Articles Archive for May 2009

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Herbs For Health, Beauty, Skin Care »
Maybe the first question you asked yourself after the doctor diagnosed your condition was, “Why me ? Why do I have to suffer the redness and irritation of dermatitis ? Why do I have to suffer the itching and dryness of eczema ?”Your doctor is perhaps best qualified to answer that question, difficult as it can be, but it may help to know that you’re not alone. Millions of other people suffer from some form of dermatitus every year.
The following tips are designed to help those with diagnosed conditions of eczema or dermatitis control the …
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Anxiety and Depression »
The cause of panic attacks is still not fully understood. What is known is that it can happen to anyone, without any reason, regardless of age. Meaning, a happy and healthy person has an equal chance of experiencing a panic attack with those who are depressed and unhealthy. An episode of panic attack chooses no time. It can happen while you are at home, sitting on your couch, watching television, while driving, shopping or walking, at the office, etc. It can even happen while you are asleep.
Given such circumstances, methods of treatment may vary …
Anxiety and Depression, Children's Health »
“Many doctors and psychiatrists prescribe synthetic anti-depressants for children with depression or other developmental disorders.
While these medications certainly do have their place, it is my experience that they are significantly over prescribed, without first investigating more natural and equally effective alternatives.
It is alarming to see how many children are on a cocktail of prescription scheduled anti-depressants and psycho-stimulants. Often the drugs cause more complications than the original problem itself.
The use of strong scheduled drugs for children also often replaces proper assessment and the use of a complete and thorough treatment program for the child and …
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Sexual Health »
Another day and another wad of spam in your e-mail box. Of course, as you no doubt know, most of the spam is advertising products that are scams. This includes the e-mail spam for products that tout their ability to cure premature ejaculation. From creams to pills, many products promise, at exorbitant prices, to curb or eliminate premature ejaculation and other sexual problems. Many products are advertised as sexual enhancers or they promise you longer lasting, powerful erections and better control over ejaculation. Just like you shouldnt believe e-mail claims about replica watches, you …
Nutrition »
This recipe serves: 12
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
* 1 bunch basil
* 1 cup olive oil
Cooking Instructions:
1. Wash the basil and dry well.
2. Place the basil and oil in a blender and blend on high speed to combine.
3. Refrigerate in a container.
Herbs For Health »
Buy Muslin bags or use knee high stockings and add 2-3 spoonfuls of any combo of the following herbs:
* Lavender
* Chamomile
* Catnip
* Lemon Balm
* Rose
If used as a sleep pillow, just put under pillow and enjoy.
If used as a bath sachet, throw it into the bath for a great herbal bath. You may also use the bag to scrub with.
Joints, Bones & Muscles »
You have tendons in many different parts of your body. We move different parts of the body in different ways and use different body parts in different ways so therefore there are different causes for tendonitis.
The common causes of tendonitis are repetitive strain on a tendon, age related tendon changes, putting too much strain on your tendon, an injury to a tendon, another condition that contributes to the tendonitis, a thermal injury to the tendon, and also anatomical causes which are rare.
One of the most common causes of tendonitis is the repetitive strain that can …
Alternative Therapies »
Our bodies eliminate toxins through four major organs: the colon (assisted by the liver), kidneys, lungs, and skin. Hydrogen peroxide baths help to cleanse and purify our skin. Hydrogen peroxide destroys toxins, organisms, and even pulls out the residues left by soap. In other words, it makes one of our major eliminators of toxins-our skin-more effective.
Hydrogen peroxide does all this and is environmentally friendly too, leaving its only by-products: water and oxygen.
The first time you bathe with hydrogen peroxide, be sure to notice the residue left behind after the bath. You just might be amazed!
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