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An Organic Approach To Women’s Health, Part I
There are numerous over the counter remedies for women’s health issues, but organic remedies are definitely worth trying to relieve your ailments, especially if you can grow them yourself. Herbal remedies are considered safe and unlikely to cause side effects, however it’s important to always check with a doctor before using them. Check out some organic remedies for PMS and menopause: PMS Headaches, moodiness, bloating and cramps are the undesirable symptoms of PMS and menstruation. Check out some natural ways to deal with these symptoms, with herbs you can grow in your garden at home. Cramping To combat cramping, use ginger by making a ginger tea and drinking up to 3 cups a day. You can also make a natural ginger ale and drink 3 cups of that a day. Catnip also helps relieve cramping. Catnip tea has a long history as an herbal remedy for menstrual cramps, and it is easy to make. Be sure not to drink it if you are nursing or pregnant. Yarrow is an herb that is easy to grow and is effective at reducing cramps. Steep 1 tablespoon of dried yarrow or 2 tablespoons or fresh yarrow flowers in boiling water for 15 minutes. Drink this tea every ...- Bookmark :
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Cell Phone Exposure And Your Health
The connection between cell phone usage and brain cancer has been on the minds of doctors and activists for the last years. The cell phone industry has consistently retorted that there is no evidence that cell phone radiation can affect the brain, let alone cause cancer. According to a recent study from the Journal of the American Medical Association, a cell phones electromagnetic field can in fact cause changes in brain activity. Regions closest to the antenna show higher rates of energy consumption. This does not demonstrate that cell phone use can lead to cancer. The study revealed only that there were changes in brain activity occurring as a result of cell phone radiation. It is not clear whether the changes were good, bad or neutral. However, this is the first study that definitively demonstrates that cell phone radiation does something to the brain, even in short durations of time. Exactly what it does is still unclear. Fortunately, there are easy ways to cut back on your cell phone radiation exposure without having to stop using your cell phone altogether. Use A Wired Headset The easiest and most effective way to keep radiation away from your head is to use a wired ...- Bookmark :
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Natural Remedies For Skin Irritation And Insomnia
Calendula Cream Calendula Cream is a great natural remedy for insect bites or stings, and skin irritation. Calendula is made from marigolds and has been a skin itch remedy for hundreds and hundreds of years, helping calm the effects of bee stings, eczema and sunburns. The plants skin relieving properties are due to its combination of essential oils, which have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial traits. To use calendula cream, apply an ointment that contains two to five percent calendula up to 4 times per day on the affected area. Calendula may not be good for those who have ragweed allergies as calendula and ragweed are both members of the Aster (compositae) family. It’s suggested to apply a small amount and wait to see if any red or itchy bumps occur, which would indicate an allergy to calendula. Valerian Capsules or Tincture Valerian Capsules or Tincture are good for treating insomnia. Valerian goes back to the times of Ancient Greece, where it was commonly used as a sleep aid. Thus, it is one of the best-studied herbs for insomnia. Studies have shown that valerian decreases the time it takes to fall asleep without any of the common side effects of prescription sleep aids. Valerian is a plant-based ...- Bookmark :
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Natural Remedies For Burns, Constipation and Anxiety
Aloe Vera Aloe Vera is good for sunburns and household burns. Aloe Vera gel soothes and cools the surface of the skin by calming the irritation and heat of the burn. Juice from an Aloe Vera plant possesses natural inflammation fighters known as salicylates. Once the pain and swelling of a burn reduce, the other ingredients in Aloe, like polysaccharides, provoke the body into producing antibodies which speed up the healing process. Studies done with Petri dishes show that fibroblasts (regenerating skin cells) reproduce up to 4 times faster when being treated with Aloe Vera. To use Aloe Vera, rub into the skin on the affected areas, repeating every couple of hours until the heat and pain start to recede. Aloe Vera tends to dry the skin, so consider using a moisturizer after the Aloe Vera has done its job. When treating a burn, avoid Aloe Vera products that also have alcohol in the ingredients because they will further dry out the skin. The bright green Aloe Vera gels use artificial colors to achieve the green hue, so it’s best to avoid those and opt for the clear products. Consider keeping an Aloe Vera plant in your kitchen. Cut parts of the plant ...- Bookmark :
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Natural Remedies For Aches, Pains, Headaches, And Respiratory Infections
Arnica Tablets and Cream Arnica Tablets and Cream are good for bumps, bruises, sprains and muscle aches. Arnica is made from the extracts of the mountain daisy, which is a flowering plant that is common at high elevations in Europe. The herbs healing properties were discovered when people saw that mountain goats tended to eat the plants after they had a bad fall. Scientific studies support that an active component in arnica known as helenalin, impeded the body’s inflammatory response to injury by stopping the release of an immune system regulator called NF-kB. It is important not to use the raw arnica herb because it can be toxic, and thus is best to use only gels or tablets. When using arnica for relief after some type of surgery or for extensive muscle aches, take 5 tablets of homeopathic arnica 4 times a day until the pain subsides. For smaller injuries like bruises or sore muscles, a topical arnica cream or gel can be applied as soon as possible to the affected area. Apply the cream or gel 3-5 times per day until the pain, bruising and/or swelling is lifted. 12X tablets of arnica are available commercially, but 6X tablets are more powerful if you ...- Bookmark :
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