Why should one practice Ayurveda, or seek Ayurvedic remedies for many common ailments? The answer may surprise you. Ayurveda is an ancient medical practice from India. It dates back some 5000 years and is practiced widely in India and in some form or another in neighboring countries. Over the centuries, Ayurvedic medicine has devised treatments for a wide variety of common illnesses, such as the flu, arthritis and heart problems. Continue Reading →
The Basics of Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a system of medicinal treatment founded by Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician. He published a paper in 1796 in which he promulgated his principle that “likes are cured by likes”. This principle is known as “Law of Similars”. Continue Reading →
Echinacea as a Herbal Remedy
Echinacea is a native herb of North America and was one of the most important herbs in the traditional medicine of the North American Indians. In the 19th century its use spread to the Western World, and is now one of the most popular herbal remedies used in Europe. Continue Reading →
Chinese Herbs That Stop Painful Menstrual Cramps
Menstrual cramps are a dreaded monthly enemy for every woman. Some women experience mild pain while some unfortunate ones have extreme pain to the point it interferes with daily life. Statistics show that approximately 50% of menstruating women have menstrual pain. 10% suffer extreme pain for a few days. If you are part of this 10%, then you are familiar with the excruciating pain felt in the pelvis, lower abdomen or back. Continue Reading →
How To Make Flower Essences
Have you ever used Bach Flower remedies? I’ve had great results using them on myself and my dogs. Here’s a great video by a woman who has 26+ years experience as a herbalist, which shows you how to make your own flower essence. It looks quite easy to do, but I suggest watching the video a couple times over, once to take notes from the text in the video, and once to really listen to everything she says. Continue Reading →
Herbal Remedies for A Cold
It’s cold season again. You know the feeling, your nose starts to tingle, your throat feels a little dry and raspy and before you know it you have a full blown cold.
There is an old saying that if you treat a cold it will last a week and if left untreated it will last seven days. There is some truth in that saying, colds are what we call a self-limiting illness, usually a cold will go on its own after seven to ten days. But that doesn’t mean that you have to suffer if you do get a cold, or resort to drugs to get some relief. Continue Reading →
Is Yoga for You?
Yoga has swept the nation, and it has become one of the nation’s favorite workouts. However, there is quite a bit of mystery surrounding yoga. It sounds exotic, but many people do not even really know what yoga is all about. Continue Reading →
Feng Shui your bedroom and achieve positive energy in your life
Applying Feng Shui to your bedroom is done with the goal in mind of creating an environment that is simultaneously alluring, stimulating and relaxing. This article outlines a few simple and affordable steps you can take to create the perfect Feng Shui bedroom. Continue Reading →
Effective Steps To A Healthy Colon
Are you a food lover? Foods such a hamburgers, steaks, fried chicken, pizza, pasta, pastry, chips and a wide variety of desserts can certainly wet your appetite. There is nothing wrong with enjoying scrumptious foods. Problems only arise when we eat too much of it. One problem is becoming overweight. Another problem is the accumulation of toxins in your body. This article will focus on the latter problem, but that’s not the case if your body is being burdened by toxins. It’s an internal problem and many people may not be aware of it. Continue Reading →
What is Tai Chi and How Can It Benefit Our Health?
Tai Chi is originally derived from martial arts. It is a non-combat, self-paced series of physical movements incorporated breathing and relaxation techniques. Because the movements are low impact with minimal pressure on the muscles and joints, Tai Chi is well suited to older people. Continue Reading →