Dec 30
Arthritis is one of the most common chronic diseases in the
world. According to Ayurveda arthritis is primarily a vata (air)
disease which is due to accumulation of toxins in the joints and
is known as amavata.This can be caused by poor digestion and a
weakened colon, resulting in the accumulation of undigested food
and the buildup of waste matter. Poor digestion allows toxins to
accumulate in the body, and problems with the colon allow the
toxins to reach the joints. Symptoms : Fever; Immense ...
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Dec 29
Arthritis is one of the most common chronic diseases in the
world. According to Ayurveda arthritis is primarily a vata (air)
disease which is due to accumulation of toxins in the joints and
is known as amavata.This can be caused by poor digestion and a
weakened colon, resulting in the accumulation of undigested food
and the buildup of waste matter. Poor digestion allows toxins to
accumulate in the body, and problems with the colon allow the
toxins to reach the joints. Symptoms : Fever; Immense ...
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Dec 28
Antibiotic overuse (especially for the common cold) has led to
antibiotic resistance. Natural antibiotics and anti viral herbs
that may boost immune system are discussed, plus the types of
cold and flu, and cough and cold in a weak immune system.
Most people don't realize that western biomedical understanding
didn't include the immune system until very recently. The first
vaccine was developed in the late 1800's, and most of the immune
system was not understood until the 1960's. Oriental ...
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Dec 27
It seems that nearly everyone I know has been either fighting or
recovering from a cold or flu these last few weeks. And many of
my clients have been asking how essential oils can help them
prevent or heal their illnesses. There are a few things you can
do to prevent yourself from catching a bad cold:
· Diffuse eucalyptus essential oil at home to clean and purify
the air. · Take a "winter bath" once or twice a week with the
following aromatherapy blend to boost your immune system and
keep ...
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Dec 25
Twenty-one year old Lydia Garcia faces an imminent dilemma-
poverty or acne. Lydia religiously uses three herbs to keep her
skin clear and she's always on the prowl for supplements to
augment her health. Just last week she read that the Chinese
herb astragalus enhances the immune system. And now, Lydia
ponders, 'I think I want to take dandelion root and ginseng to
ease my menstrual cramps.' Yet Lydia's salary as a receptionist
barely covers her fanatical consumption of supplements.
You don't ...
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Dec 24
The adrenal or 'stress glands' are small, triangular shaped
glands located on the top of the kidneys. Their function is to
prepare the body's resources to run or fight through the
releasing of specific hormones. When this primitive, instinctive
response is activated, blood is diverted from digestive system
while our blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar levels increase. At
the same time, our pupils dilate and the speed of reflexes
increases. All of this happens as a way to ensure our survival.
In ...
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Dec 21
Negative drug-herb interactions (side effects as the result of
taking drugs and herbs at the same time) have been over-hyped
because of fear, lack of knowledge and sheer speculation.
Although there are some negative interactions, research has also
discovered positive interactions between drugs and herbal
formulas.
Drug-drug interactions are a much more serious problem than
either herb-drug or herb-herb interactions. This is because
drugs are high doses of single, active, unstable ...
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Dec 20
When it comes to treating erectile dysfunction there are many options. This
is good as the most popular method, prescription drugs, work only for seventy
percent of those who try them. The other
choices
of erectile dysfunction cures are effective and differ as much as the men
who suffer from ED.
Diet and Exercise
When first realizing a problem with impotence, the first treatment option is
to examine your lifestyle. Your diet and exercise level can be affecting your
ability to get and maintain ...
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Dec 16
As I have become more involved in using functional nutritional
therapy in my practice, I have come to realize that many people
are still confused about the safety and effectiveness of various
dietary supplements. Because these products are 'natural', many
feel they are always safe to use. Although supplements and herbs
can be safer than pharmaceutical drugs, they can still function
as drugs in the body and should be used with caution and respect.
It is estimated that over 80% of the world's ...
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Dec 15
This past July,a report raised serious new concerns for the six
million women taking combination hormone replacement therapy. In
the lastest and statistically most valid study of this subject
ever done,it was found that the combination of ESTROGEN AND
PROGESTIN taken for MANY YEARS, not only FAIL TO DECREASE THE
INCIDENCE OF VASCULAR DISEASE,BUT ALSO INCREASES THE RISK OF
HEART ATTACKS,STROKES,BREAST CANCER,AND CLOTTING DISORDERS. In
addition,other recent research has found a possible link ...
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