Year 2010 Archives
Shingles is known medically under the name herpes zoster. Varicella zoster is part of a group of viruses called herpes viruses, which causes cold sores, mononucleosis, genital herpes and chickenpox.
Link Between Immune-Stress, Sh
One of the main causes of weight gain is social eating. We now longer eat for fuel, but social eating is to eat for fun. Food enhances that warm feeling of being together. Social eating becomes part of the bonding process. But
The herb possesses diuretic properties and reduces fluid withholding as well as speeds up the process of eradicating toxins through urination. St. John’s wort is also an effective medication to cure bedwetting by kids and childr
Cleavers is considered the best lymphatic tonic in the western herbal pharmacopoeia, and is both alterative and diuretic. Cleavers has a long tradition of use for tumor reduction and lymphatic drainage, especially indicated when c
Other names: Purple clover, Trifolium, Sweet clover, Cow clover
Red clover has traditionally been used to treat inflammation and infection, including syphillus, venereal disease, and tuberculosis. Recent laboratory studies hav
Chances are you’ve heard about the health value of blueberries. With their deep blue color, they’re high in anthocyanins, a form of flavonoids . The flavonoids found in blueberries may provide protection against disease by up
Prickly pear has played an important role in the pharmacopoeia of native healers from Mexican and Central American tribes (Knishinsky, 2004). The sap of the pads is similar to the aloe which has been used to soothe irritated skin
In all the times rosemary had a long history of use, both as a spice and as a natural remedy against a number of health disorders. In some research rosemary can help prevent cancer.
Rosemary Historical Medical Usage
Rosemary
Spinach components have been shown to inhibit growth and proliferation of cervical cancer cells in the laboratory and carcinogen-induced colon cancer in mice. Dietary intake of spinach has been found to be associated with lower r
Throughout much of history, celery and celery seed has been used primarily as a homeopathic and medicinal herbs. Not until relatively recent history has celery been used for culinary purposes. The flavor of celery is somewhat her
