Arnica (Arnica montana and Arnica fulgens) is an herb that grows in the mountainous areas of Europe, Siberia, and Canada. It also grows in high altitudes of the north-western United States. The rhizome (root) and flowers are used in herbal medicine to treat swelling and bruising.

Flowers are harvested when they are at the peak of blooming, and the rhizomes in autumn, when nutrients and healing constituents are stored in the roots for winter.

Uses

Arnica creams, ointments, gels and tinctures are the usual forms. Homeopathic “pillules” and gels are also common forms of the herb. Arnica is …

Now modern research agrees: color can positively affect our state of mind and health.

Here is a list of common ailments and symptoms, with the colors that can be helpful in healing them. We also include several easy ways to use colors for healing. It’s all right here:

We do not recommend that you use color therapy instead of allopathic medical treatment, but as a helpful partner along with more conventional therapies.

Red: anemia, cold, leukemia, numbness

Orange: agoraphobia, alcoholism, arthritis, common cold, constipation, depression, fatigue, gallstones, gout, kidney disease, liver disease, rheumatism, muscular stiffness, ulcers

Yellow: arthritis, jaundice, rheumatism

Green: …

As part of our ongoing effort to provide our readers with quality information on natural pet health we’d like to offer you this completely free ebook. Our ebooks cover a wide variety of topics including dog and cat health; horse training dog training and cat training; natural equine health and many ebooks which offer valuable information on unusual or exotic pets or information on many common pet health conditions. All ebooks are in pdf format are certified virus and spyware free. You will need Adobe Reader to view our ebooks. If you do not …

Thimerosal is a chemical preservative that contains ethylmercury and thiosalicylate. It is a light colored crystalline powder that is found in personal care products, make up and childhood vaccines. It is also found in ophthalmic and otolaryngolic medications, antitoxins, topical and intramuscular steroid preparations as well as intradermal tests.

The use of thimerosal in children and adults with autism can produce unwanted side effects and patients and their families should communicate their desire for alternative means of immunization. Physicians also usually recommend that siblings of those with autism take the same precautions. …

Eczema treatment can be done without the use of medication. In fact, there are three types around and your doctor will only be able to you which one you can take after a thorough examination.

The first is called UVA-1 Phototherapy. In this type of therapy, a narrow band of light is used to penetrate deeply into the skin. This is the newest one around and doctors have claimed that it is more focused and intense compared to other types since it does not burn the skin in therapeutic doses.

One of the advantages of this type …

Pregnancy: Oils to avoid

Due to the effects of these oils on the reproductive organs, and the sensitivity of the foetus, they should not be used at all during pregnancy.

* Ajowan
* Angelica
* Anise star
* Aniseed
* Basil
* Bay laurel
* Calamintha
* Cedarwood (all types)
* Celery seed
* Cinnamon (leaf)
* Citronella
* Clary sage
* Clove
* Cumin
* Cypress
* Fennel (sweet)
* Hyssop
* Jasmine
* Juniper
* Labdanum
* Lovage
* Marjoram
* Myrrh
* Nutmeg
* Parsley
* Penyroyal
* Peppermint
* Rose
* Rosemary
* …

Melaleuca oil, also known as tea tree oil, is truly nature’s natural antiseptic. This topical oil, which comes from an Australian tree called the tea tree, is naturally safe oil that is effective as an antibiotic, anti-viral, and fungicide.

Tea tree oil was first used by the Bundjalung Aborigines living in the Northeast Corner of what is now New South Wales, Australia. They would pick the oil-covered leaves of the tea tree and rub them on their skin to alleviate cuts, bites, burns, and other skin ailments. They made a dressing for wounds by grinding the …

Eczema treatment can be done without the use of medication. In fact, there are natural treatments available and you just have to know what these are.

The first natural remedy is probiotics. This is good bacteria and we have this inside our bodies. It suppresses the growth of bad or harmful bacteria in our system, influences our immune function and strengthens the digestive tract’s protective barrier.

Since there are not enough probiotics inside the digestive tract of infants, nursing mothers are encouraged to breast filled their babies as the milk also contains galacto-oligosaccharides that help probiotics grow …

Main complaint: A 25 years old male complains of eczema, which comes and goes particularly during stressful periods. The skin itches and patient has experienced eczema for 10 years.

History of present illness: Patient experiences itching in the elbow crease and behind the knees. The eczema is often symmetrical and occurs in both areas during stressful times in his life. They are itchy, without differentiation, the itching seems uncontrolled and can often affects the patient’s sleep, because of this, he feels very tired. He tends to feel hot and is irritable.

The eczema tends not to ooze, …

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 Plant — Bronchitis, Fatigue, Colds, …