Use natural treatments, remedies for every problem that you face.The nature is a garden which gives us everything we need, we just have to ask permission and take everything that helps us. Natural treatments means longevity, means health and beauty – outside and inside.
Modern biotechnological approaches could reveal medical and industrial uses for the same herbs and spices used in spaghetti sauce and other Italian fare, says Assistant professor Kalidas Shetty of the UMass Food Science Department. Shetty is researching the possibility of using thyme, oregano, savory, rosemary and sage for purposes such as preserving foods, preventing cancer …
I had a hysterectomy earlier this year. I am 39 years old. I’ve tried many different hormone replacements and have had bad side effects with them all. Two weeks ago, I was so sick of the side effects that I stopped taking anything. I feel great now, and I haven’t had one hot flash since. …
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“Let’s remember that most new supplements have not been tested in long-term trials, so their safety is not really established,” points out William Castelli, MD, renowned director of the Framingham (MA) Cardiovascular Institute. That’s why heart health pros look most favorably on these older supplements with safe track records — and lots of use: Niacin …
Specialists in heart health agree: Some cholesterol-reducing supplements can be worth trying, on top of a healthy diet and regular exercise. Just make sure you choose them wisely — and use them wisely. If, after trying a low-fat diet and regular exercise, you’re still considering a supplement to fix high cholesterol, remember the following advice: …
What it is Seeping through the small, spiny mukul myrrh tree native to India is a gum called gugul, which researchers in India believe lowers cholesterol, though the precise mechanism isn’t yet known. Products containing gugul’s active compounds are sold in India to reduce cholesterol. What research shows Indian studies show a 14% to 27% …
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They may be natural, but herbs still contain chemicals that can cause adverse reactions in some people. Here’s how to use them safely: Look out for side effects If you have an unpleasant reaction to an herb — dizziness, upset stomach, or headache from ingested herbs or skin reactions from topically applied remedies — stop …
Though millions of Americans and others around the world have embraced alternative medicine, many insurance policies still have not. But that’s changing every day. American Western Life Insurance Company of Foster City, CA, now covers an array of alternative therapies including ayurveda and massage, while HMOs such as Oxford Health Plans have started expanding their …
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In the eyes of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), every person is a miniature universe. You are yin and yang — two complementary forces like day and night. And your body is the interaction of five universal elements: water, fire, wood, metal, and earth. Fortunately, a river of life-giving energy known as qi flows through you, …
Q: Could you please tell me if the following combination is relatively safe. I’ve been taking the following herbs (for several months) to rejuvinate my hair line, lose weight & quit smoking; ho shou wu, evening primrose oil, norweigian kelp, horsetail tea, a multi-vitamin, vitamin E & vitamin C. I’ve also started Proenzi 99 (7 …
