Jul
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I hope you’ve been enjoying my posts lately. I thought I might do something different today and rustle up a few bits of info from around the WWW. These are some of the news items and blog posts that have been popular over the last few weeks. Leave me your thoughts.
Natural Skin Care – Excerpts from an Interview with Cosmetic … Read the rest of this entry »
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Jul
27
Has anyone ever heard of Dr. Richard Schulze?
He makes and sells his own non-pharmaceutical remedies.
Even claims that there are “no incurable diseases”.
Dark circles under your eyes, morning fatigue, chronic tiredness, the inability to handle stress, cravings for sweet or salty foods, Read the rest of this entry »
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Jul
25
For What Purposes Are Herbal Extracts Used?
Online herbal extracts suppliers offer a wealth of different liquid herbal extracts to the public. Herbal extracts are extracted from herbs and other plants, leaving a very potent liquid that is often mixed with an alcohol base or, for a non-alcoholic version, with a glycerite base. Depending on the specific herb or spice, you can use liquid herbal extracts in much the same way you would herbal capsules or teas. Because of this, their uses are plethora and based on the specific qualities and properties of each herb in question.
Discovering where to buy pure herbal extracts is simple. Most people find that where to buy pure herbal extracts is from online herbal extracts suppliers. It is a simple matter to tab your search result pages, so that you can easily compare herbal extracts products and prices.
Liquid herbal extracts, which are also referred to as tinctures, can be taken in a couple of different ways. You can add a few drops to water or juice for a drink, or you can place a few drops under your tongue, where the body will quickly absorb it.
Herbal extracts also come in different versions. You will find both organic and kosher styles available, so that you can select those that best meet your needs.
Although liquid herbal extracts are commonly used to promote health, there are also certain herbs that, when processed in this manner, are useful as flavor extracts. Cayenne Pepper extract could be used, in very small quantities, to season spicy foods. Peppermint extract can be used to flavor candies and cookies, as well as other desserts that you make from scratch at home.
There are individual herbal extracts available, as well as blends. Blends for kidney support, detoxifying blends, blood circulation support, liver cleansing and lower bowel blends, blends promoting relaxation and immune system support are all available from better online herbal extracts suppliers.
Plant extracts may also be used in plant dyes. These are used for dying clothing or the fabrics used in rugs. Extracts from plants are also sometimes used in cosmetic products and lotions.
Ayurvedic practices also employ the use of plant extracts. These practitioners use herbs instead of synthetic medicines to promote good health.
It always makes sense to bear in mind that herbal products like herbal extracts have not been FDA evaluated, and should not be used to prevent, cure or treat any disease. If you think that you have a medical condition or problem, you should seek the advice of your health care provider right away.
By: Anne Harvester
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Anne Harvester writes about–herbal extracts.
Recently I wrote the popular Time Tested Sinusitis Herbal Remedies article found on many health related websites. I’ve received numerous emails and comments with people stating they’ve already found sinus relief with these remedies, but also many have said they couldn’t find the recommended sinusitis herbal remedies. So here is another list of time tested sinusitis herbal remedies that hopefully you’ll find at your local health care store.
Goldenseal innate properties make this another fabulous remedy for sinusitis. It has antimicrobial properties to help fight bacteria and is also classified as a drying herb. In its natural form this plant prefers a high amount of water and therefore taken as a tea or capsule helps dry out the sinus congestion found in sinusitis. If you suffer from sinusitis where mucus predominates this herb is perfect for you. As a tincture take about ½ dropper full three times a day diluted in warm water. If you prefer to take capsules studies show taking 50mg 3 times a day.
Another herb very similar to Goldenseal is Yerba Mansa. Although it is not in the same plant family, the innate medicinal qualities mirror each others. Along with its drying properties it excels and reducing inflamed tissues. This is especially important for sinusitis. Reducing the inflammation of the mucus membranes in the sinus passages is a sure way to find symptom relief. Using this herb as a tincture is the best method. There are a few doctors who use a diluted tincture in a nasal spray bottle.
I talked last time about using the essential oils of Eucalyptus in a steam inhalation to find symptomatic relief. An herb that you can use at home is Sage. Throwing a handful of sage into a pot of hot water, cover it and bring to a boil. Then remove the post from the stove and inhale the steam with a towel draped over your head. The oils extracted by this process act as a natural decongestant.
Lastly is salt water. The ionic composition of salt water makes this an ideal solution for sinus irrigation. Many people have tried sinus irrigation techniques but with distilled or tap water and have either found temporary or no relief at all. This is because the sinus mucus layer is has a specific electrolyte (potassium, sodium, chloride) composition. If this composition is interrupted, such as mixing with normal water, the sinus cells actually think that more mucus should be produced. Of course we know this can make sinus infections worse. Using salt water as the irrigation solution makes sure this doesn’t happen.
Dr Walter Johnson is a sinusitis expert. For more information on sinusitis herbal treatments visit http://www.curesinusproblems.com
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Jul
23
Sleep apnea is a sleep condition that affects one out of every ten Americans. It is characterizes by loud snoring and gasping for air during the middle of the night. Although it is similar to benign snoring, it can actually be quite dangerous.
The conventional treatment for sleep apnea is surgery or an expensive Read the rest of this entry »
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Jul
21
What are some good food or vitamins i can give my dog for his high Liver enzymes.?
We took my dog to the vet and hed had 3 blood test in the past 3 months and his enzymes keep rising. The vet put him on a Special dog food and on some medications also we went to the pet store to buy this stuff called nutri vet healthy Read the rest of this entry »
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Jul
19
How about these right… I think you’ll find the following nuggets of wisdom particularly insightful. Leave your comments below. Check out the second one in particular…
There's no sting in this garden tale
Julia suggests herbal tea or tincture to help combat bronchitis or hot, dry coughs. Or make a poultice Read the rest of this entry »
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Jul
17
Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…
herbal tinctures – Which Herbal Tea Eases Stress? Read the rest of this entry »
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Jul
15
The Olive Tree, A Gift From Heaven
Ask an ancient Greek what the most useful object on earth is, and the answer might surprise you. According to mythological tradition, when asked to produce an item of ultimate utility, Athena, goddess of wisdom, created the tiny olive. Since then, this amazingly versatile Read the rest of this entry »
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Jul
13
Dandelion- Regulates Hepatic Functions
Enlarged liver is known in medical terminology as Hepatomegaly. Enlarged liver is a symptom of a liver ailment. It could be caused by a number of reasons which includes hepatitis, cancer, alcoholism or certain drugs. Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C are caused Read the rest of this entry »
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Jul
11
When a client comes to me with mood balance problems, I almost always offer them a specially formulated traditional herbal tonic as part of my comprehensive approach to Mood and Energy Wellness.
My clients (and I personally) find these tonics to be a key asset in maintaining stable, balanced, centered, and harmonious Read the rest of this entry »
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