Articles tagged with: alcoholism
Anxiety and Depression, Herbs For Health »
St. Johns Wort (Hypericum Perforatum) is also known as Klamath Weed or Tipton’s Weed. There have been at least 370 different species of this wonder plant, in the plant genus, Hypericum discovered to date. St. Johns wort thrives in subtropical areas of the world. These include Asia Minor, North America, India, Russia, China and Europe.
This perennial herb flowers yellow and is traditionally harvested on June 24. This is where it got its name; June 24 is St John’s day. St. Johns Wort is easy to identify. The yellow flowers are …
Men's Health »
The term erectile dysfunction covers a range of disorders, but usually refers to the inability to obtain an adequate erection for satisfactory sexual activity.
More common in men older than 65, it can occur at any age. As men age, it is normal to experience changes in erectile function. Erections may take longer to develop, may not be as rigid or may require more direct stimulation to be achieved. An occasional episode of erectile dysfunction happens to most men and is normal. Men may also notice that orgasms are less intense, …
Nutrition »
Magnesium is a chemical elements in the ninth most abundant element in the universe as measured by mass. It is also a macro mineral, which means that our food must provide us with hundreds of milligrams of magnesium and every day in order for our bodies to work optimally. Magnesium is found mostly in the bones but also, about 25%, is found in the muscles. Like all other minerals that cannot be made in the body and must be taken in from our diet in order for …
Aromatherapy »
The following oils may assist in alleviating the complaints featured. This is not a comprehensive list nor is it considered to be a prescription for the named complaint.
Angelica — Herb Seeds Roots — Cough, Cold, Fever, Flatulence, Indigestion.
Aniseed — Herb Seed Pod — Indigestion, Coughs, Bronchitis, Catarrh.
Apricot — Kernel- Oil — From the kernel premature skin aging, inflammation, dryness use 100% minerals and vitamins.
Avocado Pear Oil — From the fruit dry skin, eczema Add 10% to base oil vitamins, protein, lecithin, fatty acids.
Basil Herb:- Whole …
Heart, Blood, Circulatory »

Cardiomyopathy is a serious heart condition in which the muscle becomes inflamed, possibly from infection, and does not work as well as it should. There can actually be a multitude of causes for cardiomyopathy which includes some viral infections.
Individuals who suffer from cardiomyopathy will be diagnosed with either primary or secondary disease. Primary myopathy is attributed to a specific cause in the body, such as heart valve disease or congenital heart defects. Secondary cardiomyopathy is related to diseases which involve other organs or the heart. The …
Joints, Bones & Muscles »

Osteoporosis is a chronic condition which affects all the bones in the body. In this condition bone mineral density is lower then what is normally expected and a micro-structure of the bone is disorder, meaning that the bone structure is weaker than normal.
Bones which have lost their mineral density are at much higher risk for fracture. And, although bone fractures are usually not life threatening, individuals who suffer a bone fracture as a result of osteoporosis have a 20% chance of mortality in the first year following the …
Mind and Spirit »
Astrology is a complex subject, and when it comes to bad habits it is no different. There are many details to consider about any person when discussing their astrological sign. Birth date is just one of them. However, it is fun to dabble in astrology and find out the general rules for the astrology of bad habits.
Capricorns are said to be persistent, hard workers. Perhaps this is why they are thought to be workaholics. They are driven to get the job done no …
Mind and Spirit »
Like other diseases, alcoholism has signs, symptoms, causes and effects. The hallmarks of alcoholism are cravings for alcohol and withdrawal symptoms when alcohol is not available. When an individual has alcoholism they drink until there are negative consequences and typically they ignore the consequences in favor of another drink. Although there are those who criticize that alcoholism is a disease, medical doctors and scientists agree that alcoholism is a disease.
Alcoholism is a chronic, life-long disease and just like other chronic life-long diseases if the patient does not manage the disease, …
Detox, Immunity, Infection, Health and Vitality »
The human body is a complex system of actions and reactions where each organ, gland and body system has a dedicated role. The immune system acts as a sort of a watch dog and comes into action the moment there is something wrong with the body, a bacterial invasion, for example.
Simply said, your immune system is your body’s own physician that protects against a wide range of disease causing antigens. It is obvious that immune system health is a primary factor that affects your overall health.
The quick fix solution …
Respiratory Conditions »
Asthma is among the most common Emergency Department diagnosis in America. Attacks are usually treated with bronchodilators and other medications that reduce the inflammation in the airways. There are several different types of triggers that induce the asthmatic response including food allergies, environmental allergies, chemical allergies and airborne irritants. Among the list of food allergies is the response to alcohol. And asthma can be the response.
In a study published from Perth, Australia researchers looked at alcohol as a common trigger for asthma. In that study …






