Archive for May, 2008
5 Natural Home Remedies for Constipation
Tess May 27th, 2008
Constipation is a common disorder that is rampant among the American populace. Estimates have shown that over 3 million people have constipation annually in the United States. As if that were not enough, more than 2 million also suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
The causes of constipation are multifaceted. However, there are varied methods in the meantime that will result in some form of relief for anyone who has got constipation. For the purpose of this write-up, we’ll Focus a lot more on the natural home remedies useful in constipation relief around us.
Orange Oil and Children
Tess May 24th, 2008
Children love the fragrance of Orange oil and parents will find it calming and relaxing for little ones. Use in the playroom or bedroom to soothe and help to sleep.
Orange oil tells us not to take things so seriously. A scent that brings us joy and lightens our mood. When we are tense, stressed, nervous it brings happiness and laughter. It calms, relaxes and refreshes. It uplifts our mood and helps us feel more positive.
10 Ways to Healthy Eyes
Tess May 16th, 2008
By Lynn Behrendt, contributing writer to Green Living at http://www.Care2.com
It’s easy to forget how important eye health is, until a problem comes up. Here are some easy, commonsense tips to help avoid macular degeneration, Cataracts, blurry “computer†vision and more. 1. Eat greens. Ingesting lots of leafy green vegetables like spinach, collard greens and kale help avoid Macular Degeneration. (The “macula†is an area at the back of the eye that enables us to see fine details. When the macula doesn’t work, there is blurriness or darkness in the center of our vision).
History of Herbal Treatments vs. Conventional Cures
Tess May 13th, 2008
The discovery of medicinal properties of plants is credited to observation of food habits of animals. Many times animals prefer to nibble at plants, usually bitter, that they would otherwise reject. Animals somehow come to know which plants have secondary metabolites like tannins and alkaloids. These non-nutritious but biologically active plants have antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. This was interpreted as self-medication by animals.
Prostate massage treatment - a massage or let your partner do it
Tess May 9th, 2008
There have been some very interesting observations regarding of prostate enlargement, a natural process where the male gland grows in size and causes urinary problems. The incidence and severity of prostate enlargement is much lower in Brazil, especially in the regions where saw palmetto is grown. This led to an understanding that saw palmetto is one of the most effective herbs for inhibiting prostate enlargement.
Techniques for reducing prostate medication
Tess May 7th, 2008
Since the days when surgery was the only treatment for an enlarged prostate, medical science has taken giant leaps and developed various prostate medicines that can effectively treat BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia).
Two different types of medicines have been developed to treat BPH that affects the prostate, a small male gland situated between the bowel and bladder.
Foods to eat for a healthy prostate
Tess May 6th, 2008
The cells around the prostate gland are likely to start multiplying after men cross the age of thirty. An enlarged prostate, sort of, strangulates the urethra that creates problem during the urination process.The extent to which this affects your overall prostate health depends entirely upon you!
Changes in your diet can help in restricting the enlargemnt to a great degre. The prostate is actually controlled by hormones. In the prostate cells, the male hormone, testosterone is changed into a more powerful hormone called DHT(dihydrotestosterone). It is DHT that causes enlargement of the prostate.
Home cures for BPH that you may try safely
Tess May 2nd, 2008
Benign prostatic hyperplasia or benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a common condition in men. It seldom causes problems in the early years of life but more than 50% of those above fifty and nearly 90% of those in their seventies and eighties have an enlarged prostate.
The prostate gland lies between the bowel and the bladder. The enlargement causes strangulation of the urethra through which the urine passes on to the penis. The most significant symptoms of BPH are in the form of urinary problems like:
Herbal medicine for prostate - a better alternative treatment
Tess May 1st, 2008
After the age of 30, the prostate cells in men start multiplying resulting in the gradual growth of the prostate gland in men. The reason behind the rapid multiplication of the cells is the conversion of one hormone into another more powerful hormone as age advances.
