Echinacea is an herb that is extremely effective and holds multiple purposes. There are nine different species of Echinacea but the one most commonly used and referred to is the Echinacea purpurea. Many people take Echinacea everyday to prevent colds, flu, and any other types of infections that might be running rapid at the time as Echinacea has been known for strengthening the immune system. Some people also use Echinacea for the treatment of acne and boils. The entire Echinacea plant including the roots are dried and made into teas, juices, and tonics.

While many swear by the power and strength of Echinacea there is no scientific backing that gives these claims any validity whatsoever. The Natives used to use Echinacea for many different things including the treatment of poisonous snake bites and insect bites. Back in the 1800’s Echinacea played a very large part of United States medicine and then spread to Germany where they too used it for many medical purposes.  Read more...

Arthritis Introduction

The word ‘arthritis’ means ‘inflammation of joints.’ It comes from two Greek words, athron meaning joints and itis meaning inflammation. It is a chronic disease process. In the early stages, the whole body is usually involved and one or two joints may become completely deformed, leaving the patient handicapped and somewhat weakened. It is mostly seen in the elderly. Inflammation is the main feature of arthritis, which is a reaction of the joint tissues to some form of damage or injury and it highly affects joints and bones.

Types of Arthritis

There are more than 150 different types of arthritis and all affect joints and bones. The most common forms of arthritis are:

1. Osteoarthritis

2. Rheumatoid arthritis and

3. Gout.

Osteo-arthritis:- it is the most common degenerative joint disease and occurs after the age of 40. In this the bones increase in size and the space between them decreases, making the bones rub against each other, causing pain. It also results from structure changes in the particular cartilage, in the joints, mainly of spine and knees.  Read more...

People with depression are simply not able to carry on their lives normally. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. When these symptoms become very intense, they start interfering with one’s ability to normally carry out even the daily chores. The person feels unable to do anything about it; other people need to help him out of this depressive situation. Appropriate treatment is required to help most people who suffer from depression.

Symptoms:

The symptoms that help identify depression include:

1) Constant feelings of sadness, irritability.

2) Feeling exhausted most of the time, despite lack of activity.

3) Decreased interest social activities.

4) Significant weight change.

5) A change in sleeping pattern, such as difficulty sleeping or early morning awakening.

6) Lack of confidence.

7) Spends a lot of time thinking about what has gone wrong or what will go wrong.

8) Feelings of worthlessness or guilt.

9) Physical pain, which has no apparent physical

10) Thoughts of suicide or death  Read more...

An unabashed guide to symptom-free, drug-free periods For the 30 to 40 percent of women afflicted with PMS, traditional medicine can offer no genuine cures, only hormones, anti-depressants, and temporary pain-killers.

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Obesity and weight gain are an ever-expanding problem for people today. The standard Western consists of too much protein, fats and sugars and not enough fresh fruits and vegetables. Most people also understand that in order to lose weight effectively and keep it off for life they must use healthy methods, which includes burning calories through exercise programs.

Weight loss clinics are a wonderful experience for people who want to have a relaxing holiday and learn healthy eating and exercise patterns at the same time. Weight loss clinics often focus on physical health and education about eating habits and making life long changes.

When people arrive at a weight loss clinic they will undergo an evaluation with a counselor who evaluates their previous eating and exercise habits and looks at the necessary measures that should be taken. The counselor will take the clients family history, body type and other medical issues into account as well as help the client to establish reasonable goals to decrease the possibility of failure.  Read more...

I get very painful thigh cramps and my legs twitch when I sleep. It is causing my wife to wake up. I sleep through it. What can I do or take to relieve the leg cramps and/or the RLS?

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LegCalm is a natural, safe and effective herbal and homeopathic remedy for treating Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movement (PLM). Presented in convenient capsule form, regular use can help to relieve the symptoms of these troublesome sleep disorders as well as address the underlying causes.  This remedy eliminates the crawling and uncomfortable sensations experienced in RLS; prevents night-time twitching, restlessness and muscle spasms; promotes more restful and uninterrupted sleep; helps with improved circulation and aids absorption of minerals from the diet, preventing deficiencies and anemia. Formulated by a clinical psychologist, LegCalm is pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards.

The Dandelion is an herbaceous plant that really is much more than just a nuisance in your yard. For all purposes, the Dandelion leaves are at their best just as they emerge from the ground and they are very distinct as nothing really resembles this at all. Depending on when you harvest the Dandelion leaves will determine the bitterness of them but it is an appealing bitterness.

These leaves that are considered an herb blend nicely with salads and do well either sauted or steamed. Many claim the taste is similar to that of endive. People who are into eating the fruits of nature claim that it is perfectly acceptable to eat the Dandelion flower as well. Some claim that they make outstanding fritters if they are battered up and fried and make a colorful contribution to any stir fry.  Read more...

I created this movie in order to emphasis the hardships that one must overcome if they are a sufferer of bulimia.

Of the binge eating disorder treatment options available, natural remedies can be of great benefit in alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression associated with Bulimia without the negative side effects of prescription medications. Some herbal formulas that assist with the related symptoms of Bulimia include Passiflora Incarnata – to soothe the mind and calm the nerves. Hypericum perforatum (St John’s Wort) has been very successful in treating the depression which often accompanies an eating disorder.

Natural remedies such as MindSoothe may facilitate a reasonable attitude and lessen the burden on pressured minds. MindSoothe may also promote a well-adjusted outlook and positive temperament and support healthy sleep patterns and routine appetite.

The mystical connection between flowers and the human spirit is explained in Rhonda Pallas Downey’s “The Healing Power of Flowers”. She describes floral essences and how they play an important role in homeopathy.

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Cough, Cough, Cough

You know it is not just a bad cough when you keep on coughing to the extent that you are wheezing for air. You might have asthma.

Now, asthma is a disorder that affects the airways or the bronchial tubes in your lungs. The name itself hails from the Greek “to breathe hard”. And indeed, for people who have asthma, they know how difficult they have to breathe just to get enough air into them.

To pinpoint asthma causes, one has to look at the different types of asthma: allergic asthma, intrinsic asthma, asthma caused by exercise, nocturnal asthma, work-induced/occupational asthma and steroid-resistant asthma. Let’s focus at the more common asthma causes: allergies, exercise and stress.

It’s Not Just Itch!

One of the most common asthma causes is triggered by allergies. Allergies frequently affect children and it causes asthma that causes parents to worry (and send their young children immediately to the doctor’s or the pediatrician). Allergens are the frequent asthma causes for childhood asthma.  Read more...

Certain scents bring on sense and memory responses from your body. Using scents to help improve your mental state or your health is the basis of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy products, including oils and lotions, can be used to help promote your physical and mental health. Bring the power of aromatic scent into your home, car or office with aromatherapy products.

Quality aromatherapy oils are called essential oils. Aromatherapy oils are concentrated oils that the skin can absorb quickly, or the oils can be used in an aromatherapy diffuser to add scent to a room. Aromatherapy essential oils also come in small vials so that they easily fit in your purse, briefcase, or workout bag, allowing you to bring your aromatherapy treatment with you wherever you go.

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Learn how medication can be used for treating restless legs syndrome with expert medical advice in this free health care video clip. Expert: Dr. Susan Jewell Bio: Dr. Susan Jewell is a trained doctor and scientist in clinical research medicine, as well as a stem cell scientist in oncology and AIDS/HIV.

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LegCalm is a natural, safe and effective herbal and homeopathic remedy for treating Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movement (PLM). Presented in convenient capsule form, regular use can help to relieve the symptoms of these troublesome sleep disorders as well as address the underlying causes.  This remedy eliminates the crawling and uncomfortable sensations experienced in RLS; prevents night-time twitching, restlessness and muscle spasms; promotes more restful and uninterrupted sleep; helps with improved circulation and aids absorption of minerals from the diet, preventing deficiencies and anemia. Formulated by a clinical psychologist, LegCalm is pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards.

If you stretch the lower back you should reduce back pain and ease pressure on the calves.

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RealHeal is a natural, safe, effective herbal and homeopathic remedy to naturally promote faster healing and contains ingredients chosen for their rapid healing, pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. RealHeal is taken internally to promote faster and more comfortable healing. It is effective in speeding up the healing process after surgery, childbirth (including Caesarean birth) or injury, and will also promote faster healing of bruising. Use RealHeal to relieve pain and promote faster healing after surgery (including cosmetic surgery), after natural or Caesarean birth, after physical injury or trauma, to promote faster healing and disappearance of bruising. Formulated by a clinical psychologist, RealHeal is pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards.

When one or both of the eyes become infected it can be an incredibly uncomfortable situation, to say the least. When either a virus, germ or bacteria finds a way into the eye an infection is usually the result.

Nobody is immune to eye infections, it affects people of all ages. The most vulnerable are those who have a compromised immune system. Be careful around family and friends, if you happen to get one, because they can be very contagious.

There are many different types of eye infections. The most common are styes, pink eye and blepharitis. Styes occurs in the oil glands that reside at the edge of the eyelids.

I am going to list some of the common symptoms of an eye infection so you know what to look out for: Flaky skin around the eyes, itchiness, eye inflammation, discomfort, pain, discharge (might become crusty after sleeping), swelling, tears, redness and blurry vision. If you have one or several of these symptoms then it is wise to see an optometrist as soon as possible.  Read more...

Short movie about my bulimia. My first video so sorry for the lack of technical skill involved. the song is beauty from pain by superchick *** I am trying to recover from my bulimia now after being in an intensive treatment program Because of this any comments promoting eating disorder, asking how to “get one” or telling me you are becoming bulimic because you are fat will be deleted. those types of comments are not helpful in my recovery and they undermine the seriousness of this disorder. PEOPLE DIE FROM THIS… THIS IS NOT A DIET!!!!!

Of the binge eating disorder treatment options available, natural remedies can be of great benefit in alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression associated with Bulimia without the negative side effects of prescription medications. Some herbal formulas that assist with the related symptoms of Bulimia include Passiflora Incarnata – to soothe the mind and calm the nerves. Hypericum perforatum (St John’s Wort) has been very successful in treating the depression which often accompanies an eating disorder.  Read more...

Bulimia nervosa affects up to 4.2 percent of the females in the US.  If you find yourself needing to vomit after you eat, it’s time to get some help. Watch this video for more information, including help with bulimia recovery and more on other eating disorders.

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Of the binge eating disorder treatment options available, natural remedies can be of great benefit in alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression associated with Bulimia without the negative side effects of prescription medications. Some herbal formulas that assist with the related symptoms of Bulimia include Passiflora Incarnata – to soothe the mind and calm the nerves. Hypericum perforatum (St John’s Wort) has been very successful in treating the depression which often accompanies an eating disorder.

Natural remedies such as MindSoothe may facilitate a reasonable attitude and lessen the burden on pressured minds. MindSoothe may also promote a well-adjusted outlook and positive temperament and support healthy sleep patterns and routine appetite.

How to apply acupressure points and techniques for leg pain relief; get expert tips and advice on practicing Eastern holistic medicine in this free personal health video. Expert: Freddy Alva & Billy Tuong Bio: Freddy Alva & Billy Tuong from Sanh Hoa Long Herbal Pharmacy, a Chinese Medicine clinic located in the Chinatown/Soho area of New York City. Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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MiGone Plus is a natural, safe and effective liquid herbal formula, formulated by a Clinical Psychologist as a concentrated medicinal extract of three herbs especially chosen to quickly and effectively address the principle underlying causes of chronic headaches and migraines. MiGone Plus works effectively to prevent migraines and chronic headaches, including cluster headaches; reduce muscle tension and spasms; stop tension headaches before they start; relieve the symptoms of arthritis; improve liver functioning and the elimination of toxins; relax and reduce anxiety and tension and prevent menstrual cramps.  Read more...

One of the best ways to treat poor circulation is by taking natural herbs, but circulation can also be improved by exercising with a stationary bike or treadmill. Use liniment-based creams and oils to improve the body’s circulation with help from a professional bodybuilder in this free video on personal health.

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Circu-Live is a natural, safe and effective herbal remedy for improving circulation and treating Raynaud’s Disease. Use Circu-Live to improve circulation to all areas of the body; As a tonic for the heart, blood and blood vessels; To treat all circulatory conditions including Raynaud’s Disease; and to increase healthy circulation to the extremities.  Formulated by a clinical psychologist, Circu-Live is pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards.

Acupressure points can be great for migraine relief. Learn how to press wrist and head acupressure points with expert tips on headache relief in this free video. Expert: Vineeta Gogia Bio: Vineeta Gogia has a degree in Hotel administration, Catering and Nutrition from Cornell University.

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MiGone Plus is a natural, safe and effective liquid herbal formula, formulated by a Clinical Psychologist as a concentrated medicinal extract of three herbs especially chosen to quickly and effectively address the principle underlying causes of chronic headaches and migraines. MiGone Plus works effectively to prevent migraines and chronic headaches, including cluster headaches; reduce muscle tension and spasms; stop tension headaches before they start; relieve the symptoms of arthritis; improve liver functioning and the elimination of toxins; relax and reduce anxiety and tension and prevent menstrual cramps.