Articles Archive for April 2009

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Herbs For Health, Beauty, Skin Care »

* 6 cups very hot water
* 1/2 cup dried chamomile
* 1/2 cup dried rosemary
* 1/4 cup fresh mint or peppermint leaves
* Cheesecloth or wide cotton gauze
* Linen or loose-weave cotton, cut into long strips 4 to 6 inches wide
* Roll of plastic wrap
Bring the water to a boil and remove it from the heat (or pour it into a stoppered sink). Wrap the herbs in the cheesecloth or gauze, making a large bundle, and push them down into the water with a large spoon or other utensil. Cover the infusion to contain the steam and …
Aromatherapy, Stress & Relaxation »
by Susan Stewart
Most people work a 40 hour week so we can estimate that we typically spend about 2,000 hours at work each year. And many people work even more than this. Yet we often don’t take the time to ensure that our job setting is a pleasant place to be. Our jobs are often very stressful and stress is a known trigger for many common ailments and diseases.
Many studies have been done on the relationship between job stress and a variety of ailments. Mood and sleep disturbances, upset stomach, headaches and disturbed …
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Herbs For Health, Digestive Conditions »
When I think of indigestion, heartburn and nausea, the popular ad campaign for Pepto Bismol with the dancing symptoms starts playing in my head. Then the pink chalky residue comes to mind, ew. So what is a natural health girl to do when she has a stomach ache? Consult the herbalists and alternative medicine gurus, of course.
The main symptoms of indigestion include abdominal pain, a burning feeling in the upper abdomen, nausea, heartburn, bloating, belching, vomiting and flatulence. Sounds like a good time, eh? Please do consult with your alternative medicine practitioner if you have …
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Ears, Throat, Mouth, Teeth »
Tooth pain is one thing most of us dread. Tooth pain can occur when we fracture a tooth by grinding, biting down too hard consistently or when we sustain an injury from a fall or contact sport. We can also experience pain when we have an abscess tooth or other dental disease incident. Whenever you feel dental pain it is a good idea to see a dentist as soon as possible. Delaying treatment usually makes the problem worse.
When should you call a dentist?
If a tooth hurts or you feel pain in the mouth or jaw …












