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- 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: 1512 - 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: 1588 - 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: 1861 - 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: 1091 - 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: 1549 - ***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: 2272 - 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: 939 - 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: 5070 - 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: 2429 - 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: 3544(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: 1156 - 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: 3966 - 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: 10555 - 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: 2621 - 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: 1239 - 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: 3440 - 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: 1577 - 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 ...
Views: 1198 - Herbal Treatment For Pets - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Zachary LingHerbal treatment for pets offers natural relief for a variety of ailments, is excellent as preventive medicine and will help keep pets healthy through all stages of life. Many pet owners are choosing to look after and treat their beloved pets with herbal treatments as they are concerned about ...
Views: 1102 - A Moment in Thyme - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2009 from Karyn MaierThyme is a low-growing perennial that no culinary herb garden should be without. In fact, with a taste ranging from lemon to nutmeg and caraway to clove-like, it is a classic addition to Creole, Cajun and French cuisines. The latter consider thyme one of the fines herbes and use it in bouquets ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Herbs for Stress - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2009 from Jeff StephensonHow do you manage your stress? Dealing with work demands and family-related or personal issues can cause an immense amount of stress on an individual. In response to stressors, our bodies naturally go into “fight-or-flight” mode - our muscles tense up for action, our nerves fire ...
Views: 1033 - 4 Ways to Use Home Remedies for Acne - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Robert GodartHome remedies for acne are definitely beneficial to try. You have everything to gain by trying them. Home remedies for acne are varied. You can choose from a tangerine juice treatment, cabbage mask, orange tonic or a watermelon juice treatment. They are almost all topical, and according to the ...
Views: 1019 - Goldenseal: Mysteries, Myths, and Medicine - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2009 from Karyn MaierGoldenseal (Hydrastis candensis) has been touted as a panacea for nearly everything from eye infections to hemorrhoids. One of the best-selling herbs in history, over-harvesting and deforestation also play a role in making this herb one of the most expensive and endangered. By the turn of the ...
Views: 2533(1 vote) - Make this Energy Packed, Healing Fruit Smoothie your Everyday Morning Drink - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Paul BlakeSlows down aging process while helping you fight disease and lose weight When I had cancer I made a very carefully thought out decision to put a strong effort into using natural healing before I turned myself over to modern medicine. I put in a great deal of time studying Chinese, Ayurvedic, ...
Views: 3088 - ***Herbal Ally - Now Remember Rosemary - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedMad Ophelia tells us: "There's Rosemary, that's for remembrance". In Shakespeare's day it was common knowledge that rosemary helped one remember. Today, as then, herbalists agree: "For weyknesse of ye brayne, sethe rosemaria in wyne and keep ye heed warme". The leaves of this tough, evergreen ...
Views: 3079(1 vote) - Herbs for Treating an Ear Infection - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2008 from Elizabeth NobleIt's a fact that prescription drugs can cause more harm than good when treating ear infections. Fortunately there are some fantastic herbs which you can take to boost your immune system and alleviate your ear infection symptoms naturally. It is in the acute, initial stage of an ear infection ...
Views: 17719 - Scalp Massage Oil Supports Healthy Hair Growth - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2008 from Paul RodgersHealthy hair growth is dependent on an intricately balanced hormonal system. One of the key building blocks for healthy hair growth is sulphur. Healthy hair growth is most likely when the body is supplied with an optimum amount of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. No matter what solution you ...
Views: 3568 - Essential Oils Today - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Paulette GehrkeEssential oils have been around for thousands of years and have been used in cooking, cosmetics, healing and religious ceremonies and continue to be used throughout the world today. Scientist over the years have analyzed and tested the therapeutic benefits of essential oils and there are many ...
Views: 1359 - ***Herbal Ally - Mysterious Mushrooms - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedAs summer nights lengthen into autumn, the forests of the Catskill mountains in upstate New York fill with magical, mystical, medicinal mushrooms. "Toadstool" is a quaint name for the many mushrooms that spring forth between rains, while "fungi" is the more technical term. Fungi are plants, but ...
Views: 2452 - Multi-Vitamin Supplements to be at the Peak Of Health - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraIn the olden days, people got the essential vitamins and minerals that they needed from natural sources – the water, the sun, and unadulterated food that they ate. Vitamins and minerals are needed – perennially- whether it be by generations from the past, the present and the future. ...
Views: 866 - Oil of Oregano - An Influential Force - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Courtney FindlaySounds simple, but it is an impressive herb. An essential oil, expressed from the leaves of the herb Oregano. Although it has been used for centuries, medical research is now proving it’s amazing abilities. Oregano oil (Origanum vulgare) is well known in the Mediterranean world for its ...
Views: 1752 - Lemons; They're More than Sour! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Courtney FindlayThe healing properties of lemons have been known for centuries, from growing in Mesopotamia in 722 BC, to being transplanted wherever a citrus tree will grow! From Mesopotamia and Babylon to Sicily and Europe and eventually North America. Some of the historically reported benefits include ...
Views: 1284 - Healing Herbs and Herbal Supplements: 8 Myths - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraMyth #1: All Herbal Products are Pure and Natural The fact is, some unscrupulous manufacturers alter the ingredients of their products. They even use chemicals if the genuine herb is on shortage. You must be aware that there are herbal supplements which are not pure or even natural at all, ...
Views: 1038 - Constipation - The Top 6 Herbs You Need To Know About - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Robert RalphConstipation is one condition which has been conquered very satisfactorily using herbs for very many years. In fact, they are so effective for constipation that there really is little need for constipation to exist in 99% of sufferers. Later on I will tell you the best and most reliable herb ...
Views: 13686(1 vote) - How Do Herbs Work? - Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 from ray entwistleHave you ever wondered what are the different kinds of herbs and what they actually do? Listed below are ten types of herbs and their actions; a general overview of what they do to promote healing. Continued from Part 1 6 Demulcents Demulcents soothe, coat and soften mucus membranes. They ...
Views: 856 - How Do Herbs Work? Part 1 - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 from ray entwistleHow Do Herbs Work? Part 1 Have you ever wondered what are the different kinds of herbs and what they actually do? Listed below are ten types of herbs and their actions; a general overview of what they do to promote healing. 1 Adaptogens This is a very important class of herbs. Similar to ...
Views: 1526 - Asthma And Allergies Can Be Scary - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from herbal remediesAsthma and allergies are not produced by a single irritant, but by an accumulation of minor irritants that eventually overwhelm the bodys ability to adapt. It is not a huge leap to imagine that removing a respiratory irritant from the sleeping environment, where a person spends one third of ...
Views: 872 - Some Best Remedies For Hair Loss - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from orson dixonWhat are the best remedies for hair loss problems? There are numerous remedies for hair loss. Nowadays people go to doctors for hair loss treatment. But the best way to fight hair loss or Alopecia is to follow the Ayurvedic treatments which are even more beneficial. Some of the tips which you ...
Views: 2486 - How To Fight Menopause - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from orson dixonWhat is menopause? Menopause marks the end of female fertility which generally occurs around the age of 45-50 with a little variation. At this time the menstrual cycle stops. Various diseases develop after menopause in women. Therefore, you can use the following formula to maintain your ...
Views: 3477(1 vote) - Herbal Treatment For Hair Loss - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from orson dixonWhat are main causes of hair loss? Hair loss and thinning is a common problem for the people of the present generation. This is mainly due to the pollution and automobile emissions. The auto emissions contain harmful materials which affect our hair. Our lifestyle and diet are also responsible ...
Views: 1201 - Supplements For Natural Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Gardner WilkinsonObesity is a great problem and people are exceedingly becoming conscious of it. They are trying hard to get rid of the extra weight. There are numerous ways in which this excess weight can be lost. One should always adopt the normal weight loss procedures (by restricting the diets or doing ...
Views: 846 - Herbal Stress Relief - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Zachary LingIn modern life, stress is something we must deal with on an almost daily basis. Whether we’re worried about work, family, finances or major calamities such as terrorism and Global Warming, there are certainly ample reasons to be stressed. It’s also an established fact that ...
Views: 2093 - The Benefits Of Greens To Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Monty StewartMore than ever, it seems more and more people are looking for ways to extend their life. People lead busy lives but many still find the time to exercise and try to eat right. No longer is the term antioxidant a foreign term to most people. Antioxidant greens are the essential element needed to ...
Views: 824 - Acai Research: What can this little berry do? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dave RopeAcai Research: What can this little berry do? What kind of scientific research on Acai has been done to date? Ever since the Acai berry has been introduced to the north American market, it has been called a "Miracle fruit". Featured on mainstream media such as: The wall Street Journal, The ...
Views: 1003 - Tea Tree Oil Acne Relief - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from Matt JohnsonThe world is fast waking up to the wonders of tea tree oil. The famous beauty brand “The Body Shop” has an entire line of products made from tea tree oil. These products are very helpful in preventing blemishes. They deeply purify and cleanse your skin along with absorbing excess ...
Views: 2254 - The Effects of Biotin in Hair Loss - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from Paul RodgersAdding Biotin To Your Food Twice Daily Will Prevent Hair Loss Extensively Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin, so any that is unneeded will be excreted. It is a water-soluble vitamin that acts as an essential cofactor for four carboxylases, each of which catalyzes an essential step in ...
Views: 3206 - A Natural but Real Answer to a Growing Global Epidemic? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Tania WedinLet’s face it; the statistics are shocking and tragic to say the least. The incidence of asthma in our population is on the increase year on year, with record highs of childhood deaths due to the condition. I won’t quote them here as they’re easily found on the web, and ...
Views: 961 - Home Remedies For Bad Breath, Bad Breath Causes - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Peter HutchBad breath, also known as halitosis, is a very common temporary condition caused by such things as oral dryness, stress, hunger (ketosis), eating certain foods such as garlic and onions, smoking, or poor oral hygiene. Many people have bouts of bad breath has explained by the effects of strong ...
Views: 1233 - Relaxation Herbs - How Tea Can Help You Relax At Home - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Caroline BeginTeas and relaxation herbs have been used for centuries to help people relax, gain more energy, lose weight, as well as many other benefits. This article will enlighten you on a few relaxation herbs that you can use at home to relax. Chamomile Tea – The Common Way to Relax with ...
Views: 3699 - How Ganoderma Lucidum Improves Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from James PangGanoderma Lucidum is only a tiny fungus grown in rotten wood. However for more than 2000 years, ancient Chinese praised Ganoderma Lucidum herb for its amazing healing properties on human body. Just what is so special about this herb? Using natural healing herbs to treat and uproot the cause of ...
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