General-Herbs
| 30 | Jan |
| 2012 |
In this series we’re discovering home remedies and herbal cures in the shapes of familiar wildflowers and plants you might have in your own back yard. This time we’ll devote our attention to bee balm, honeysuckle and calendula marigold.
Growing-Herbs
| 31 | Dec |
| 2011 |
Growing herbs indoors can add an elegant appearance and fragrance to every room. Plants are nature’s air fresheners, naturally cleaning the air in their surroundings. The natural scents of fresh herbs are never overpowering and can float from room to room freshening and brightening your surroundings. Different people prefer different herbs and scents for the home, but some herbs will be a perfect fit for a specific room in the home.
Alternative health
| 13 | Jan |
| 2012 |
Women’s bodies experience great changes throughout life. These complex natural processes have been stigmatized in male-dominated cultures. Women were trivialized, their thoughts and desires dismissed as the irrational products of hysteria. The very word “hysteria” comes from the Greek word for uterus.
Aromatherapy
| 26 | Oct |
| 2011 |
Aromatherapy has many rejuvenating aspects that include healing properties. It is a low-cost method for relaxation that promotes healing, and also invites the proper atmosphere for healing through additional herbal methods. Aromatherapy has deep roots in ancient civilizations and has evolved into a modern-day science. Along with the reduction of stress and daily tensions, aromatherapy is successfully used in the treatment of headaches, asthma related breathing problems, insomnia, menstrual cramps, depression and other mental illnesses and the treatment of muscle pain and weakness.
Nutrition
| 06 | Jan |
| 2012 |
In September 2010, the Centers for Disease Control published the latest results of an ongoing telephone survey in which they ask people over 18 how much fruit and vegetables they eat every day. “State-Specific Trends in Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Adults — United States, 2000-2009″ reveals that only 25% of the people surveyed eat vegetables — other than French fries — three or more times a day. A survey by a market research company had similar findings. Their spokesman concluded there was nothing you could do to get people to eat vegetables. An attempt...
General-Herbs
| 30 | Jan |
| 2012 |
In this series we’re discovering home remedies and herbal cures in the shapes of familiar wildflowers and plants you might have in your own back yard. This time we’ll devote our attention to bee balm, honeysuckle and calendula marigold.
Natural Health Cures Will Lead to Better Health
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There has always been a population of naturopath practitioners who use natural products for healing and maintaining great health and stamina. Now the practice of natural health is becoming more mainstream, especially with the rise of integrative physicians who understand the mind/body component of healing and maintaining good health.
UTI Home Treatment – Why Baking Soda May Not Really Be the Best Option
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A urinary tract infection is a painful infection that can become much more serious if not properly treated. While there are a number of medications available to treat a UTI, many sufferers prefer to use more natural remedies. One popular natural remedy is to use baking soda to rid the urinary tract of bacteria. However, while this is a common cure, many question if this is really the best option available.
Natural Herbs – Nausea: A Side Effect of Chemotherapy
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Chemotherapy is accompanied by several side effects, including nausea. Nausea is one of the most common side effects of chemotherapy and it can lead to a loss of appetite. Dietary changes can help to alleviate symptoms of nausea. Natural herbs are a safe and effective method to alleviate nausea symptoms that many people experience during chemotherapy. During nauseous feelings, the stomach nerves are stimulated. Signals are sent to the brain that induces the nauseous feelings.
The Benefits of Blending Ginkgo and Gotu Kola
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Ginkgo biloba is a unique and beneficial tree, gracing streets and providing a multitude of health benefits. The oldest living tree species on earth; it is virtually unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs. Used for centuries by traditional Chinese medicine, it has taken the forefront in Western herbalism. It is one of the most widely used and effective herbs. Although the Chinese used the leaves primarily for lung disorders, in the West, the emphasis has been on the remarkable ability of this herb to increase the blood flow, especially to the brain.
Infrared Sauna Shows Benefits in Outcome and Wallet
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The sweat glands that cover a person’s skin are made up of one hundred and fifty to three hundred and forty eccrine glands per square centimeter. When sweat comes out of the pores of your skin and through the oil glands that are embedded in your skin, you are releasing bad chemicals and toxins. This is mainly why men and women enjoy sitting in a traditional sauna. When you sit in an infrared sauna, you will lose various levels of water and toxins. For example, eighty percent of what leaves your body while in an infrared sauna will be water. Twenty percent of what leaves your body will be toxins and other bad chemicals that may be in your body. Of course, this percentage mostly depends on your toxicity level while you are in the infrared sauna.