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- “Arthritis Pain Reliever Smoothie” - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2016 from Dr. Paul HaiderHere is a great tasting organic smoothie that will sooth away arthritic pain. Made with the goodness of many great fruits and veggies which contain powerful anti-inflammatory agents. This smoothie is simple to make and the pain relief lasts all day long. And this wonderful smoothie is full of ...
Views: 558(1 vote) - “Four Common Spices Linked to Longevity” - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2015 from Dr. Paul HaiderThere are some very simple spices that enhance longevity. In fact there have been many people who have lived to be over 100 years old and they had specific spices that they consumed on a regular basis that created great health, vitality, a sharp mind, and longevity. Here are just a few spices ...
Views: 569(1 vote) - “Is Citrus Good for You?” - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2019 from Dr. Paul Haider“Sometimes Yes and Sometimes No” Citrus fruit contains lots of Vitamin C and other vitamins and citrus are healing. Yet at times citrus can cause challenges in the body. And there are other challenges that can take over our lives and cause problems. Yet we have the answer to all of this and ...
Views: 566(1 vote) - The Secret of the Black Seed: An Ancient Healing Remedy - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from Kim PhippsIf you are like most holistic practitioners, you leave no stone unturned when it comes to seeking new tools to bring healing to clients. Certifications, workshops on supplements, books, the latest approach or remedy: you continue to be on the look out for the latest natural supplement or a new ...
Views: 12300(5 votes) - Herbs on Ice – Summer Teas - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Judith McElhinneyForget caffeine-filled Red Bull and sugar-laden soft drinks. For nourishing refreshment, nothing quenches better—or is easier to prepare—than herbal iced tea. There are many ways to take herbs for wellness – a tea to relax you after a hectic day, a capsule to help support your immune system ...
Views: 1127(5 votes) - ***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: 6714(12 votes) - ***Wise Woman Tradition is a Spiral - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Susun WeedSpirit and Practice of the Wise Woman Tradition c. 2001 by Susun S. Weed As we enter the twenty-second century, herbal medicine is being integrated into mainstream medicine in the United States. Or is it the other way around? Are we in danger of adopting the limited, ...
Views: 1835(4 votes) - 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: 3458(4 votes) - The Secrets of Chinese Herbal Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Michelle SigurdsonThe practice of using Chinese herbal remedies has been around for thousands of years. It is a big part of traditional Chinese medicine (or TCM). People are turning to Chinese medicine because they may not have had success with mainstream medicine. Others are drawn to its exotic philosophy and ...
Views: 1157(4 votes) - 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: 6573(10 votes) - Adrenal Health - Herbal Remedies For High Cortisol Levels, Stress and Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Dawn RowlettThe definition of stress is the strain felt by somebody: mental, emotional, or physical strain caused by anxiety or overwork. It may cause such symptoms as raised blood pressure or depression. Stress has become an everyday part of our daily lives. The high school student stresses over exams ...
Views: 12076(3 votes) - Aromatherapy and Children - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayIn my experience as an aromatherapist, I have found that most children take amazingly well to aromatherapy. They are refreshingly honest in their opinions and will quickly tell you if they don't like a particular aroma! They also respond quickly to the benefits of the oils. It is as if, because ...
Views: 1917(3 votes) - Bach Flower Remedies - Research in Western China - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Julia AversanoA writer, a poet and a photographer travelled over 5000 miles from Britain to China to find a tiny blue flower called Cerato in 2004, known locally as 'Little Star Grass'. Why did these three men travel so far to find this plant? The flower is one of the healing plants used in a set of ...
Views: 1835(3 votes) - Elderberry -- A new weapson against colds and flu - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Marian SmithAlthough not yet one of the most common herbs or supplements, elderberry is gaining popularity among American herbalists as an excellent supplement to ward off colds and flus. Elderberry, which is a common, shrubby tree, produces creamy flowers in early summer, followed by deep wine-colored ...
Views: 1696(3 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) - Information About Ginseng - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Francesca PoGinseng is the name of an herb that is traditionally grown in China and Korea. Ginseng has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. It is said to have many health benefits such as healing and energy-giving properties. That is why they considered it a "cure all." The name ...
Views: 1437(3 votes) - Leaky Gut: Symptoms & Solutions - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2010 from Jaime HeidelJust what is leaky gut? In a person with leaky gut, the stomach lining is more porous than it should be, allowing protein molecules to slip through the gut and enter the blood stream where it causes an autoimmune response. What causes leaky gut? •Prolonged/chronic antibiotic ...
Views: 3055(3 votes) - 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) - Protect Yourself from Swine Flu - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Karyn MaierI feel compelled to say a few words about the recent news about Swine Flu to this community. First, don't panic. Having said that, you should also know that this flu strain is a variant of influenza Type A. Also, the CDC has determined that this strain contains components of Avian flu. Again, ...
Views: 2279(3 votes) - What To Avoid And Natural Remedies To Prevent Asthma Attacks - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Edith LingenfelterAsthma is a breathing problem caused by an obstructed airway. Your bronchial airways suddenly contract, you feel tightness in your chest, you wheeze, cough and become short of breath. Ninety percent of asthma is triggered by an allergy. The most common allergic trigger for asthma are animal ...
Views: 5951(5 votes) - ***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: 3353(9 votes) - ***Achieve Instant Calm - The Wise Woman Way - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from Susun WeedAchieve Instant Calm - The Wise Woman Way c. 2002 Susun S. Weed In her newly updated best-selling classic, New Menopausal Years The Wise Woman Way, Weed offers a number of approaches women can use to calm jangly nerves, achieve greater overall calm, and cope ...
Views: 1997(2 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: 5916(2 votes) - ***Weeds in Your Garden?-Bite Back! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Susun WeedWeeds in Your Garden? -- Bite Back! c. 1999 Susun S. Weed I always say the gardener's best revenge is to eat the weeds. I've been doing it for thirty years and can testify that my health and the health of my garden has never been better. Here are a few hints for ...
Views: 1498(2 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: 1663(2 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: 9693(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: 2534(2 votes) - 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: 10139(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) - Eat Your Weeds -- Milk Thistle Benefits - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Marian SmithAlthough the gardener and lawnworker would be unhappy to see this plant sprout, the herbalist knows better! The milk thistle, when full grown, is a splendid plant. It can grow several feet tall and top off with a colorful purple-pink pompom-like bloom. However, its beauty is best observed ...
Views: 2631(4 votes) - Headaches – Treating Symptoms or Handling the Cause? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Daniela SalesHeadaches are one of the most common complaints within our society. Almost every day you will encounter someone who complains of a headache that day and looks for a way to make the pain go away. Why is it so difficult to truly make one headache free? What can we do about them? Thing that most ...
Views: 1668(4 votes) - 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: 3340(2 votes) - 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) - 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: 3615(2 votes) - Plant Sprit Shamanism: Icaros, The Magical Chants of the Ayahuasca Shamans - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Howard CharingThe Shamans of the Amazon, exhibit a close union with the Natural World. This powerful emotional and spiritual bond, enables them to commune with the powers of the Rainforest. Singing the chants or Icaros, is a way that this bond is expressed, and the Rainforest responds. I recall one night ...
Views: 2907(2 votes) - 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: 3586(2 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: 1713(6 votes) - ***Wise Woman Ways to Boost Your Energy - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Susun WeedWise Woman Ways to Boost Your Energy c. 2002 Susun S. Weed Almost every woman has, at one time or another, felt so fatigued she wanted to cry. But for some women, and for a variety of reasons -- including menopause, caring for a new-born, working odd hours, ...
Views: 1558(3 votes) - Aloe Vera....Simply Amazing - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Gary Kenneth ArcherThe Aloe Vera plant is one of natures most remarkable medicinal wonders. I’m never ceased to be amazed by our creators foresight to give us mortals all the herbal remedies needed to heal what ails us. Aloe Vera is special among the herb world because it has many healing attributes. ...
Views: 1161(3 votes) - Natural Prevention and Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Karyn MaierCarpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) refers to a condition in which the median nerve, which extends from the underside of the forearm to the wrist, has become compressed at the wrist. In fact, the term gets its name from the narrow channel this nerve passes through—the carpal tunnel. The channel itself ...
Views: 3409(3 votes) - Natural Treatments! How to Get Rid of Acne Fast With Home Remedies - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Brenda StewartCan I prepare natural treatments for acne on my own? If you want to heal your skin, you should know that there are some treatments you can prepare yourself. These natural treatments are based on herbs, especially as herbs do not have side effects after use. Are you thinking how to get rid ...
Views: 1312(6 votes) - What is Tea Tree Oil? What are their uses? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Prof. George GrantTea tree oil is a great all purpose essential oil. The Tea Tree Oil Bible gives you and your doctor or health care practitioner as much information as possible in a clear, simple and concise manner. What got us interested in tea tree oil were the many successful personal health and hygiene ...
Views: 3338(4 votes) - ***Genital Warts; Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Susun WeedGenital Warts; Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) © Susun Weed “I am the Grandmother of all growth, all growing things, all life. I am the grandmother of bacteria and viruses as well as plants and animals, fish and insects. When you throb with life these other lives live with you. When ...
Views: 1696(1 vote) - *** The Cervix - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Susun WeedThe Cervix by Susun Weed I am the gateway; I am the door. I connect the inside to the outside. I decide which outside comes in. I control the flux and the flow. I hold the wise blood, or let it go. I protect the growing babe, or thrust it unformed into a world unsuitable. None ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - ***Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from Susun WeedFibromyalgia by Susun S Weed "Dear woman," Grandmother Growth's voice seems to float in the deepening twilight, echoing, reverberating, ringing in your ears. "Bring me your soreness. Bring me your pain. Bring your aches to me. Bring your burdens. Bring all ...
Views: 1731(1 vote) - ***Headaches and Migraines - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Susun WeedHeadaches/Migraine by Susun S Weed “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 ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - ***HERBAL PHARMACY – Buying Herbs - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Susun WeedHERBAL PHARMACY – Buying Herbs by Susun Weed In your herbal pharmacy you transform fresh and dried plants into herbal medicines. Learning to identify and use the common plants around you is easy and exciting, beneficial and safe. Making your own medicines saves you money if you follow the ...
Views: 1469(2 votes) - ***NATURAL REMEDIES FOR PROBLEMS IN BREASTFEEDING PART 2 - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Susun WeedNATURAL REMEDIES FOR PROBLEMS IN BREASTFEEDING PART 2 ~Susun S Weed With 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 ...
Views: 1764(1 vote) - ***The Spirit of Simples - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Susun WeedThe Spirit of Simples by Susun S Weed What is a Simple? A "simple" is one herb used at a time. A "simpler" is an herbalist who generally uses herbs one at a time, rather than in combinations. Why Use Simples? Most herbalists I have met -- whether ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - ***The Vulva Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Susun WeedThe Vulva, Part Two by Susun Weed We are the first guardians of the inner treasures. We hold the keys to your creative power. Proudly we show ourselves, fiercely we protect. We look delicate, flowing and floating, waving and weaving — and so beautiful in our gowns of mauve and pink, ...
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