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Herbs For Depression

Herbs For Depression
Top 10 Herbs For Depression - image to repin / shareHerbs background pic © charlottelake - Fotolia.com #34744482 Please share this page: Google + StumbleUpon Reddit Characterized by feelings of chronic sadness, melancholy and disinterest, depression is classified as a mental illness that affects sufferers in a variety of debilitating ways. As symptoms of depression are varied and complex, receiving an accurate diagnosis can be a lengthy process. St. Indigenous to Europe, St. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) (extracted from seeds of the plant Griffonia simplicifolia) Derived from tryptophan, an essential amino acid, the chemical 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is required for the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with well-being and happiness. Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) Also called linseed, flaxseed has a history of use in ancient cultures as a remedy for various ailments, especially digestive disorders such as constipation. Vervain (Verbena officinalis) B Vitamins Ginkgo Biloba

The Miracle Health Benefits Of Chia Seeds Please Share This Page: Google + stumbleupon tumblr reddit If you are a first-time visitor, please be sure to like us on Facebook and receive our exciting and innovative tutorials on herbs and natural health topics! Photo – © Milosz Bartoszczuk – Fotolia.com – Fotolia.com Chia seeds have recently been “rediscovered” as an amazing nutritional resource packed with antioxidants, omega-3′s, fiver, vitamins, minerals and complete proteins. They were once used by Aztec warriors as sustenance when traveling and it was said that 1 tablespoon of the seeds could sustain a warrior for 24 hours. They also have the curious property of being able to absorb so much water that they turn into a “gel” which has been reported to assist with weight control – as they make people feel fuller even though they have not eaten as much. Chia seeds are “great stuff”… here is the link to the original full report:

Herbs For Fibromyalgia Top 10 Herbs For Fibromyalgia image to repin / shareHerbs background pic © Jag_cz - Fotolia.com Please share this page: Google + StumbleUpon Reddit The challenge with fibromyalgia is that it is not only characterized by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain but is also a syndrome that is accompanied by fatigue, sleeplessness, joint stiffness and even psychological conditions like depression and anxiety. [1] While the exact origin of this central nervous system disorder remains unknown, many clinical treatments involve therapeutic and pharmacologic interventions. Chamomile Valerian Like chamomile, valerian is also an herbal relaxant. St. While no specific study has claimed St. Ginko Biloba In 2002, British scientists conducted an open, uncontrolled study to evaluate the effects of coenzyme 10 combined with Ginko biloba extract in volunteer subjects with clinically diagnosed fibromyalgia syndrome. Cayenne Red Clover Passionflower Ginseng Griffonia Simplicifolia Kava kava

Home Remedies for Sore Throat During the colder months I sometimes need a natural way to soothe a sore throat. Tea with honey is my favorite remedy, but when I want a quicker solution grabbing a throat lozenge from my purse or cupboard is hard to beat. The last time I shopped for throat drops I was disgusted with the ingredients - things like artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and preservatives. Those things certainly don’t sound helpful for a sore throat, cough, or any other condition. Making a simple, soothing lozenge There are many herbs that can be used to make your own throat lozenges. Marshmallow root: Useful for its mucilaginous properties and ability to soothe a sore throat. Slippery Elm Bark: This herb is soothing for an irritated throat and is helpful in reducing inflamed membranes. Honey: Honey has been used for centuries for its many healing properties. Homemade Herbal Lozenges (makes approximately 20 drops) Ingredients: Method: Dissolve ½ tsp. To Use: Allow lozenge to slowly dissolve in your mouth.

How To Make Your Own Homegrown Medicinals Please Share This Page: Google + stumbleupon tumblr reddit If you are a first-time visitor, please be sure to like us on Facebook and receive our exciting and innovative tutorials on herbs and natural health topics! Image (with permission) – Commonsensehome.com Here’s a great tutorial we found for those who are just getting into herbalism and looking for a “way in” to begin the process of making things with herbs – starting with the real living plants that grow (for free!) Although store-bought herbal products such as tinctures have benefits such as a certain degree of standardization and quality control, there is much value in learning to prepare herbs yourself. First of all – it is a survival technique and therefore an incredibly useful aspect of learning survival / off-grid skills. Second, one gets to “tune in” to the plant. Working with the plants is also remarkably therapeutic. Ok here is the link:

Anticancer Foods Please Share This Page: Top 34 Anti-Cancer Foods image to repin / shareBackground pic © Liddy Hansdottir - Fotolia.com Introduction (Note - this list originally appeared as part of the Anticancer Herbs page on this site - but due to the significant size of the page, we decided to divide them into two pages, one for "herbs" and one for "foods". Please note - the purpose of this page is not to attempt to persuade you that "these foods will cure you of cancer". The purpose of this page is simply to present as much information as possible on the subject, in order that the person interested in the possibility of anti-cancer foods may be assisted in "doing their homework". List of claimed Anticancer Foods / active components Avocado Studies have found antiproliferative and apoptosis effects of avocado on oral, prostate and other cancer cells. Anthocyanins (Berries, currants, eggplant, orange, red grapes, red wine, purple corn & more) Coffee Fish Flax Grapeseed Papaya

Best Herbal Remedies Best Herbal Remedies Not long ago, American herbalists had to rely on folklore and anecdote. There was little clinical data on herbs, and what did exist was mostly published in German. But researchers (and translators) have been busy of late, and we now have proof that herbs are viable treatments for many ailments. “Herbs won’t replace pharmaceuticals, but the research shows that–for many conditions–herbs work well, are cheaper than drugs and cause fewer side effects,” says Mary Hardy, M.D., medical director of the integrative medicine program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. “Herbs aren’t quite mainstream, but they’re moving in that direction. “Twenty years ago, there was no integrative program at Cedars-Sinai” she adds. (1) Aloe Vera for Burns Sometimes studies tell us what we already know. (2) Black Cohosh for Menopause The Algonquin Indians used black cohosh to treat gynecological ills, and it was a key part of Lydia E. (46) St.

Comment Utiliser les Plantes Médicinales Bienvenue sur MR-GINSENG.COM ! Mon site qui Référence les Plantes Médicinales et Compléments Alimentaires, que j’ai créé il y a maintenant plus de 4 ans. ——————— VOIR => LISTE DES PLANTES MÉDICINALES – MR-GINSENG.COM <=Le classement officiel du site avec l’ensemble des plantes médicinales, compléments alimentaires et informations classées par grandes catégories. Qui est Mr Ginseng ? Mon histoire de santé : Après avoir eu plusieurs problèmes de santé dont des angines à répétitions, une mononucléose et une fatigue constante, je me suis intéressé de prêt aux remèdes traditionnels (plus particulièrement la phytothérapie), car la médecine moderne comportait des limites à mes problèmes que je ne pouvais accepter. Je souhaitais guérir, sans effets secondaires que peuvent procurer les médicaments comme la diarrhée ou une fragilisation importante de certains organes. Le Rôle des Plantes Médicinales Le Rôle des Racines, Écorces, Graines, Feuilles, Fleurs, Champignons… Contacter Mr Ginseng

Top 15 Herbal Antibiotics Please be sure to Join our email list and receive all our latest and best tutorials daily – free! Image – CommonSenseHome.com There has been great concern in recent times over antibiotic-resistant bacteria – and it’s hardly suprising: The use of antibiotics causes bacteria strains to evolve – and if you think about it, it seems like simple evolution of species at work. Let’s say the antibiotic wipes out most of the bacteria but not all. The ones that remain are those which have the strongest resistance – and these go on to multiply, creating a gradually stronger colony. Did you know that hospitals in Australia use eucalyptus essential oil as a disinfectant owing to its efficacy against MRSA? This kind of makes me want to bang my fist on the table. Anyway, I will leave you with the excellent tutorial from Common Sense Home: One last thing – they missed out Oregano – an amazing antibiotic herb which I use regularly. By Mike Westerdal CPT a) Abs

"A Woman's Healing Herbs" Wall Chart From Liz Cook Please Share This Page: Google+ stumbleupon tumblr reddit If you are a first-time visitor, please be sure to like us on Facebook and receive our exciting and innovative tutorials on herbs and natural health topics! Image – The Natural Store This image of A Woman’s Healing herbs has recently “gone viral” – however doing some deeper research (call it a habit) I discovered that the version that everyone was sharing was not the full version, it was only a small “cut out” with 6 of the herbs instead of the full 18 from the original chart! The chart is very useful as it not only lists the herbs and their reported benefits, but which part of the plant is used. I’ve provided the link to the full original version of the chart (that no-one else seems to be sharing!) The full image can be viewed and the full chart is being sold as a fantastic poster, here: Google +

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