- Aloe Vera Benefits By : Paul Dupuis
Aloe vera benefits don't stop at burn application. Aloe has been used for thousands of years both internally and externally for digestion, hydration, ulcers, muscle and joint pain and more. - Holistic Medicine As Compared With Other Medical Practices By :
Holistic medicine is health care that comprises all the aspects of one' s personality to obtain the optimum state of wellness. It encompasses the process of looking into the wholeness of the person including nutritional, physical, environmental, spiritual, lifestyle and social values. Holistic medicine includes virtually all treatments and diagnosis known to achieve balance in personality. It upholds the responsibility of educating one's self to attain the ideal over-all heal... - Alternative Medicine - Gaining Popularity And Acceptance By :
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... - The Origins Of Alternative Medicine By :
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 :
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 :
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,... - Acupressure - Is More Than Just Massaging By :
Acupressure is one the oldest Chinese traditions used to cure many of our health problems. It involves use of pressure by your hand, elbow and other means. This form of healing has been in existence for more than 5,000 years. A technique recommended by many and has been used world over. It is a simple method if you know how to do it. Acupuncture is another practice wherein needles are used on the pressure points to cure ailments.
How does Acupressure work?
Acupressure ... - Best Ways To Lower Cholesterol Naturally By :
If you want to stay fit and healthy, you should keep an eye on your cholesterol intake. There are natural ways of lowering cholesterol if it is out of control. The first natural way is by taking your diet seriously. There are also dietary supplements that will help you lower your cholesterol. For diets high in saturated fats, eating more fiber rich foods may help decrease your cholesterol level.
This is a great place to start in getting your body healthy and in shape. The ... - Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) - A Heart Condition By :
Mitral Valve allows blood to flow in one direction from the atrium (upper chamber) to the ventricle (lower chamber). It is one of the four valves separating different chambers of the heart. Mitral valve causes problem if it doesn’t open and close as per its functionality.
It causes blood to leak backwards into the upper chamber of the heart, leading to a 'heart murmur'. This is called as Mitral Valve Prolapse. The functioning of your heart is normal at this point of time. ... - Coconut Oil – A Healthy Solution For Hair And Skin Care By :
Coconut as a whole plays a very important part in our lives. From leafs to the oil everything has become very useful to us. Coconut oil is widely used for your hair and many may have seen the results it has provided. With the growth in the market we have been exposed to n number of creams, which have proved to be worthless. In this stiff competition coconut oil has risen as a thorough winner.
The oil seems to do wonders for your skin. It softens the skin as well as cures ... - Natural Foods That Fight Allergies By :
Allergic reactions can manifest themselves in many different physical ways, most of them extremely unpleasant. In the case of environmental allergens such as hay fever or pet dander, it is possible to limit allergic reaction severity by focusing on a diet that boosts the body’s ability to fight off reaction effects. Many of the materials that are found in medicinal allergy relief are extracted from naturally occurring ingredients in certain foods and drinks, and including the... - Ginseng; Is It Really Beneficial Or An Asian Myth? By :
For thousands of years, ginseng has been revered in the Orient as an almost magical natural supplement with amazing benefits for those who use it regularly. It is said that ginseng will boost the immune system, enhance vitality, increase physical endurance, increase mental alertness, and treat illnesses like colds, fevers, headaches, and vomiting. It is even believed to be an aphrodisiac.
Let's face it, if ginseng actually had the properties to give all the benefits it is ... - Benefits Of Carrot, Carrot Seed Oil And Carrot Root Oil By :
It may come across as a myth but it is not. Carrot really helps your eyesight. This is due to the beta-carotene which gives carrot the orange color and also the name. It contains vitamin A in large quantities in the form of beta carotene. Due to the usefulness of carrot it has been considered as one of the top most salad requirements.
If you have carrot juice it helps to remove the indigestible fiber. It is also rich in minerals and known to be very useful for your skin. I... - Good Healthy Habits By : Tania Jain
The article gives you healthy and positive habits which you can incorporate in your life to stay healthy. - Improve Your Brain Health By :
As we get older, our brains get rusty. This deterioration of the brain eventually leads to Alzheimer’s disease. There are ways to improve you brain health however and decrease your chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease.
Eating a lot of colorful fruits and vegetables is important for brain health. The brighter the colors the better, because fruits and vegetables like this contain a lot of antioxidants which help rid the body of toxins. Studies have shown that people who a ... - Save Yourself From Energy Loss By :
It is common sense that energy and vitality are essential for a long and enjoyable life. What's more, it is important for continued personal growth. I'm not talking about growing tall or anything like that. I'm talking about learning new things and gaining experience. You won't think about trekking, trying a new hobby, or learning a new language if you feel that your career and family life are more than enough. You certainly can't think about trying the new Thai place if you ... - Herbal Remedies By :
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... - Is Saw Palmetto Used For Male Pattern Baldness? By :
Many nowadays prefer a natural hair loss remedy rather than treat their hair loss with drugs and medication. If you are looking for a natural hair loss remedy for male pattern baldness, you can try saw palmetto.
Saw palmetto is a particular type of fruit that has been shown to help in hair loss according to some studies. Having some information about saw palmetto, its use and its benefits can help you decide if this natural hair loss remedy is the type of treatment that yo... - Astragalus Root - Can It Help You Feel Better? By :
Astragalus root has been used since ancient times in Chinese medicine. It is related to the pea family and is actually a root. Only in recent times has it been introduced to the west and we are now finding the benefits of this herbal plant. It is grown in Northern and Northeast China. It is harvested in the Spring and then dried for 4-7 years. It is now grown in the USA.
Scientific research has shown that this root has the ability to strengthen and improve the body’s immun... - Health: What Can You Do to Stay Healthy? By : Stanislav Karpunin
There are 5 simple things you can do, to stay healthy... - Siberian Ginseng To Fight Fatigue, Stress And Herpes? By :
The root of the Eleutherococcus senticosus plant, also called Siberian ginseng or Eleuthero, is often used medicinally to combat fatigue, stress and herpes. The plant belongs to the ginseng family, Araliaceae, but is botanically different from true ginseng, Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius. It can grow in colder areas than real ginseng and usually costs less.
The Chinese have used Eleutherococcus for 4000 years for longevity, health, to stimulate appetite and to impro... - What's The Deal With Ear Wax? By :
There are many things in life that I don't understand. I don't understand why people have such an addiction to the television, I don't understand why some people are afraid to fly, and I don't understand why anyone would choose to eat asparagas. Ear wax is another small thing in life that I don't really understand. I've heard people say that ear wax is for our good, that it is protection for our bodies and that it is natural to have, but I still cannot understand why ear wax... - Osteopathy Is Different To Chiropractic Healing By :
Osteopathy is a system of healthcare based on the belief that disease is the direct result of the relationship between physiological function and anatomical structure. In osteopathy, function and structure are interdependent. A healthy musculoskeletal system plays a pivotal role in recovery and disease prevention. ‘Structure governs function’ – this is the tenet of osteopathy. By structure, this means muscles, ligaments, bones, organs and fascia.
The credit for initiating ... - Grow Your Health With Herbs By :
Ask the average American to define herbs and he or she will tell you that herbs are green leaves that have some medicinal properties. Some may even add that herbs like Thyme and Sage are used for cooking. This is how most people define herbs; which is quite good knowledge considering that most folks are ambivalent about the actual use of herbs in their own lives.
A herb (the word rhymes with ‘curb’) is a plant that is grown for medicinal or culinary value.
Typically, th... - Hate Drugs? Try Natural Therapy By :
In alternative medicine, the term ‘Natural Therapy’ refers to an eclectic self-care system that is primarily concerned with building and restoring health through prevention techniques and healthy lifestyles. In natural therapy, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders is undertaken by the therapeutic use of natural methods and materials.
The philosophy underlying natural therapy is that all living things have an innate ability to heal. This innate ability flows thr... - Caring For Your Colon By :
The instance of colon cancer is on the rise. Colon cancer, like heart disease, is considered a twentieth century disease, as it was basically unheard of before the early 1900s. Most professionals consider colon cancer to be directly related to diet.
Taking better care of your colon and thus lessen the risk of colon problems or cancer can be accomplished by changes in your diet, exercise routine and lifestyle. Of the three, diet is the most important.
Lack of fiber in th... - Folk Medicine - The Natural Solution By :
Long before orthodox medicine took center stage in the health care practices around the world people who were sick used to visit different kind of doctors. These doctors were not the steth-wielding, tech-savvy, white-coated medical geniuses of today. Mostly, they were bearded, wizened and gnarled humans looking less like physicians and more like witches or wizards. But they were revered, loved and even feared because of one particular skill they possessed – the healing touch.... - Medicine's New Frontier: The Use Of Herbs By :
There are many people who have never, ever taken medicine: not even an aspirin. And they're proud of it. They don't want to pollute their bodies with anything synthetic or chemical, because they truly believe to be as natural as possible is the best solution.
When illness strikes these people, they will, however, often turn to herbs -- which is not -- and never has been -- considered "conventional medicine," a phrase many of us have come to be quite wary of.
Every year ... - How To Beat The Coming Flu & Cold Season, Naturally By :
In the last year or so, have you experienced one or more bad colds, or possibly had a bout with the flu? Numerous people, some even in our own local area, have actually been laid up with pneumonia!
In the last three decades there have been several viral and bacterial epidemics—and this at a time when we should have been able to expect the eradication of many infectious diseases. Why is this? Why does it seem that in recent years, in spite of all the wonderful medic... - Protect Your Lungs By :
Lungs are one of the most important parts of your body, which helps you to breathe. We intake oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. The quality of air that we intake results in the good or bad health of our lungs. There are many types of lung diseases like asthma, bronchitis, allergy, lung cancer, Sarcoidosis, Interstitial lung disease, Tuberculosis, sleep apnea etc. There are different causes for these diseases but the following are the basic points that can be considered t... - Herbalism By :
Even before the development of man as a species, herbs have been used to treat disease. Animals often chew certain plants to induce vomiting or treat other conditions. Shamans, or tribal healers, most likely observed this behavior and developed a base of knowledge about what herbs and plants were most effective and passed that knowledge down through the generations. In addition to treating disease and injury, the body of knowledge included ways to use herbs to improve nutriti... - Let’s Talk About Herbs And Their Uses. By :
There is a great tradition in different customs around the world to use herbs, for their taste in cooking and their healing properties for the mind and body. The monks and nuns in nearly England were amongst the first people in the West to study about herbs. They experimented with the herbals in their gardens and soon became experts in providing the proper treatment.
It's important when learning about the usage of herbs for medicinal purposes, to decide the correct dosage ... - Ol' Grandma’s Castor Oil Cure - All – What Does It Really Do? Let's See... By :
What does castor oil really do? First, we need to know what castor oil is and where it comes from.
The castor oil plant originally came for India and the cure all that we know about from tales handed down from our grandmothers comes from the seeds of the castor oil plant. It has been known to be used as far back as the first century writers noted it as not being fit for food but was a powerful purgative. In England it was mostly used externally to treat skin diseases. It h... - What Are The Health Benefits Of Aloe Vera? By :
Aloe Vera is a plant of the liliaceous genus of which the lily and onion are examples. The plant has toothed fleshy leaves that yield a gelatinous substance. Aloe vera goes way back in time. It has been given exotic names like Wand of Heaven and Plant of Life. These terms indicate the esteem that the plant was held in. The Greeks used it widely. Alexander, it is said, applied the juice from the leaves to the wounds of his soldiers. The Romans used it, as did the Egyptians. Cl... - Science, Allergies and Natural Health By : Dr. Paul Varnas
One of the goals of this article is to reconcile scientific research with natural health approaches. It is sometimes a difficult task. All of the medical journals sell ads to drug companies and it should be obvious that economics help to determine what appears in the journals. But occasional natural health gems appear; they are usually small studies that can still be branded as “inconclusive”. The overall attitude of the journals seems to be, “My, isn’t this amusing. We will have to look into it someday.”
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