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- Natural Summer Skin Care - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2005 from Karyn MaierIt’s that time of year again. Backyard barbecues, lakeside picnics and lazy afternoons at the beach are on just about everyone’s weekend agenda. Americans not only love outdoor leisurely pursuits, but we are also a nation of dedicated sun worshippers. For many, the primary objective is to ...
Views: 3184(2 votes) - Amazing Artemisias - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopArtemis - Goddess of the herbalist - gives her name to a genus of marvelously aromatic, safely psychedelic, highly medicinal, dazzlingly decorative, and more-or-less edible plants in the Asteraceae family. I love Artemis, and I love her plants. WHO IS ARTEMIS? Amazonian moon goddess. Goddess ...
Views: 1573(2 votes) - Natural Ways to Prevent Acne Scarring - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2005 from Greg PodsakoffBecause prevention is the best way to protect your skin from the scarring associated with severe acne, many dermatologists recommend that controlling problematic acne through diet, regular cleansing procedures, and herbal remedies, is the most effective way to combat the tendencies of skin that ...
Views: 7016(1 vote) - Building Better Bones - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-Bishop"It is a bone-deep change you are going into, my beloved," counsels Grandmother Growth. "You must open to your very marrow for this transformation. No cell is to remain untouched. You are to open more than you ever dreamed you could open, more than you have opened in birth or in passion. You ...
Views: 1502(2 votes) - Vitamin B5 and Acne - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2005 from Greg PodsakoffFor years, scientists, doctors, biologists, dermatologists, and dieticians have searched for and studied all of the various causes of acne. Since the majority of the worlds population suffer from acne at some point in their lives, there is no surprise that such efforts are invested in finding ...
Views: 2178(1 vote) - Fighting Burn-out: Natural Help For Stress, Fatigue and Adrenal Insufficiency - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2005 from Rita LouiseThe 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 ...
Views: 2184(1 vote) - Honey and Oatmeal Facial - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2005 from Greg PodsakoffHealthy skin is one of the most common health and beauty concerns for people today, and rightfully so. Our skin is our bodies largest organ, and when our skin doesn’t look or feel good, it is exposed for the rest of the world to see. Consequently, there are hundreds of companies selling ...
Views: 22507(1 vote) - Natural Remedies for Problems in Breastfeeding - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopWith the resurgence of interest in breastfeeding, there is increasing demand for natural remedies for the minor problems that accompany nursing. These remedies, taken from my book Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year, offer simple, safe ways for nursing women and their infants to counter ...
Views: 3088(2 votes) - Are You Suffering From Chronic Constipation? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2005 from Rita LouiseEmbarrassing as it may be, we have all suffered from constipation at one time in our life or another. According to the National Health Interview Survey as many as 3 million Americans suffer from frequent if not chronic constipation. While constipation is not recognized as a degenerative ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - Let Foods be Thy Medicine - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Lori JacobsDear Friends, So often I am asked by my clients for suggestions as to what changes they can make in their diets to improve their health. As I become more and more pressed for time it gets harder to speak with you ...
Views: 5936(3 votes) - Effective Herbal Acne Treatments - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2004 from Greg PodsakoffIn the United States alone, there are over 40 Million people who struggle with acne. Many of these people treat acne using chemicals such as antibiotics, prescription drugs, benzoyl peroxide, and salicylic acid. However, there is a growing number of people who choose herbal acne treatments over ...
Views: 3764(1 vote) - Arthritis and Joint pain: AyurvedicCure - by Millions of people suffer from Arthritis. Their muscles, ligaments and cartilage become inflamed and have severe pain in the affected joints. Movement of the joint then becomes extremely painful. The most severe case of this disease is RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. Factors causing it are fatigue, shock, ...
Views: 1980(1 vote) - Healing Heartburn Holistically - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2004 from Rita LouiseEveryone at some point in time has experienced some form of heartburn. Often, what we notice is a bitter, sour or acid taste in our mouths. At times, we may feel as if partially digested foods or liquids are moving from our stomach back towards our mouth. Sometimes we may also experience ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - Ten Tips for a Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2004 from Lyn Prowse-BishopWise Woman herbalist Susun Weed gives us a few simple, easy ways to nourish and tonify that vitally important little organ. Here are ten easy steps to better heart health: 1. Stop smoking. Nourish yourself with a handful of sunflower seeds and a cup of nettle or oatstraw infusion daily ...
Views: 1708(2 votes) - You can be a doctor in your kitchen - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaMedicinal plants are part of our social life. Since ages, we have been using medicinal plants for curing various disorders. Home remedies are less expensive than other system of medicines. Generally, it is harmless, easy to access, eco-friendly and cheaper. Anyone can afford these medicines. ...
Views: 20337(3 votes) - Book Excerpt: The Rhodiola Revolution: Transform Your Health with the Herbal Breakthrough of the 21st Century - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2004 from Yolanda CardenThe Herbal Mood Booster Only a small number of clinical trials have evaluated Rhodiola rosea as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. But we have seen so many patients respond remarkably well to the herb that we consider it an important addition to the ...
Views: 6605 - Herbs For Treatment of Skin Diseases in Patalkot Valley, Chhindwara (India) - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaPatalkot is a lovely landscape located at a depth of 3000-3200 feet in a valley. Because of the great depth at which it is located this place is christened as 'Patalkot' ('Patal means very deep, in Sanskrit). Patalkot is spread over an area of 79 Sq.Km. It is a treasure of forest and herbal ...
Views: 8229 - Five Important Indian Medicinal Plants for Curing Various Disorders with Special Reference to Sciatica - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaMedicinal plants have been curing various disorders in human being from the time immemorial. Allopathic drugs sometimes show negative effect or side effects but herbs are safer and easy to access. The herbal treatments are cheap as compared to allopathic drugs. Sciatica is a common disorder by ...
Views: 25481 - Book Excerpt: The Rhodiola Revolution: Transform Your Health with the Herbal Breakthrough of the 21st Century - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2004 from Yolanda CardenWhy Is This Herb Different? For the past quarter-century or so, the airwaves have been abuzz with news of the latest herbal supplement that will improve our health and, possibly, extend our lives. We've heard about Gingko biloba, kava kava, ginseng, St. John's wort, and numerous other popular ...
Views: 1579 - Traditional knowledge for curing various ailments among Gonds and Bharias of Patalkot valley, M.P., India - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaIntroduction: Ethno botanical research on medicinal plants is getting much importance and it is included among the advanced research in India during the recent years. Plants have much relevance on Socio-economic, Socio-religious aspects of human life in India. Central India is covered with ...
Views: 11321(2 votes) - Medicinal Plants of Chhindwara - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaIn this article, it is aimed to discuss the ethnomedicinal importance of more that 100 urban medicinal plants which are being used by native people of this area. Chhindwara, in the South-West of Jabalpur Revenue Division, is situated on the Satpura Plateau in the South-Central part of the ...
Views: 4626(1 vote) - Herbs of Sillewani Ghats, Chhindwara District- Madhya Pradesh, India - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaIntroduction Chhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts. Sillewani-Ghat is situated at Chhindwara- Nagpur road about 32 km away ...
Views: 7262(1 vote) - List of few important medicinal plants used by indeginous people of Central India - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaFew important medicinal plants used by indeginous people of Central India for curing various ailments: Name of Plant Hindi Name English Name Acacia arabica Babul Gum Tree Achyranthes ...
Views: 14759(2 votes) - Herbal treatments by Gonds of Ghat-Parasia, District Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaChhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts. Ghat-Parasia is situated at Chhindwara- Jabalpur road about 12 km away from Chhindwara ...
Views: 8071(1 vote) - Ethno-medicinal Plants Used by Gond Tribe of Ghat-Parasia, District Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaIntroduction Chhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts. Ghat-Parasia is situated at Chhindwara- Jabalpur road about 12 km away ...
Views: 4880 - Patalkot: Valley of Miraculous herbs and tribal culture - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaSince time immemorial, people have gathered plant and animal resources for their needs. Examples include edible nuts, mushrooms, fruits, herbs, spices, gums, game, fodder, fibers used for construction of shelter and housing, clothing or utensils, and plant or animal products for medicinal, ...
Views: 7473(1 vote) - What You Need to Know About Herbal Supplements - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2004 from Susie CortrightWe all know how the right herb can add new life to a recipe. And research indicates that herbs might have the same effect on us. Today's popular herbal potions promise better sleep, less fatigue, reduced anxiety, even help in the battle against depression. And the herbal answers to these ...
Views: 1794 - Herbal Sinus Solutions - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2003 from Karyn MaierA runny nose, persistent headache and a feeling of overall fatigue seem to be keeping constant company with you lately. Is it a cold? It could be, but it could also be something else – sinusitis. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, sinusitis is the most chronic disorder ...
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