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- Herbal Medicine Chest in Your Backyard - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Lyn Prowse-BishopDon't kill, spray, tear up, or destroy the weeds in your garden, yard, and fence rows. Many of them are actually highly regarded, widely used, and extremely valuable medicinal herbs! What could be easier than growing an herb garden with no effort? Of course, you'll have to harvest your weeds, ...
Views: 1312(2 votes) - Your Best Diabetic Natural Treatments - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2007 from aron walladCurrent scientific research has confirmed the efficiency of many diabetes natural treatments. Plants have been used for 100s of years as a diabetes natural treatment. Only those herbs that appear most successful, are relatively non-toxic and have substantial documentation of effectiveness are ...
Views: 1031 - Six reasons you should add Cayenne to your diet - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2006 from marty meshekSix reasons to add Cayenne to your diet. "If you master only one herb in your life, master cayenne pepper. It is more powerful than anything else." Dr. Richard Shulze. Cayenne is a medicinal and nutritional herb. Many herbalists believe Cayenne is the most useful and valuable herb ...
Views: 16391(3 votes) - Using High Blood Pressure Remedies to Derail Your Disease - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2006 from aron walladOne out of three American adults has high blood pressure or hypertension. High blood pressure is known as the "silent killer" because people with this condition can go years without realizing they have it. The only way to tell is to have it checked by a doctor. Did you ever think that anytime ...
Views: 1931 - An Herbal Remedy for Acid Reflux for Your Comfort - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2006 from aron walladAn Herbal Remedy for Acid Reflux for Your Comfort An Herbal Remedy for acid reflux makes sense. Why stay with the discomfort you are having now? An herbal remedy acid reflux will relieve you from taking other medications. You just woke up. Are you concerned about what your coffee might do? ...
Views: 1532 - What Sign and Symptom of Diabetes Mellitus Do You Have? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2006 from aron walladThe American Diabetes Association states there are more than 20 million people in the United States that have diabetes. It is estimated that there are over six million people that have the signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus and are in the dark when it comes to the ailment. The World Health ...
Views: 1245 - Headaches/Migraine - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2006 from Lyn Prowse-Bishop“Oh, how densely packed your head is, my sweet,” sighs Grandmother Growth. “I'm afraid there's no room for new growth. If you could empty your mind, leave off worrying and planning for a while, and give in to the chaos and its random pleasures, just for a short time, I think you'd feel less ...
Views: 1241(2 votes) - Hairy Problems - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2006 from Lyn Prowse-Bishop"Dearest granddaughter, come close and look into my eyes." Grandmother Growth beckons and her voice grows deeper and more resonant. "Look deep into my eyes and acknowledge the beauty there. "Yes, my skin is wrinkled. My face is the face of age, and to many, that is fearful. But my beauty, like ...
Views: 3025(3 votes) - Arthritis Relief with Tea Tree Oil - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachTea tree oil is very good for arthritis as it is able to penetrate and desensitize irritated nerve endings. For relief from pain caused by the various arthritic afflictions (rheumatoid arthritis , osteoarthritis, etc.), combine 18 drops of tea tree oil with 1/8 cup of almond oil. Put in a dark ...
Views: 14516 - Depression Hurts! - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2006 from Diana KetchenI suffer from the classic version of depression . I started with bouts of it when I was seventeen, but it wasn’t until my late thirties or early forties that it got so bad that I had to seek help. Over the years doctors prescribed Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, Lexapro, and Wellbutrin. I got a little ...
Views: 1191 - Natural Cure for Cancer? - Mint Could be an Answer - by One of the most exciting discoveries to make the news recently was that involving mint in the cure of cancer.
But let's back up a little first. There have been reports of miracle cures and natural treatments for almost every ailment and disease for as long as most of us can remember. Trouble ...
Views: 1140 - Feeling Frisky? Herbs for Fertility - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Lyn Prowse-BishopFor thousands of years knowledge of the herbs and wild plants that could increase fertility were the secrets of the village wise women. But after the holocaust against European Wise Women (the "burning times") and the virtual extermination of Native American medicine women, this knowledge ...
Views: 1296(2 votes) - Ease Those Bug Bites with Easy Herbs - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Lyn Prowse-BishopSummertime means insect bites and stings. Ouch! Take a leaf from Susun S. Weed's storehouse of natural remedies: Soothe, heal, and prevent bites with safe herbal remedies that grow right where you live: north or south, east or west, city or country. The best natural remedies for insect bites ...
Views: 1191(2 votes) - Fight Spring Alergies With Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2006 from Linda BinnsMost of us welcome Spring for its warmth and vitality after months of cold. But as you rejoice in the beauty of new growth and find yourself tempted to bury your nose in the garden’s abundance, you could be rewarded for your enthusiasm with sneezing, wheezing and congestion. You have an allergy ...
Views: 3040(1 vote) - Herbs and Kids – Cautious Care Giving - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2006 from Beverly HlavkaThe herbal business is a multi billion dollar industry. More bottles of herbs are lining the shelves of the health food stores everyday and there seems to be no end in sight. Suppliers have tapped into a market for children, producing products such as: E-Kid-Nacea Plus, which is Echinacea that ...
Views: 945 - Health Benefits of Tea - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2005 from Linda BinnsOne of the undeniable pleasures of the cold-weather season is warming up with a cup of steaming hot tea. And while enjoying the warmth and flavors of one of the world’s most popular beverages, tea-drinkers also can reap many health benefits from their daily cuppa. As a native of England, ...
Views: 6643 - Natural ADD Supplements -- Say No to Drugs - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2005 from edward jonesNatural ADD Supplements – Alternative Treatment for ADD/ADHD A big concern of parents these days is if and when they are going to receive the "official" diagnosis - that little Johnny or little Susie has ADD/ADHD. They were aware that their child was a bit overactive. And the report from the ...
Views: 4330 - Digestive Distress - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopStep 1: Collect Information As the mix of hormones in your blood changes during your premenopausal years, you may notice the effects on your gastrointestinal tract both directly - estrogen is a gastrointestinal stimulant and varying levels may swing you from loose stools to dry ones - and ...
Views: 1231(2 votes) - The Many Benefits of Green Tea Extract - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2005 from Oktay OzadamThe Benefits of Green Tea Extract: Anti-Aging, Anti-Cancer, Weight Control One of the great advancements in nutrition in the twenty-first century is the scientific confirmation of the many benefits of green tea extract. Here are just a few. Green tea:Lowers cholesterolSlows arthritisPrevents ...
Views: 1732 - Garden Pharmacy - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2005 from Linda BinnsSummer offers a bounty of beautiful sights and smells as gardens bloom and wildflowers blossom. And while we may appreciate this season’s feast for the senses, you may not realize that your garden also offers some common remedies for a variety of minor ailments. Lavender is well-known for the ...
Views: 1038(1 vote) - Secrets Of Ephedra - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2005 from Brian StewartFor those of you who aren’t familiar with ephedra let me start by saying that ephedra has been around for thousands of years. It was discovered by the Chinese and is also recognized by the name Ma-huang. Although it is known widely around the world as, “The Miracle Fat Burner”, in recent years ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - Asthma and Hayfever - The Natural Approach to a Cure - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2005 from Tania WedinThere are currently 5.2 million asthmatics in the UK; every day an average of 4 people die from asthma in this country. In the US approximatewly 17 million people (6.4% of the entire American population) suffer from asthma, and experience a poorer quality of life because of it. Yamoa Powder, a ...
Views: 3585(1 vote) - Natural Summer Skin Care - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2005 from Karyn MaierIt’s that time of year again. Backyard barbecues, lakeside picnics and lazy afternoons at the beach are on just about everyone’s weekend agenda. Americans not only love outdoor leisurely pursuits, but we are also a nation of dedicated sun worshippers. For many, the primary objective is to ...
Views: 3060(2 votes) - Amazing Artemisias - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopArtemis - Goddess of the herbalist - gives her name to a genus of marvelously aromatic, safely psychedelic, highly medicinal, dazzlingly decorative, and more-or-less edible plants in the Asteraceae family. I love Artemis, and I love her plants. WHO IS ARTEMIS? Amazonian moon goddess. Goddess ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - Natural Ways to Prevent Acne Scarring - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2005 from Greg PodsakoffBecause prevention is the best way to protect your skin from the scarring associated with severe acne, many dermatologists recommend that controlling problematic acne through diet, regular cleansing procedures, and herbal remedies, is the most effective way to combat the tendencies of skin that ...
Views: 6913(1 vote) - Building Better Bones - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-Bishop"It is a bone-deep change you are going into, my beloved," counsels Grandmother Growth. "You must open to your very marrow for this transformation. No cell is to remain untouched. You are to open more than you ever dreamed you could open, more than you have opened in birth or in passion. You ...
Views: 1384(2 votes) - Vitamin B5 and Acne - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2005 from Greg PodsakoffFor years, scientists, doctors, biologists, dermatologists, and dieticians have searched for and studied all of the various causes of acne. Since the majority of the worlds population suffer from acne at some point in their lives, there is no surprise that such efforts are invested in finding ...
Views: 2082(1 vote) - Fighting Burn-out: Natural Help For Stress, Fatigue and Adrenal Insufficiency - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2005 from Rita LouiseThe adrenal or “stress glands” are small, triangular shaped glands located on the top of the kidneys. Their function is to prepare the body’s resources to run or fight through the releasing of specific hormones. When this primitive, instinctive response is activated, blood is diverted from ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - Honey and Oatmeal Facial - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2005 from Greg PodsakoffHealthy skin is one of the most common health and beauty concerns for people today, and rightfully so. Our skin is our bodies largest organ, and when our skin doesn’t look or feel good, it is exposed for the rest of the world to see. Consequently, there are hundreds of companies selling ...
Views: 22381(1 vote) - Natural Remedies for Problems in Breastfeeding - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopWith the resurgence of interest in breastfeeding, there is increasing demand for natural remedies for the minor problems that accompany nursing. These remedies, taken from my book Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year, offer simple, safe ways for nursing women and their infants to counter ...
Views: 2985(2 votes) - Are You Suffering From Chronic Constipation? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2005 from Rita LouiseEmbarrassing as it may be, we have all suffered from constipation at one time in our life or another. According to the National Health Interview Survey as many as 3 million Americans suffer from frequent if not chronic constipation. While constipation is not recognized as a degenerative ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - Let Foods be Thy Medicine - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Lori JacobsDear Friends, So often I am asked by my clients for suggestions as to what changes they can make in their diets to improve their health. As I become more and more pressed for time it gets harder to speak with you ...
Views: 5812(3 votes) - Effective Herbal Acne Treatments - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2004 from Greg PodsakoffIn the United States alone, there are over 40 Million people who struggle with acne. Many of these people treat acne using chemicals such as antibiotics, prescription drugs, benzoyl peroxide, and salicylic acid. However, there is a growing number of people who choose herbal acne treatments over ...
Views: 3661(1 vote) - Arthritis and Joint pain: AyurvedicCure - by Millions of people suffer from Arthritis. Their muscles, ligaments and cartilage become inflamed and have severe pain in the affected joints. Movement of the joint then becomes extremely painful. The most severe case of this disease is RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. Factors causing it are fatigue, shock, ...
Views: 1872(1 vote) - Healing Heartburn Holistically - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2004 from Rita LouiseEveryone at some point in time has experienced some form of heartburn. Often, what we notice is a bitter, sour or acid taste in our mouths. At times, we may feel as if partially digested foods or liquids are moving from our stomach back towards our mouth. Sometimes we may also experience ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - Ten Tips for a Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2004 from Lyn Prowse-BishopWise Woman herbalist Susun Weed gives us a few simple, easy ways to nourish and tonify that vitally important little organ. Here are ten easy steps to better heart health: 1. Stop smoking. Nourish yourself with a handful of sunflower seeds and a cup of nettle or oatstraw infusion daily ...
Views: 1587(2 votes) - You can be a doctor in your kitchen - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaMedicinal plants are part of our social life. Since ages, we have been using medicinal plants for curing various disorders. Home remedies are less expensive than other system of medicines. Generally, it is harmless, easy to access, eco-friendly and cheaper. Anyone can afford these medicines. ...
Views: 20187(3 votes) - Book Excerpt: The Rhodiola Revolution: Transform Your Health with the Herbal Breakthrough of the 21st Century - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2004 from Yolanda CardenThe Herbal Mood Booster Only a small number of clinical trials have evaluated Rhodiola rosea as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. But we have seen so many patients respond remarkably well to the herb that we consider it an important addition to the ...
Views: 6510 - Herbs For Treatment of Skin Diseases in Patalkot Valley, Chhindwara (India) - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaPatalkot is a lovely landscape located at a depth of 3000-3200 feet in a valley. Because of the great depth at which it is located this place is christened as 'Patalkot' ('Patal means very deep, in Sanskrit). Patalkot is spread over an area of 79 Sq.Km. It is a treasure of forest and herbal ...
Views: 8094 - Five Important Indian Medicinal Plants for Curing Various Disorders with Special Reference to Sciatica - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaMedicinal plants have been curing various disorders in human being from the time immemorial. Allopathic drugs sometimes show negative effect or side effects but herbs are safer and easy to access. The herbal treatments are cheap as compared to allopathic drugs. Sciatica is a common disorder by ...
Views: 25345 - Book Excerpt: The Rhodiola Revolution: Transform Your Health with the Herbal Breakthrough of the 21st Century - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2004 from Yolanda CardenWhy Is This Herb Different? For the past quarter-century or so, the airwaves have been abuzz with news of the latest herbal supplement that will improve our health and, possibly, extend our lives. We've heard about Gingko biloba, kava kava, ginseng, St. John's wort, and numerous other popular ...
Views: 1485 - Traditional knowledge for curing various ailments among Gonds and Bharias of Patalkot valley, M.P., India - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaIntroduction: Ethno botanical research on medicinal plants is getting much importance and it is included among the advanced research in India during the recent years. Plants have much relevance on Socio-economic, Socio-religious aspects of human life in India. Central India is covered with ...
Views: 11177(2 votes) - Medicinal Plants of Chhindwara - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaIn this article, it is aimed to discuss the ethnomedicinal importance of more that 100 urban medicinal plants which are being used by native people of this area. Chhindwara, in the South-West of Jabalpur Revenue Division, is situated on the Satpura Plateau in the South-Central part of the ...
Views: 4490(1 vote) - Herbs of Sillewani Ghats, Chhindwara District- Madhya Pradesh, India - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaIntroduction Chhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts. Sillewani-Ghat is situated at Chhindwara- Nagpur road about 32 km away ...
Views: 7125(1 vote) - List of few important medicinal plants used by indeginous people of Central India - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaFew important medicinal plants used by indeginous people of Central India for curing various ailments: Name of Plant Hindi Name English Name Acacia arabica Babul Gum Tree Achyranthes ...
Views: 14613(2 votes) - Herbal treatments by Gonds of Ghat-Parasia, District Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaChhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts. Ghat-Parasia is situated at Chhindwara- Jabalpur road about 12 km away from Chhindwara ...
Views: 7955(1 vote) - Ethno-medicinal Plants Used by Gond Tribe of Ghat-Parasia, District Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaIntroduction Chhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts. Ghat-Parasia is situated at Chhindwara- Jabalpur road about 12 km away ...
Views: 4729 - Patalkot: Valley of Miraculous herbs and tribal culture - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaSince time immemorial, people have gathered plant and animal resources for their needs. Examples include edible nuts, mushrooms, fruits, herbs, spices, gums, game, fodder, fibers used for construction of shelter and housing, clothing or utensils, and plant or animal products for medicinal, ...
Views: 7331(1 vote) - What You Need to Know About Herbal Supplements - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2004 from Susie CortrightWe all know how the right herb can add new life to a recipe. And research indicates that herbs might have the same effect on us. Today's popular herbal potions promise better sleep, less fatigue, reduced anxiety, even help in the battle against depression. And the herbal answers to these ...
Views: 1685 - Herbal Sinus Solutions - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2003 from Karyn MaierA runny nose, persistent headache and a feeling of overall fatigue seem to be keeping constant company with you lately. Is it a cold? It could be, but it could also be something else – sinusitis. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, sinusitis is the most chronic disorder ...
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