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Over the years, I’ve talked to thousands of patients about aging. One of the biggest fears they mention is “slipping away.” So many have watched a loved one go from a little confusion to not recognizing even their close family members. It’s a heart-breaking process.
Many problems can cause ... Views: 1739
If they could patent it, it would make Big Pharma richer than any drug on the market.
It boosts heart health… strengthens your immune system… kills drug-resistant bacteria… may help your body process blood sugar more efficiently… feeds the good bacteria in your gut… promotes better blood ... Views: 1084
Beta-glucans may be the most powerful nutrients you’ve never heard of. They have a profound effect on the immune system. And we’re discovering other ways they boost health all the time.
Best of all, studies show they can help with some of today’s most common health problems. And they may be ... Views: 798
FIVE EASY THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW TO HELP PREVENT BREAST CANCER
~2002, Susun S Weed (author of Breast Cancer? Breast Health! The Wise Woman Way)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But many women are calling it Breast Health Awareness Month! Rather than focusing on ... Views: 1164
If you find yourself or a loved one in the hospital, it can be a pretty scary experience. Everyone there is so busy, sometimes it hard to get answers to your questions. And that only makes things worse.
Here are 3 little-known secrets that can take some of the worry out of a hospital stay… ... Views: 768
I always encourage my patients to drink plenty of water. After all, 60% of your body weight is water.
Mild dehydration can lead to dry skin, headaches, constipation and fatigue. As it grows worse, you may develop a fever, low blood pressure or even heart problems. So staying hydrated is ... Views: 1099
You probably saw the recent headlines. Salt is no longer the enemy. Newly published research, they said, “proved” salt isn’t the health threat we thought. Many articles seemed to say there’s no need to watch your salt intake.
I’m sure a lot of people breathed a sigh of relief when they heard ... Views: 744
Many people turn to chocolate when they’re feeling blue. But a recent study suggests they might be better off reaching for something smaller… much, much smaller.
In the past, I’ve written to you about how probiotics – the friendly bacteria in your gut – can boost your health…
Probiotics ... Views: 689
A 2-ounce (dry) serving of spaghetti packs more than 200 calories. And because it’s almost pure carbohydrate, it’ll put your blood sugar through the roof.
Now imagine eating 3 ounces of noodles – half again as much – at a cost of exactly zero calories. Zero carbs. And no big spike in your ... Views: 1013
You’ve enjoyed a wonderful night out with family or friends. The restaurant was terrific… excellent food, a nice wine, dessert and coffee afterwards. You can’t believe the evening went by so fast.
But by the time you get home, you have a problem. It’s that painful burning in your chest that ... Views: 856
Imagine never having to face your dentist’s drill again. No more needles… no more “floppy lips” or embarrassing drooling afterwards… and no more pain.
Doctors at Britain’s University of Leeds may have just made the drill obsolete. Their breakthrough actually helps teeth reverse decay and ... Views: 771
Fibromyalgia
by Susun S Weed
"Dear woman," Grandmother Growth's voice seems to float in the deepening twilight, echoing, reverberating, ringing in your ears. "Bring me your soreness. Bring me your pain. Bring your aches to me. Bring your burdens. Bring all ... Views: 1608
DANG GUI:
The Ultimate Women’s Herb
Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis, also know as dong quai and tang kuei) is one of the most versatile herbs available. Practitioners of Chinese medicine have used Dang Gui for centuries to treat various female gynecological disorders. Menstrual ... Views: 1558
Back acne is commonly known as “bacne,” it tends to appear on the back, the upper portion of the arms and the butt. It can take numerous forms, such as blackheads, cysts, pustules, and pimples. An acne is usually painful and it forms a profound indention on the skin surface.
There is no ... Views: 1957
What is Himalaya Rumalaya Gel?
Himalaya Rumalaya herbal gel is a powerful multi-action topical application, which has potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects that offer quick relief from pain. It is widely known as JointCare. It exerts counter-irritant and rubefacient actions, and ... Views: 3093
What is Shuddha Guggulu?
'Shuddha Guggulu' is also known as 'Commiphora wightii'. It is very effective herbal remedy to reduce cholesterol level in the body and to maintain healthy weight. The Guggulipid is a component present in Guggulu herb is very much effective to reduce cholesterol level ... Views: 7873
Help for Women With Fibroids
c. 2002 Susun S. Weed
Wise Woman herbal and home remedies are simple, safe ways to help yourself when you have a diagnosis of uterine fibroids.
Uterine fibroids are solid muscle tissue growths in the uterus. They are also called fibroid ... Views: 2101
Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by an increase in pressure of the fluid within the eyeball (intraocular pressure), that leads to optic nerve damage and if not treated, causes impaired vision and sometimes blindness. It is found more often in those who are over 40, and in ... Views: 1786
Diverticulitis is the inflammation of the small pouchlike (diverticula) found along the large intestine (colon). Once diverticula develop, they do not go away. The diverticula themselves cause no symptoms, but when food particles become lodged in them, the colon becomes inflamed and ... Views: 894
Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a condition in which there is an abnormally low level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. This most often results from the over-secretion of insulin by the pancreas.
Sugar and refined carbohydrates make your blood sugar rise. This signals the pancreas to ... Views: 4237
Colon cleansing can rid the colon of toxins and help prevent and treat a variety of health problems. Retained debris in the colon leads to the absorption of toxins, resulting in systemic poisoning.
Symptoms of this condition may include depression, fatigue, irritability, gastrointestinal ... Views: 1045
By Connie Clark
Herbs
Here are some great solutions for toxic overload which is so important for great health! Toxic Overload contributes to disease in our bodies and must be eliminated if we are to be healthy and happy for enjoying our life and world in the best way. Glutathione is the ... Views: 1549
How your diet influence directly your cold sores outbreaks.
What are cold sores?
Cold sores outbreaks are a manifestation of the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) that you carry in your nerve cells. If you suffer from labial herpes (herpes) you are probably infected by the Herpes Simplex ... Views: 5362
Building Better Bones
by Susun S Weed
"It is a bone-deep change you are going into, my beloved," counsels Grandmother Growth. "You must open to your very marrow for this transformation. No cell is to remain untouched. You are to open more than you ever ... Views: 2023
Heal Pimples to amplify your Beauty
What is Acnes and what causes it
Your facial skin has micro openings; remember that hair grow through these. The pore contains sebum. The oil produced in the sebum comes out to the surface of the skin and is then washed away to maintain cleanliness of ... Views: 694
Years ago a buyer from one of our stores called us and said “I love your neti pot, but why are you using the bright, white stuff?” – referring to the sinus salt I had packaged with our neti pot. I hadn’t a clue what he was talking about so he explained.
“If a salt is bright and white and ... Views: 1730
Longer eyelashes are a sought-after goal of many women. The only thing holding them back, they do not clear the way for long lashes. There are many products that say they can get you longer lashes, but not all of them work. Eye mascara is a common tool used to try and get a fuller lashes. After ... Views: 504
Menopause, sometimes called the "change of life," a normal natural part of life. However, presents itself uniquely in just about every single woman. Despite the fact that your sibling may suffer hot flashes as well as sleep issues, for instance, you could be feeling a whole new sensation of ... Views: 757
Achieve Instant Calm - The Wise Woman Way
c. 2002 Susun S. Weed
In her newly updated best-selling classic, New Menopausal Years The Wise Woman Way, Weed offers a number of approaches women can use to calm jangly nerves, achieve greater overall calm, and cope ... Views: 1904
Using natural heartburn remedies instead of medicine is often a good choice. Medicine for heartburn is known to have many side-effects and if the medicine can be avoided or reduced it should. These natural remedies will help you reduce the symptoms of heartburn but they will not cure the ... Views: 512
Wise Woman Ways to Boost Your Energy
c. 2002 Susun S. Weed
Almost every woman has, at one time or another, felt so fatigued she wanted to cry. But for some women, and for a variety of reasons -- including menopause, caring for a new-born, working odd hours, ... Views: 1475
Confidence. Self-worth. Who doesn’t want those things? Yet, they can be oh so elusive. I’m in the middle of creating all kinds of new material to help others gain confidence, because I know what it feels like to not like myself, or to like myself and still not feel totally confident.
So ... Views: 918
How to Get Maximum Red Clover Benefits For Menopause
If you are actively seeking menopause relief from herbal remedies, you may have heard about Red clover, one of the most popular plants used in treatment of menopause issues. Do you know why it works, what side effects you should be cautious ... Views: 1203
Powerful antioxidant:
Packed with powerful antioxidants, green tea is full of health benefits. It lowers your cholesterol, boosts your immune system, helps prevent cavity and tooth decay. And according to recent research, it reduces the risk of cancer as well.
Different from other ... Views: 1181
ENERGY & STAMINA THE WISE WOMAN WAY
~2002, Susun S Weed
If having enough energy to earn your daily bread and to get all your chores done is a struggle for you. If you go to bed tired, but wake up even more tired. If you can't get up and go without coffee, or can't ... Views: 1478
Painful periods can attack at any moment. They usually last longer than the average woman's menstrual cycle. Suffering from dysmenorrhea can make every single day seem like the worst. Even though the actual bleeding of the menstrual period may last a week, the pain associated with this disorder ... Views: 452
Thrombosed hemorrhoids are located externally and often times they have blood cloths. These kinds of hemorrhoids are usually painful and can give you discomfort and can disappear after a couple of weeks. And since it is not life threatening, there is less anxiety. And for sure there will be ... Views: 683
The human body was created with its own excretory system to cleanse and remove toxins, chemicals and metabolic waste. The liver, lungs, kidney, and blood remove all toxins, that are unusable, that harm the body or are not necessary for the body to function. Over thousands of years, humans have ... Views: 846
OPTIMUM NUTRITION: Cooked or Raw?
c. 2004 Susun S Weed
Which is better: cooked food or raw? Taking nothing for granted or gospel, I set out to find out for myself the answer to this important question. First, I asked, what is meant by "raw food" and what ... Views: 2231
EYE-OPENING INFORMATION FOR MENOPAUSAL WOMEN from NEW Menopausal Years The Wise Woman Way, Alternative Approaches for Women 30-90
Susun S. Weed
Don't take calcium supplements. Calcium makes bones more massive, but more ... Views: 1624
One third of Americans will experience some form of alcohol use problem during their lifetime. Christmas is a time of cheer and parties but for some the accompanying drinking can be more of a problem than fun. Alcohol can damage the liver, weaken the immune system, slow healing and impair bone ... Views: 812
Lemon Balm is a plant that is native to Europe, but can grow anywhere in the world. It is part of the mint family, and has known medicinal properties relating to the nervous system and assists those that suffer from anxiety and related psychological imbalances. It is also known as Melissa ... Views: 878
Despite what some people might say, the medications that are usually indicated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have their necessary merits; these drugs can help in aiding your child or your teen overcome his or her condition. However, when considering the continuous and ... Views: 832
Firstly, you should know that there's no such thing as the "best" when we are discussing about bed bugs treatment. The treatment also depends on other aspects such as the severity and range of infestation. There are many pest control methods that will help you, but you as the owner of the house ... Views: 566
The Prostate is a male reproductive gland situated in front of rectum.below the bladder and surrounding the urethra. The name is derived from the Greek word prostates, literally translated as "one who stands before", "protector" or "guardian". It may be so called as its main function is to store ... Views: 772
Introduction Globally more than 1.5 billion people have Hypertension or High Blood pressure. It is a chronic medical condition and often called a silent killer since it can cause a lot of damage to the affected before the disorder is identified. Usually when the heart beats, it creates force ... Views: 887
Triphala or three fruits is a herbal preparation consisting of three essential ayurvedic pure herbs - Amalaki, Bibhitaki and Haritaki.
Triphala is primarliy used as a digestive stimulant. It has multiple benefits and extensive usage in Ayurveda. The key benefits of Triphala ... Views: 1742
The word diabetes was coined by the 2nd-century A.D. Greek physician, Aretus the Cappadocian, meaning 'the siphon' as the condition is characterized by excessive urination.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas either ... Views: 920
What's Science Got to Do With It? c. 1999, Susun S Weed
Once upon a time, healing was considered an art. Healing was understood by all to be a complex interaction between the patient, the healer, the community of living people, the communities of the plants and animals ... Views: 1627