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Herbal Therapy for Diverticulitis
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/08/2008 - 19:39.Diverticulosis, the formation of small pouches in the intestinal walls, is a precursor of diverticulitis, a condition in which the pouches become infected because they're filled with debris. Your best bet, then, is to treat diverticulosis so you don't develop diverticulitis. Many of the following remedies are helpful for both conditions:
Take psyllium (a high-fiber seed) or wheat bran with lots of fluids daily to keep your bowels moving comfortably and to help prevent diverticulitis.
Use generous amounts of raw garlic, an antiinfective, in dishes such as salads. Or take 3 garlic capsules 3 times daily.
Drink slippery elm tea to calm inflamed intestines. To make the tea, simmer 2 teaspoons of powder in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes. Drink up to 3 cups daily until symptoms subside.
Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Muscle Cramp
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/08/2008 - 19:37.Aromatherapy
Ease your aching, cramping muscles with a delightfully soothing rosemary lavender massage. To prepare the blend, combine 3 drops each of German chamomile, rosemary, and ginger; 8 drops of lavender; and a If ounce of almond or avocado oil. Massage the oil into the affected muscles after a relaxing, warm bath. For a different blend, try Roman chamomile, bay, peppermint, and safflower oils. Other beneficial oils include marjoram and clary sage.
Ayurvedic Medicine
In Ayurveda, muscle cramping and spasms are caused by excess vata, which is increased by cold, too much exercise, or poor blood circulation. An Ayurvedic practitioner may suggest massaging the affected muscle with oil of shatavari to relax the muscle fibers. He also may encourage you to soak your feet in hot mustard tea.
Calotropis - The Medicinal Weed
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/26/2007 - 07:00.Calotropis is primarily harvested owing to its distinctive medicinal properties. It is commonly referred to as ark, swallow-wart or milkweed. It is frequently found in Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Indian subcontinent as wasteland weed. Calotropis belongs to the Ark or Asclepiadaceae family and is mostly spread across in the tropics and sub-tropics and rarely in the cold regions of the world. The ark plant with white flowers is a superior variety and is referred to as Calotropis procera whilst the one with lavender color flowers is referred to as Calotropis gigantea. Its milky latex is rich in lupeol, calotropin, calatoxin and uscharin.
Boric Acid Yeast Infection - Can Boric Acid Cure My Yeast Infection?
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/25/2007 - 21:42.Can boric acid cure yeast infection? This is a question that most women ask.
Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus that is normally found in small amounts in the vagina. This fungus is called Candida Albicans. When the conditions are right it begins to grow causing a yeast infection. Some factors that may contribute to yeast infection include:-
- diabetes
- pregnancy
- use of oral contraceptives
- steroids
- antibiotics
- and menopause
Alternative Pain Relief That Works
Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/25/2007 - 07:00.Whether we realize it or not, we have immediate power over certain aspects of our health. Sure, you're thinking. Tell THAT one to my doctor. Well, your doctor would agree with you. What we eat, how much we sleep, what kinds of stress we're under, how much we exercise, all of these things are under our control. If we're looking for better health, then we have to start the process and be willing to take the initiative and make a commitment to taking better care of our body.
Picture this scenario: if you're suffering from musculoskeletal pain you'll go to your doctor, and he or she will make a diagnosis. There are usually four options you'll get from them: therapy, medication, surgery, or a combination of all three. After the initial diagnosis your doctor will become more of an evaluator, checking up on your progress and deciding whether the treatment should be increased, changed, or stopped.
Nail Fungus Medication
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2007 - 14:31.Are you looking for nail fungus medication? what is the best nail fungus medication? Let’s learn more about nail fungus.
Nail fungus is an unpleasant condition. It can happen in either the toes or the fingers. Nail fungus Infection is called Onychomycosis. Nail fungus is infections of the nail by one of a number of fungi. Toe nail fungus is more often affected than finger nail.