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Immune-boosting Foods: Broccoli
2008-02-08 18:25:00 Cancer institutes around the world value broccoli as the number-one anticancer food, and with good reasons. As well as being rich in disease-fighting vitamin C, it also contains sulforaphane, a phyto-chemical that occurs naturally in broccoli and other vegetables of the cruciferous family — kale, cabbage, cauliflower, bok choy, brussels sprouts and many salad greens. Sulforaphane stimulates the More About: Broccoli , Foods
Immune-boosting Food: Blueberry
2008-02-08 18:16:00 Anthocyanins, the pigments that give blueberries their stunning deep colour, have potent immune-stimulating properties. Because they are antioxidants, anthocyanins protect capillaries (tiny blood vessels) from oxidative damage. In doing so, they promote brisk blood flow through the circulatory channels through which many immune cells travel to reach parts of the body that need their help. More About: Food
Immune-boosting Food: Tomatoes
2008-01-30 14:52:00 Need more proof of the healing power of food? Look no further than the humble tomato, which has earned more high scores than any other menu item in studies of cancer-fighting foods. Along with a rich supply of vitamin C, tomatoes are loaded with lycopene. This powerful antioxidant gives them their luscious red colour and it has been convincingly shown to defend the body against cancer. Tomatoes More About: Food
Let's Talk About the Immune-boosting Foods
2008-01-30 14:47:00 One of the first things you need to know about your immune system is that these forces, which defend you against infection and other illnesses, cannot wage their best battle unless they are being well nourished. Because eating too few of the right nutrients can weaken your body and allow germs and disease to gain a foothold, a good diet is the first and most important way to stay well. That's More About: Talk , Foods
Dealing with heartburn
2008-01-22 21:21:00 In many cases, this digestive problem can be prevented with some simple lifestyle changes. But when heartburn hits - as it does daily for millions of people, including one in five Australians -natural remedies can provide quick relief from those unwelcome fiery sensations. What It Is To help digest food, the stomach produces about a liter of hydrochloric acid a day. Usually, the acid isn't a More About: Heartburn
The medicinal properties of White Willow Bark (Salix Alba)
2008-01-22 21:17:00 Used for thousands of years to treat fevers and headaches, white willow bark contains a chemical forerunner of today's most popular painkiller - aspirin. The herb is sometimes called 'herbal aspirin', but has few of that drug's side effects. What It Is White willow bark comes from the stately white willow-tree, which can grow up to 23 meters tall. In China, its medicinal properties have been More About: Alba , Willow , Properties
Rosacea - Leaving you red-faced...
2008-01-09 14:10:00 The ruddy complexion of many fair-skinned people may not always be a healthy glow, but a sign of rosacea, a common skin problem. Even though there is no cure, symptoms of this chronic condition can often be controlled and skin damage prevented. What It Is The first signs of rosacea (pronounced rose-AY-shah) are recurrent patches of redness on the cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin, and the More About: Rosacea , Leaving
One of the most popular American folk medicine, Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga Ra
2008-01-09 13:47:00 Although baby boomers may regard black cohosh as the new 'in' herb, its healing abilities were recognised more than a century ago. Native American and American pioneer women alike found the root of this plant to be one of the most useful natural medicines for women. What It Is "Black " describes the dark color of the root, and cohosh is derived from an Algonquian word for 'rough'. Long used to More About: Medicine , Folk , Popular
Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) - Trusted for generations for its soothing
2008-01-02 03:01:00 Sometimes called the world's most soothing plant, chamomile has traditionally been enjoyed as a tea to relax the nerves and ease digestive complaints. In concentrated form, this herb is increasingly found in pills and tinctures, and in skin formulas to treat sores and rashes. What It Is There are two different herbs called chamomile: German chamomile and Roman chamomile. The more popular one ( More About: Generations
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa Repens) - The supplement that benefits your prostate
2008-01-02 02:57:00 Native Americans regularly consumed this herb as a food, so they were probably not plagued by prostate problems. Now one of the ten best-selling supplements in the US, saw palmetto is becoming popular in many other countries as well. What It Is The saw palmetto, a small palm tree that grows wild from Texas to South Carolina, gets its name from the spiny, saw-toothed stems that lie at the base of More About: Supplement , Benefits , Prostate
Pau d'arco (Tabebuia impetiginosa), the secret for vigor and vitality of th
2007-12-28 18:45:00 Rumored to have been prescribed by the Incas to treat serious ailments, the herb pau d'arco has recently been investigated as a remedy for infectious diseases and cancer. Though its anticancer properties are debatable, it may indeed combat a variety of infections. What It Is Pau d'arco is obtained from the inner bark of a tree -Tabebuia impetiginosa - indigenous to the rainforests of South More About: The Secret , Secret , Vigor
Ever heard of the beneficial herb that is Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa, U.
2007-12-28 18:41:00 Although Western researchers have studied cat's claw since the 1970s and European doctors have used it since the 1980s, popular interest in this herb has surged only recently. Studies suggest it may boost the immune system, which may benefit people with cancer. What It Is In the Amazon basin of South America, one of the woody tropical vines that twines up trees in the rainforest features at the More About: Herb
Fibromyalgia - It may be the reason your whole body is constantly aching
2007-12-26 23:46:00 If you can't explain why every muscle in your body seems to hurt lately, you may have fibromyalgia, an elusive disorder that affects millions of people. This condition is most common among women between the ages of 20 and 50, although it can strike anyone at any age. What It Is Defined as a rheumatic disorder, fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread muscle pain and fatigue. In the morning, a More About: Body , Reason , Fibromyalgia
Another proven winner, the Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
2007-12-26 23:42:00 This ancient Chinese tonic, rediscovered by the Russians after World War II, helps people to withstand stress. It appears to benefit the whole body, sharpening physical and mental performance and restoring vitality during times of overwork or illness. What It Is Also called eleuthero, Siberian ginseng is a distant botanical cousin of Panax ginseng, which is better known. Although not as revered More About: Ginseng , Winner , Proven
Panax Ginseng and its many health-promoting properties
2007-12-24 08:04:00 A hugely popular herb all around the world, ginseng is added to everything from fruit juices to vitamin supplements. Even though most of these in fact contain little ginseng, quality ginseng does have a variety of protective effects on the body. What It Is Panax ginseng (also called Asian, Chinese or Korean ginseng) has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years to enhance both More About: Health , Promoting , Ginseng , Properties
The positive effects that ginko biloba can help you achieve
2007-12-22 22:05:00 Once considered just a potent source of vitamin A, beta-carotene has gained prominence as a disease-fighting substance. Today, experts think that beta-carotene - along with the related nutrients called carotenoids - may protect against heart disease and cancer. What It Is Beta-carotene is part of a larger group of nutrients known as carotenoids, which are the yellow-orange pigments found in More About: Positive , Effects
Are bee products as effective as touted?
2007-12-22 22:02:00 Although many intriguing claims are made for the healing powers of bee products, there is little evidence to support most of them. Yet bee pollen, royal jelly and propolis are popular nutritional supplements and continue to be the subject of scientific studies. What They Are There are three types of bee products (apart from honey) available in health-food shops: bee pollen, propolis and royal More About: Products , Effective
Thyroid disease and how to treat it
2007-12-18 08:01:00 The case with certain people is that the thyroid gland isn't 'tuned' properly, so that it produces too much thyroid hormone or too little. Many cases of thyroid disorder go undiagnosed - but once identified, the disease is readily treatable. What It Is The thyroid gland, consisting of two butterfly-shaped lobes at the base of the throat, produces hormones essential for the proper functioning More About: Disease , Treat , Thyroid
Taking a look at the highly beneficial herb, Astragalus (Astragalus Membran
2007-12-18 07:58:00 For more than 2000 years, astragalus has been an integral part of traditional medicine in China, where it's used to balance the life force, or qi. This herb is particularly valuable in fighting disease because of its powerful effect on the immune system. What It Is Astragalus contains a variety of compounds that stimulate the body's immune system, and in China this native plant has long been More About: Herb , Taking
Bronchitis relief and prevention
2007-12-16 06:18:00 This generally temporary illness often develops after a cold or the flu, but it can be a serious, recurring disease. Smokers are particularly vulnerable; 9% of Australian smokers develop chronic bronchitis, compared with 5% of ex-smokers and 3% of people who have never smoked. What It Is Bronchitis is an inflammation of the windpipe and bronchial tubes, the large airways that lead to the lungs. More About: Prevention , Relief
The many benefits of St. John's Wort (Hypericum Perforatum)
2007-12-16 06:16:00 The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that this herb could deter evil spirits. Today, St John's wort has found new and widespread popularity as a natural antidepressant - a gentle alternative to conventional medications, with far fewer side effects. What It Is A shrubby perennial bearing bright yellow flowers. St Johns won is cultivated worldwide. It was named for Saint John the Baptist because More About: Benefits , Wort
What you can do to treat psoriasis
2007-12-13 00:25:00 Although not life-threatening, psoriasis can be very painful and disfiguring. It's a persistent skin disease that flares up and subsides in cycles. Psoriasis can't be prevented and there's no known cure, but taking nutritional and herbal supplements may help to control it. What It Is Characterized by raised, inflamed, red patches that are usually covered with whitish or silvery scales, psoriasis More About: Treat
The gripping chest pain that is angina
2007-12-13 00:22:00 Although conventional medications for angina may help to relieve the intense chest pain of this heart disorder, they do very little to halt the physiological mechanisms behind it. Vitamins, minerals and natural remedies may improve the condition - or at least keep it from worsening. What It Is When your heart isn't getting enough blood and oxygen, the crushing, squeezing pain of angina is More About: Pain , Chest
Have you ever heard of "gotu kola"?
2007-12-10 23:47:00 This herb is a favorite food of elephants, which are notoriously long-lived animals, leading many people to associate it with longevity. Though scientific research hasn't shown that it can extend your life, studies have found that gotu kola provides other important health benefits. What It Is The medicinal use of gotu kola stems from India, where the herb continues to be part of the ancient
All you need to know about licorice
2007-12-10 23:43:00 In ancient Greece, licorice was used to calm coughs and soothe upset stomachs. Modern research finds that this herb boosts immunity, fights viruses, treats ulcers, reduces inflammation, protects the liver, eases menopause and, applied topically, relieves eczema. What It Is One of the most extensively used and thoroughly studied herbal remedies, licorice has a long medicinal history, it was one
Helping you buy supplements - Their preparations and forms
2007-10-27 20:35:00 The many choices available allow you to find supplements that are safe, effective and convenient. But some 'special' formulations appear to provide little additional benefit and are often not worth the extra expense. Supplements come in a variety of forms that affect both their ease of use and, in some cases, their rate of absorption. (Each supplement entry lists the available forms for that More About: Forms , Prep
Which ones are better, natural or synthetic health supplements?
2007-10-22 13:02:00 Advertising claims imply that vitamins derived from 'natural' sources are better than 'synthetic' vitamins created chemically in a laboratory. They may state that their natural products are more potent or better absorbed - and manufacturers generally charge more for natural products. But what is 'natural'? Most supplements, no matter what their source, are processed with chemicals in More About: Health , Natural , Supplements , Synthetic , Ural
Getting real - What supplements won't do for you
2007-10-22 12:57:00 Despite the many promising benefits that supplements can offer, its important to note their limitations - and to question some of the extravagant claims currently being made for them. As the word itself suggests, supplements are not meant to replace the nutrients available from foods. Supplements will never make up for a poor diet: they can't counteract a high intake of saturated fat (which is More About: Real
How supplements help relieve and treat ailments
2007-10-22 12:50:00 Many complementary healthcare professionals recommend supplements for a wide range of health problems affecting virtually every body system. For most of these conditions, conventional doctors would be likely to prescribe drugs rather than supplements, though they might treat some disorders with supplements. For example, iron may be prescribed for some types of anemia, vitamin A (in the drug More About: Supplements , Treat
Tai Chi Chuan
More articles from this author:2007-10-21 12:31:00 Performed as a series of graceful postures, one flowing into another, the Chinese 'soft' martial art of tai chi chuan — or simply tai chi — works on both the body, by providing exercise, and the mind, by helping you concentrate. The movements relax the muscles, freeing the joints and easing tension. The gentle exercise provided by tai chi is suitable for most people. Professional consultation More About: Tai Chi 1, 2, 3 |
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