Hair loss also known as Kalitya in Ayurveda is a common problem in men and women. The reason may vary from genetics to poor nutrition, age factor, and stress. Stress is considered as most important factor as it affects even young adults. While ...
Views: 646(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: 2187(1 vote) - Delicious Port and Honey Yellow Squash - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from Dr. Paul Haider“Lowers Blood Pressure, Prevents Heart Disease, Helps with Weight Loss, Prevent Prostate Disease, Full of Anti-Cancer Agents, Prevent Macular Degeneration and Much More” See this link to see a photo of the recipe - ...
Views: 501(1 vote) - Enjoying Wild Foods: An Herbalist’s Countdown of Edible Treats - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Holly BellebuonoEating nourishing foods is a top priority for improving the health of your body, mind and spirit. As an herbalist, I like to include herbs and “weeds” as part of that list of nourishing foods, simply because they taste good, and also because they add valuable nutrition not usually found in our ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - Enjoying Wild Foods: Herbal Treats for Desserts and More - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Holly BellebuonoBerries in general are high on most people’s Most Enjoyed Wild Foods lists, and mine is no exception. But should I include Autumn Olive, with its firm, red berry? Or the Beach Plum, with its exquisite mauve-purple gem? Raspberries? Blackberries? Blueberries or huckleberries? While I spend ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Enjoying Wild Foods: Herbs for Soul and Spirit - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Holly BellebuonoThis is the second article in my Herbalist's countdown of edible herbs. All the herbs I list are common herbs readily found in many parts of the country, or easily grown in the garden. As an herbalist, wild foods forager, and women's nourishment coach, I encourage you to use these delights of ...
Views: 1265(1 vote) - Enjoying Wild Foods: More Herbal Favorites - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Holly BellebuonoWild foods are a form of nourishment bequeathed to us to enjoy, for free. Enjoy the following herbs, spices and wild foods regularly in your weekly menus and discover how fun it is to feel healthy and self-sufficient. Ginger Ginger isn’t something many of us grow, as it is a strictly ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Fight Spring Alergies With Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2006 from Linda BinnsMost of us welcome Spring for its warmth and vitality after months of cold. But as you rejoice in the beauty of new growth and find yourself tempted to bury your nose in the garden’s abundance, you could be rewarded for your enthusiasm with sneezing, wheezing and congestion. You have an allergy ...
Views: 3043(1 vote) - Guaranteed Proven Natural ADHD Products That Work - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Rebecca ShellyIf you have been searching and sifting through the many ADHD products, including prescription drugs and are not satisfied with the results you many want to try alternative products to help with ADHD. Here is a checklist of things to look for so that you know you are buying a quality ...
Views: 1092(2 votes) - Health Benefits of Dandelion - Super Important for Great Health - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2019 from Dr. Paul HaiderUsed Successfully and Safely for Over 3,000 Years Dandelion is amazing for detoxing the liver, it’s one of the most nutritious veggies, contains a good amount of protein, rich in antioxidants, helps to boost up our probiotics with inulin, lowers cholesterol, helps with anemia, great for ...
Views: 622(1 vote) - Health Benefits of Magnesium - Amazing for Modern Day Health Challenges - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2019 from Dr. Paul HaiderMost people are deficient in magnesium and magnesium plays a role in all kinds of bodily process. Magnesium helps to keep away diabetes, anxiety, gives you more energy, helps you sleep better, helps with digestion, helps with all kinds of aches and pains, calms your nerves, fights depression, ...
Views: 403(1 vote) - Health Benefits of Royal Jelly - Wonderful for Healing - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from Dr. Paul Haider“A Powerful Antioxidant, Powerful Anti-inflammatory, Lowers Blood Pressure, Lowers Cholesterol, Helps to Build Probiotics, Great for Fertility, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, and Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Much More” Royal Jelly is made by bees to create a queen bee and this special jelly ...
Views: 449(1 vote) - Herbal Vinegars - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedA pantry full of herbal vinegars is a constant delight. Preserving fresh herbs and roots in vinegar is an easy way to capture their nourishing goodness. It's easy too. You don't even have to have an herb garden. BASIC HERBAL VINEGAR Takes 5 minutes plus 6 weeks to prepare You will ...
Views: 2902(1 vote) - Herbs for Hair Loss, Natural Ways to Stop Hair Loss - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Louis RichardThe first herb is saw palmetto. This herb has been used for hundreds of years to treat hair problems. It contains an ability to control the progression of DHT (dihydrotestostrone). When there are excess DHT in your bloodstream, the chances of hair follicles shrinkages becomes higher. When that ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - Home Remedies For Asthma To Prevent Asthma Attack - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Dr John AnneWhen it comes to asthma home remedies be careful about which ones you choose. If you are looking for natural asthma home remedies on the net, be careful and study each one before attempting them yourself, look for testimonials from other asthmatics that have similar symptoms to what you may be ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - Home Remedies For Cold - Common Cold Treatment Tips - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Dr John AnneCold is one of the most commonly encountered conditions that is not a serious ailment but is very irritating and disturbs the daily routine work of a person. It is caused by the viral infection and is commonly known as influenza. Below are some of the home remedies that are very beneficial in ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Home Remedies For Head Louse - Get rid of Head Lice - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Dr John AnneWhat is a Head Louse? Head louse is a type of louse which lives and feeds in the hair of humans. There are several different kinds of lice, but head louse can be by far the most irritating. Head louse is common among children because it can be so easily spread, usually by sharing hair brushes ...
Views: 4159(1 vote) - Home Remedies For Hemorrhoids - Fast Relief At Home - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Dr John AnneEncyclopedias reference the condition of hemorrhoids, in a summarization, as either or a combination of inflammation, swelling or varicosities of the veins within the rectal areas of the anus. In individuals who suffer from this uncomfortable condition, in pursuit of home remedies for ...
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