Tess April 27th, 2006
An introduction by Bernie Simon
Homeopathy is an alternative system of medicine that was founded in the early 19th century by a German physician, Dr. Hahnemann. It had its greatest popularity in the late 19th century here in the United States, when 15% of the doctors in this country were homeopaths. However, with the advent of modern medicine, Homeopathy began to look old and stodgy and its popularity took a nosedive. However, since 1980 Homeopathy has seen a resurgence of interest in the United States and the U.K.; homeopathic books can be found in many bookstores and homeopathic physicians in most towns and cities.
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Tess April 27th, 2006
By Rhonda Rowland
CNN Medical Unit
ROCHESTER, Minnesota (CNN) — Children have at least a 7 1/2 percent chance of being diagnosed with ADHD some time between age 5 and high-school graduation, according to a new Mayo Clinic study.
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a brain disorder characterized by hyperactivity and inattention. ADHD is the medical term for what’s widely referred to as ADD.
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Tess April 26th, 2006
Every baby or young child at one time or another can develop diaper Rash. Diaper Rash is nothing more than a type of dermatitis on the buttocks. To help prevent diaper Rash, cleaning the bottom is important between every diaper change.
Prevention of course is the best medicine. Try to change the diapers as soon as possible when wet or soiled. Clean the area well and apply a light layer of a diaper Rash oil or cream.
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Tess April 25th, 2006
(HealthDay News) — Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often is diagnosed in childhood but may well continue into adulthood. The condition impacts areas of the brain that control one’s ability to pay attention.
Symptoms of ADHD vary greatly, but typically include difficulty focusing on a particular task or paying attention. Forgetting directions, an inability to follow through with instructions, losing things, forgetting to complete tasks, or difficulty with organization also are common warning signs.
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Tess April 20th, 2006
What is Psoriasis?
Typically Psoriasis sufferers usually develop well defined red raised patches covered by silvery scales which form first on the scalp, behind the ears, on the back of the neck, between the shoulders, on elbows and knees or near fingernails and toenails.
Other areas of the body can also be affected including the back, the penis, the nails and even eyebrows. Individual psoriatic patches can spread and join together to affect quite a large area of the body. However, there are always Psoriasis-free places where the skin looks normal, which is an important characteristic in diagnosing this condition.
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Tess April 17th, 2006
Taken internally by tincture or infusion
* garlic (clove)
* hawthorn (flowers, berries)
* linden (blossom)
* wood betony (leaves, flowers)
* Yarrow (leaves, flowers)
Add 15 g. herb to 500 ml water for an infusion or take up to 2.5 ml tincture 3 times a day.
Eating a clove of garlic a day has a positive effect on blood pressure. If you cannot stomach the taste of chewing garlic, cut the clove into pill-sized pieces and swallow with water as you would a medication.
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Tess April 16th, 2006
The way our hair looks and feels is such an important matter to us “womenâ€. It is the frame of our faces. Therefore, one of the first things people notice when they see us. So it is only natural that we all want to have it looking and feeling the best way possible.
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Tess April 16th, 2006
The Asthma Medication Advair and a related drug will bear stronger warnings of an increased risk of death associated with one of their ingredients.
The revised warnings apply to Advair and Serevent, Food and Drug Administration spokeswoman Laura Alvey said. Advair is GlaxoSmithKline’s best-selling product, and Serevent is another of the British company’s drugs.
The updated versions of the “black-box†warnings on both drugs caution that salmeterol, one of the active ingredients in Advair and the active ingredient in Serevent, may increase the risk of asthma-related death. Black-box warnings are the most severe warnings the FDA can require of prescription drugs.
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Tess April 12th, 2006
Why do we need to detoxify and cleanse our bodies?
21st Century life brings with it stress, environmental pollution, unhealthy diets and fast foods. Illnesses like cancer, heart disease, arthritis and other lifestyle conditions are becoming more frequent.
Despite plentiful food supplies and excellent medical facilities, many people in the Western world do not really know what it is like to feel truly healthy, full of energy and bounce.
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Tess April 8th, 2006
Henna is scientifically known for its ability to make hair thicker. It is a completely natural and highly effective treatment. Neutral colored henna is used in this recipe because it does not color hair. Regular red henna or a natural colored concoction can be used, but it must be remembered that hair color results will vary with the individual.
Ingredients:
* 1/2 cup neutral henna
* boiling water
Blending Procedure:
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