Chinese Herbs & Chinese Medicine

Chinese Herbs & Chinese MedicineMany of these "Traditional Chinese Herb Formulations" have been in use for thousands of years by Chinese Doctors as Chinese Medicine. Chinese Medicine Formulas have been clinically tested and used in China for many years. These include the best herbal formulas from China imported after screening by a specialist group at the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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PsoriasEase, 60 Capsules - Balanceuticals

Chinese medicine uses the ingredients in this formula for their detoxifying, antipyretic, blood cleansing and regulating, antiallergic, antibacterial, antiviral and antifugal, skin nurturing and natural healing promoting properties to deal with skin irritation and erutptions.
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Joint Flexer, TCM Formula, Guanjieling, 60 Capsules

JointFlexer uses traditional Chinese medicine for its blood circulation promoting, stasis dispersing, analgesic, anti-inflammation, bone and tendon nurturing properties to maintain healthy joint and its functions.
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Kidney Clean, 60 Capsules - Balanceuticals

Traditional Chinese medicine uses their special cleansing properties to promote blood circualtion, dissolve stasis and accelerate rejection of waste and toxins from kidney and urinary tract.
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IntestinEase, TCM Intestines and Colon Formula, Zhushao Anchang - 100% Natural, 400 mg - 60 CapsulesThis famous IntestinEase, TCM Intestines and Colon Formula is made of extracts from atractylodes, common peony root, siler, cimicifuge and tangerine peel.
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HernEase, Improved Hernia Remedy (HerniCare), Wuhui Yushan, 60 CapsulesHernEase, Improved Hernia Remedy is made of extracts from lindera, costus root, fennel seed, blue citrus peel, areca nut, chinaberry, evodia, and citrus seed,
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Healthy Pregnancy, TCM Formula, Duzhong Yutai - 100% Natural, 60 CapsulesHealthy Pregnancy, TCM Formula, Duzhong Yutai is made of cuscuta seed, amomum fruit, prepared rehmannia root, ginseng, mistletoe, donkey hide gelatin, Chinese cornbind (shou wu), mugwort leaf, morinda, atractylodes, codonopsis, deglued antler powder, wolfberry, dipsacus and eucommia bark.
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Zheng Gu Shui - Topical Analgesic Lotion TCM Formula- 3.0 Fluid oz.

Zheng Gu Shui, Discover the Topical Analgesic that Chinese have been widely using for over 60 years.
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Female Regularity, Shenrong Dingkun (60 Capsules/bottle)Female Regularity, Shenrong Dingkun is made of ginseng, deer horn, carthamus, millettia, notoginseng, common peony root, prepared rehmannia root, Chinese angelica root, atractylodes, wolfberry, scute, cyperus, mother wort, cnidium, de-glued antler powder, donkey hide glue and corydalis.
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Eye Sight Formula, TCM Formula, Jiju Dihuang - 100% Natural, 60 CapsulesThe Eye Site chinese herb formula is made of extracts from wolfberry, chrysanthemum flower, prepared rehmannia root, dogwood fruit, moutan bark root, common yam, poria and alisma, this time-honored formula is used in Chinese medicine for its immune supporting, and other properties to nourish the liver and kidney and to maintain healthy eyesight.
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Easy Move & Colon Clean, TCM Formula, Maren Runchang- 100% Natural, 400 mg - 60 CapsulesEasy Move & Colon Clean is made of hemp seed, bitter apricot seed, medicinal rhubarb, costus root, tangerine peel and common peony root, colon cleanse herbs.
Easy Move & Colon Clean, TCM Formula, Maren Runchang- 100% Natural, 400 mg - 60 CapsulesRetail: $19.95Our Low price: $12.98

Clear Head & Neck Comfort, TCM Formula, Toufengning - 100% Natural, 60 CapsulesClear Head & Neck Comfort formula is made of snidium, angelica root, notopterygium rhizome and root, asarum, siler, wild mint, schizonepeta and licorice, herbs for headache.
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Cholesterol Guard Capsulesule, (Blood Fat Cutter) TCM Formula , Shanze xiaozhi, - 60 CapsulesCholesterol Guard Capsule is made of extracts of medicinal rhubarb root, wolfberry, cistanche, Chinese hawthorn fruit, alisma, lotus leaf and cassia seed, cholesterol herbs.
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Back to Youth, TCM Formula, Congrong Huanshao - 100% Natural, 60 CapsulesBack to Youth, TCM Formula is made of extracts from prepared rehmannia root, common yam, achyranthes, wolfberry, dogwood fruit, poria, salty eucommia bark, polygala prepared with licorice, roasted morinda, schizandra fruit, salty fennel, chinquapin seed, cistanche, acorus root and common jujube fruit, chinese herbs for aging.
Back to Youth, TCM Formula, Congrong Huanshao - 100% Natural, 60 CapsulesRetail: $25.95Our Low price: $23.94

AcNoMore, TCM Acne Formula, Longdan Xiaocuo 60 CapsulesAcNomore, TCM Acne Formula is made of extracts from cimicifuge, bupleurum (thorowax root), dwarf lilyturf tuber, wild chrysanthemum, scute, scrophularia, gypsum, dendrobium, gentian, dyer¡¯s woad leaf, honeysuckle, bamboo shavings, dandelion, lophatherum, prunella and purple gromwell root, chinese herbs for acne.

Healthy Aging - Sex Vitality

Because sexuality tends to be a private matter, it's likely that you've heard less about sexual change than any other element of aging. Fortunately, the news is good-for most healthy adults, pleasure and interest don't diminish with age. Most people are sexual throughout their lives, with or without a partner, and some feel greater sexual freedom in their later years. On the other hand, some men and women are content to be sexually inactive.

Around age 50, men and women typically begin to notice changes in their sexual drive, sexual response, or both. Like so many other physical changes that evolve over time, these aren't signs that you are losing your sexuality. Rather, these changes are simply something to adjust to and discuss openly with your partner and/or health professional.

Normal sexual changes in men
As you age beyond your 50s, you may find that:
*Male sex drive is minimally affected by age (although health problems, certain medications, or relationship stress can lower sex drive).
*Erections become less firm and tend to take more time than when you were younger.
*You may be able to delay ejaculation for longer than when you were younger.

Normal sexual changes in women

After menopause, estrogen and androgen levels drop, causing physical changes. You may find that:
It can take longer to become sexually excited.
Your skin may be more sensitive and easily irritated when caressed.
Intercourse may be painful because of thinning vaginal walls (regular sex often helps prevent this from becoming severe). If a water-based lubricant (such as Astroglide or Replens) isn't enough, talk to your health professional about vaginal estrogen cream, which reverses thinning and sensitivity. For more information, see the topic Menopause and Perimenopause.

You are less interested in sex.
If you have noticed sexual changes that don't seem to be linked to normal aging, talk to your health professional. There are a number of medications that can cause sexual problems, as well as health conditions that can cause sexual problems.

Adjusting to age-related sexual changes
With a little experimentation and patience, you can adjust to sexual changes and satisfy your sexual and intimacy needs. If you think your sexual interest might be affected by a medication or health problem, work with your health professional to correct or treat it. Talk with your partner about any misgivings you might have so you can handle them together.
With your partner, take your time to set a relaxed mood and engage in foreplay. Use a lubricant if vaginal dryness or irritation is a barrier to enjoying sex. If you drink alcohol, remember that a small amount may relax you and increase your responsiveness, but too much alcohol is likely to work against you.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a risk no matter what age you are. Unless you and your partner have recently been tested or you are 100% sure that you both have been monogamous for many years without infection, make sure that you practice safe sex to prevent STDs.

10 Simple Steps to Become a Hot Stones Massage Therapist

Are you looking for your first career, or searching for a new career? One of my favorite films about jobs is "Office Space." The movie is about a protagonist named Peter, who gets promoted after trying to get fired. In the end, he realizes that job satisfaction is much more important than any other aspect of an occupation. None of us lies on our deathbed wishing that we had worked another day in our lives. But is it impossible to find a dream job? Life is short Unless we inherit millions of dollars or hit the jackpot in the Powerball lottery, most of us work for roughly forty years of our lives. Life is short, so we might as well enjoy our jobs. If that happens, we will be better motivated, more productive, and less stressed-out. Health is wealth According to recent research, healthcare will remain one of the most marketable fields in the near future. Baby Boomers make up over a quarter of the U.S. population alone. Within the next decade, their mass retirements will cause the demand for healthcare service providers to skyrocket. If you are interested in joining the healthcare industry, have you considered becoming a therapeutic massage therapist? Through various types of massages, such as massages with hot stones, you can help to make the world a healthier and more relaxed place. Here are some considerations you should make, before launching your career as a massage therapist

1. Questions, questions. Are you a caring person? Do you like working with others? Can you "connect" with people? Can you work in an extremely quiet environment? Can you work with minimum supervision? If you answered "yes" to these questions, then massage therapy might be the perfect job for you!

2. Meeting the requirements. Keep in mind that various towns, cities, and states have unique professional requirements for massage therapists.

3. A whole new world. Determine what types of massages you want to specialize in. Do you want to focus on hot stones massages or Swedish massages? Does practicing medical, pregnancy, or animal massages (Yes, even Fluffy and Fido get sore muscles) interest you in particular?

4. School of massage. After locating several massage training schools and programs through the phone book and Internet, find one that meets your persona and needs.

5. Guinea pig massages. Friends, family members, and local organizations are excellent sources to get vital experience as a massage therapist.

6. Be your own boss. Having your own business means more control and more responsibilities, so determine if it is right for you.

7. Landing a job. Find massage therapist jobs through your massage training school or program, newspapers, and the Internet. Also, health clubs, spas, medical clinics and companies need massage therapists.

8. Obtain and retain clients. Remember that the best advertising is through professional and personal referrals. Via outstanding customer service, you can retain your clients.

9. Be (more) professional. Reading magazines and books, taking classes, and receiving massages with hot stones yourself, will help to improve your professional career as a massage therapist.

10. Care for yourself before caring for others. Here are some tips to keep you fit:

• Eat at least three healthy meals per day.

• Get at least half an hour of exercise daily.

• For each hour you are awake, get a half hour of sleep.

• Use yoga or tai chi to maintain balance in your life. Starting or changing careers can seem like a daunting task. But with some careful research and planning, it can become a piece of cake. Working as a therapist for massage stone massages can become one of the most rewarding experiences in life. It will not rub you the wrong way!

TOP HIV AIDS HERBAL TREATMENT :Java Herbal Pill Overcome HIV Infection and AIDS

Java Herbal Pill Overcome HIV infection and AIDS & Regain your health and strength.

Java Herbal Pill (JHP) is a new discovery of herbal medicine who can help to maintain the body of HIV/AIDS patients by decreasing HIV virus rate in the blood of HIV/AIDS patients. The advantage by using “Java Herbal Pill” are the effect that quickly feel only 15-30 minute after consuming “Java Herbal Pill” (as a warm feeling that arise in whole body) . Made 100% from natural product, “Java Herbal Pill” has no negative side effect and safe to be consume by children. JHP product has been tested and proven also registered in Indonesian FDA.
JAVANESSIA has been focused on researching herbal medicine for HIV/AIDS. Because there was no therapy to cure HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C altogether (this ussualy comes together with HIV by Injection Drugs Usage) which safe for a HIV/AIDS patient to consume. Common sintetic medicine ussualy affected hepar and kidney which is making their Hepatitic stadium geting worse. And the other effect that can not be tolerate is when the symptom of those drugs toxicity start appear in the body of HIV/AIDS sufferers which makes them become more uncomfortable.
JHP (Java Herbal Pill) is proven of fast body respond on CD4 (immune system) raise within in 1 month. And also Viral Load rate which is getting lower about 50%-30% from patient's previous Viral Load rate counts. Long term usage of JHP has been tested and the result is: It dont give any negative side effect to human body (which is best). It safe for kidney and hepar also helping hepar and kidney cells regeneration to become better. Therefore It is very important to do Viral Load blood test and CD4 blood test minimum 30 minutes before start to consume Java Herbal Pill (JHP) at very first time. It is to check the immune system (thru CD4 test) and viral rate (by VIral Load test) before and after consume JHP in one month.
Previously cures have been focused on purely retarding the disease and have not dealt with the cause. Java Herbal Pill (JHP) have found not only the means of retarding the disease but it will also help to heal AIDS / or HIV infected patients to be able to work and life as normal with their Viral Load rate getting more lower.
These Natural Remedy, is produce in pills form. The Java Herbal Pill can decrease the virus in human being body safely within a very brief period. Progress can be seen in 20 - 30 days (with regular usage of the right dose). Sufferers will need to have 10 to 15 pills, three times daily after or before meals.
Toxicity test on pre Clinical test of JHP shows that a high dose usage until 80 times from regular dosage determined stil good to the patient because the ingredients of Java Herbal Pill (JHP) do not cause any negative side effect. Therefore it is safe for consumption by children and also babies. This suggests that nursing mothers can consume the Java Herbal Pill (JHP) without harming their baby, which is actualy she also feeding the baby with JHP that she had consume.
Progress felt by the AIDS patient or HIV virus sufferers can be obtained in a very brief period of time. Ranging from the first 15 minutes to 1 month.
Java Herbal Pill will be permeated directly by the body and reacts very brief of time.

History of aromatherapy and essential oils use

Aromatherapy is the practice of applying unstable plant oils like the so called "essential oils", for psychosomatic and corporeal comfort. Essential oils, the unadulterated extract of a plant, have been discovered to contribute to both psychosomatic and bodily profits when used properly and carefully. There are commonly over 90 different variations of essential oils. Details for these oils can be found mainly in Internet. Frequently, aromatherapy is consisted of Hydrosols, CO2s and Absolutes. The famous term "essential oils" is used as a blanket to indicate the absolutes and CO2s, although these 3 substances are distilled in completely different ways. Additionally to the essential oils, aromatherapy stimulates the usage of other modern natural components like the liquid wax of jojoba, the hydrosols; some vegetable oils (cold pressed), many herbs, sea salts, milk powders, clays and muds, and exfoliant sugars. Products that are consisted of man-made elements are applied in holistic aromatherapy. It is significant to remark that fragrance oils also acknowledged as perfume oils (although habitually listed as "fragrance" on the component tag), are not the identical to the essential oils. The difference is in their qualities. Essential oils provide many therapeutic profits, while the man-made perfume and fragrance oils do not have such qualities, because they contain chemicals. The healing abilities of aromatherapy were famous to the people even since the time of the ancient civilizations. Then, they didn’t call it "aromatherapy", but the methods were similar to those we know today. There are many cases in which the practice of this method healed many people, scars, unwanted skin diseases and many others. Today, the word "aromatherapy" can be rarely met in a product description. However, in the common case, appropriate products for aromatherapy are marked in a specific way. People always have had a great interest in the usage of aromatherapy because of its health and well-being benefits. History of Aromatherapy In short, aromatherapy is the use of unstable plant oils, together with essential oils, for mental and bodily health. Although the term aromatherapy was not used until the 20th Century, the fundamentals of aromatherapy trace back their history thousands of years ago. The usage of essential oils itself, traces back its history with around one thousand years. The Chinese may have been one of the earliest civilizations to apply sweet-smelling vegetation to improve their health. These practices included burning incense to be of assistance in creating the desired harmony and stability. Later, the Egyptians discovered an elementary cleansing piece of equipment, which made the raw extraction of cedar wood oil possible. Moreover, it’s considered by a number of people that Persia and India have maybe also invented crude refinement equipment, but almost no data remained till today. Oils of clove, cinnamon, cedar wood, myrrh and nutmeg were used by the Egyptians to mummify the dead. When a burial place had been unbolt in the early years of the 20th century, traces of the aromatic plants were exposed with undamaged parts of the corpse. The smell, although feeble, was still sensible. Even though the cedar wood, used by the Egyptians was extracted by a crude refinement procedure, the other oils the Egyptians used were mainly infused oils. The Egyptians applied infused oils and herbal medication for spiritual, therapeutic, aromatic and makeup usage. It is considered that the Egyptians created the word "perfume", from "per fumum", which means "through the smoke" in Latin. During that time, the men of Egypt used fragrance as frequently as the women did. An attention-grabbing technique that the men applied to perfume themselves was to put a decent cone of aromas on their skulls. Then it slowly melted and covered them with pleasant perfumes. The Greeks erudite an immense knowledge from the Egyptians, but the Greek folklore in fact takes the gift and information of aromatherapy from the legends about their gods. The Greeks in addition, acknowledged the therapeutic and sweet-smelling benefits of the plants. For instance Hippocrates, usually considered as the "father of medicine" accomplished fumigations for both fragrant and therapeutic profits. A Greek perfume- maker, named Megallus invented a perfume called"megaleion". The ingredients of this Megaleion admitted myrrh in a base of fatty-oil and were used for quite a few purposes- its fragrance, anti- excitatory assets on the surface of the skin and also for healing many aches and diseases. Consequently, the Romans built upon the information gathered from the Egyptians and Greeks. There was a book named "De Materia Medica", written by Discorides. It illustrated the qualities of around 500 plants. It is also known that Discorides studied the refinement processes of the plants used in aromatherapy (although then they didn’t call it aromatherapy). However, during that period, the refinement process focused on extracting sweet-smelling floral waters. The essential oils weren’t used in that period. However, a main event for the refining of essential oils came with the development of a corkscrew cooling cylinder in the 11th century. Avicenna, who was a Persian scientist, discovered a corkscrew tube which made possible for the plant to vapor and steam for more effective cooling down than prior distillers, which used a straight cooling cylinder. The contribution of Avicenna advantages in acquiring better focus on essential oils and their profits. During the 12th century, Hildegard (an Abbess of Germany) developed and purified lavender for its therapeutic qualities. During the 13th century, was established the pharmaceutical manufacturing. This scientific discovery gave confidence to the development of essential oils extraction. Within the 14th century, literary millions of people died, because of the Black Death hit. Aromatherapy was applied comprehensively to assist fighting this awful destroyer. It is even considered that some perfumers, who avoided the plague, succeeded because of their steady contact with the natural fragrances. In the 15th century, more plants were refined to produce essential oils together with frankincense, rose, juniper, rosemary and sage. An enlargement in the quantity of books on aromatic plants and their possessions also begins later on in the century. Paracelcus, an alchemist, therapeutic doctor of medicine and radical philosopher is accredited with inventing the word Essence and his scientific studies fundamentally challenged the character of alchemy and he centered upon using vegetation as remedy. Within the 16th century, one could start obtaining oils at an "apothecary," and lots of more essential oils were brought in. In the 16th and 17th centuries, aromatherapy was accepted and being considered as a form of art, and it was to a greater extent defined clearly as its own sphere. Through the period of the 19th century, perfumery still proceeded to be a successful manufacturing. Women would have their jewel maker create them an extraordinary bottle to hold their precious aroma. The 19th century also was significant technically as major ingredients of essential oils became inaccessible. Throughout the 20th century, the awareness of sorting out the components of essential oils was used to produce artificial substances and drugs. It had been considered that by sorting out the main elements and then using the components separately or in artificial variety, would be advantageous in therapeutic and economical attitude. These innovations assisted leading to the "contemporary medicine" and artificial aromas. This in reality destabilized the usage of essential oils for therapeutic and sweet-smelling advantages. Through the time of the beginning of the 20th century, a French scientist, named René-Maurice Gattefossé became interested in the putting into practice the aromatherapy for its medicinal usage. Up to that time, he emphasized on the fragrant usage of essential oils and aromatherapy, but his attention in their therapeutic usage developed after a mishap finely tuned his interest. In the process of working, he burned his limb quite badly. By impulse, he plunged his burned upper limb into the nearest fluid that appeared to be a huge container of lavender essential oil. The burn he underwent was healed rapidly and didn’t leave any scars. Since the late 20th century and on into the 21st century, there is an increasing rebirth to make the most of more the natural products admitting aromatherapy with essential oils for healing, makeup and perfuming advantages.

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Herb Information Packet Series
All the information you need to use herbs safely and effectively
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MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
Information on the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms. Also includes recipes and an overview on how to grow medicinal mushrooms. Types covered include: Shiitake (Lentinula), Reishi (Ganoderma), Maitake (Grifola), Enokitake (Flammulina), Cordyceps, Lion's mane (Hericium), Polyporus, Trametes, Portobello, and Himematsutake.
MENOPAUSE
Comprehensive information on treating menopausal complaints; including hot flashes, night sweats, depression, mood swings, vaginal changes, and insomnia. Conventional hormonal therapy is contrasted with natural and botanical hormonal replacement therapy, with clinical research support given. Also examined are the factors that lead to osteoporosis, and preventive nutritional, lifestyle and exercise strategies. Herbs mentioned include: soy, licorice, wild yam, dong quai, ginseng, vitex, dandelion, fenugreek, hops, nettles, red clover, raspberry, hawthorn, lemon balm, witch hazel, passionflower, sage, black cohosh, burdock, motherwort, St. John's wort, ginger, oat, echinacea, calendula, evening primrose oil and fennel.
MEN'S HERBS
Information including herbal, nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle considerations specific to men. Topics include prostate health, erectile dysfunction, alternatives to Viagra, exercise, and overall health and virility. Herbs discussed include: saw palmetto, arnica, calendula, chamomile, Echinacea, fennel, ginger, peppermint, tea-tree oil, valerian, yarrow, pygeum, pumpkin seeds, nettle, burdock, licorice, marshmallow, sarsaparilla, citrus pectin, fava bean, ginkgo, yohimbe, anise, cardamom, cinnamon, ginseng, oat, muira pauma, ashwagandha, guarana, soy, and tribulus.
MENSTRUATION
Information on herbal, nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle considerations for healthy menstruation. Topics include the menstrual cycle, hormonal imbalances, cramps, PMS, endometriosis, migraines, acne, amenorrhoea (scanty or lack of flow), and dysmenorrhoea (heavy or painful flow). Herbs discussed include: vitex, dong quai, black cohosh, evening primrose, feverfew, calendula, lavender, licorice, comfrey, tea-tree oil, ginger, chamomile, red clover, cramp bark, valerian, skullcap, passion flower, yarrow, angelica, cinnamon, saw palmetto, blue cohosh, raspberry leaf, pennyroyal, and peony root.
MIND/MEMORY
Information on herbs beneficial for memory improvement, mental alertness, dementia, and senility. Herbs discussed include: ginkgo, anise, blue cohosh, ginseng, rosemary, bee pollen, brahmi, gotu kola, and laurel.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Helpful articles addressing lifestyle, nutritional, and herbal therapies with research support. Homeopathic treatments and resources for MS are mentioned. Treatment considerations and recommendations are also included. Herbs discussed include: turmeric, black currant oil, flaxseed, ginkgo, chlorella, echinacea, Siberian ginseng, burdock, pau d'arco, chaparral, garlic, sarsaparilla, and goldenseal.
MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTEM
Helpful information about common conditions of the muscular-skeletal system. Topics covered include: antirheumatics, anti-inflammatories, rheumatism, arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle cramps, wounds, sprains, bruises, aches and pains, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Herbal therapies, and recipes for external applications are included. Herbs discussed include: black mustard, cayenne, chickweed, lavender, lobelia, myrrh, sassafras, white mustard, willow bark, arnica, kava, wormwood, black cohosh, ginger, dandelion, devil's claw, yucca, comfrey, and many more.
NAUSEA
Useful information on nausea. Health topics discussed include: motion sickness, morning sickness, dizziness, and vertigo. Clinical research studies are provided. Nutritional and herbal therapies are discussed and recipes are also provided. Herbs mentioned include; ginger, basil, peppermint, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, fennel, patchouli, and spearmint.
OSTEOARTHRITIS
Comprehensive information on osteoarthritis. Treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs compared to herbal medicines is discussed, along with causes and symptoms, as well as dosage, side effect and safety information. Various forms of treatment, including nutritional and physical therapies are discussed, and clinical research information for herbs and nutritional supplements is included as well. Includes information on glucosamine and chondroitin. Herbs discussed include: meadowsweet, black cohosh, wild yam, willow, devil's claw, ginger, nettles, ginkgo, dandelion, burdock, turmeric, yucca, hawthorn, elderflower, peppermint, yarrow, garlic, cayenne, boswellia, evening primrose, flaxseed, borage, yucca, feverfew, and bromelain.
OSTEOPOROSIS
Helpful information about osteoporosis. Nutritional, herbal and lifestyle recommendations are suggested. Medications that contribute to bone loss are listed, as are some of the risk factors of osteoporosis. The role of hormones in osteoporosis is discussed. Herbs mentioned include: dong quai, licorice, unicorn root, black cohosh, fennel, false unicorn root, wild yam, red clover, saw palmetto, hops, alfalfa, kudzu, horsetail, evening primrose, nettle, black pepper, soy, purslane, bugleweed, kale, jute, and more.
OVARIAN CYSTS
Information on herbal, nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle considerations for the treatment of ovarian cysts. Topics include conventional vs. alternative methods of treatment, symptoms, cyst types, and hormonal balancing. Herbs discussed include: vitex, black cohosh, gymnema sylvestre, dandelion, ginger, milk thistle, wild yam, black haw, licorice, saw palmetto, peony root, hops, dandelion and red root.
PAIN/INFLAMMATION
Information about the management of pain and inflammation. Dosage information is provided. Sports injuries are discussed. Some of those mentioned include abrasions, bruises, strains and sprains. Quercetin is discussed at length. Herbs mentioned include: arnica, evening primrose oil, echinacea, bupleurum, willow bark, juniper, feverfew, ginger, meadow sweet, valerian, hypericum, wild yam, cayenne, kava, devil's claw, licorice, and others.
PARASITES
Helpful information on herbs that have been used to aid in the elimination of parasites, including tapeworms, roundworms, schistosoma, protozoa, and giardia. Lice, scabies, pinworms, and Lyme's disease are also discussed. Prevention, hygiene, traveler's concerns, and children's safety issues are also discussed. Herbs mentioned include: goldenseal, basil, barberry, astragalus, Oregon grape root, black walnut, basil, clove, elecampane, garlic, echinacea, turmeric, fenugreek, wormwood, anise, gentian, garlic, ginger, slippery elm, celandine, and cubeb.
PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Information on herbal and nutritional therapies for treating Parkinson's disease. Important safety information and research is included as well. Massage therapy is also addressed as an adjunct therapy. Herbs discussed include: evening primrose, kava, St. John's wort, ginkgo, fava bean, belladonna, henbane, thornapple, oat, passion flower, and jimson weed.
PETS, HERBS FOR
General information on natural pet care. Home remedies, herbal recipes, and homeopathic therapies are included, as well as household and garden plants that are toxic to pets. Topics covered are: parasites, fleas, sores, urinary problems, skin conditions, arthritis, tumors, colds, diarrhea, periodontal disease, thyroid disease, and more. Also included is information on how to administer herbs to pets, a list of holistic veterinary associations, and a list of websites to visit for further information. Herbs mentioned include: alfalfa, burdock, catnip, comfrey, dandelion, fennel, garlic, red clover, parsley, thyme, wormwood, goldenseal, arnica, mullein, calendula, slippery elm, licorice, and rosemary.
PHARMACISTS, HERB INFO FOR
Useful information about herbal drugs and phytomedicines. There is information about how to choose safe and effective herbs, the legal status of Dietary Supplements in the US, and statistics on the growing consumer trend toward herbs. Some homeopathic remedies are discussed. Drugs that are derived naturally from plants are also discussed. Herbs mentioned include: garlic, gingko, echinacea, feverfew, valerian, saw palmetto, St. John's wort and more.
PHYTOSTEROLS (Hormonally active plants)
Extensive information on phytoestrogens, and other plant hormones. Herbs are discussed that have shown benefit as a natural form of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in the treatment of menopausal symptoms, with some clinical research support. The human endocrine system is examined, as well as the adrenal hormone DHEA and its health effects. Herbs mentioned include: flaxseed, wild yam, dong quai, licorice, unicorn, black cohosh, saw palmetto, ginseng, evening primrose oil, sarsaparilla, fenugreek, vitex, goat's rue, rhubarb, yucca, black cohosh, and soy.
PMS Helpful information on treating the mood swings, tension, headaches, breast pain, irritability, and bloating that are associated with premenstrual syndrome. The different types of PMS are examined with specific treatment options for each. Nutrition, herbs, and lifestyle recommendations are also included. Herbs useful for hormonal balancing are discussed as well. Herbs discussed include: false unicorn root, black haw, milk thistle, dong quai, Siberian ginseng, evening primrose oil, vitex, black currant oil, raspberry, cramp bark, safflower, borage, cranberry, tea tree, uva ursi, kelp, bromelain, and soy.
PREGNANCY
Comprehensive information for expectant mothers. Herbal tonics and nutrition are discussed, as well as extensive information on the herbs to avoid during pregnancy. Advice on preventing miscarriage and morning sickness, and herbs that are thought to aid in labor, delivery, recovery, and lactation are also mentioned. The importance of prenatal nutrition is discussed. Herbs discussed include: raspberry, nettles, lemon balm, red clover, ginger, blue cohosh, squaw vine, false unicorn, soy, and too many contraindicated herbs to mention.
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PSORIASIS
Helpful information on herbal, nutritional, and detoxification treatment options for psoriasis. Topical remedies are discussed, and clinical research is provided. Nutritional therapies and lifestyle suggestions are also mentioned. Herbs mentioned include: aloe vera, flax, goldenseal, sarsaparilla, licorice, chamomile, dandelion, burdock, yellow dock, cayenne, angelica, oat, purslane, lavender, milk thistle, cleavers, and bishop's weed.