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Can Acupuncture Help with Your Back Pain?

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One of the most common causes of back pain is sprains and strains in the lumbar muscle, because the lower back is more susceptible to strains due to twisting and bending. When the muscle fibers are over-stretched, a strain or sprain has arisen. Inflammation usually accompanies these strains and is obvious through pain when you try to move the area, as well as cramping and decreased range of motion. If you feel a burning pain, this is mostly an implication that there is a nerve involved, whether it is a tight muscle aggravating a nerve, or a nerve being pinched by your spine. Reasons for Back Pain Back pain can be induced by any injury to a muscle, ligament, tendon or bone in your back. The most frequent causes of back pain include a muscle being overworked- this leads to compromised blood flow to the area as well as tension. Another common reason is some form of destruction to a connective tissue (AKA a strain or sprain). Some common pain or injuries, patients usually pi

The medicinal benefits of selfheal (Prunella vulgaris)

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Selfheal ( Prunella vulgaris ) is a native British plant, found among short grass on waste ground, grassland and open spaces in woodland, where it raises its closely packed heads of bright purple flowers. Creeping stems spread the plant over wide areas, so that the flowers often carpet the ground along dry, grassy banks. The flowers are arranged around terminal spikes, but do not open at the same time, resulting in an extended flowering period, from June to September. Selfheal has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries, often as an astringent, and was identified as the herb used by Dioscorides, the ancient Greek physician, to cure inflammation of the throat and tonsils. Its common name stems from its popularity as a plant used according to the old belief in the “Doctrine of signatures”, whereby a plant’s medicinal use to mankind was gauged by aspects of its appearance. In the case of Selfheal, the mouth-like structures of its flowers led to it being used as a remedy for

Natural Remedies for Curing Bad Breath

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                                                                                 Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be annoying and downright embarrassing. Halitosis is one of the most frequent complaints at the dentist’s office, as well as one of the most treatable. See your dentist to rule out any concealed problem, such as gum disease, bacteria or dry mouth syndrome. These problems can all cause your mouth to eject a foul smell. However, if you still find yourself with bad breath, here are some swift natural remedies for curing bad breath. Taking a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with water, before eating meals, is supposed to help your digestive processes run more smoothly. A salt water gargle is also useful for wipe out bacteria from your throat. Tea tree oil is a natural cure for bad breath when it’s used as a toothpaste supplement. Add a bit of the oil to your toothpaste before you brush. Never swallow the toothpaste. In order to really curb bad br

Herbs for the Immune System

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Other systems of our body have distinct contains easily identifiable organs and tissues. But our immune system is the complex one conditioning numerous types of tissues and cells which circulate throughout the body. The utmost important thing is to keep the immune system in balance. Our immune system is the soldiers patrolling the perimeter and every corridor within the walls.   Herbs have been used traditionally to support the immune system. These botanicals and herbal therapies boost a healthy response to stress, support healthful inflammatory responses and enhance naturally healthy microbial balance in the GI tract, among other uses. Here are five herbs for immune health: Echinacea : Echinacea has the competence to stimulate the immune system which helps to defend our body from conditions like common colds, the flu, common viral conditions and at the very least, cut down the symptoms and the duration of the illnesses. Ashwagandha : Ashwaganda is a highly

Herbs for Treating and Preventing Cancer Naturally

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Herbs for Treating and Preventing Cancer Naturally                                     Nutritional and cancer fighting supplements are an essential part of any comprehensive cancer treatment plan but, despite claims of miracle cures on the Internet, no supplement alone eliminates cancer. Nevertheless supplements play a very crucial role in cancer treatment, because cancer is continually trying to outsmart whatever you are doing, and supplements can help you to attack it from multiple angles. To do this, you’ll need to use a variety of targeted anti-cancer herbs and supplements, which you and your doctor will want to rotate on a regular basis. The Four Core Anti-Cancer Supplements 1.       Artemisinin (Wormwood) Artemisinin is an herb that derive from a plant called Artemisia, or wormwood. This anti-cancer herb has been widely studied, especially in recent years, for its anti-cancer effects. It damages cancer cells by reacting with the iron inside of them that helps the

Herbal medicines: challenges and regulation

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Herbal medicines: challenges and regulation Herbal medicines are the ancient method for treating diseases. Although people in developing countries depend on traditional herbal medicines , herbal products also play an important role in the healthcare systems of industrialized countries due to on-going health trends for substituting natural products for potentially harmful chemicals. Herbal Medicines contain an active ingredient, aerial, or underground parts of the plant or other plant material or combinations . Global survey on national policy on traditional medicine and regulation of herbal medicines signified that about 50 countries including China, Japan, and Germany already have their national policy and laws on regulations of traditional medicines . Challenges: Several challenges on herbal drug include financial, ethical, product standardization (quality control), the design of the study and the regulatory requirements before filing an investigational

How to Reduce High Blood Pressure with Ayurvedic Remedies

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Here are some Ayurvedic remedies to manage Hypertension. Include a teaspoon of coriander and a pinch of cardamom to one glass naturally crushed peach juice. Drink this Juice upwards of a few times each day to manage hypertension. Try consuming some moong dal soup, and include some cilantro, cumin, and a pinch of turmeric. Moong dal helps to reduce the high blood pressure. Honey water is additionally said to help. All you have to do is to add a teaspoon of honey and five to 10 drops of apple cider vinegar to a cup of hot water. Drink it early morning on a vacant stomach. This drink helps diminishes cholesterol, maintains vasodilation and helps to regulate Hypertension . Mix coconut water and orange juice in a ration of two is to one. Drink half to one glass somewhere around a few times each day. Cucumber raita is said to be a great diuretic that helps keep blood pressure along with digestive health in check. Eat some watermelon with a pinch of coriander and a pi

Step by step instructions to promote winter health with Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Western prescription has done marvels for sickness counteractive action and treatment. In any case, with regards to the cold and influenza season, old plant-based cures hold a respected place in numerous families. Customary Chinese prescription (TCM) is the most generally drilled among these. With a history crossing more than two centuries, what can the antiquated medicinal framework educate us concerning remaining sound amid winter? Chinese Remedies for the Common Cold: In rearranged terms, illness is believed to arise as a result of imbalances of yin (cold) and yang (heat) in the body. Surprisingly, many of the symptoms we experience this time of year are said to be a result of overheat in the body rather than too little. Let’s take a look at some preliminary measures recommended by Traditional Chinese Medicine to balance the elements in your body so you can remain healthy through the winter. Support your immune system . As Western medicine will also tell you, wint