Fruits: The plum is every bit as healthy for you as the blueberry. Everyone seems to think of the blueberry as the ultimate fruit, rich in antioxidants. But if you're looking for a cheaper option in these credit-crunch times, try the plum, say researchers. They reckon the plum has almost all the health-giving qualities of the blueberry, and for far less money. Researchers at AgriLife Research in Texas tested more than a hundred varieties of plums, peaches and nectarines for thei...
Poultices are an age-old remedy for many conditions. Lightly cook together in a little water until soft. Cool slightly, mash and apply to the chest while still warm. Cover with a soft cloth. Poultices are used to apply remedies to a skin area using moist heat. Poultices can be kept warm by replacing it entirely or using a hot water bottle on top of pack. Do not allow poultice to become cold. Do not reuse poultices. Do not use a poultice on an open wound or burn. P...
Fibromatosis, it is a benign growth of the plantar fascia. It may be worse when associated with diabetes, epilepsy, and alcoholism . Some doctors say its an aggressive healing response to small tears in the plantar fascia. Treatment is usually not required until it becomes large enough to cause pressure-related pain with weight bearing. Orthotics can help redistribute pressure away from the fibrotic nodular lesions. It is advisable to avoid surgery as it usually results in recurre...
Probiotics come in many different forms such as probiotic yoghurts and fermented milk drinks. While Health food stores and pharmacies often have probiotic powders and capsules (some of which claim to be suitable for infants and small children). Prebiotics:-These are an alternative way of changing the levels of the different types of bacteria in your gut. They're food supplements that encourage growth of the friendly bacteria already in your gut. Friendly bacteria restore inte...
We all feel a little down sometimes but here is a home remedy that will help you beat the blues. Walk for at least 30 minutes in the open if you can, either in a park, bush, around the block, shops, standing tall , head up, a little smile on your face. As you walk chant a mantra , rhythmically such as 'jay ram, jay ram, jay jay ram'. Find your own mantra if you please. Â Â...
The dandelion plant has long jagged leaves radiating to form a rosette lying close upon the ground. The leaves are shiny and without hairs, the margin of each leaf cut into great jagged teeth, either upright or pointing somewhat backwards. All parts of the plant contain a somewhat bitter, milky juice (latex), but the juice of the root being still more powerful is the part of the plant most used for medicinal purposes. Young Dandelion leaves make delicious sandwiches, the tender leaves...
At the risk of repeating myself, our body will use 2-2. 5 liters of water to perform its normal bodily functions (metabolism). It will do this whether we like it or not and if we do not provide our body with the necessary water to perform its vital functions, it will just take it from within the body tissues resulting in dehydration. Because the skin holds a high percentage of water, it is easy for the body to take it from our skin and use it else where, resulting in dry, dehydrated skin....
Dr. Johanna Budwig is known and highly respected around the world, as Germany's premier biochemist. Over the years she has published a number of books including "Flax Oil as a True Aid Against Arthritis, Heart Infarction, Cancer, and other Diseases". In the mid 1950's, Dr. Budwig began her extensive research on the benefits of flaxseed because of its ric...
The Herbal Travel Mixes are often formulated for individual animals once I know them and am able to take into account their own personality and experience. These consist of herbal extracts or decoctions to build up an animal's nervous system reserves, to ensure it is in the best possible shape to cope with the stress of travel. The standard formulation which I find works in most cases is a Cider Vinegar extract mix of:- Chamomile, Dandelion, Hops, Pine Bark Residue, Rose...
An alternative or addition to an Epsom Salts bath to relax muscles and any tension. Magnesium cream is also another way of absorbing magnesium which is so low in our diets today. Magnesium is a natural sedative and lost when a person is under stress. It's very important for the skeletal system as you need Calcium and Magnesium in a ratio of 2:1. (Dairy has abundant calcium but very little magnesium). Some problems of low magnesium absorption are cramps, aches and pains, insomn...
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