Stress results from emotional, physical or mental challenges that lead to feelings of loss of control. Whether acute or chronic, an over reactive stress response impacts your sense of well being, compromises your health and strains relationships. While there may…
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Rub a lemon balm leaf between your fingers, and its calming effects quickly become apparent. The sunny, lemony smell of the essential oils (terpenes) that transfer to your skin are believed to be what gives this herb its therapeutic benefits,…
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Overview Kinoki Detox Foot Patches are advertised through infomercials and sold as a way to detoxify the body. A blend of herbs is placed on the foot pads to allegedly aid them in the process of pulling out impurities from…
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Located in the Middle East, the Dead Sea, also known as the Salt Sea, is the lowest point on earth at 1,300 feet below sea level according to the Jewish Virtual Library. The sea is fed by the Jordan River…
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Overview Kava kava can make you feel relaxed and give you a general sense of well-being, but there is a dire risk associated with this herbal treatment: severe liver injury. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) website,…
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Brahmi works as a nerve tonic, digestive aid and in promoting optimal brain function. Ayurvedic practitioners use the leaves and stems from the Brahmi plant to create this herbal remedy. Originating from Asian wetlands, Brahmi grows in many parts of…
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Overview Divorce is ugly. The ugliness can be compounded when there are children involved, which so often leads to protracted custody battles in court that children get caught in the middle of. If you are getting a divorce and you…
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Natural essential oils extracted from plants are often used as ingredients in anti-aging and other skin care products. Although some essential oils are more effective at treating wrinkles than others, plant oils help to keep skin moist. Clogged pores can…
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Herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years, transmitted from generation to generation through the knowledge of native peoples. Mexico has more than 5,000 medicinal herbs that have been explored by shamans as well as those experiencing their effects…
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Overview Though scientific studies have yet to confirm the efficacy of ginger root for improving circulation, herbalists and folk healers have used the herb for this purpose for centuries. One of the most widely-used herbs in Chinese traditional medicine, ginger…
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Overview If you are planning to adopt a stepchild, you will find that stepparent adoptions are the easiest adoptions to carry out, with fewer legal procedures than other types of adoption. Your adopted stepchild will acquire the same rights to…
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Getting into credit card debt can be easy and happens quickly. Getting out of it is another story. The average household carries three and a half credit cards, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Across those cards, the…
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Traditional Chinese medicine today includes more than 3,200 herbs and 300 mineral and animal extracts used in over 400 different formulas, according to the American Cancer Society. As many as 30 states license practitioners of Asian medicine, and there are…
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Tension headaches are the most common form of headaches, and are typically caused by contracted muscles in the neck, jaw, scalp or shoulders, report doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Stress is usually the primary cause, but other…
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Overview You know what happens in your thinking, conscious mind, but you may be surprised by what goes on in your consciousness. Have you ever woken in the night to remember an urgent next day deadline that you had forgotten?…
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Overview Damiana is one of the ingredients in a female supplement called ArginMax. The supplement aims to improve a woman’s sexual desire and satisfaction with sex, according to a study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. Damiana…
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Some behavioral issues are par for the course when it comes to children, but some need intervention to help them and their parent’s reduce overwhelming behavioral issues. These can include acting out, unreasonable levels of anger, aggressive behavior, eating disorders…
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A common ingredient in herbal tea, ice cream, soap, shampoo, lip balm, mouthwash, gum, candy and toothpaste, peppermint has numerous medicinal and nutritional benefits. It is native to Europe and a hybrid between watermint and spearmint. Peppermint has been used…
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Bergamot is a type of orange tree grown in Italy and used for everything from pesticides to perfumes. Laboratory studies testing the potential of bergamot essential oil (BEO) to treat various diseases have showed early promising results, primarily in animals…
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Essential oils are sometimes called the soul of a plant. The highly-concentrated plant extracts are used in aromatherapy, homeopathy, perfumes and cosmetics. The list of commonly used essential oils is long, but some consistently appear on top-selling lists. They can…
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Having itchy, irritated skin can make it difficult to concentrate on anything else. Itching skin may be the result of a rash, such as poison ivy; an illness, such as chickenpox; dry skin; a sunburn; or insect bites. If it’s…
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Overview Massage therapy has many benefits, including stress relief and pain reduction. According Brenda Griffith of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), research indicates that massage can be successfully integrated into most pain management programs. According to the National Institutes…
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Overview The Almighty Cleanse is a two-part system intended to help eliminate toxins from the digestive system. The manufacturer claims that using the product can help regulate the bowels. The product is available for purchase at nutritional supply stores or…
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Fenugreek is an herbal supplement used to help nursing mothers produce larger volumes of breast milk to feed their babies. This supplement can also be used to help treat high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and reduce swelling and inflammation. Unless…
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Back muscle spasms are the most common injury among athletes and other active people, reports SportsInjuryBulletin.com. Usually appearing in the lower back, muscle spasms can be irregular, uncomfortable contractions or frequent debilitating spastic pains. They typically occur because of injury…
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Qigong is an age-old system of Eastern healing that promotes internal balance by manipulating energy fields within the body. The five element discipline is a sub-category of gigong which centers on the idea that human beings are inseparable from nature….
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Ginger is a must-have ingredient in many recipes, but it also has potential health benefits, which is one reason you may spot powdered ginger in capsule form on the shelves of health food stores. Ginger capsules are made from powder…
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Overview Arnica is a perennial herb that has a history of being used as a folk remedy and for alternative medical treatments. The scientific name of the plant is Arnica montana; common names include leopard’s bane, arnica root and mountain…
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Overview Holy basil is popularly used in both Indian and Thai cooking. It also has a long history as an Ayurvedic medicinal herb. The scientific name for holy basil is Ocimum sanctum L. In English, common names include holy basil…
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Narcotics are medications used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. They may be used for chronic pain, illness or for pain management after a surgical procedure. Many narcotic medications are mixed with other medications, such as acetaminophen for…
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