Articles Archive for March 2009

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Aromatherapy, Respiratory Conditions »
At the first sign of a stuffy nose place 1 drop of Eucalyptus on the corner of your pillow.
This can sometimes even stop a cold from coming on. For young children use Eucalyptus Smithi a much safer oil.
Daily Aromatherapy tip from AromaThyme
Anxiety and Depression, Alternative Therapies »
Out of the numerous treatment options, self help is probably the best way to get out of depression. The reason why self help works best is because this method of treatment presupposes that the patient is aware of the problem and willing to do something about it. This is also the reason why psychotherapy works best when the patient goes to a therapist on his own volition instead of external pressure.
Bibliotherapy is a recent addition to the already available options of treating depression. In the early stages of development of this therapy, it was …
Pain Management »
Children often experience headaches but as parents and guardians it is often hard to diagnose. Researchers report that between four and ten percent of children have migraine headaches. Many adult headache sufferers report they experienced headaches in early childhood. Most of them report having headaches before the age of 10. Headaches in children are nothing to be concerned with but they could be a symptom of something more serious. If the headache is interfering with their daily activities, school, or changing sleep patterns there may be cause for concern.
Headaches in …
Pain Management »
The answer to the question can lifestyle changes help your headaches are a resounding yes! You can do much to prevent recurrence and lessen the severity of your tension headaches. Tension headaches are just that, headaches caused by stress, anxiety, depression and tension. If you can make some simple changes in your life style and reduce the headaches wouldnt you?
Here are just a few simple ways of taking care of yourself and changing your lifestyle. First, create healthy habits. Eat and sleep at regular times. Eat whole grains, and …
Health and Vitality »
Caffeine, probably the most widely used drug, is a potent pharmacological and psychotropic agent. The white, bitter-tasting, crystalline substance was first isolated from coffee in 1820.
The origins of the words, caffeine and coffee, reflect the spread of the beverage into Europe via Arabia and Turkey form North-East Africa, where coffee trees were cultivated in the 6th century. Coffee began to be popular in Europe in the 17th century, and plantation had been established in Indonesia and the West Indies by the 18th century.
Nowadays, it is a regular component of the diet for most …
Health and Vitality »
Candidiasis of the mouth and throat is also known as thrush or oropharyngeal candidiasis. This is a fungal infection that happens when there is an overgrowth of the yeast called Candida. This Candida is normally found on the skin or mucous membranes but it’s held in check by specific bacteria. However if the environment inside the mouth or throat become imbalanced by the use of antibiotics, or in the case of an infant by the use of antibiotics in the mother of a nursing infant, symptoms of thrush can appear.
Candida overgrowth can …
Stress & Relaxation »
Stress is a part of life and you have learned how to plan for what stressors are likely to hit right? Well, you are doing well to have a stress management plan, but setback can and do happen in life and you must be prepared for them to happen.
You can set up strategies to handle setback by simplifying your life, managing time, being organized, being prepared for anything, exercise on a daily basis, eat nutritious meals, adjust your attitude to one of being positive in thought and action, and take frequent breaks even if they …









