Top 8 Herbal Remedies for Anxiety
October 25, 2011 By Kate
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...]
From Natural Health and Back Again
May 31, 2011 By Kate
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...]
Getting Ready to Meditate: Meditation for Beginners or How to Mediate for Beginners
May 11, 2011 By Kate
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...]
How Different is Cosmetic Packaging for Organic Products?
April 5, 2011 By Kate
Today people are becoming more health conscious and have come to understand that health is true wealth for every individual. Hence, more and more people are adopting a healthier lifestyle free of chemicals and toxins.
At a time when toxins and chemicals are a fact of life, the only way to make a toxin-free, chemical-free lifestyle possible is to go organic. Today there is an increased demand for anything that is organic.
What is Organic?
Organic belongs to the class of chemical compound having a carbon basis; it can also refer to a lifestyle free of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides of hormones, such as “organic fruits. Though many have started buying organic, realizing its immense benefits, others have joined the organic bandwagon as the latest fad.
Why Organic Cosmetics?
If the latest trends indicating an organic revolution in the cosmetic sector are to be believed, then organic beauty products are the future of the cosmetics industry. This industry has witnessed dramatic growth over the past few years and is said to be moving toward a huge surge in demand for organic cosmetics in near future. The signs of this have already become evident Let’s look at the two main reasons for the preference for organic cosmetic products by consumers: [Read More...]
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