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These are articles dealing with physical wellbeing
Herbal and
organic food information
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Pictorial Guide of Herbs
Pictures of Herbs for easy identification ....
Herbal
Power
A short list of essential herbal supplement...
Guide to some common herbs that heal
Herbs have long been an acceptable
way to fight common ailments and while they should not take the place
of medical advice, can be a great supplement to your current medical
care. There are many common herbs that have healing properties which
you may not even know about....
The followings are articles about specific herbs. Arranged in alphabetical order.
Aloe
Vera- wonder herb for skin
Aloe is grown mainly in the dry regions
of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Because of its many therapeutic
uses, it is now commercially cultivated in the United States,
Japan, and countries in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. However,
in many places you can grown your own Aloe Vera plant quite
happy in a pot as a household plant....
Apple Cider- The Many Uses Of Apple Cider Vinegar for Every Day Maladies
This article expounds on the excellent quality of apple cider with regards to our physical health.
Dong Quai - The Womens Herb For Wellbeing
Dong Quai is a Chinese herb that is catred towrds women's needs. It has been used by many Asian women as a tonic
for general overall well being.
Echinacea- The healing wonders of echinacea
Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea
palida, Echinacea purpurea or Echinacea is a known herbal plant through
out the world. It is also called Samson roots, purple coneflower, red
sunflower and black Samson. Native American was the first to use
Echinacea. The plant was used to heal wounds such as animal bites
specifically snakebites. The root part of the plant was being used to
cure, sore throat and other mouth sores. It is also used to treat
toothaches...
St
John's Wort- The health benefits
St.
John's wort has been traditionally used to treat mental disorders
as well as nerve pain for centuries. It is also currently acknowledged
by herbalists as a sedative and an effective treatment for malaria
as well as a balm for wounds, burns, and insect bites....
Tumeric- The health benefits
Turmeric (curcuma longa) is a natural antioxidant herb. Its main active ingredients are curcuminoids, including curcumin. Curcumin is a yellow pigment and may relieve the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. When taken orally, it may treat chronic anterior uveitis. It can be found in powder form and is used in cooking...
Ginger- The Health Benefits Of Ginger
Ginger is a culinary spice
known to add its pungent taste and aroma to whatever dish it is added
to. It has a long history as a culinary spice and medicinal herb for
thousands of years in Asia, and has been exported to the West thanks to
Eastern traders. Since then it has become a staple in most kitchens
around the world. ....
Green Tea - The health benefits
In
recent periods green tea has attracted a lost of attention due to many
health benefits attributed to it. Many studies have been conducted
which explore the link between consumption of green tea and incidence
of certain diseases in the population....
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Fruits and Vegetables information
Pictorial Guide of Fruits
Pictures of Fruits for easy identification ....
Fruits and vegetable- nature's healer
Natural
healers have long known about the power of fruits and vegetables. Did
you know that green leafy vegetables have almost 20 times more
essential nutrients, ounce for ounce than any other food? Fruit (eaten
properly) and vegetables contain all the vitamins, minerals,
carbohydrates, amino acids and fatty acids the human body requires.
Fruit is, without exception, the most cleansing and most easily
digested food you can eat. Both fruits and vegetables are high in water
and fiber which help the cleansing process. Water transports toxins
from the cells and tissues of your body, and fiber keeps the
eliminative system working....
Importance of fruits in diet
Fruits,
fresh or dried have been natural staple diet of human being since
ancient times. Replete with minerals, vitamins, enzymes, they are
easily digestible. Fruits are not only good source as food, they are
serve as medicine and treat ailments...
Beneficial Fruits and vegetable juices
Fruit and vegetable juices found to be beneficial for treatment of some common ailments...
The followings are articles about specific fruits and vegetable types. Arranged in alphabetical order.
Apricot-
the nutritious tonic
Apricots are those beautifully orange
colored fruits full of beta carotene and fiber that are one
of the first signs of summer....
Asparagus-
Nutrients and Benefits
Asparagus has some dietary fiber,
vitamin A, and vitamin C. It is an excellent source of the B
vitamin folate. A serving of six cooked fresh asparagus spears
has 1 g dietary fiber, 490 IU vitamin A, 10 mg vitamin C and
131 mcg folate. Besides, it is also low in fat, sodium and practically
no cholesterol...
Cherry- the next wonder fruit
The little red fruit that has
been enjoyed by countless millions offer more than great taste. Are
cherries truly fruit for a healthy you? Recent studies have revealed
that cherries offer an assortment of health benefits including the
natural ability to offer relief from joint inflammation....
Mangosteen Fruit Benefits
There are many mangosteen
fruit benefits, many of which have been
utilized for centuries in folk medicine. The mangosteen fruit benefits
and promotes healthy bodily function. Mangosteen has been documented to
have the following properties: anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial,
anti-fungal, anti-tumor, anti-histamine, and anti-inflammatory....
Noni Fruit Benefits
In the last ten years,
some marketers have come under fire for
ascribing miraculous cure-all properties to noni fruit, claiming that
it can single-handedly prevent, treat, or cure everything imaginable,
including arthritis, burns, cancer, cold, diabetes, drug addiction,
fever, fractures, gingivitis, headaches, heart disease, immune
weakness, indigestion, malaria, menstrual cramps, ringworm, sprains,
stroke, and wounds....
Papaya- Prevent constipation and other health ailments
Constipation is a condition whereby the fecal
matter traveling
through your colon remains too long in your colon before traveling out
of the rectum. You become aware that you are constipated if you have
difficulty passing motion or take a few days to do one purge....
Herbal and organic | Fruits and vegetable | Detoxification | Miscellaneous
Detoxication and toxic environmental information
Different Detoxification Methods
In
the increasingly toxic environment that we live today, no sane human
being will dispute the importance and efficacy of detoxification in
achieving long lasting health. Several articles and reports have shown
the increasing levels of degenerative diseases, cancers, cardiovascular
diseases, just name it, as a result of the increasing toxic pollution
of the modern environment....
Clean your colon for a boost in health
A
variety of health problems exist today which can all be traced back to
the colon; abdominal pain, discomfort, constipation, diarrhea and lack
of energy. Bowel movements are the basis of our health. If we don't
have at least one bowel movement per day, we are already walking our
way toward disease. These diseases even may lead to colon cancer.
Therefore we require a regular cleanses of our colon, kidney, liver
& gall bladder to keep our bodies healthy. A colon cleanse is the
most important cleanse of all others......
How to Massage Your Colon for Constipation Relief
Massage
of the abdominal area is a great way to tone the muscles in your colon
area. If done regularly, this massage will strengthen your colon walls
and help to loosen stagnant chime that is causing constipation. If you
are trying to relieve constipation, then you can massage for a week or
two until you get past your constipation. Regular massaging can be of
great benefit to your colon and to your surrounding organs.......
Cell phone antenae may pose health hazards
There
is growing consensus that cell phone antennas may be harmful to humans
due to the huge volume of electromagnetic waves that get concentrated
around it during the receipt and placing of calls. This danger is even
further aggravated by cellular manufacturers who place the internal
antennas close to the earpiece....
How to cleanse your body of candida
Candida
Albicans is a naturally occurring yeast, or fungus, that is commonly
found in everybody’s intestines, throat, mouth, genitals and
urinary tract. When friendly bacteria and a properly functioning immune
system are not present, balance of the system may be lost and Candida
overgrowth may occur....
Herbs
for detoxification
Herbal
remedies are seeing a rise in popularity. This includes using
herbs for detoxification. Many people like the idea of using
herbs as natural products have minimal side effects. Herbs in
fact have many therapeutic abilities. The following list explains
some western herbs commonly used for detoxification and why
they work...
Foot
reflexology and detoxification
Reflexology
is an ancient natural therapy which utilizes energy zones on
the hands and feet to provide relief for a variety of illnesses
as well as to energize the body system. It has been in practised
in China for thousands of years and till today, remains a popular
and common therapy in China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and
Thailand and is also increasingly popular in other parts of
the world including Europe and USA...
Liver
spring cleansing
The
liver is responsible for filtering and detoxifying your blood,
so you want to make sure that it is in top condition. Many times
our liver and body gets overloaded with toxins from the poor
food we eat and the unhealthy lifestyles we lead. This can make
us feel tired, sluggish and just out of sorts. And, if you want
to lose weight, without good liver function, you will find that
difficult to do. So, it is a good idea to cleanse the liver
at least once a year....
Nutrients
For Heavy Metal Detox
One
of the most dangerous toxins that you can ingest into your body
is heavy metals. Heavy metals found in your body can actually
come from drinking unsafe water, dental filings, breathing contaminated
air or even eating foods that may be exposed to dangerous heavy
metals. What is dangerous is because heavy metals can adversely
affect your body functions such as slowing down your brain function
and reducing your mental alertness. Some examples of heavy metals
include mercury, lead, aluminum, arsenic and cadium. If your
body has high toxic levels of these toxins, a heavy metal detox
can be helpful....
Herbal and organic | Fruits and vegetable | Detoxification | Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous information
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Symptoms, causes and treatment...
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome Diets
Diets for Irritable Bowel Syndrome...
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome and Fiber
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and fiber...
Herbs
for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This article focuses on botanicals and herbs for irritable bowel
syndrome relief and control. ...
Acupressure
lays insomnia to rest
Insomnia is more serious than being startled
awake by every noise or tossing and turning while trying to
fall asleep, because insomnia results in day-time tiredness,
irritability and, at worst, depression....
Acupuncture
stops smoking
Acupuncture
is used for various reasons – from stimulating the fertility
of women to pain relief and osteoarthritis. Nowadays acupuncture
stop smoking is a widely used practice that (according most
who have tried it) gives very positive results.....
Health
benefits of meditation
Meditation is one of the top-10 alternative
therapies used by the U. S. population. The National Center
for Complementary and Alternative Medicine reports that 8% of
Americans use meditation as a health tool. No longer just for
Buddhist monks and New-Age types, meditation is now appealing
to mainstream business professionals, medical doctors and even
health care companies. This is a result of the growing evidence
which supports that meditation can promote physical healing.....
Foods
that help you prevent osteoporosis
All
of us should be concerned with our bone density. Strong bones
will make your life healthier and disease free as you age. Discover
a few foods that are important for preventing osteoporosis......
General info on arthritis
Today
there are about 70 million Americans with arthritis…that’s
one person out of every four who suffer both pain and the expense of
this crippling disease. In one year alone, arthritis will be
responsible for over half a billion dollars in lost wages. The economic
consequences of arthritis are important to review because each year,
arthritis takes a devastating financial toll on our society...
Triglycerides: What's Too High? What Can You Do?
When
you take in more calories than your body needs, your liver converts the
extra calories into fat molecules called triglycerides. It doesn't
matter whether the extra calories come from carbohydrates, fats or
proteins. After you eat your blood sugar levels rise, which causes your
pancreas to release insulin that helps the liver convert sugar to
triglycerides. If your blood sugar levels rise higher than normal, you
produce large amounts of insulin which cause your liver to make even
more triglycerides. Insulin also lowers blood levels of the good HDL
cholesterol that helps prevent heart attacks. People with high blood
levels of triglycerides often store most of their fat in their bellies
rather than their hips, and have low blood levels of the good HDL
cholesterol that prevents heart attacks....
What is Ayurveda ?
Ayurveda is a system of medicine that
originated in India several thousand years ago. The term Ayurveda is of
Sanskrit origin made up of ayur, which means life, and veda, which
means science of or knowledge. Basically, Ayurveda means "science of
life."...
What is Milk Allergy ?
Milk allergy is the immune system's
response to cow's milk. Cow's milk is one of the most frequent food
allergens because of one or more of the proteins that it contains."...
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