Herbal Teas As A Remedy For Heartburn And Other Digestive Problems
Posted on March 17, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness
Teas contain powerful antioxidants called polyphenols that help protect our body from free radical damage. These polyphenols have proven as anti-cancer agents through numerous research. Drinking several cups of pure and fresh tea each day helps reduce the risk of all types of cancer.
However, herbal teas do not come from the same tree plant Camellia Sinensis. Herbal teas are actually infusions called “tisane” that came from various herbs
Eliminate Bleeding Gums And Dental Problems With Herbal Products
Posted on March 17, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness
Gum infections and unhygienic dental routine give rise to bleeding gums. This is the first sign that you need to take care of your teeth and mouth hygiene on a daily basis. It is also a sign of impending periodontal diseases like gingivitis, cavities and loosening of gums. Other related symptoms are frequent toothache, bad breath, gums that are receding, plaque built up.
General Description Of Triphala
Posted on March 16, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness
Triphala exactly means ‘three fruits’ i.e. three myrobalans. It is a combination of the 3 essential myrobalans. These are:-
(i) Amla or Emblica officinalis
(ii) Baheda or Terminalia belerica
(iii) Harad or Terminalia chebula
Properties of Triphala
The actions of the Triphala are reliant on the properties of its individual herbs
Natural Health Therapies And Cancer - Part Ii
Posted on March 16, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness
This article is part of a series on Natural Health Therapies and Cancer. The material presented is meant to inform you of complementary cancer therapies that are available in the medical community. These therapies are to be used in cooperation with other cancer treatment methods. They are not meant to be done in place of your physician’s care. In the last article, we covered the basics of cancer – what it is, what causes it, what are its various types and stages. This article will focus on the aspect of Dietary Changes and Nutritional Supplements as a form of cancer therapy.
Stop Smoking Alternative - Work Your Way To A Smoke-free Life
Posted on March 16, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness
The tobacco in cigarettes contains two main components - tar and nicotine. Tar is certainly a very dangerous ingredient, which causes all the diseases that cigarettes are notorious for, including the deadly cancers. Tar deposits in the lungs over time and without fail causes problems in the smoker’s system. While tar is the ingredient instrumental in inflicting the damage in the smoker’s body, nicotine is the main addictive ingredient.
Breast Cancer - Radiation-induced Agony And Metastases - Part 1
Posted on March 16, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness
Gene (not real name) is the fifth child in a family of six girls and two boys. Her eldest sister, the first sibling in the family, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of twenty-seven. Unfortunately, Gene was also diagnosed with breast cancer at twenty-seven years old.
Gene’s problem started in mid-December 2002, when she found a lump in her right breast. She went to see a surgeon in a private hospital and did a lumpectomy. Gene was given the good news that the lump was not malignant. The histopathology report dated 17 December 2002, stated: “Sclerosing adenosis of the breast with atypical ductal hyperplasia. Advised periodic follow up.” The immuno-histochemical stains were negative for ER, PR, c-erbB2.
Herbal Stop Smoking - Why Is It So Much In Demand?
Posted on March 16, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness
Herbal stop smoking methods really do seem the order of the day. When other popular methods such as nicotine replacement therapy and medication therapies are showing either their inefficacy or their potential dangers to the human system, it is but obvious that people want to play safe and go the natural way. Herbs
General Description Of Triphala
Posted on March 16, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness
Triphala exactly means ‘three fruits’ i.e. three myrobalans. It is a combination of the 3 essential myrobalans. These are:-
(i) Amla or Emblica officinalis
(ii) Baheda or Terminalia belerica
(iii) Harad or Terminalia chebula
Properties of Triphala
The actions of the Triphala are reliant on the properties of its individual herbs
Nicotine - A Destructive Addiction
Posted on March 16, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness
Tobacco was thought to have medicinal values when it was first introduced in the early 1500s. It was used to treat diseases of the ear, eyes, nose and mouth. Jean Nicot was the one who promoted tobacco as medicinal plant. But, as the time moves on, it was found that tobacco contains nicotine, which basically aids in the process of addictiveness. Nicotine is an alkaloid (the material, origin of charge) which is found in the leaves of numerous plants. Basically the prime root of nicotine is created from the extract of dried leaves of tobacco plant which is used for making cigarettes, pipe tobacco, cigars, chewing tobacco and snuff. As nicotine enters the body system, it is circulated quickly throughout the blood. It can annoy the blood-brain barricade.
Natural Cures For Chilblains
Posted on March 16, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness
Chilblains are a localized, painful, redness of the skin - caused by a congestion of the capillaries in the lower layers of the skin. Chilblains are found on the fingers, toes and ears. The onset of chilblains is associated with poor circulation particularly to the peripheries. It can be made worse by a poor diet, cold weather, tight shoes and a sedentary occupation.
What you can do to improve chilblains
The situation may be improved with plenty of exercise and wearing warm clothing.
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