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Sunday, September 20, 2009

The Truth About Herbs

Have you taken echinacea to stay health through the winter, ginseng for more energy or valerian to ensure restful sleep? If so, you're not alone.

Have you taken echinacea to stay healthy through the winter, ginseng for more energy or valerian to ensure restful sleep? If so, you're not alone. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, more than 38 million Americans take herbal supplements. With more Americans using herbs to improve their health, it's important to know how to choose and use them safely.

"Herbs may play an important role in overall health and well-being, but many people are still learning what works and what should stay on the shelf," said registered dietitian Lynn Laboranti, M.S. "Consumers should do their homework and talk to their doctor about what herbs are right for them."

What do you know about herbs? To test your herbal IQ, Laboranti poses the following questions:

Q: Can echinacea boost immunity?

A: Several scientific studies have shown echinacea to be an effective, natural way to boost immunity. When taken at the first sign of not feeling well, echinacea helps stimulate the body's natural defense system. Echinacea should not be taken for more than eight weeks at a time.

Q: What does St. John's wort do?

A: Clinical and laboratory research has earned St. John's wort a growing reputation as an herb that helps enhance mood. It has few side effects, but may cause light sensitivity and decrease the effectiveness of some prescription medications. It's important to talk to a health care professional before using St. John's wort or other herbal supplements if you take prescription drugs.

Q: Does soy relieve menopause symptoms?

A: Soy contains naturally occurring isoflavones, which have been shown to help relieve menopause-related hot flashes and night sweats. Soy foods and soy isoflavones also help support hormonal balance in women during the menopausal years. Experts recommend 30 to 65 mg of soy isoflavones (5-8 ounces of soy milk or 1 to 2 soy tablets) daily to receive a full benefit.

If you choose to take herbs in tablet form, Laboranti recommends reading a product's label for additional safety and dosage information. Nature's Resource herbal supplements, found at drugstores like CVS and Walgreens, feature an extended, multipage safety label on the bottle. The booklet, called "Herbal ABCs," contains extensive information on the specific supplement, drug/herb interactions, contraindications, adverse effects, allergy warnings and special safety instructions.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Detoxification - Natural Remedies For Cleansing Your Body

If you have ever wondered what it's like to go through a total body detoxification process, there are actually simple steps in which anyone can take that will totally cleanse the organs of the body. These simple steps and processes will leave their body feeling clean and refreshed, just as if they had stepped out of a steaming hot shower. More importantly, though, there are simple detoxification steps that will help strengthen the body's first line of defenses against invading pathogens and bacterial diseases. These are only some of the benefits from performing a natural cleanse on the body, though. A healthier immune system, heightening of the five senses, and a feeling like no other are some of the other benefits that go along with the detoxification of the body. Here are some simple solutions to the paths that can lead to all of these natural and great feelings in the body:

Natural Detoxification Remedy #1: Water Infiltration

When undergoing a detoxification of the body then your best friend then becomes all of the substances that you can ingest that will help carry your further along in those goals. One method to naturally cleanse your body includes a water infiltration. In this method, water is the only thing that one is able to ingest for a period of 24 hours. This will ensure enough time so that the colon is cleansed and so that the rest of the areas of the body can be cleansed also. This is perhaps the easiest way to perform a body detoxification, but it certainly works wonders inside the body!

Natural Detoxification Remedy #2: Juice Infiltration

Just as water is the only thing that must be ingested during the water infiltration, the same goes for juice infiltration. However, during this type of natural body detoxification one is allowed to combine water. But a couple of examples of juices that should be used during this body cleanse are natural juices that are raw in form. For example, it may not seem all too appetizing to drink a glass of barley juice that's combined with parsley, spinach, and fresh pineapple. Nevertheless, these are the purest forms of juices that should be digested throughout the day. The only sure-fire way to clean out the body is through healthy foods and juices like these that are combined to give you a total body detoxification.

Natural Detoxification Remedy #3: Saunas and Skin Brushing

Everyone may be familiar with using a sauna in their house or their local gym, but what about skin brushing? In fact, though, skin brushing has been shown to help the body in it's entirety. Just as you would take a washrag to your skin during a shower, so should you take a dry washrag to every part of your body before you jump into the sauna. Brushing your skin will not only help relieve your body of dead cells, but it will also get rid of the toxins. Also, whatever the skin brushing method does not take care of, the sauna definitely will cure.

These are all ways to make sure that your body stays healthy and is completely detoxified. By performing these detoxification methods at least twice per month, one is assured that his or her body will be in a continuous healthy state!

Thursday, August 27, 2009

The remedies available in the market today to remove moles, warts, and skin tags vary in terms of effectiveness. A certain remedy may work for one individual but it may not work for another. Perhaps the most effective method to remove moles, warts, and skin tags is through surgical methods. This is usually done in the clinic or in the hospital by a competent and qualified doctor.

The method is somehow painful because some methods employ local anesthetic while other methods employ general anesthetic. Moles, warts, and skin tags can occur in the different areas of the body. These skin lesions are commonly found on the face, hands, knees, and feet. Oftentimes, by employing the surgical methods, a scar is left behind. This is the main reason why some individuals resort to herbal or home remedies because they don’t want to end up with a scar that will always remind them of the skin lesion; not only that, home and herbal remedies are readily available at home and you don’t need to spend huge money unlike the surgical methods.

Another consideration is the pain felt during surgical removal of moles, warts, and skin lesions. Some individuals are scared to undergo any surgical method because they don’t want to feel pain. The home and herbal remedies will not make them feel uneasy because the remedies are not painful except in the case of plantar warts. Plantar warts are found on the soled of your feet. The plantar warts are quite painful especially if you’re treating them but the pain is tolerable. By choosing the home and herbal remedies, you still need to be aware of the possible risks.

Some individuals cut the skin lesions using scissors. This can be done but extra care should be observed. The scissors or any other cutting device should be sterilized to avoid infection and bleeding. You don’t have to make a big fuss about your skin lesions because you can easily remove them without undergoing any surgical method. One effective way to remove the skin lesions is by tying a string around the lesion.

Leave the string in place for day and you will notice the mole, tag, or wart turn bluish in color. When the skin lesion turns black, you can wait until it falls off or you can snip or cut it off. The blood supply is cut because of the tight knot and so the skin lesion eventually falls off. Did you know that by opting for the doctor’s solution the skin lesions are removed by using sharp blades and scissors?

If you’re scared of blades and other sharp devices, you can stick to the natural remedies. There are various herbs that you can use to remove the skin lesion however it could take a couple of months before you can remove them completely. You need to apply the herbs everyday for several times and you must do this religiously; otherwise, you won’t be able to rid your skin of the unsightly lesions.

According to some researches, there are some theories which explain how the moles, warts, and skin tags occur. Some studies even show that women are more prone to such conditions as compared to men. As you get older, you’re more prone to these unwanted skin lesions. Simply practice good hygiene everyday and when you notice any skin lesion, treat them immediately.

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