Caring for Strained or Tired Muscles with Saint John’s Wort
When I started taekwondo, I held onto the fantasy that one day, maybe even before I’d earned...
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When I started taekwondo, I held onto the fantasy that one day, maybe even before I’d earned...
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Saint John’s Wort helps relax and heal sore and injured muscles. For centuries, it’s...
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One of the most common on the job injuries is compressed nerves, commonly called “pinched...
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Athlete’s Foot is a chronic problem in gyms and locker rooms. As a fungus (dermatophytes),...
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Cholesterol is the bane of our modern existence. Sure, you can go to great lengths to avoid those...
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Those who suffer from Athlete’s foot know that burning, itching sensation can simple awful...
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Bedwetting is one of those frustrating problems that add stress to life. Most often, your kids...
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One of the best all-natural remedies for allergies is Stinging Nettle. Nettle helps your immune...
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Nutmeg was once coveted for its digestive prowess. Ladies and gentlemen alike grated a dusting of...
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The common cold is defined as a viral infection of the upper respiratory system. Stuffy noses, coughs and constant weariness are warning signs of an oncoming cold. There are over two hundred different types of rhino-viruses and since they travel through the air and via physical contact with ever benign objects such as doorknobs or light switches, these viruses are very successful. Although colds only last 2 weeks and host only mild symptoms, they can open the door to other more complicated bacterial infections like the flu, strep throat, or ear infections.
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Sufferers of either allergies or colds will tell you that sinus infections (sinusitis) make even the simplest tasks miserable. The symptoms are numerous: sinus pain, watery eyes, runny nose, coughs caused by post-nasal drip, fatigue, headaches, blurred vision, bad breath, jaw pain and swollen eye lids. In short – utter misery. It is not always possible to run to the doctor for antibiotics. Herbal medicine is a practical option for most households.
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Fire fills our lives with luxuries we now take for granted like cooked food and warm rooms in winter. When we forget about the power of the fire element, we get burned. There are several herbs that help us salve the burns left by this oversight. To treat a minor burn, first wash the wound with cool water, then apply the herbal treatment and cover the area with a bandage. The treatment recommended below is for first degree burns; more serious burns require help by a qualified health care practitioner.
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The joys of being a woman are tough to remember when you’re doubled over with menstrual cramps. Our fertility comes with a price that can be difficult to pay with a brave face every month. Herbs are a woman’s best friend when it’s impossible to stay curled up in bed with a hot water bottle. All of the herbs mentioned below may be taken as tinctures or teas.
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Cold sores are red, fluid-filled blisters that show up on the face on or near the mouth. Most cold...
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One misstep, your foot turns under you and suddenly your ankle is screaming for attention. A...
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