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- Alternatives - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Overview Alternative medicine practices may incorporate into their procedures or base themselves on concepts as diverse as traditional medicine, which describes medical knowledge developed over centuries within various societies before the era of modern medicine, or ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - ***Elderberry Extract Prevents H1N1 Influenza Infection According to New Research Study - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHThe most asked question I hear as Clinical Nutritionist & Herbalist right now is “How can I protect myself and my family from cold and flu viruses, including the Human Influenza A (H1N1) virus?” My answer is Elderberry (Sambucus nigra). Elderberry has long been praised for its strong antiviral ...
Views: 7970(11 votes) - Natural Remedies For Insomnia - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterInsomnia is a nightmare. The more exhausted you are - the harder it is to sleep. And taking prescription or over the counter medicine can cause addiction and disturbing side effects, which can make insomnia worse. Insomnia can be due to many causes; such as, anxiety, caffeine, depression, low ...
Views: 1255(3 votes) - 5 Natural Supplements For Constipation Relief - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterWas it something you ate - or something you didn't eat?? Or is it a side effect of that new medicine, or maybe your body's way of protesting to stress or travel??? Which ever the case being, constipation can be troublesome and at times even painful. It is usually the result from insufficient ...
Views: 5232 - Natural Remedies And Medicine For Those Pesty Insect Bites - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterMost insect bites are just annoyances that itch like crazy and leave ugly little welts that go away in a few days. However, flies and mosquitoes can spread disease. The first thing you want to do is wash the bite area thoroughly with soap and water and apply an antiseptic. In the first place, ...
Views: 881 - ***Seaweed - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedSEAWEED IS AN EVERYDAY MIRACLE Seaweed is an everyday miracle. The benefits of including seaweed’s optimum nourishment into your daily diet are extensive: increased longevity, enhanced immune functioning, revitalization of the cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive, and nervous systems, and ...
Views: 3363(9 votes) - ***Ginger Honey & Grapefruit Seed Extract Sore Throat and Cough Remedy - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromGinger and Honey have a synergistic action together. Search 'nutritional value of ginger and honey'. And grapefruit seed extract (sold as GSE everywhere, also called Citricidal) kills virus, yeast, mold, fungus, aerobic AND anaerobic bacteria, and parasites. Read up on it, it is a lifesaver ...
Views: 5925(2 votes) - ***Echinacea for Birds and Poultry - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromFrom desperation, creative solutions often arise. When all else fails, reach for that inspired thought. The more often you reach, the more accurate your reach is. Such was the occasion when Emily discovered some idiot had put duck pullet eggs into her incubator "So my son can see birth." It ...
Views: 4835(3 votes) - ***The Echinacea You Don't Know (There is No Such Thing as the Human Body) - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromThere is no such thing as the human body. Lately even the medical industry is beginning to face this fact. ("Oh? How old is it? What race and gender? Is it in good health? What are its habits and living conditions?") Well, in the good old days it used to be a 40-year-old American urban ...
Views: 4074(10 votes) - Alternatives - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Peter RadfordALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Background Alternative medicine may be defined as “any form of healing procedure that is not classified as that of conventional medicine.” The following represent a selection of methods that would normally be classified as alternative medicine: Naturopathy. It ...
Views: 1670(2 votes) - Himalayan Bath Salt with Manuka Honey - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Frank BuonanotteHoneymark launches a Bath Salt with genuine Himalayan salt crystals and Manuka Honey from New Zealand, both of which are well known for their rejuvenating properties. There is a significant difference between table salt and Himalayan salt. Ordinary table salt predominantly consists of sodium ...
Views: 1293 - Ancient Egyptian Lessons Learned Then Forgotten - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Any visitor to modern Egypt, or viewer of a travelogue on this amazing country is awed by the antiquities visible everywhere. The Sphinx, hundreds of pyramids and mausoleums, temples and statuary are testament to the brilliance of this 4000 year old culture. These relics have ...
Views: 2607 - Herbal Remedies and Natural Cure – Benefit of Home Made Medicines - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Jayesh KhandorHome remedies and natural cures or medicines made at home from natural ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, and herbs are catching a lot of attention due to its very nature of cure: simple, no side effects, no chemicals, less expensive, plus the pleasure of being able to cure yourself. ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - 7 Herbs for 7 Chakras - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Linda KingsburyThe vibrational qualities of plants can assist in balancing, relaxing, and energizing your aura and chakras. Each member of the plant kingdom has a unique gift to offer and can support you on your journey of manifesting your highest path on earth. Allowing herbal energies to assist your personal ...
Views: 12098(9 votes) - A Lesson In Lead: Contamanents in Herbal Medicines and California Proposition 65 - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from joel schreckYou may have noticed the California Proposition 65 Warning labels appearing on many herbal medicines. These warnings state that the products contain lead, which is a substance known by the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects. These warnings may have given you pause for ...
Views: 3962 - ***Athletes & Workout Enthusiasts: How to Control Inflammation and Increase Endurance - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHControlling Inflammation with Zyflamend: One of the challenges for athletes and workout enthusiasts is pushing yourself to new levels of performance while controlling the natural process of post-workout inflammation. Most athletes know all too well the double-edged sword of post-exercise ...
Views: 6720(12 votes) - Weight Loss: Life and Death Begin in the Colon - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Eileen SilvaHidden Weight This might surprise you, but the average person who is neither overweight nor noticeably allergic to things is carrying around 7-25 pounds of dried fecal matter in the system. Overweight and allergic people may be harboring a lot more than that! The toxins from this accumulated ...
Views: 1193(2 votes) - Use a Natural Wart Removal Method To Cure Your Warts - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Margaret LeslieAt some point in our lives, we all have had warts. There is no end to products at the local pharmacy that can be used to help get rid of our warts. However, some people prefer to use home remedies. The most effective home remedy is the duct tape occlusion therapy. Apple vinegar is a ...
Views: 4067 - Treating Gum Infection the Natural Way - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Emery Chernan8/27/09 Receding Gums Receding gums are a major indicator of periodontal disease. You may not realize that persistent sore, swollen, red, or bleeding gums, tooth pain or sensitivity and bad breath are warning signs of periodontal disease - a serious condition which clinical studies ...
Views: 2025(2 votes) - Health Benefits of Herbal Medicine - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Arnold AlvarezHerbal medicines are increasingly becoming the choice of most patients nowadays. The promise of preserving the natural qualities that promote a healthier method of healing different ailments contributed to the popularity of these medicines. Moreover, as these types of medicines are grown wild or ...
Views: 9051(1 vote) - Herbs for the Mind - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from joel schreckHerbal Remedies for Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, and Psychosis In China, before the twentieth century, all mental illnesses were treated exclusively with herbal medicine. Since Chinese doctors have been keeping records for thousands of years, there is historical evidence suggesting that ...
Views: 6581(10 votes) - Advantages of Aloe Vera - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Pragya KatariyaAre you suffering from any of the following disorders? • Arthritis • Eczema • Skin problems such as pigmentation • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome • Psoriasis • Asthma • Irritable Bowel Syndrome If your answer is the affirmative to any of these, then it is time you opened your eyes to the ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - Improve your diabetes life with diabetes natural herbs - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Thiruvelan RamasamyIn the name of Modern lifestyle we are slowly isolating ourselves from nature and moving towards harmful chemicals in the name of science. That’s why number of cases of diabetes both type1 and type2 is increasing day by day from day in to day out? When we start exploring the reasons for this ...
Views: 1223(2 votes) - Manuka Honey: The Substance From The Hype - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Bryan JonesWhat is Manuka Honey? It is a flavour of honey that comes from bees visiting the flowers of the manuka plant, a native of (found only in) New Zealand. Recently it has gained worldwide ‘buzz’ from New Zealand itself to the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Japan, the USA, and many countries in ...
Views: 2682(3 votes) - Amenorrhea - Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Kyle NortonAmenorrhea is defined as delay of menstruation. There are 2 types of amenrrhea: A. Primary amenorrhea is defined as no period by age 16. I. Causes 1) Delay due to purity characteristic Some women may just start to have breast tender at age 16 due to nutritional deficiency or genetic passing ...
Views: 9700(2 votes) - 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: 5809(1 vote) - 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: 824(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: 2757(1 vote) - Endometriosis Part XII- How Herbs Help to Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Kyle NortonAs we mentioned in previous articles, endometriosis growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. Besids conventional treatment, there are many ...
Views: 4771(1 vote) - Back Ache First Aid Tips - the Wise Woman Way - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedFIRST AID FOR BACKACHE Heat - a warm bath, a hot shower, a hydroculator, a hot water bottle, a towel dipped in boiling water - will provide temporary relief for most backaches. Tiger Balm, Olbas, Zheng Gu Shui, Wintergreen oil and other homemade or purchased herbal liniments and rubs can ...
Views: 2720(2 votes) - How to Use Herbs for Wellness - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Judith McElhinneyWhether it’s a tea to relax you after a hectic day, a capsule to help support your immune system or a salve to sooth the bumps and bruises of life, herbs can be an effective, inexpensive and enriching alternative to conventional medicine. Fomentations or Cold Compresses—A simple way to apply ...
Views: 801 - Seven Herbs To Boost Libido And Support Sexual Vitality - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Robert NeimanWhen conventional medicine can’t cut it, people look to herbs as alternative sources of relief. Whether you’re feeling poorly, in need of a quick boost or have more severe chronic disorders, herbs provide another option worth trying. There are herbs that benefit sexual health while at the same ...
Views: 3592(2 votes) - 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: 1203(1 vote) - Dysmenorrhea - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Dysmenorrhea means that women have periodic pains during or prior to, or after menstrual periods in the lower abdomen caused by disruption of contraction within the uterus as a result of excess bad prostaglandins. II. Causes A. Primary dysmenorrhea Primary dysmenorrhea is ...
Views: 10148(2 votes) - Better Sleep Naturally with Herbs - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Judith McElhinneyMost of us have at one time or another had trouble going to sleep, or getting a good night’s sleep. And for some of us, it’s a regular thing. But it doesn’t have to be. The use of herbs to aid sleep is an ancient practice that has remained popular because it’s relatively inexpensive, it’s ...
Views: 1834(2 votes) - Organic Silica: The Missing Nutritional Link? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Carl LiverMention silicon or silica and most people would probably think of rocks or sand. They might go on to think about Silicon Valley or glass or any of the thousands of products, from makeup to computer chips that rely on this versatile element. Silica is not something commonly thought about as ...
Views: 3621(2 votes) - 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: 1467(1 vote) - Can You Trust Prostate Tests? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Dr. Al SearsA few of my patients have asked me what I think about the latest news that prostate screening tests – known as PSA tests – are inaccurate. It turns out that less than one in three men with high amounts of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in their bloodstream wind up having prostate ...
Views: 2339(3 votes) - Home Remedies to Pass Kidney Stones Naturally - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Louis RichardFirst aid for every disease is the primary stage prevention from such disease. It is very essential that you should consult the recognized physician of such disease. However, sometimes you can take precautionary measures by taking home remedies to prevent the symptoms of that disease. For every ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Dealing With Depression Using Herbal Mood Enhancers - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from i-Supplements comEvery morning you get out of bed you should have a smile on your face since it will help you get through your day in a positive mood. In a perfect world everyone would be happy and in a great mood all the time without a hint of sadness. The world we live in is not perfect and it can be filled ...
Views: 4095(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: 3748(2 votes) - Tailor Your Tea to Suit Your Need - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Anne WhiteWhether you are trying to lose weight, boost your immunity, suffer from a digestive disorder, have an anxiety problem, or you simply want to detox, there is an herbal tea preparation, which, can assist you with these issues. Green Tea Mixture Take weight loss for instance, recent research ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - Chinese Medicine: The Powerful Heat Clearing Anti-Viral Herbs - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Chris GussaThe Heat Clearing Class of herbs is definitely not at all a Tonic Class but a true medicinal energy and direct healing classification of herbs. This Classification of herbs (as taught in the Shanghai College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine) has 5 sub classes. Most of these powerful Anti Viral ...
Views: 3465(4 votes) - *** Detox Primer - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Eileen ConoscentiShould you Detox? We live in a toxic world. It has been estimated that up to twenty-five percent of the U.S. population suffers from some extent of heavy metal poisoning. Solvents, food additives, pesticides and other chemicals can affect your mind and body and be the cause of many unwanted ...
Views: 1722(6 votes) - Why you should use natural beauty products. - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Jess ShanahanNatural beauty products are becoming all the rage now as celebrities hop on the natural healing bandwagon. If you want healthier skin, unblocked pores and no side effects then natural products certainly are the way to go. Kind Because natural beauty products are made from natural ...
Views: 1753 - 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: 2908(1 vote) - ***Herbal Ally - Sage the Savior - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedDoes the odor of sage evoke warmth, cheer, and holiday feasts for you? Sage has long been used to add savor, magic, and medicine to winter meals. Culinary sage is available at any grocery store, and sage is one of the easiest of all herbs to grow - whether in a pot, on a windowsill, or in the ...
Views: 2603 - Herbal Ally - Pine Keeps You Fine - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedIf you live in any of the temperate regions of the world, whether at sea level or high in the mountains, some pine tree is likely to be growing very near you. If you live in the desert, you may have to get to the mountains before you find a pine. But wherever you live, north or south, east or ...
Views: 3349(2 votes) - Birth Control for Menopausal Women - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedSTEP 1. COLLECT INFORMATION Birth control, never simple or easy, is complicated incredibly by the erratic ovulations and unpatterned menses of the premenopausal and menopausal years. Remember your high school chums who unexpectedly had a little baby brother or sister? The biological ...
Views: 2544(2 votes) - Vitamins and Herbs--Should You Use Them During Cancer Treatment? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Bob EllalIf you have cancer and you’re undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment, you need to keep yourself as strong as possible—as these treatments have debilitating effects, as you may well know. But should you try to build up your immune system with vitamins and herbs? Some researchers ...
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