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Fighting The Menace Called Lice By : Sharon Hopkins It can be termed as one of the most unhygienic things we come across humans. It is more prevalent among children as they mingle around with kids in the school as well as other kids in one’s building. It is a breeding ground for the lice where too many people or kids come together. Lice have infected people of all ages and they prefer hair which is clean and not oily. Clean hair helps in creating the right environment for the eggs of the lice. It sticks to the clean hair much ... Potpourri With Herbs And Essential Oils By : Sharon Hopkins Potpourri is defined as mixture of dried flower, herbs, leaves, roots, barks and spices providing fragrance. Placed either in decorative wooden bowl, tied in small bags made from sheer fabric or specially designed pot pourri vase, a potpourri can last long if blended correctly. The word potpourri comes from the French meaning "rotten pot". Its uses are many. You can use it to perfume the air, keep it in closets or drawers, make room decorations with attractive baskets or ... Identifying The Different Forms Of Herbal Medicine By : Peter Garant Although there are a lot of positive things to be said when it comes to herbal medicine, is still an undeniable fact however that what we proof we have is not yet enough to make taking herbal medicine completely safe. Hence, when you’re about to try out herbal medicine please make sure to check with your doctor first if what you’re doing wouldn’t be harmful to your body. Secondly, it’s better to be able to identify the different forms of herbal medicine so you’d know if wh... What Is A Home Remedy? By : Doug Smith Home Remedies - Facts or Quacks? Myths and legends often have their basis in a grain of truth. So I wondered if home remedies, alternative treatments, and folklore cures might also be based on truth. First, let’s try to define the phrase home remedy. There’s No Place Like Home The name itself proclaims that a home remedy is, well, a remedy that’s administered at home! Prescription drugs are often given at home as remedies, so we need to dig a little deeper. When you ... Medieval Remedies That Still Work Today By : Doug Smith Home Remedies - Facts or Quacks? In a previous article we looked at several possible definitions of a home remedy, and patched together a definition that met our mental image of such a remedy. If you missed it, here’s the definition we derived. A home remedy is an experience-based or even accidental remedy or cure prepared from herbs, plants, or other available ingredients by common folk when modern medical help was unavailable (or hadn’t been devised yet). But Home ... How Dirty Dishes And Stale Bread Saved The World By : Doug Smith Home Remedies - Facts or Quacks? That's what I recently asked myself. Myths and legends are often based on ancient truths. So I wondered if home remedies, alternative treatments, and folklore cures might also be based on some past grain of truth. Here's what I found. He Was No Martha Stewart In fact, Alexander Fleming had no housekeeping skills whatsoever. During the early 1900s, Petri dishes, beakers, and test tubes were piled around his lab like dirty dishes in a b... An Udderly Ridiculous Home Remedy By : Doug Smith Home Remedies - Facts or Quacks? That’s what I recently asked myself. Myths and legends often have their basis in a grain of truth. So I wondered if home remedies, alternative treatments, and folklore cures might also be based on truth. A little research provided these astonishing results! Itching For A Cure Edward Jenner is widely credited as the father of the smallpox vaccination. However, twenty years earlier in 1774, a quick-thinking English farmer named Benjamin... Not Now, I Have A Headache By : Doug Smith Home Remedies - Facts or Quacks? That’s what I recently asked myself. Myths and legends often have their basis in a grain of truth. Are home remedies based on truth too? A little research provided this unusual perspective on one of our most frequently-used medicines. Are We Barking Up The Wrong Tree? Not if it’s a willow tree! Chewing on willow bark to reduce fever and inflammation dates back to the time of Hippocrates (400 BC). Willow bark was used as a medicine in ... Two Essential Oils In Every Household By : Sharon Hopkins There are two very indispensable essential oils in aromatherapy that should ideally be present in almost every household - Lavender and Tea Tree. These oils have innumerable uses and can be used with any kind of dilution. Lavender – This oil calms, soothes the skin, balances oil production, helps to heal blemishes, stimulates circulation to skin, reduces inflammation of acne and soothes nervous system. Tea Tree - Has antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic and antiviral ... What Is Royal Jelly? By : Gray Rollins What’s all the buzz about royal jelly and is this popular supplement right for you? Royal jelly, also known as gelee, is a thick gelatinous milky white substance secreted from glands near the head of nurse worker bees and fed to the hive’s queen from her larval stages and up into adulthood. Its sole purpose it to stimulate her growth and development. It seems that the royal jelly acts on the juvenile hormones in the developing queen’s body and this allows her to mature whi... Hypnosis: Fact Or Fraud? By : Jonny Goldmann The Sleeping Prophet Edgar Cayce would command himself to engage in out-of-body experiences and near-death experiences through self-hypnosis. Under a trance state, he would give readings and diagnoses to people he has never met. His followers documented almost 14,000 journeys unto the spirit realm, made through his subconscious mind or what Cayce referred to as the soul. Sensational historian David Lewis revealed that Adolf Hitler was once hypnotized and this may have b... Why Hypnosis Is Better For Stress Than Meditating By : Silvia Hartmann ***** Stress Is The Life Killer Stress is the greatest problem for people in the modern world, and it's much worse than just health problems such as heart attacks that are brought on by too much stress for way too long. Stress impacts EVERYTHING. Stress kills our libido, our enjoyment of life; stress causes disturbed emotions of anger, rage, sadness and depression; stress makes us clumsy; stress causes us to make mistakes and worst of all, stress makes us think stupi... Aromatherapy: Revive Your Senses By : Robert Thatcher The art of aromatherapy had been practiced since the earliest times. Strong evidences were found to link aromatherapy to ancient traditions. Though aromatic oils had been used to treat and cure various ailments and conditions for who knows how long, the formal study on their properties only started in the year 1928. In it's simplest form, aromatherapy is the use of essential plant oils for therapeutic purposes. They are normally employed to relieve a person from stress and... Tired All The Time? Try These Adrenal Support Essential Oil Blends! By : Misty Rae Cech, ND Adrenal Support from Nature - Aromatherapy Essential Oil Blends for Fighting Fatigue Feeling fatigued a little too often? Morning cappuccino no longer doing its job? Getting that feeling that you've been worn thin by your busy schedule, and you're just not bouncing back? These can be signs of over-worked adrenal glands – and can be symptoms of a syndrome known as "Adrenal Fatigue". Thankfully, a few commonly-available essential oils can offer support in regenerating worn-o... Jasmine Essential Oil For Aromatherapy By : Sharon Hopkins A sturdy evergreen shrub of bright green leaves with white star shaped flowers, Jasmine with sweet and floral aroma, native of Asia and Africa is one of the oldest and widely used scented flower. Jasmine flower blooms only at night hence they hand picked at night time only. Being the most delicate and extremely fragile, jasmine essential oil is steam distilled from its flowers. Huge quantities of jasmine petals are required to prepare one ounce of essential oil, hence is r... Aromatherapy: New Age Fad Or Age-Old Remedy? By : Art Turner Aromatherapy refers to the use of essential oils that have been extracted from plants, shrubs and trees. These essential oils can be used for a wide variety of purposes. They can be used to treat medical conditions or alleviate psychological ailments. Aromatherapy oils are used as cosmetics. Finally, aromatherapy can be used simply for pleasure, to help improve your mood or to reduce your stress. The essential oils of aromatherapy have the power to affect both your physical a... Herbal Tea Benefits By : Jennie Winter When you think about what hot drinks you want to have at the morning, or for that matter, at any other time of the day, consider this: caffeine can seriously affect your health. Now it is no secret that some of the tea companies use caffeine in their products; you can of course choose those that don’t – for example, let us take Wissotzky tea: Black tea has 60 - 70 mg of caffeine, Green tea has 15 - 20 mg while Herbal Tea would have no caffeine at all. The variety of tastes... Alternative Medicine - Gaining Popularity And Acceptance By : All Alternative Medicine Alternative medicine has been gaining in both popularity and acceptance in recent years. Many cities now have a plethora of shops where a person interested in buying alternative medicines can go to find whatever they are seeking, in addition to being able to take advantage of many alternative medicine services at local practitioners’ offices. Alternative medicine is simply a way of referencing a type of treatment that is not officially recognized by the medical establishme... How Hypnosis Works By : Loni Gordon Long thought of as a stage show or act of trickery by many, and as a dangerous practice which left the mind vulnerable to some, hypnosis is finding a new popularity among people these days. The growth of the use and acceptance of alternative treatments in the use of the 21st century individual has seen a corresponding surge in the number of people who are using hypnosis to treat problems. Hypnosis patients overwhelmingly use hypnosis in areas where they need a boost in will p... Could Hypnosis Be Better For Your Health? By : Jonny Goldmann Are you tired of hurting, feeling pain, and battling with health issues? If so, you may be an excellent candidate for hypnosis. The interesting thing is that the body is very powerful. For example, when we sleep, the body will begin to rejuvenate and heal itself during the deep stages. This is why when a person has insomnia, not being able to reach the deep stage of sleep; his or her body is tired the next day, which then manifests as headaches, joint pain, depres... How Alternative Medicine Fits Into Today’s Society By : Ken Snow Think you don’t know what alternative medicine is? It’s more common than you think, and now has a firm place in the world today. Certain therapies not formerly thought of as legitimate medical treatments are now being used on a more frequent basis to treat a variety of ailments, quite often with endorsement from the medical community. Some of the more common types of alternative medicine treatments include: • Massage therapy • Aromatherapy • Hydrotherapy • Acupuncture ... The Origins Of Alternative Medicine By : Ken Snow The origins of alternative medicine, also known as holistic medicine, can be traced back thousands of years to the very roots of medicine. Many millennia ago, physicians or healers would assess the sick person’s emotional condition in addition to their physical symptoms before beginning treatment. The roots of alternative medicine deal with the symptoms of the “whole” person, not merely the physical signs of illness. This is radically different from traditional medicine today... The Definition Of Alternative Medicine By : Ken Snow Have you ever suffered from a horrible headache when you thought the best remedy might be for someone to bash you over the head, or to pull your hair out? Then you might have some experience with alternative medicine! In all seriousness, alternative medicine is not about hurting yourself, but involves investigating other potential methods to treat an ailment besides synthetic drugs. A good purpose for alternative medicine is to avoid developing a dependence on drugs of any... Stress Relief Provided By Herbal Medicine By : Grace Palce Chances are, you may not know about the use of herbal medicine to provide stress relief. We certainly can’t blame if you don’t. Herbal medicine, after all, is still trying to gain its former popularity and so many people are still in doubt of its efficacy and prefer to use prescription medicine instead. But you see, if you take the time to check historical texts, the use of herbal medicine can date back as far as 5,000 years ago! The efficacy of herbal medicine, therefore,... Cautions Concerning Hypnosis By : Jonny Goldmann Many people still believe that hypnosis is dangerous but in fact, by itself it is perfectly harmless. The key with hypnosis is to work with a qualified and trained hypnotist or hypnotherapist. After all, this individual is going to take you on a journey that involves you being given suggestions. Obviously, unwise use of suggestions could create problems, sometimes leading to the very opposite of what you are trying to achieve. Therefore, it is essential that your hypnotist or... Enhancing Memory And Concentration With Hypnosis By : Rene Graeber If you had a tool to help enhance memory and concentration, would you be interested in learning more? The good news is that you do have tool that can do just that and much more – hypnosis. People around the world complain of having poor memory and concentration for one reason or another. Forgetting dates, important facts, anniversaries, and so on is frustrating and sometimes, embarrassing. You can turn this around by working with a licensed hypnotherapist or learning self-hyp... What Is Homeopathic Medicine? By : Rene Graeber Homeopathy is a safe, natural form of medicine, based on the practice of treating like with like. Homeopathy is derived from the Greek words homios, meaning like or similar, and italios, meaning suffering. Homeopathy is concerned with treating the whole person rather than the illness alone. The homeopath will consider the patient as a whole, both physically and psychologically, taking into account the patient's physical appearance, their likes, dislikes and their temperam... Aromatherapy - Using Nature's Aroma To Cure By : Sharon Albright Aromatherapy makes use of the essential oils from the plants and other aromatic compounds to help soothe the human mind and cure certain illness. You can do it at home with the help of essential oils, perfume and cosmetics. When it becomes a part of pharmacology, it is known as clinical aromatherapy. Aromachology studies the effects of different aromas on human behavior. Certain aromas are believed to have relaxing effect on our mind and body. Aromatherapy includes not on... Home Remedies For Removing Black Heads By : Sharon Hopkins Blackheads are dark formations on the skin when natural oils and impurities clog the pores of the skin. When the clogged pores are exposed to air, it turns black, hence forming blackheads. Blackheads makes its presence felt not only on your face, but also on the back, chest and other parts of the body that are rich in sebaceous glands. Blackheads are very common, yet many of us do not know how to deal with them. Tampering and brute forcing of blackheads should be avoided.... Home Remedies For Ear Aches By : Sharon Hopkins Earaches can be slightly painful to extremely painful. An ear ache is caused by a fluid buildup due to some infection or pressure build up in the middle ear. Swimming, bathing, allergies or even cleaning your ear with cotton bud can lead to discomfort, bacterial growth and infection in the ear. Most common cause of the earache is due to plugged ‘Eustachian’ tubes (a small tube connecting the ear to the nose). If and when your Eustachian tubes become blocked possibility of ... Toenail Fungus Remedy By : Sharon Hopkins Fungal infections are common on both fingernails and toenails. Toenails are more prone to be affected by fungus, as these living organisms thrive in dark damp environments available on the foot than on hand. When inflicted with toenail fungus, the nails can turn yellowish or have brownish discoloration. They may become thick or brittle over time and break or shed on own. Such kind of nails is unsightly, disfiguring, embarrassing and painful most of the times. Toenail fungu... Home Remedies For Boils By : Sharon Hopkins Boil is a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue in the skin. It starts off as reddened tender area and over a period of time, the area around it becomes firm and hard. The center of the boil full of pus is soft and is filled with infection fighting white blood cells, bacteria and proteins that eradicate the infection. Finally the pus forms a head, which can be surgically opened or drained out through the surface of the skin. One can not pinpoint the rea... Home Remedies For Athletes Feet By : Sharon Hopkins Quite a common skin problem, Athlete's foot affects mostly men and young people. This skin problem can be found in the area between the toes, soles of feet fingernails and toenails. Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus called tinea pedis living off the dead skin cells and thriving in moist warm places such as gyms, locker rooms, showers and swimming pools. If you come in contact with wet floors or touch infected socks and shoes, you can contract this disease. Symptoms are ... Home Remedies For Sinuses By : Sharon Hopkins Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinus passage and over secretion of mucus by the membrane lining the nose and throat. It is often followed by a common cold, influenza and other general infections. Excessive or constant sneezing, running nose, blockage of one or both nostrils, headaches and pressure around the head, eyes and face, fever, lack of appetite and difficulty in breathing are symptoms of sinusitis. Try some of these home remedies for sinuses - - A ts... How Should Alternative Medicine Be Defined By : Thomas DeReyna There is still no strict definition on what alternative medicine really is. But presently, it borders on the broadness of description covered by what we know of as conventional or orthodox medicine. However, to define alternative medicine as we believe it to be, it may be a knowledge that is considered as unaccepted, untested and unscientific. All these were true if we are to look some years back. But since alternative medicine has been studied in the later years, employed by... Best Home Remedies Against Thrush By : Charlene J. Nuble The overgrowth of the fungi Candida Albicans is responsible for the onset of Thrush, which is also know as Yeast Infection or Candidiasis. Thrush is not a serious disease but it can cause great discomfort for its sufferer. The best thing you can do then you think you have thrush is to see a doctor immediately. There are also many over the counter medicines that are effective in treating thrush. But aside from seeing a doctor and using over the counter medications, there a... Home Remedies For Diaper Rash By : Sharon Hopkins Baby's skin is the most sensitive and soft. At some time or another, most of babies do come down with diaper rashes despite our efforts to prevent them As the name implies, diaper rash is what appears in the area covered by a diaper. And almost every baby is affected by diaper rash at least once. For some it is rare occurrence, while for some babies, diaper rash is quite a frequent unwelcome guest. The common cause of diaper rash is that the diaper area is usually covered ... Home Remedies For Lice By : Sharon Hopkins Lice infest people of all ages, rich or poor. Lice prefer clean hair because their nits (eggs) stick to cleaner hair much better than oily hair. Beside direct physical contact, using infected person's personal belongings such comb, hair brush, towels, bed linen, etc also spread lice. Children are the most infected with lice than adults. You know you have lice when you experience intense bouts of itching on the scalp and the back of the neck and soreness on touch. When you... Aromatherapy Essential Oils: Seven Things You Should Know By : Art Turner Aromatherapy uses essential oils to treat medical conditions, to alleviate psychological ailments, for cosmetic purposes, and to reduce stress. The essential oils of aromatherapy have the power to enhance both your physical and mental state. Essential oils are extracted from living plants and trees. When essential oils are used appropriately, most can be used at home safely, enjoyably, and with beneficial effects. Keep the following seven things in mind if you want to try ... Aromatherapy – Myth Or Reality By : David Sanders The origin of aroma therapy can be traced back to pre historic period, in the countries of ancient Egypt, Far East and China. The concept aims at the holistic treatment of the human body by making use of the immensely useful essential oils obtained from various herbs and plants. The essential oils are normally obtained from the various parts of specific plants extracted by distillation and applied along with diluters such as almond oil, coconut oil etc. The oil content in ... Home Remedies For Burns By : Sharon Hopkins Unlike third degree burns that require immediate medical attention, small everyday household burns are easy to handle. No matter how you burned yourself, the key to quick relief is quick relief. What you do in the first few minutes after being burned makes a whole lot of difference in how well your skin heals. Milk is an excellent compress of minor burns. Simply soak the burned area in the milk for 15 minutes or so or apply a cloth soaked in milk to the affected area. The... Garlic - An Essential And Integral Part Of Home Remedies By : Sharon Hopkins Stories of garlic being used to protect us from the fanged-tooth 'Darcula' may not be of a great help in the recent times. Even though garlic may not drive an evil vampire, it surely can ward off all the blood sucking diseases in our body. It is one of the most frequently used products in out diet. With the increasing health benefits it surely can help us clear all the major illnesses in our life. The presence of sulfur gives garlic that biting smell for which it has become s... Home Remedies For Strep Throat By : Sharon Hopkins Sore throat ailment is widespread during winter months and viral outbreaks. Signaling the onset of cold or flu, it is preceded by sneezing, coughing, runny nose, pain in the throat and fatigue. Chamomile tea had every few hours will ease the pain and reduce inflammation. Sage is beneficial in treating throat pains by reducing inflammations and protects the membranes of the mouth and throat, while garlic is a natural antibiotic helpful in speedy recovery and removal of bact... Ear Mite Home Remedies By : Sharon Hopkins Ear mites are external parasites infecting cats and dogs. Once cursed, pets seem to have the problem for life. The mites Otodectes cynotis are large enough and easily visible with the naked eye. Ear mites as the names says, lives in the ears as well as on the head and skin of the pets. In just 3 weeks, a mite egg can develop into an adult mite. The adult mite can live its entire life on the pet, enabling it to be highly contagious and can also cause severe inflammation. Ea... Home Remedies For Gas By : Sharon Hopkins Gas means different things to different people. When people complain of gas, they usually mean - frequent belching of air from the stomach, bloating of the abdomen after eating and / or frequent passing of gas from the rectum. Gas is usually the result of certain habits or diet choices. It occurs in one of two ways: as a result of swallowed air, or it is produced in the intestinal tract. Reclining after eating, inactivity, and stress may contribute to the problem. Most ... Home Remedies For Flu By : Sharon Hopkins Flu is a respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. Flu is contagious and if you're around someone who coughs or sneezes, or simply touch any object already touched by someone contaminated with flu, you're bound to contract the infection. Flu symptoms are easy to detect though they may appear few days later. Flu spreads at the slightest contact and before you feel the symptoms on yourself, you might have passed it to others. Symptoms include - body aches, ch... Home Remedies For Fever Blisters By : Sharon Hopkins Fever blisters or cold sores are small red blisters that usually appear on the lips and outer edges of the mouth. They often display a clear liquid and form scabs after a few days. They are caused by herpes virus that becomes active when something triggers them. There is no cure for cold sores, but there are remedies that will reduce the severity and frequency. They appear after colds, fever, exposure to sun and stress during menstruation. Foods that contain chocolate, pea... Hemorrhoids - Five Simple Home Remedies By : Easytopic.com In order to understand why these simple home remedies can help, we need to look first at the possible causes of the hemorrhoids. Some of the known contributing factors are pregnancy, straining when emptying the bowels, obesity, chronic constipation. Ironically, frequent diarrhea is also known to contribute. Hemorrhoids can be either internal or external and are most common in people over 40 as well as pregnant women. It's said that over half of the population over the a... Natural Remedies For Arthritis By : Robert Moongrave There is no known cure for the pain that arthritis sufferers experience, although it is possible to obtain medicine that may serve to lessen the painful symptoms. Some individuals are beginning to seek alternative sources that are available naturally to lessen the painful symptoms of arthritis, although this by no means should lead to a rejection of a doctor’s recommendations when it comes to prescriptions. It is essential to be aware of any potential side effects or reactio... What Is Hypnosis By : JM Jackson Weight Loss Hypnosis - What is it? Many of my clients often ask me, “Just what is hypnosis?” Hypnosis is a natural state of mind. It is also a process where the client and the therapist cooperate for the benefit of the client. What does that mean? Although the word "hypnosis" comes from the Greek word "sleep" the hypnotized individual is not asleep. Nor are they unconscious. Amazingly, while an individual is hypnotized they are more alert than ever. I like to s... Why Some People Are Hostile To Natural Medicine By : Christopher Ricardo Scipio My Top-Ten List of Why Some People are Hostile to Natural Medicine Laziness In this quick-fix, instant-gratification society some people are too lazy and too spoiled to do the actual work required to be healthy. It’s so much easier and so tempting to simply pop some pills hoping that that will somehow deliver health. Drug Addiction Between Coffee, Chocolate, Green Tea, Black Tea, Cola Drinks, Yerba Mate, Cigarettes and Alcohol, some people don’t go a day without s... Treating Depression With Aromatherapy By : Misty Rae Cech, ND A fantastic and mysterious relationship is continuously unfolding between plants and their surroundings. These organic green machines are ceaselessly performing a glorious alchemy with water, soil, air and sunlight. The nearly infinite possible combinations of plant genetics and environmental conditions on the face of the earth have allowed for an almost immeasurable diversity of alchemal floral expression, resulting in a vast array of natural botanical materials. These range... Hypnosis Q&A: Understanding Hypnosis Types By : Hank Taylor * What is hypnosis? Hypnosis, in general, is a psychological situation wherein an individual shows signs of changes in the behavior, thought, or attitude. On the other hand, some people may undergo an increase in suggestibility and subjective feelings of an “altered state of consciousness.” The hypnosis applications varied widely. Some of the people include the use of hypnosis for entertainment and health functions. Hypnosis is not a type of therapy. Most of the psyc... Combination Homeopathic Remedies: Your Introduction To Homeopathy. By : Edward Shalts Of all homeopathic products on the market, combination remedies are arguably the most popular. You can find them prominently displayed in the homeopathic sections of most health food stores and placed near the cash registers in Whole Foods during cold season. Bestsellers, these products offer us the hope of a simple and straightforward solution: one medication for one diagnosis of anything that ails us, conditions ranging from teething, to head colds, to premenstrual syndrome... All About The Goji Berry By : Jen Owens Goji Berries have been used since ancient times in Chinese medicine. They come from the Himalayan mountains of Tibet and are so highly regarded by these people that they hold a 2 week festival in honor of this nutritious berry. Goji berries have only been recently introduced to the West and we are just now learning of its highly beneficial properties. The Goji Berry is renown for its high concentration of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and essential fatty acids, all of w... Home Remedies For Bee Stings By : Sharon Hopkins A bee sting is very painful. To give you a sting a bee loses its life. It leaves a venomous sac which has to be withdrawn immediately. These stings can be fatal if proper measures are not taken. It is known that due to bee stings many people have lost their lives. Swelling, itching and constant pain is what you suffer due to the sting. There are allergic reactions too which can take people’s life. These are some of the severe reaction symptoms you can identify. -Difficulty... Different Types Of Pain Relief Medicines By : Robert Moongrave There are thousands of different types of pain, and for each one there are numerous different medicines that can alleviate pain symptoms. The correct medicines for each pain are appropriate to the type of pain, area, age, and condition of the individual. Some pain medicines need to be avoided by people with allergies, while some will be ineffective for some people. Pain medicines are available with or without a prescription, and include both natural and manufactured remedies.... Goji And Polysaccharides By : Lori Matthews No plant on earth grows under more stressful conditions than does the goji. It was not surprising when scientists found the little red berry chock full of highly bioactive polysaccharides. Bioactive polysaccharides are a family of complex carbohydrates that are bound to proteins. They are produced by some plants as an extremely effective defense mechanism against attack against today’s environmental issues and attacks on our bodies. When we eat plants that are rich in poly... Home Remedies For Razor Burns By : Sharon Hopkins Without being on war we can spill blood in our very home. A simple chore like shaving can cause severe burns. This can be dealt with easy and useful home care remedies. It can be stated as one of the easiest way to get hurt without any other person’s interference. Razor burn is usually caused due thick, coarse hair and sensitive skin. Home Remedies The level of discomfort can be minimized if you shave, once you are through with your bath or shower. Bathing helps to soft... Home Remedies By Using Tomato By : Sharon Hopkins There are many tomato lovers all over the world and they would be more than happy to know the importance of tomato. The number of qualities tomato possesses is impeccable making it one of the finest fighting machines for cancer. Ketchup is one of the favorite thing kids like to have. If not anything the children would easily lick all the ketchup from the plate. It is one of the best ways to provide the needed anti-oxidants, though having it in excess may not be good for you. ... Curing Gout Naturally By : Lisa McDowell What is gout? Gout is a form of joint inflammation that is caused by excess uric acid in the body. This happens due to poor diet, stress and not enough sleep. Gout causes a sudden and severe pain — you’ll notice the skin over the affected joint is usually red and glossy. Often times, gout attacks come on as fast as overnight. Men between 30 and 50 years old are mostly affected by gout, for pre menopausal women, the uric acid level is lower, but after age 50 uric acid te... Natural Cure For Bed Sores By : Sharon Hopkins Bed sore is a very common problem faced many elderly or senior citizens of the world. But this condition it is not restricted to an old person. It can affect people who are bed-ridden, in coma or immobile due to any reason. Lying in bed or sitting in a wheelchair for a continuous period of time cuts off the blood supply to the skin causing a severe bed sore. Daily pressure on the same part of the skin for minimal time period is good enough to start off this aggravating sore. ... Reduce Stomach Gas The Natural Way By : Scott Michaels Are there natural ways to reduce the gas you pass? Try preventive measures first. Learn how to move gas through your intestines more readily. While there are several reasons you may find yourself to be gassy, there are many solutions for reducing belching, flatulence, abdominal bloating and pain. Excess gas commonly is associated with irritable bowel syndrome. Other serious gastrointestinal disorders usually produce other symptoms besides just being "gassy." Doctors usu... What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine? By : Ling Su Traditional Chinese medicine is gaining popularity in the U.S., as more and more people are learning the benefits of acupuncture, acupressure, deep massage, Qigong, and the herbal medicines. Westerners are the new kids on the block when it comes to receiving these treatments, as over a quarter of the population of the world practices TCM, also known as Oriental medicine. The National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization believe TCM to be a viable alternati... Herbal Colon Cleansing Tips By : Maggie Simmons Herbs are used to detoxify the body from waste and toxins. Herbal medicines including dietary fibers were not fully recognized for their medical significance until recently when various studies have been conducted to understand the benefits derived from herbs. The Chinese people are predominant users of herbs. They use herbs for various medical purposes as well as herbs being a vital ingredient in most of their food. This may be part of the reason why Chinese people are kn... Acupuncture For High Blood Pressure – A New Treatment That Works By : Oliver Turner Since times immemorial, Acupuncture is a unique treatment for reducing high blood pressure in human beings. High blood pressure refers to a situation where blood starts exerting pressure against the walls of arteries, veins and also the chambers of the heart. Over a specified time period, this heavy rush of blood starts damaging the lining of the blood vessels. It can also lead to arteriosclerosis, meaning hardening of the arteries. Symptoms of high blood pressure High ... Home Remedies For Shingles By : Sharon Hopkins Shingles is commonly seen in elderly people, but on occasion it is detected among young people too. It comes from the same virus varicella-zoster, which gave us chicken-pox. If proper care is not taken you may loose your eyesight or even suffer from facial paralysis. Shingles are also known as herpes zoster which spreads through your skin in the form of a rash or blister similar to chicken-pox. It is associated with grueling pain, itchiness, burning sensation and sometimes ev... Hair Loss Aloe Vera Treatment And Other Natural Hair Loss Treatments By : Oliver Turner Many people feel that the problem of hair loss cannot be solved with the help of hair loss treatment products. They often get frustrated after spending too much money on ineffective hair loss remedies and their side effects with no positive results at all. In reality, hair loss treatment can be divided in two categories: Natural hair loss treatments and chemical treatments. Here are some best hair natural hair loss treatments: Aloe Vera Indians, Native Americans and Ca... Myths About Home Remedies For Jellyfish Stings By : Doug Smith What's Lurking Beneath The Waves? People often seek ocean vacations to escape their winter woes. Ocean dangers do exist, especially when daring people venture into the ocean on their own. Sharks are probably the first threat people think of, especially since the movie "Jaws" was released. Although highly-publicized, shark attacks are relatively rare. Other dangers involve currents such as rip tides and undertows. Proper instruction and flotation devices can assist on... Exploring The Many Cures For Headaches By : Scott Michaels Many people get headaches as a response to physical strain, cramped muscles, and pinches nerves. These muscular headaches can be brutal, and are usually reoccurring to a very persistent degree. Usually, there is some level of tightness in or soreness in the area the muscle strain is occurring, like your neck or back area. Because your nerves in that region are all connected and ultimately lead to your head, strain in your neck, shoulders, or back can produce headaches. Usu... Sunburn Home Remedies By : Francois Botha If you are suffering from sunburn, but do not want to go to the doctor, there are several home remedies that you can use to treat your condition. In many cases, these home remedies can provide you with better treatment than anything that you would get from your doctor. One of the best home remedies for sun burn is to apply cold water to the affected areas. This can be done by simply placing cold compressions on the area for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. If you are looking fo... Natural Hair Loss Remedy And Treatment By : Andrew Smith This guide will discuss the various ways of hair loss and the natural hair loss treatments available. As many of us believe and rightly so, hair fall occurs due to the lack of attention it receives from its owner (though the main type of loss is hereditary i.e. male pattern baldness). Very hardly people care to treat their hair as they treat their face. The first way to stop hair loss is to give proper attention to it. Now, with that out of the way, the other reasons that ... Psyllium For Detox? By : Darry J.Oswald Herbal colon cleansing using psyllium, internal cleansing herbs and other natural colon cleansing products, is an essential part of a good detoxification program. Although psyllium is herbal based, it has been proven to be a very powerful natural herbal detox for colon health! Colon Detox Formula draws matter out of the colon pockets which cannot be reached colonic or other herbal formulas. There are many rapid detox center colon for the busy individuals in this modern era... 2 Fav Detox Home Recipe! By : Jerry Hall Leo Ginger Healing Detox Tea with Turmeric There has been a lot in the news lately about the amazing healing properties of turmeric, a free-radical-fighting antioxidant-rich curry spice that has been hailed as a defense against both cancer and Alzheimer’s. When we found this tasty recipe for a warming, detoxifying ginger-turmeric tea, we were thrilled: after the holiday season, we figured we could use some detoxing and healing! Then we tasted it, and were totally hooked: it... The Amazing Power Of Hypnosis By : JM Jackson Hypnosis, and the way our minds project our self image, is a very powerful way to lose weight. Hypnosis itself is a very powerful technique.The latest research shows that it eases pain, speeds healing, increases fertility, even fights cancer. Most of us are not even aware of how powerfully the mind controls us. From it's postion of protecting us, it manipulates and causes behaviors, even the negative ones, with the overall result of keeping us safe and alive. All of ... Herbal Remedies For Depression By : Marcia Cox Depression is a severe medical condition, one that is brought about by a chemical imbalance in the brain that leads a patient to feel extreme lows and highs. When the low points hit, the patient is unable to take joy from anything, and often lacks the energy to participate in any of the activities they once enjoyed. There are many prescriptions now available through your doctor to combat this serious condition, but some people may want to try alternative measures that are clo... Preventing Hair Loss With Herbs? By : Jerry Hall According to Ayurveda, proper hair care involves nourishing the hair follicles from the outside and inside. Herbs hold an obvious appeal for many people because they support the body's natural healing mechanisms to target the cause of the problem, as opposed to merely tackling the symptoms. It would be wrong to present herbal hair loss remedies as a miracle solution for all sufferers - there is however growing evidence to support the view that some herbal remedies offer re... Natural Treatments For High Blood Pressure By : Pat Welch High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition and is often dubbed the “silent killer” because it can do so much damage to your body before you even know you have it. High blood pressure can cause heart failure, stroke and even death in the most serious cases. And, did you know that some of the medications your doctor may prescribe could do almost as much damage as the high blood pressure itself? Such medications can have rather serious side effects including d... Natural Medicine For ADHD By : Pam Brown As ADHD becomes more widely diagnosed, the necessity to find a safe natural medicine for this condition has become a top priority for natural health advocates. Natural cures for ADHD offer a safe and reliable treatment alternative to such common prescription drugs as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall while still providing the necessary calming capabilities of these conventional medications. Some of the most promising natural alternatives include: gingko biloba, skullcap, cham... Hypnosis, Delving Into The Subconscious. By : Tremper Phorgman You have surely heard of hypnosis, and you have probably either seen a demonstration on television or have personally witnessed it. Frankly it probably scares you and it should. There is a lot of damage to be done when you give a person the authority to suggest things for you to either do or believe while you are very vulnerable and suggestive. Thankfully things are being regulated better now and the great news is that the power of this exercise is incredible. Hypnosis can... Medicine Ball Training Program! By : Darry J.Oswald Up-to-date athletic trainers and athletes like medicine ball training because it appears to be more specific to their preferred athletic activity than conventional weight training (throwing a medicine ball is more like throwing a baseball or basketball than is lifting a heavy weight, and it's hard to imagine why lifting a weight would improve the skill factor associated with throwing). Baseball teams at all levels of competition use medicine balls in their training programs. ... Why Medicine Ball Is So Popular With Athletes? By : Daniel J.Fox The other names for this ball are exercise ball, gym ball, stability ball, fitness ball, fit ball, therapy ball, balance ball or medicine ball. The exercises with this ball are known by different names as exercise ball exercises, fitnessball exercises, fitnessball workoutgs, medicine ball exercise, etc. The size and weight make the medicine ball the ideal piece of exercise equipment for people of all ages and fitness levels. Medicine balls are available in various weights and... Herbal Remedies By : Boston Longwell Many people are interested in herbs these days, and there's a lot to learn about them. Books, magazine articles, blogs, health newsletters all routinely carry informative articles about herbs. They add flavor to food and they can also promote health. There is so much information to absorb on this topic that it's a good idea not to worry about learning everything there is to know all at once. In ancient cultures, the healers, or medicine people, spent their entire lives stu... What Are Detox Drinks? By : Alfred J.James Certain antibiotics (like Amoxicillin) are claimed to cause a positive for heroin or cocaine. My expert source was unable to verify this, so I regret that there is some uncertainty here. Some legal products actually contain small amounts of illegal chemicals. All tests, including the GC/MS, will test you positive because the metabolites derived from the true positive are identical to the metabolites of the illegal drugs. Detox products are drinks, pills, or effervescent... Poison Ivy – Home Cure Treatment By : Sharon Hopkins Many people are allergic to Poison Ivy due to the presence of urushiol - a skin irritant. Poison ivy, oak and sumac all produce this oil which can be very dangerous to you. This oil is found on every part of the vine. Sometimes the slightest brush can trigger an allergic reaction. Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac are all from the same family but are found in different areas. Poison Ivy mainly grows in the form a vine along the riverbanks. Causes of Poison Ivy To ... Home Remedies For Backache By : Sharon Hopkins Backache can be considered as one of the most common problems faced by people around the world. It is also a common symptom for different kinds of illnesses. The pain is mainly caused to the center of the back, along the spine or on both sides of the spine. The primary reasons for backaches are strain, fatigue and lack of balance. Backache can be caused due to an accident or injury to the spine or some other kinds of diseases. Other reasons for backache can be as simple as th... Home Remedies For Sprains And Strains By : Sharon Hopkins Sprains are mainly caused due to stretching or tearing of ligaments resulting in restriction of your movement. The prime reason for this injury is the sudden change of direction or due to a collision. The common parts affected are the ankles, wrists and knees. Sprain on the other hand is the tearing and stretching of the muscles. This happens due to contraction or stretching of muscles. But this can turn into a chronic strain if the muscles are overworked. We usually term ... Home Remedies For Blisters By : Sharon Hopkins According to us blisters are a very common thing and we come across them very often in our daily lives. It is a very common occurrence like cold or fever depending upon your lifestyle. The common forms of blisters are the ones wherein the blister is raised and filled with a liquid. These blisters can form on any part of your body mainly hands and feet where there is more friction. The different types of blister are fever blisters, blood blisters, and friction blister which... Natural Treatments For Anxiety By : Pam Brown Many people suffering from anxiety welcome natural treatments for this debilitating mental disorder. Most common anti-anxiety medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have nasty adverse effects such as the so-called discontinuation syndrome, where withdrawal symptoms manifest themselves if you suddenly stop taking the medication. Recent studies have also shown that there is a possibly that SSRIs could be toxic to the nervous system if taken for too... Create Your Own Bliss With Aromatherapy By : Sherry Frewerd I live an alternative lifestyle. It’s nothing radical or rebellious. I’m a work at home mom, over forty with a toddler. At this point in my life I expected to have a bustling career and grown kids either out of the house or about ready to leave the nest, but life doesn’t always turn out the way we’re told it should – stuff happens; stressful situations pop up everyday, either caused by us or ‘for’ us. How do I ‘treat’ these situations and still care for my mind and body wi... Do Your Body A Favour Naturally – Natural Health Alternatives By : Sherry Frewerd You live a busy, hectic life. There’s never enough time left in the day to do everything you think you need to do. Your job, family and extra curricular activities keep you going at a pace that often can result in over-load, causing your body to very often rebel and simply not work as well as you are capable. Your body does so much for you and should be treated with respect, so why not return the favour. Natural health is one of the ways you can learn to appreciate all tha... Natural Therapeutics By : Freelance Writer Natural therapeutics is as old as mankind itself, conveying itself in many ancient religions and cultures. Recently it has been combined with the knowledge of modern medicine and has gained new strength and validity. Ancient beliefs and practices have been studied alongside modern medicine to give way to alternative sources of therapy and healing. Natural therapeutics seeks to prevent and treat illnesses and disease through a combination of practices in the areas of nutrition... Aromatherapy - More Than Just Hot Air By : Ciara McGrath Many people have found aromatherapy very helpful in terms of their general feelings of psychological and physical wellness. Aromatherapy uses volatile plant oils in a natural form in massage, candles and other delivery methods. Aromatherapy uses "Essential Oils". The vapors from these oils benefit many people when they are absorbed through the lungs into the bloodstream, giving physical benefit. The aroma of the inhaled oils stimulates certain receptors in the brain, givin... Sandalwood Oil: The Rescue Of Sandalwood By : Darryl Walters Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album) is on the verge of extinction. Only the heartwood and roots of a mature tree produce the aromatic oil, which in some countries is considered to be more precious than gold. Sandalwood is one of the most recognized scents on earth. It has been used in wood carvings, temple decorations, incense, perfumes, soaps, food, and skin care and as an essential oil for 4,000 years. Asian and Sanskrit manuscripts describe sandalwood to be sacred. In templ... Safe Natural Cures For Urinary Tract Infections By : Pam Brown With commonly prescribed antibiotics becoming useless in fighting bladder infection, natural cures for bladder infections are a likely solution to a growing problem. Historically, treating a bladder infection was done with several doses of antibiotics, easily eliminating the bacteria taking up residence in your bladder. However, due to the widespread use of antibiotics as a treatment for improper illnesses and the unknowing consumption of thousands of pounds of meats injec... Learn About Alternative Medicine By : Belina Storrey There is so much to be learned about health and medicine, sometimes it is easy to get overwhelmed. Most people I know do not really take the time to think about the ways they are taking care of their body and the effects of their choices on their short and long term health. I have been learning a lot about various types of alternative medicine and I have become convinced that more people need to be informed that there are options for your health and fitness needs. Basicall... Chamomile Oil: Which Chamomile Is Which? By : Gina Sarento Chamomile is known worldwide to be a calming sleep aid, a remedy to ease an upset stomach, and for its wonderful anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmolytic properties. There are, however, many types of chamomile: Roman chamomile, Anthemis nobilis; German chamomile, Matricaria recutita; true Moroccan chamomile, Tanacetum annuum. Beyond these three basic types, German chamomile can also be called Hungarian or blue chamomile, while another species of chamomile called Moroccan is act... Home Detox 101 - 4 Quick Tips For Easy & Affordable Detoxing At Home By : Ananga Sivyer Heading to a spa for an all-out cleanse may not always be possible, fortunately there’s plenty we can do ourselves to evict unwelcome elements! Here are 4 quick tips for easy and affordable detoxing at home. 1. Skin brushing Dry skin brushing greatly benefits the lymphatic system. It helps in the elimination of toxins and removes dead skin cells. Regular brushing gets the skin looking clean and fresh, and feeling super smooth. All you need is a natural bristle brush an... Using Essential Oils Successfully With The Herpes Virus - A Personal Account By : Eric V. Allen Aromatherapy Oils and the Herpes Virus - One Person's Success Story The Herpes Simplex virus (or HSV) is a difficult disease. It is widely known as incurable, with painful skin lesions on sensitive areas of the body. The lesions reccur more often for some people than others - their 'outbreaks' tend to be related to periods of high-stress. Modern medicine does not offer a cure, though there are pharmaceutical preparations available to limit the frequency and duration of HSV... Home Remedies For Head Lice By : Sharon Hopkins One of the most common parasites to be found on our body is the head lice (Pediculus capitis). We are its humble hosts on whom these parasitical insects thrive. These are found mainly on the scalp which also happens to find its way on your neck and face. The six shaft like legs grasps the hair for better movement. Head lice reflect lack of hygiene and sanitation but many a times that is not the case. Children are most common hosts for these parasites due to the daily interact...
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