Category — Holistic Health
Using Herbs To Improve Health
Herbs for Health; Nature’s Medicine Cabinet
Herbs look beautiful in our gardens and add delightful flavor to our food, but they have a far more serious side as well. Herbs for health and healing have been used for centuries.
It is a well known fact that herbs played an important part in health care in China for over 5000 years and even today almost all drugs are based on herbs in that they are synthetic compounds made from natural substances.
July 21, 2008 1 Comment
Using Herbs For Dealing With The Symptoms Of Menopause
Dealing With “The Change” Naturally – Herbs For Menopause
Ask any woman who has experienced the many physical and mental symptoms of menopause, and she will tell you that “the Change” is no easy time of life to survive. But for many women, medications like hormone replacement therapy may not be a good idea. The good news is that for those women who do not want to turn to conventions types of medication for relief from menopause symptoms, there are many herbs for menopause that can effectively ease the transition as well. Keep in mind that just because a substance is “natural” however, that does not mean that it will not come without possible risks or drug interactions. This means that if you do decide to take herbs for menopause symptoms, it is wise to check with your doctor to make sure that your choices will be safe and effective for you.
July 20, 2008 Comments Off
Treating Depression Through The Use Of Different Kinds Of Herbs
Different Kinds Of Herbs For Depression
Depression is a condition where a person feels an oppressing sadness and melancholy. This intense sadness that a person feels in his state of depression can drive a person mad or can be disruptive to the life of the individual. There are many different treatments for depression. There are chemical drugs which are formulated to chemically alter the sate of a person’s mind. Psychotherapy is also an option for treating depression. There are also some herbs for depression that can help in a natural way.
July 19, 2008 Comments Off
The Not So Well Known Secret Properties Of Herbs And Spices
Herbs and Spices – More Than Just a Culinary Delight
Herbs and spices are a common staple in every good cook’s kitchen. They add flare and flavor to every day dishes and provide a healthy addition to any diet. The fact that herbs and spices can have a therapeutic effect on our lives continues to be an intense subject of research.
July 17, 2008 Comments Off
Reproduction Health And Clomid Herbs – A Safe Alternative
Clomid Herbs; A Safer Alternative To Reproduction Health
If you’re dealing with infertility, you are most likely familiar with a variety of drugs used to help women conceive. Clomiphene, also known as Clomid, is one of these medications used for irregular ovulation. Many women dealing with infertility prefer to try a more natural approach and will opt for a regimen of herbs that can help stimulate ovulation first. Herbs that are used like fertility drugs or Clomid, might be considered as Clomid herbs.
July 16, 2008 Comments Off
Natural Products – The Demand For Holistic Medicine
The holistic approach to medicine and health care is the idea that anything that is “nature-made” is better for the body than anything chemically produced, or anything made by people from non-organic materials. This natural health belief system has become rather popular in recent years, and even some doctors endorse this field of research and practice. With the increased interest in holistic medicine, there has been a rise in the amount of natural products that are available on the market today.
July 14, 2008 Comments Off
Migraine Headache – Natural Treatments
Last year, the International Headache Society published a study that found “overuse” of over the counter medicines as a major contributing factor to frequent migraine headache attacks. “Overuse has less to do with how many pills you take to relieve a single headache than with how often you take them,” explains Dr. Robert Kunkel, a headache specialist at the Cleveland Clinic Headache Center. “If you get more than two headaches a week and take pain pills for them, you’re at risk.” Studies showed that pain relievers with caffeine, like Excedrin, were some of the worst culprits for exacerbating proclivity to migraines.
July 12, 2008 Comments Off
Holistic Practitioners And Holistic Health Modalities
People often use the term “holistic” to refer to treatments outside of conventional Western medicine. While holistic therapies do include many alternative treatments, such as massage, homeopathy or acupuncture, “holistic” is not simply a type of treatment. Holistic practitioners seek to restore a person to a normal state of natural health, rather than treating the symptoms of a particular disease.
July 10, 2008 Comments Off
Holistic Medicine – An Alternative To Traditional Medicine
Holistic medicine is the holistic alternative to traditional medicines and treatments. With these alternative treatments, the body is supposed to be able to heal itself, rather than just having symptoms treated. There are many different approaches to alternative medicine, and some doctors are now starting to recognize some of the health benefits that alternative medicine can provide.
July 9, 2008 Comments Off
Holistic Massage – Types Of Holistic Therapies
Those who are unfamiliar with the holistic massage may not know the health benefits that can be derived from one. The theory behind holistic massages is that the body will be able to heal itself through the manipulation of tissues, which massage offers. The well being of the body is increased, and so it is easier to heal. There are many different types of massages, many being specified for specific problems.
July 7, 2008 Comments Off