What does your liver do?

The liver is found within the lower part of the rib-cage on the right hand side of the body. It has a huge variety of functions in the body and is the only organ that can repair and re-grow itself after damage. The liver is the second largest organ in the body and is often seen as the most important one. In traditional Chinese medicine, for example, a healthy liver is seen as the most critical element in the body’s ability to fight disease and function optimally.

For this reason, complimentary and holistic medicine always emphasizes liver health as one of the most vital components in overall systemic health. Amongst other important functions, the liver is responsible for eliminating and detoxifying the poisons that enter our blood stream.

It is very important in the digestion of food and produces bile which is essential in the breakdown of fats, thereby preventing obesity â���� one of the biggest contributors to ill health. It also regulates blood sugar and stores any excess sugar in a useful â��œquick-releaseâ�

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All about healing

Healing after surgery, injury or childbirth (including Caesarean birth) can be a slow and painful process. Depending on the extent of the injury or operation, this can take days or even months. There may be internal or external wounds and bruising – or even (in the case of injury) broken bones and damaged organs.

Healing is a process which takes place on many levels – physically and psychologically. Connective tissue, blood vessels and nerve fibers have to restore themselves and regenerate. White blood cells have to remove infection and red blood cells have to bring oxygen rich blood and nutrients to the surrounding area. Rest is important – as is a peaceful and positive mind. Effective pain control helps to make the person comfortable, prevents stress and permits healing rest.

How can natural remedies help?

Our bodies have an inbuilt ability to heal themselves which is one of the greatest miracles of nature! Provided that we receive proper care and nurturing, healing will take place by itself.

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Use ReGrow Plus:

* To promote healthy hair growth
* To protect against age-related hair loss
* To prevent hair loss due to thyroid problems, ill health or medication side effects
* To promote hair growth after chemotherapy

What is ReGrow Plus?

ReGrow Plus is a blend of carefully chosen herbal ingredients known for their beneficial effect on circulation, hormonal and thyroid functioning, thereby promoting hair and nail growth.

Used regularly, it can improve the strength and quantity of hair by stimulating and nourishing the tiny hair follicles to produce stronger, more abundant hair and by slowing down abnormal hair loss.

For best results, use with ReGrow Plus Massage Oil.

What are the ingredients of ReGrow Plus?

ReGrow Plus contains the following ingredients in our unique herbal formula:

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Nursing Blankets Breastfeeding Fashion Accessories of the 20th Century

Breastfeeding public used to be considered a social taboo. Once upon a time, nursing mothers and their infants remained at home, or confined to bed as it was termed, until the babies were weaned from the breast and drinking from a bottle or cup. As time progressed and breastfeeding advocates convinced women to venture out of doors but at the same time continue breastfeeding their infants at least until 12 months of age, the entire experience of nursing became a mix of embarrassment and frustration. It was not a surprising sight to find a nursing mother and her infant sitting in a restroom.

Not only was this borderline insulting, but it was also not exactly the hygienic means of getting breastfeeding accomplished. Eventually breastfeeding moms left the bathrooms behind and breastfed right where they sat, covering up with nursing blankets to shield child and breast from the curious stares of the surprised public.

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More than 5 million Americans suffer from Hypothyroidism and as many as 10% of American women may have some form of thyroid dysfunction! Many people have hypothyroidism without even realizing it!

What is the thyroid gland and what does it do?

The thyroid gland is situated at the base of the throat and is stimulated by the pituitary gland to produce hormones which are important for the functioning and maintenance of all the cells in the body and for metabolism.

If there is an underproduction of thyroid hormones, hypothyroidism will result. Overproduction causes hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid.

There are different types of thyroid disease and dysfunction.

* Hashimoto’s Disease or Thyroiditis (one of the most common forms of hypothyroidism, an auto-immune disease of the thyroid gland)
* Hypothyroidism caused by a sluggish thyroid gland or thyroid gland inflammation
* Hypothyroidism caused by surgery or medication
* Hypothyroidism caused by iodine deficiency
* Hypothyroidism caused by dysfunction of the pituitary gland
* What are the symptoms of Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis?
* Chronic fatigue and weakness
* Weight Gain or difficulty losing weight
* Hair loss or coarse, dry hair
* Dry and rough skin
* Intolerance to cold
* Abnormal menstrual cycles
* Decreased sex drive
* Memory loss
* Depression and irritability
* Constipation
* Muscle cramps

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