The Possible Dangers of Herbal Medicines
Sometimes the natural route is the way to go. Other times, it can be too much of a good thing. According to a 2007 TIME Magazine article called “Fit Nation,” over the last 10 years, the number of people who started using herbal supplements or remedies increased by 83%. Many people think that anything that’s natural should be good for you. Maybe it will even help them feel better. That may be true. Then again, it may not.
The biggest mistake that people make regarding herbal supplements is not telling their doctors what and how much they are taking. Many herbal supplements are intended to do the same thing as some prescription medications, albeit on a much smaller scale. For example, St. John’s Wort has long been known for aiding mild depression. But if a person is already on an antidepressant, the St. John’s Wort could be harmful. Herbal supplements could interact with prescription medications, or even nullify them. If a person is taking heart medication, and they take the wrong herbal remedy, it could be life-threatening!
Always, always tell your doctor if you are taking any kind of medication or supplement. It doesn’t matter if it is a vitamin, a mineral, a prescription or an herbal treatment, the doctor must know. Read more
The Many Benefits of Herbal Charcoal
Herbal charcoal has a plethora of uses. The best way to purchase charcoal is in capsule form. That way, you can break apart as many capsules as you need to for what you’re doing, or simply swallow the capsules.
Charcoal has a history of being used in hospital ER’s all across the country for is absorptive properties. People who have swallowed certain poisons, or have overdosed on pills may be given an activated charcoal slurry to absorb whatever toxins are in that patient’s stomach.
At home, one could use charcoal for any kind of stomach malady: heartburn, indigestion, vomiting, sour stomach, even diarrhea. It’s an all natural way to help your stomach balance itself without having to take medication.
One could also use the herbal charcoal mixed with cornstarch to use as a baby powder when changing a baby. This not only prevents diaper rash, but it heals an existing rash quite quickly without using messy creams or ointments. And again, it’s all natural.
Another use for charcoal is on a plastic bandage to soothe scrapes, bee stings, bug bites and so on. Just grab a bandage the size you need to cover the affected area. Put a little bit of water right on the pad of the bandage, and put some of the charcoal from a capsule on the wet gauzy part of the bandage. Then, apply the bandage to the affected area. It can stay on as long as overnight, but never reuse it. You don’t want to use charcoal if you have an open cut or wound; it could permanently darken that area. Read more
A Natural Pain Reliever: Devil’s Claw
“Devil’s Claw” sounds more like something that would cause pain than something that would relieve it. But this leafy shrub is named for tiny red hooks surrounding its fruit.
Devil’s Claw (harpagophytum procumbens) is native to South Africa, where it has been used by natives for centuries to treat pregnancy complications, boils, and sores as well as pain. Since its “discovery” and introduction in Europe, Devil’s Claw has also been used to treat heartburn and restore appetite.
Many studies have been done on the effectiveness of Devil’s Claw in relieving pain. It has shown to be highly effective in pain relief, with fewer side-effects. It can take full effect within ten days, and has been used successfully in Europe since the early 1900s. Read more
Home Remedies – Safe, Effective and Natural
What are Home Remedies? Well, home remedies are that part of medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain of a person through natural means – usually through ingredients found commonly in the home. Home Remedies have been in use since time immemorial. In other words, people have been using home remedies beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history.
As you are aware modern science and technology has made fantastic advancements over a period time. Doctors can diagnose old and new diseases easily because of new techniques and equipment. Modern medicine has also made rapid strides for many years and there are now tablets, pills and syrups for all kinds of diseases and ailments. Read more
Herbal Remedies for Common Ailments
Instead of heading to the drug store to find something to suppress symptoms for a common ailment, consider a home remedy instead. Pharmaceuticals tend to have side effects and often have man-made ingredients that are not natural to the body. A herbal remedy can alleviate your symptoms far more naturally and safely.
For a pain relief remedy consider cayenne pepper. If you have sore, aching muscles, Cayenne pepper can be rubbed on the skin to reduce pain and inflammation – particularly for long standing chronic pain. In addition to pain relief, cayenne has a natural ability to stimulate digestion and blood flow. It can be used to heal stomach ulcers and aid in intestinal issues such as digestion and absorbing foods. Remember how you feel flushed and warm after eating hot salsa? Cayenne has properties that increase blood flow to the skin. It can be used to alleviate fever as well as relieve sinus congestion. Read more
5 Natural Remedies for Arthritis
Arthritis, the inflammation and swelling that occurs in the joints, is an extremely painful condition that worsens with age. While little can be done to prevent or correct this disorder, there are a few natural remedies that sufferers can use to get relief.
Relieving Arthritis Naturally
Victims of chronic arthritis may feel at a loss to combat severe symptoms. While many OTC and prescription medications can take the edge off, they often do very little to truly dull the pain. It is for this very reason that most folks have turned to home remedies to reduce their agonizing inflammation.
Below are five primary ways to relieve arthritis naturally. You can try them all or find one that works well for you and stick with it. Either way, you will have the ability to stave off the distressing aches that accompany arthritis in a pure and natural way. Read more
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