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Top 8 Herbal Remedies for Anxiety

October 25, 2011 By

Persisting signs and symptoms of anxiety interferes with a person’s ability to function well at work, to focus at school, or to socialize at home. This chronic experience of foreboding and fear that brings with it severe physical symptoms put people at a very miserable state. It rips them off of the simple joys that accomplishing something brings as well as hanging out and having a good time with friends and family give.

To help relieve the anxieties and worries these sufferers have to deal with without the risk of addiction anti-anxiety drugs bring, herbal remedies are recommended. These herbs are purely natural and are proven to safely and effectively reduce the feelings of anxiety. Natural herbs to keep anxiety under control include:

1. Catnip

Catnip is a member of the mint family used for centuries to help relieve anxiety and other related problems. The natural chemicals present in this herb serve as a great tonic that best reduce tension throughout the body. It also has sedative effects that help promote sleep for those battling insomnia.

Available forms of catnip include capsule, liquid and tea. For capsule and liquid forms, the dosage varies per manufacturer. While for catnip tea, it is made by soaking dried catnip leaves for ten minutes in a cup of boiled water.

2. Hops

Hops is a climbing plant that belongs to the Cannabacea family. It is best known for its use in the manufacture of beer as well as its medicinal applications on nervous, endocrine and digestive systems’ problems.

Its health benefits are derived from its sedative, analgesic, anti-bacterial and anti-parasitic properties. It is commonly use to aid in problems such as occasional anxiety, restlessness, tension, insomnia, headaches, indigestion, cramps, and skin ulcerations. It is prepared in various forms that include capsules, teas, poultices, pomades and essential oils. It can also be blended with other herbs such as chamomile, valerian root, and passion flower to better induce relaxation. [Read more...]

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From Natural Health and Back Again

May 31, 2011 By

How did we get here?

Hippocrates It was Hippocrates, nearly 2400 years ago, who put forth the most influential ideas about human health and the creating and preserving of it. His observations and reasoning have formed the basic underpinnings of modern medicine, yet his approaches to actual medical conditions would be defined today as “alternative.” Hippocrates espoused such “alternative” ideas as:

· The natural healing power of the human body.· The importance of eating wholesome unadulterated foods.· The effect of thoughts and feelings on the health of the body.

Yet, as time wore on, the teachings of Hippocrates were forgotten, with men of medicine reverting to dogmatic and fatalistic approaches to disease, using astrology, numerology and religious superstitions. Disease prevention and even daily hygiene were dismissed.

Enter Paracelsus, in the first half of the 16th Century, who attacked the dogmatic belief of his modern doctors that the human body is controlled exclusively by the stars and the planets. He insisted upon the right to discover latent powers of nature by daring to use his faculties of observation and imagination. He stressed the healing power of nature, and raged against modern methods, such as wound treatment that prevented natural drainage of bodily fluids. [Read more...]

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Getting Ready to Meditate: Meditation for Beginners or How to Mediate for Beginners

May 11, 2011 By

To help you in your journey in meditation it is important to have a regular place to go to for your meditation. I have found through the years that having a routine is helpful. Our bodies, soul and mind seem to respond to this, knowing that it’s time to relax, be peaceful, to meditate. So find a place in your home that is comfortable, relaxing and say “this is my place to meditate”. It can be anywhere, you bed, a couch, a corner, a chair. Also, put up a sign if you have the possibility of being disrupted. You want people to respect your need to be alone, comfortable and have a quiet place to meditate. What you may find with time is that it doesn’t really matter where you meditate because you can get into the here and now with a pair of headphones and “zone out”. You can sometimes muffle out the background noise and once you get into that meditative place it doesn’t matter what’s going on around you.

The nice thing about creating a routine in meditation is that it becomes easier to do with time. So tell your loved ones what you’re going to do and I think they’ll cooperate. Sometimes you may need to get up a little earlier or stay up a little later to take the time to meditate also, but those few extra minutes each day will prove beneficial. [Read more...]

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Natural Hair Loss Treatments

April 5, 2011 By

Baldness is most prevalent in men, but women also can experience significant hair loss due to pattern baldness (alpecia). Losing your hair can be quite devastating and cause emotional stress and self esteem issues. While doctors are eager to push prescription drugs for hair loss, there are natural treatments for hair loss available.

There are several main causes for hair loss, but most experts agree that a poor diet could be a major contributor. More commonly, hair loss causes include advancing age, genetics, hormonal changes, stress, poor scalp cirulation and even excessive dandruff.

It is wise to keep track of what remedies you tried and which worked best for you. Everyone is different, so what works for one person may not be ideal for another. Try the remedy on your arm first, to be sure of any reaction you may or may not have before application to your scalp.

There are also some things you may consider avoiding to help prevent further hair loss. Do not brush your hair excessively, towel dry hair gently, avoid tight hats or caps and do not severely pull your hair back in bands, braids or other hairstyles.

Some hair loss remedy ingredients include lettuce, mustard oil, aloe vera oil, henna, margosa leaves, coconut milk, lime-pepper seeds and even liquorice. You may also consider taking some vitamins and minerals to help treat your hair loss: Vitamin A, C, B6 and B12, and Folic Acid. Saw Palmetto is also reported to help.

There are many recipes for natural hair loss treatment. Talk to your homeopath or natural health practitioner before starting any treatment.

Filed Under: Herbal Remedies, Natural Remedies


Complementary and Alternative Medicine

March 28, 2011 By

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Diabetics should look after their feet ( Alternative Medicine )

It is confirmed that the health of diabetic patient’s feet is very important and any injury or bruise, the size of a spot may cause problems right down to the bone and cause gangrene, so diabetics should take care of their feet from shoes to socks and nails to heels. Experts stated at a press conference that for diabetics the most vulnerable organ is their feet. The feet are the organs which are most exposed so when the flow of blood slows at the feet they start to lose sensitivity. An expert claims that even a little bruise might leave the feet more vulnerable to future injuries so diabetics should protect their feet:

”Your feet should be washed every night with warm water, be dried thoroughly and moisturised. After sports and walking, the underside of the feet should be checked with a mirror to ensure there are no bruises. Socks musn’t be too big or too small, musn’t be scrunched up or torn. Shoes should be made from soft leather, with smooth inside and not pointed or tapered at the front. Toe nails should be cut short. Nails should be cut straight across, not rounded.” ( Alternative Medicine )

Experts warn that if diabetic people don’t take these warnings seriously and don’t follow these guidelines they may lose their feet or legs, “treatment is too difficult and lengthy. If injuries don’t heal properly, even a little bruise the size of a spot can reach the bone and become gangrene and can cause loss of toes or whole feet.”

 

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Glucosamine and Supplements

March 4, 2011 By

If we talk about supplements UK, there are different kinds of supplements UK including health and food supplements, vitamins supplements, protein supplements, body building supplements, muscles supplements, nutrition supplements and many more. Do you know the industry of UK dairy supplements stood at $827 million in 2006? It’s not a surprising amount considering the number of UK nationals who are becoming conscious of healthy living. Nutrition supplements are best in preventing different diseases. There are different kinds of nutrition supplements, there basic categories are:

Antioxidants: These are the nutrients that prevent cell damage and fight and eliminate the free radicals from the body. Antioxidants also protect against premature aging and cancer. Antioxidants are found in Vitamin C and Vitamin E. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition