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- What To Avoid And Natural Remedies To Prevent Asthma Attacks - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Edith LingenfelterAsthma is a breathing problem caused by an obstructed airway. Your bronchial airways suddenly contract, you feel tightness in your chest, you wheeze, cough and become short of breath. Ninety percent of asthma is triggered by an allergy. The most common allergic trigger for asthma are animal ...
Views: 5961(5 votes) - Grow Your Own Medicinal Herbs - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Karen VaughanIt is almost Spring, depending on where you are in the country. Time to start the annuals and to awaken the garden. Even if your garden is primarily ornamental, you can include medicinal herbs, many of which are lovely. And don’t forget to eat the weeds, once you know what they are and what ...
Views: 1812(4 votes) - Is a Bentonite Detox Effective? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Diana KetchenBentonite is a type of clay found in the North Western part of the United States. It is considered a mineral that contains numerous cleansing properties. For centuries, Indians and other natives have used bentonite as a health aid. Now, people are using it to perform bentonite detox procedures ...
Views: 2373(1 vote) - ***Fatigue and Mood Changes - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHormonal changes, emotional changes, physical changes, and all the attendant stresses of pregnancy may cause extreme fatigue and emotional swings, especially during the last trimester. One midwife advises: "This is the perfect opportunity to touch your own deep emotional truths … to ...
Views: 2728(5 votes) - Elderberry -- A new weapson against colds and flu - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Marian SmithAlthough not yet one of the most common herbs or supplements, elderberry is gaining popularity among American herbalists as an excellent supplement to ward off colds and flus. Elderberry, which is a common, shrubby tree, produces creamy flowers in early summer, followed by deep wine-colored ...
Views: 1706(3 votes) - Evening Primrose Oil for a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Marian SmithFatty acids, essential fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, Linoleic acid (LA), Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) and prostaglandins. If these “buzz” words leave your head swimming you’re not alone. After the Food & Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization released a joint report ...
Views: 1513(3 votes) - Eat Your Weeds -- Milk Thistle Benefits - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Marian SmithAlthough the gardener and lawnworker would be unhappy to see this plant sprout, the herbalist knows better! The milk thistle, when full grown, is a splendid plant. It can grow several feet tall and top off with a colorful purple-pink pompom-like bloom. However, its beauty is best observed ...
Views: 2641(4 votes) - Try These Foods That Cleanse Your Colon - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Diana KetchenColon cleansing is becoming very popular lately. Many people started to look for colon cleansing products, like dietary supplements in order to avoid an impacted colon and possible health problems derived by this condition. However, many of those people are not aware that there are natural ...
Views: 2007(3 votes) - Natural Remedies And Supplements For Dry Skin And Winter Itch - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Edith LingenfelterDry skin is a very common condition which happens most often during the winter months. This is when the dry cold outside air and use of indoor heat robs your skin of its natural protective moisture faster than your body can replace it. Symptoms of dry skin may include roughness, redness, ...
Views: 9444(2 votes) - Headaches – Treating Symptoms or Handling the Cause? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Daniela SalesHeadaches are one of the most common complaints within our society. Almost every day you will encounter someone who complains of a headache that day and looks for a way to make the pain go away. Why is it so difficult to truly make one headache free? What can we do about them? Thing that most ...
Views: 1676(4 votes) - Make a Cup of Tea Part of Your Day - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Daniela SalesPeople have been drinking tea and using it for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. In recent years we have seen more research being done on the benefits of tea for our wellbeing and the results are confirming many of the traditional uses. There is a long way to go before we see a greater ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - Simple Bad Breath Home Remedies You Can Start Using Today - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Dan DeLucaThere's a variety of reasons that people have halitosis (chronic bad breath), including poor dental hygiene, periodontal disease, problems with your stomach, post nasal drip, or even constipation. In this article I'd like to reveal some simple home remedies for halitosis that you can begin to ...
Views: 2021(3 votes) - Hemorrhoids Treatment - Home Remedy Tips to Cure Piles - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Robert LangleyHemorrhoids can be the bane of your life if you get them over and over again. They are painful, itching and embarrassing when you have to explain it to others or simply have to see people’s faces as you gingerly site down on a hemorrhoids cushion in an office. Been there, done that, got the ...
Views: 2688(2 votes) - White Tea Uses In Skin Care: A Real Wrinkle Fighter! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Rhotini HendersonWhite Tea Better Than Green Tea: At least for skin! Next time you reach for a glass of coffee, you may want to grab a pot of white tea instead. New research from Kingston University in Britain shows white tea aids prevent wrinkles on aging skin. The scientists assayed the beneficial properties ...
Views: 3142(2 votes) - Homemade Remedies to Get Rid of Acne - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Monrow DidoAcne vulgaris (commonly called acne) is a common skin disease, caused by changes in pilosebaceous units, skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous glands, via androgen stimulation. Acne is the term for plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and even ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Antiviral Herbs - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Sally MoranThere are many fantastic antiviral herbs. This is good news for those who want to take better care of their health and combat illness without the use of pharmaceuticals. Here we will talk about the best natural antivirals and their attributes. Some of the best antiviral herbs include oregano, ...
Views: 1648 - Best Herbal Remedies For Acne - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Sally MoranThere are many great herbal remedies for acne to help you ease the flare ups of this bothersome condition. None of us enjoy dealing with acne breakouts. And somehow acne seems to have a way of showing up just when it's least expected. These acne herbal remedies will help you get control of your ...
Views: 1391 - Herbs For Depression - Natural Depression Treatment - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Sally MoranA growing number of people are turning to herbs for depression. The number of natural depression treatments on the market is increasing all the time. People prefer a depression herbal remedy to a prescription medication, as there are growing fears about the side effects of conventional ...
Views: 1420(2 votes) - The Secrets of Chinese Herbal Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Michelle SigurdsonThe practice of using Chinese herbal remedies has been around for thousands of years. It is a big part of traditional Chinese medicine (or TCM). People are turning to Chinese medicine because they may not have had success with mainstream medicine. Others are drawn to its exotic philosophy and ...
Views: 1163(4 votes) - Acupuncture & Phlegm in the Lungs - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Jeremy CornishIt's common this time of year for people to get sick with phlegm in their lungs. Chinese Medicine uses acupuncture, herbs, food therapy, and other treatments (like Gua Sha and Cupping) to knock the phlegm out, and help accelerate recovery. Having a chest cold is no picnic, as it can linger on ...
Views: 3507(2 votes) - Compounding Pharmacy – History and Trends - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Jillian PhillipsCompounding pharmacy is a practice in pharmacy that specializes in creating drugs by mixing various ingredients. It has been the dominant way of creating medicines for hundreds of years and was only replaced by mass-produced drugs 50 years ago when 60% of all medications were produced by ...
Views: 5462(1 vote) - 10 Simple and Natural Home Remedies for Pneumonia - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Ryan MuttPneumonia is a common illness that refers to an infection of the lungs. It occurs in all age groups, and is a leading cause of death among children and elderly people in chronic conditions. The major symptoms of pneumonia are productive cough resulting in mucus, chest pains, fever, chills and ...
Views: 13363(4 votes) - Home Remedies for Asthma that are Simple, Safe and Effective - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Ryan MuttAsthma is a life-threatening respiratory disorder and if it is not managed properly can lead to serious problems. There are several simple home remedies that are very supportive and helpful in treating this chronic disease. These home remedies can be easily prepared at the comfort of home. All ...
Views: 1089(4 votes) - 10 Simple and Natural Home Remedies for Asthma - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Ryan MuttAsthma is a long-term disease that has already affected millions of people all around the world. It is generally caused by allergies to certain substances such as dust, gases, smoke, pollens, foods, animal dander, cold weather, environmental changes, etc. Coughing, wheezing, difficulty in ...
Views: 1053(3 votes) - Alternatives - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Peter RadfordALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Conventional Comparison Continued What is alternative medicine? The answer to this conundrum is dependent not only upon the discipline of the protagonists but also on geographical considerations. Consider the following two examples: (1) The Physical Medicine & ...
Views: 1194(3 votes) - Aloe Vera....Simply Amazing - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Gary Kenneth ArcherThe Aloe Vera plant is one of natures most remarkable medicinal wonders. I’m never ceased to be amazed by our creators foresight to give us mortals all the herbal remedies needed to heal what ails us. Aloe Vera is special among the herb world because it has many healing attributes. ...
Views: 1169(3 votes) - Important Things You Must Know About Herbal Nutritional Supplements - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Leigh McCabeWhat Are Natural health supplements? Nutritional supplements are made from the plants or specific parts of the plant and herb. This is one of the oldest and also an effective therapy to cure several ailments and live a healthy life. Now-a-days, natural health supplements are popularly used ...
Views: 1153(2 votes) - Alternatives - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Peter RadfordALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Conventional Comparison There is a long standing view held by many medical researchers that rejects the notion of a classification of medicines which proposes that any therapy should be characterised as Alternative Medicine. The view taken by such proponents is that ...
Views: 1130(3 votes) - Herbal Nutrition For Immune System Health - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterIf you take care of your immune system, it will take care of you. It is designed to protect you from disease. A healthy immune system is the key to the prevention and treatment of disease. The key to a healthy immune system is proper intake of nutritious elements. The vitamins and minerals ...
Views: 1426(4 votes) - Natural Treatments! How to Get Rid of Acne Fast With Home Remedies - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Brenda StewartCan I prepare natural treatments for acne on my own? If you want to heal your skin, you should know that there are some treatments you can prepare yourself. These natural treatments are based on herbs, especially as herbs do not have side effects after use. Are you thinking how to get rid ...
Views: 1317(6 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: 1596(7 votes) - Best Health Herbs For Winter - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Margo BastosFor those of us living in the northern hemisphere, another winter is upon us. This means coughs and colds and other stressful winter bugs. But, this does not mean endless visits to the pharmacy... Try natural home remedies to relieve the stress of winter infections - they do ...
Views: 1764(5 votes) - Bach Flower Remedies - Research in Western China - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Julia AversanoA writer, a poet and a photographer travelled over 5000 miles from Britain to China to find a tiny blue flower called Cerato in 2004, known locally as 'Little Star Grass'. Why did these three men travel so far to find this plant? The flower is one of the healing plants used in a set of ...
Views: 1842(3 votes) - Aromatherapy and Children - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayIn my experience as an aromatherapist, I have found that most children take amazingly well to aromatherapy. They are refreshingly honest in their opinions and will quickly tell you if they don't like a particular aroma! They also respond quickly to the benefits of the oils. It is as if, because ...
Views: 1926(3 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: 2947(2 votes) - High Blood Pressure Remedies Which Lower Blood Pressure Naturally! - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Cristina ChaseIf you are worried about your blood pressure and you want to learn how to best avoid getting heart failure or even early death, this article will feature some of the most effective high blood pressure remedies which can lower blood pressure naturally. One of the best things for treating high ...
Views: 1216(2 votes) - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally On A Consistent Basis - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Paul RodgersLowering cholesterol naturally is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to prescription drugs and their unwanted side effects. Lowering cholesterol naturally is still the best all around approach to cholesterol management. The choices we make have a bigger impact than you may ...
Views: 1425 - How To Care For Your Vision Part One: Macular Degeneration - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Stacy WishnerAn aging friend of mine had recently developed macular segeneration and had asked me if there were any recommendations I could make to help save his eyesight. Besides having him see his eye doctor, I suggested a few natural methods but I knew he had waited too long to stop this ongoing disease. ...
Views: 1026 - Bach flower remedies - how can they help me? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Julia AversanoBach flower remedies can help to treat some emotionally distressing states. They are derived from various plants and flowers and were developed by Edward Bach, a Harley Street doctor, in the 1930s, who believed that: 'Disease will never be cured or eradicated by present materialistic methods, ...
Views: 2516(2 votes) - Common Myths and Facts About Acne - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Josh MatnikThere are many different opinions which we may have concerning acne. Although we may all harbor these different ideas, we may not be in total agreement with the scientific facts. It is very important for you to educate yourself about the true, scientific facts about acne before you undergo any ...
Views: 765 - Letting Nature Grow Your Garden - Dancing with the Fairies - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedYour garden. What fun - and frustration - await you there! The best mentor you can choose, as far as I'm concerned, is Nature herself. Nature likes life everywhere. Have an open field and plants magically appear! This is the way plants grow when left to themselves. We don't have to struggle so ...
Views: 2813(4 votes) - 4 Green Beauty Tips - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Stephanie TreasureOne of the three ways that toxic chemicals enter our bodies is absorption through the skin. This applies to products like bleach, ammonia and other obvious cleaning products. However, it applies to beauty products too. Some beauty products are even more harmful than some cleaning ...
Views: 1068(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: 4047(3 votes) - ***Turning Points in a Sparrow Life and Yours - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromTurning Points in a Sparrow Life and Yours All the sparrows abandoned those many nests inside the peafowl pen (where all the bird food is!) sandwiched between the metal roof and the wood slats of a horse carrier that fit over a truck bed. Snow is on the ground; it is early May. I am hardly ...
Views: 3090(6 votes) - Herbal Skin Care Products May Not be What They Seem - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Valerie RosenbaumBefore you buy herbal skin care products, be sure to read the label of ingredients. If the product is manufactured in the US, manufacturers are not required to use herbs or plant-based oils. In fact, they can use the term on their labels and still include any ingredients that they want. ...
Views: 1311(7 votes) - Do you need a parasite cleanse? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Gregory E WhiteThe World Health Organisation estimates over 3.5 billion people are currently suffering from a parasite infection and it’s not just a problem in the third world. Up to 80% of people living in developed countries have parasites living inside them, feeding on the vital nutrients from the food they ...
Views: 1299(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: 1885(2 votes) - 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: 1095(2 votes) - Gingko Biloba - Hype or Hope for the Aging Brain? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Royane RealIn the last few years, the herbal product gingko biloba seems to be advertised everywhere, as a new miracle cure for many common ailments. Gingko is reputed to improve thinking, stave off Alzheimer’s disease, preserve memory, and reverse memory loss. In fact, it is one of the most widely ...
Views: 1778(4 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 ...
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