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How to Determine If You Have Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, or Gout ArthritisThere are more than a hundred types of arthritis, most of which are very rare and have been experienced by a very small fraction of the population.
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How to Boost Your Metabolism by Consuming More Protein in Conjunction with Muscle Building ExerciseMetabolism, in simple terms, is the energy required by your body to sustain itself. The higher the metabolism, higher is the energy produced, and hence lesser retention of body fat.
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How Does the Liver Work and Why Do We Need It?The health of the liver is virtually the most important among all the organs of your body. A healthy liver contributes to the overall health and well being of a person more than any other organ.
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Common Ivy, or English Ivy, Has Become a Very Popular Ingredient in Natural Skincare Products and Herbal Remedies for BronchitisThe Common Ivy, also called English Ivy is a climbing vine and is different from American ivy (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) and Virginian creeper.
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How to Lower Your High Blood Pressure Naturally Using a Healthy Diet Along with Herbal, Natural and Homeopathic RemediesAs our need to understand the serious nature and dangers associated with high blood pressure continues to grow, so does the number of people diagnosed with the disease.
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How to Use the Aloe Vera Plant for Healthy Skin, as a Natural Acne Cure, and a Natural Source of Vitamin B12Originally from Africa the Aloe plant can grow to a height of 12 to 16 inches often spreading a large amount of root sprouts. The aloe plant's leaves are large serrated fleshy growths with flowers produced at the tip that can be up to 90 cm tall.
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Garlic Can Be Used as a Natural Remedy for High Blood Pressure, Stomach Cancers, Respiratory Problems, and Athletes FootIn addition to being an effective healing herb Garlic tastes quite good unlike many of the other herbal remedies. Garlic can very easily be used in countless meals and is no doubt known by most for such.
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How to Make a Tomato Cage in Order to Support and Protect Your Homegrown TomatoesWhether the goal is to save money or to ensure the nutritional value of their food, many people are growing their own produce. One of the most popular items people enjoy growing is the tomato.
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How L.L. Bean Started One of the Most Successful Mail Order Companies in the WorldIf there are Americans who still don't know the name of their congressman and think New Mexico is part of some other country, there are probably at least a few who've never heard of L.L. Bean. But there can't be many.
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How to Use Coconut Oil as a Natural Antioxidant and Anti Aging Skin Care RemedyCoconut oil is thought to be one of the first plant oils human beings utilized, and it continues to offer a variety uses today. For instance, the benefits of coconut oil have long been recognized by people residing in the tropics
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How to Perform Exercises that Build Lean Muscle Mass and Boost Metabolism SimultaneouslyOne of the most effective ways to boost your metabolism is to build plenty of lean muscle mass. Increasing the amount of lean muscle on your body increases the amount of calories your body needs to burn in order to maintain this muscle mass.
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The History of Chinese Herbal Remedies: One of the Oldest Forms of Medicine in the WorldFor longer than most people probably know, alternative medicine has been practiced and Chinese herbal remedies have been around longer than all of them.
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Hypochondria: Common Myths and Misconceptions About This Strange PhobiaDo you, or does someone you know suffer from hypochondria? How much do you know about this illness? Here's a chance to find out.
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How to Use Herbal Remedies to Fight InfectionIt is a very good idea to have a wide selection of herbs for dealing with infections as part of your medicine cabinet. This is particularly true if you have children living in your home because of the amount of germs carried home.
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How to Start Your Own Herbal Medicine CabinetThere are two polar reactions that seem to occur when people hear how effective herbal remedies can be. One person will pick a single remedy they have decided is the cure-all and another person will buy any and every herbal remedy they find.
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The History of Herbal Medicine and Natural Cures and Why They Are Still Popular TodayThe history of herbal medicine could very well be as long as that of mankind and is very certainly longer than writing and/or agriculture.
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How to Use the Stinging Nettle as a Natural Healing RemedyIt is best to be able to identify the nettle before coming into the wild, otherwise you will learn the hard way about how it got the name the "stinging nettle". Large patches of these plants begin to grow around early spring in "underdeveloped" areas.
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How to Use Natural Healing Remedies to Relieve Stress and AnxietyTo deal with stress and anxiety naturally we have to first understand what stress actually is and how it affects the body. It is not a strange thing to have stress; the occurrence is natural and part of daily life.
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How to Make and Use Herbal Teas and Decoctions for Use in the Practice of Herbal MedicineModern Herbalism and the practice of herbal medicine utilizes many different methods of treatment. Two very common methods of treatment are water-infusions (tea) and decoctions. Here is how you can make each one at home.
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How to Recognize the Symptoms of Head Lice InfestationsHead lice infestations, which are medically termed as pediculosis, are very common worldwide. The most commonly infected are school children. Studies also reveal that females are far more susceptible to pediculosis than males.
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How to Make Balloon Arches at Home Without Professional HelpA Balloon arch is a very affordable and surprisingly easy way to spice up the indoors or outdoors of a house if you are planning a party. Chances are, you have seen many balloon arches but have never thought about actually making one yourself.
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How to Identify the Signs of Approaching Labor During a PregnancyThe time woman goes into labor naturally cannot be determined or chosen. However, during the time when a woman is pregnant, her body goes through many changes. These changes show that the body is gradually becoming ready for the birth of the child.
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How to Build a Picket Fence for Your House from ScratchPicket fences have been used for a long time America; some might say they are as American as apple pie. A picket fence can add a classic look to any house.
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Have You Ever Wondered How Birth Control Pills Work?When birth controls pills were first developed in the early 1960's, it was considered a major breakthrough in the medical world.
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Relieve the Pain with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ExercisesThere are quite a few exercises to help relieve the painful symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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Antioxidant Skincare Products and Anti-Aging Skincare ProductsAnti oxidant skincare products and anti-aging skincare products are two of the hottest product categories sold in stores these days. Antioxidant skincare products work to fight against free radicals and stop cells from aging and dying.
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Alpha Lipoic Acid is a Very Powerfil Anti-Aging AntioxidantAlpha Lipoic Acid was discovered in the 1950s and thought to be a vitamin but in 1988 it was determined that it was an antioxidant. Antioxidants such as these are cherished for their anti aging properties (amongst other abilities).
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Look to Natural Anti-Anxiety Herbs to Offer Help for Panic AttacksAnyone who has had a panic attack knows how terrible they are and would never want to deal with that again, the logic turns off and the fight or flight turns on.
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The Symptoms of Low Magnesium Levels in the Body and How to Treat ThemMagnesium is found both in the earth's crust (2% of it to be precise) as well as in the human body. It is an essential element in the manipulation of DNA, ATP, and RNA. Large amounts of magnesium are required by our body.
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The Side Effects of Selenium: How to Use This Beneficial Micronutrient SafelySelenium is a micronutrient that provides many benefits when used properly (these will be discussed) but when used in excess can cause "selenosis" something that has been described as quite uncomfortable.
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How to Become a Freight BrokerThere are certain people who match the need for transportation with the means for transportation and they are called "freight brokers." Essentially they are middle men for shipping but are not involved in the physical act of it.
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Antioxidant Coffee: Can a Cup of Coffee Really Defend Against Free Radicals?Great news for coffee lovers! Antioxidant coffee is now available adding yet another reason to pour a cup in the morning. The antioxidant coffee has been, and is, a topic of debate in many research circles.
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A Simple Guide to Understanding Legal Separation vs. DivorceThere is some confusion amongst most people as to the differences between legal separation and divorce, really the differences come when you look at the smaller legal details.
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A Guide to the Best Natural Treatments for Acne RosaceaAffecting over 14 million people in North America Acne rosacea is a chronic skin condition that 30 to 60-year-old women are most likely to have to deal with. Thankfully there are many natural treatments that can help cure this problem.
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The Myths and Reality of Alternative Medicine and Natural RemediesThe old natural remedies and tactics of alternative medicines are being beaten aside and forgotten as the world at large is dominated by pharmaceuticals and medical research.
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Common Eye Problems in Cats: How They Can Be Prevented and TreatedAvid feline lovers and longtime owners are well aware of the eye problems in cats. Cats are prone to infections and any sign of problems should not be ignored, as even something seemingly small and unimportant could develop into something very serious.
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How to Use Natural Remedies to Treat Irritable Bowel SyndromeIrritable Bowel Syndrome is a much bigger issue than people have come to believe upwards of 1 in 5 Americans are suffering from it and almost 70% have either gone undiagnosed or untreated (in many cases both obviously).
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How to Use Natural Remedies to Treat DiabetesIn recent years Diabetes has become one of the biggest concerns in both the developed and developing world there have been pushes in the medical world to address these concerns.
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How to Use Herbal Remedies as Natural Acne TreatmentsDespite the effectiveness of prescription medications and traditional preparations there are herbal remedies and other natural acne treatments that serve to be as effective in the elimination of acne and these should be considered as viable alternatives.
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A New Solution: How to Use Aromatherapy Treatment for AnxietyFear and anxiety are terrible states to be in and because of that it is understandable that people would want to be able to control those emotions. This emotional state causes us to focus only on the negative.
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A Guide to the Use of Lavender Oil in AromatherapyLike in pharmaceuticals to achieve different effects there are different types of medications the same is true about the different types of oils in aromatherapy.
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A Guide to the Use of Eucalyptus in the Practice of AromatherapyThe word aromatherapy first came into being in 1928 when Renee-Maurice Gattefosse, a French chemist, applied lavender oil to a burn from a lab accident. Yet in all this time something as beneficial as Eucalyptus has not been in the forefront.
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A Guide to Some of the Best Natural Remedies for HeartburnMost commonly it follows a large meal but for those who suffer from it chronically know it can come up anywhere, heartburn can range from slight annoying to almost debilitating.
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Want Bigger Breasts but Worried About Surgery? Try Natural Breast EnhancementSelf-image has been an important of being a happy person and bust size is often on the minds of many women. There is of course the option of implant surgery, but there is always the safety issue.
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There Are Many Options when it Comes to Endometriosis TreatmentsThe real reasons behind endometriosis are not known. Naturally the treatments will be different from case to case. Sometimes the treatments will be successful in managing only the symptoms.
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Maca, the Natural Viagra AlternativeViagra has been on the minds of Americans for years now making them believe that it is the only solution for Erectile Dysfunction and because of that they over look its possibly dangerous nature and the steep cost of the drug.
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Liver Detoxification and Herbal Remedies Are Great Alternative Treatments for EndometriosisMany recent studies have proven that different types of environmental pollution and toxins are one of the major causes of endometriosis.
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Experiencing a Hormonal Imbalance? Try These Herbs to Balance Your Hormones NaturallyIt is very important to have a balanced hormonal system in place in our bodies. There are many herbs that actually can help to balance your hormones naturally while also giving a much needed boost to the nutrition and health levels in our bodies.
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Common Kidney Problems and Chronic Kidney Disease Can Be Easily PreventedIt is important to know that kidney problems start very slowly, sometimes unassumingly, and then develop over time. These problems, however, can be avoided if proper and timely care of the kidneys is taken.
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A Guide to Creating and Working with Herbal FormulasOne of the hardest parts of herbalism is to teach the art of formulation, this is because part of medicinal creation when dealing with herbs is instinct.
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What is the Cause of Life Threatening Allergic Conditions?Allergic reactions follow no standard pattern. They can be due to almost anything because they depend on individual sensitivity.
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Tips for Long Distance Runners to Avoid DiarrheaButcher said anywhere from 19 to 24 percent of marathoners suffer from diarrhea. But why does it happen?
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A Guide to the Growing of Gourmet Garlic VarietiesMost of the garlic consumed in the United States comes from warm, sunny California and China.
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A Guide to the Cause of Schizophrenia and a Brief History of Schizophrenia TreatmentExperts are uniformly enthused by a relatively new anti-psychotic drug, risperidone, and its capability to manage patients with schizophrenia. They say there is a very significant reduction of debilitating side effects.
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How to Make Your Cut Flowers Last Longer with the Proper CareWhether you are arranging your flowers for show or plopping them into a jar to add color on the kitchen table or living room, follow these very simple steps to make sure your cut flowers last longer and look fresher.
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How to Grow an Organic GardenThe Henry Doubleday Research Association shows off its own gardens near Coventry, 90 miles (145 kms) northwest of London, to inspire others the land was converted a decade ago from a riding school with broken-down fences and a mangy carpet of grass.
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How to Transfer House Plants to a New Pot SuccessfullyHouse plants are quite likely to have outgrown their pots if they have spent the summer outdoors growing in ideal locations.
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Organic Fertilizers and Other Techniques to Improve the Quality of Your Soil and GardenSome terms are specific and useful. Organic and inorganic fertilizers are distinguished by their composition, either organic or inorganic, not by source or processing.
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How to Design the Lighting in Your Home Using the Three Spheres of LightingLighting a living room does not mean just buying a few lamps. It is the complex orchestration of levels and kinds of light.
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The Voodoo Plant, or Devil's Tongue, is Possibly the Stinkiest Plant on EarthThe exotic Voodoo plant smells so bad, people in its native Southeast Asia have been known to faint from its odor.
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A Guide to the Amazing Historical Gardens of the VaticanAmong the world's most important gardens, the Vatican's lack both the formal unity of those at Versailles and the romantically ordered vision of nature that distinguishes Stowe and other great 18th century gardens of England.
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The Pros and Cons of Organic Gardening: A Direct and Detailed ComparisonLet's list some of the outstanding features of organic gardening as we see them. These are not necessarily listed in order of relative importance:
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Building Up Your Soil is the First Step in Starting Your Organic GardenOrganic gardeners say that once the soil is right, everything else tends to fall into place. The stronger your soil becomes with organic matter, the more it fights off diseases and insects naturally.
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How to Prevent Diseases Present in Popular North American Trees and LawnsSeveral diseases have been causing problems for tree and lawn owners. Dutch elm disease is now evident on American Elm. Wilting branches in the crown of the trees could indicate that DED is present.
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How to Keep Plants Hydrated when Traveling: Water GrabberWhen adding Water Grabber to potted plants, the instructions direct the user to water the plant before use, after application and again an hour later.
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What is Maggots' Myiasis: How to Prevent and Treat This Skin Disease that Can Develop on Your Pet's FurMaggots' Myiasis... what's in a name? We have recently seen our first case of maggots for the season. Interestingly, this is pretty early for maggots so we may be in for a long session with these most disagreeable skin parasites.
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How to Decorate Your Home to Give the Feeling of Being OutsideIf the decorating look you love is warm and sunny, consider bringing outdoor elements inside. View the yard and nature's handiwork with the idea of stealing the best for interior pizazz.
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How to Incorporate a Piano into the Interior Design of Your HomeWhen Julie Andrews stood on a mountain top and sang, "The hills are alive with the sound of music," space was no problem. To get the same effect in today's home with its space constraints is a little more difficult.
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How to Hire an Interior Designer on a BudgetWorking with a designer actually may save money over doing it yourself. The value a designer has is that they can prevent the average client from making costly mistakes.
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U.S. Drinking Water: How Clean is Clean?Most Americans probably assume that drinking water will always be available and safe. Water has always been the silent service of utilities. It's just taken for granted, because when you open your tap, it's there.
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Working with a Interior Designer: Common Questions Consumers Have About Interior DesignersHow much will an interior designer cost? Must I decorate the whole house at once or will the designer agree to do one room at a time? How can I avoid getting ripped off?
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How to Prepare Popular Nuts and Seeds: Holiday Seeds, Chestnuts, Pecans, and Brazil NutsThe bountiful Thanksgiving feast still features some of the foods the Pilgrims ate with the Indians at the harvest festival in Massachusetts Colony in 1621.
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How to Minimize Your Infant's Food AllergiesBreast-feeding mothers who wish to supplement their infant's diet with baby foods are often concerned about food allergies developing in their baby. Nutritionists offer the following suggestions to these mothers for minimizing infant food allergies:
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Early Eating Habits Stay with Infants for the Rest of Their LivesPediatricians and nutritionists have long agreed that proper nutrition in the first year of life is essential to an infant's physical and mental development.
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Children Enjoy Finger Foods: How to Introduce Snacking into Your Infant's DietSnacking can be an important way for tots and preschool children to help meet their calorie and nutrient needs. It is also an excellent way to involve them in a family activity.
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A Guide to the Best Wines of Eastern GermanyThe southwestern state of Baden, which embraces the famed Black Forest, is not only a scenic delight; it also runs through some of Germany's finest wine country, a chain of vineyards meandering from Wertheim in the north to Lake Constance in the south.
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Ungerminated Cannabis Seeds, or Huo Ma Ren Are Common in the Practice of Traditional Chinese MedicineHuo Ma Ren is a moist laxative and therefore works gently by lubricating the Intestines. As it is mild in nature it is suitable for debilitated patients, the elderly, and those who are weakened by a febrile (feverish) disease or after childbirth.
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The Chinese Herb Mu Xiang: Natural Treatment of Intestinal Disorders and MoreThe practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine uses many different plants and herbs, many of which Americans are unfamiliar with. One of these herbs is Mu Xiang, otherwise known as costus root or saussurea.
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The Benefits and Uses of the Chinese Herb Huang Qi, or Milk-Vetch RootThis herb treats Qi Deficiency. Qi is the life energy recognized by Chinese Medicine.
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How to Use Dried Tangerine Peel, or Chen Pi, in the Practice of Traditional Chinese MedicineThe tangerine peel, Citrus reticula, or Chen Pi as it is known in Chinese Herbalism has been known to both regulate and invigorate the Qi, or life energy, when it becomes stuck or "stagnant,"
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How the Herb Gui Zhi, or Cinnamon Twig, is Used in the Practice of Traditional Chinese MedicineThe practice of Traditonal Chinese medicine incorporates the use of many herbs and plants. Some of the herbs and plants used in Chinese medicine are not often found or used in the United States, or any other part of the world for that matter.
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Warming Up to Wood Stove: How to Pick the Best Wood Burning Stove for Your HomeA crackling wood fire has a cheery effect, no matter how dreary the weather. That uplifting of spirits as well as the possibility of economizing on heating fuel has made wood stoves very popular.
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How to Take Perfect Pictures: Getting the Best Picture Quality Out of Your Everyday SnapshotsSummer Vacation is the perfect time to take new photos of friends and family. They have all changed during the year and everyone will be together during the season. But you don't have to make a big photographic deal out of it.
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How to Make Sure Your Garden Survives Your Extended Summer VacationHere are a few simple steps you can take to ensure that your garden survives without your care while you are away on summer vacation.
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How to Maintain Your Garden During a DroughtTo cope with the problem of lack of water in the garden, and possible problems for gardens if water is in short supply. You should set up a plan for the efficient care of your property.
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Early Risers: a Few Tips on Growing Asparagus, Rhubarb, and Strawberries More EfficientlyStrawberries make few demands on a gardener and predictably provide a bountiful early spring harvest.
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Obsessions and Compulsions: How to Control the Symptoms Using Natural Healing RemediesAn obsession is a persistent, recurring thought or idea, while a compulsion is an overwhelming drive to perform a particular act.
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Treating Anxiety Naturally: How to Treat the Condition Using Natural MedicineAnxiety is a state of fear or apprehension in the face of threat or danger. It is a natural, healthy response since it allows the body to prepare itself (through adrenaline) to cope with the danger. Anxiety can, however, take over a person.
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How to Use Good Nutrition to Fight Off Disease and IllnessForget an apple a day. Maybe it's cantaloupe, carrots, butternut squash and broccoli that keep doctors away.
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Rosewood: How to Use This Popular Essential Oil to Treat Sensitive SkinRosewood, also known as Aniba rosaeodora, is one of the most commonly used essential oils in the practice of aromatherapy. Most rosewood oil comes from Brazil, where it is distilled from the heartwood of the rosewood tree.
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How to Treat Multiple Sclerosis Using All Natural MedicineMultiple sclerosis is a chronic disease of the nervous system in which the protective sheaths that cover the nerves become inflamed and scarred, resulting in loss of nerve function.
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T Cells and B Cells: How The Immune System WorksIt's a tough world out there. Germs, bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are everywhere around us, and trying to get in. The human body after all presents a perfect, warm environment in which these microbes can go forth and multiply.
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Preventing and Recovering from a Stroke: A Natural Approach to Treating and Stopping Brain AttacksA stroke (cerebrovascular accident or CVA) results from an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. This may be caused by bleeding into or around the brain or a clot which blocks an already damaged artery.
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How to Treat a Phobia Using Natural Remedies and HerbalismA phobia is an irrational fear which the sufferer finds impossible to overcome. Some of the most common fears are claustrophobia (a fear of enclosed space, agoraphobia (a fear of open spaces) and acrophobia (a fear of heights).
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How to Maximize Efficiency by Selecting the Correct Insulation for Your HomeInsulation affects the heating and cooling of your house. It is important to have knowledge of the different types of insulation and how to install them.
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Ayurveda: The Properties and Effects of the Palnts Used in Ayurvedic MedicineTraditional Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient form of medicine initially originating from India. It is a strictly natural approach to treatment of all ailments of the mind and body. Often times plants are recommended as a part of the treatment program.
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Folk Medicine: How to Prevent Illness with Natural MedicineThe beliefs and practices that make up a system of folk medicine are very closely related to the traditions and long history of a recognizable social group.
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How to Treat Yourself at Home Using Traditional and Folk MedicineSome of the most common conditions that respond to home treatment include: hay fever, colds and respiratory disorders, digestive disorders (like constipation and ulcers), cardiovascular disease, headaches, anxiety, depression
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Traditional Folk Medicine: The Practice of Folk Medicine TodayAs research into active constituents of herbs continues, increasing numbers of ancient treatments and tonics are being rediscovered and recognized, and brought back into widespread use.
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How to Use the Essential Oil of Angelica to Treat the Symptoms of Jet Lag and MoreAngelica, or Angelica archangelica as it is known by medical professionals, has been used for centuries in the practice of all types of natural and traditional healing remedies and medicines. One of these natural medicines is aromatherapy.
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How to Use the Grapefruit for Its Many Medicinal PropertiesThe Grapefruit is grown on an evergreen tree. The name of the tree is Citrus paradise, and it belongs to the Rutaceae family. The Grapefruit is the largest commercially grown citrus fruit in the world.
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How to Take Advantage of the Natural Healing Properties of the Red PepperPeppers are an excellent source of vitamin C (a fresh green pepper contains 10 percent vitamin C). Most peppers also contribute small amounts of iron and vitamin A: the largest amounts of vitamin A are found in fresh red peppers.
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How to Use Horseradish as a Natural Healing RemedyHorseradish actually belongs to the mustard family. The plant is originally from Southeastern Europe, all though it can be found all over the world today. Horseradish is widely cultivated for its pungent and fleshy root, which is grated or ground.
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How to Use the Medicinal and Natural Healing Properties of Almonds to Help Digestive, Respiratory and Urinary ProblemsBoth the sweet and bitter varieties of almonds have quite a few medicinal qualities when used in the right way. Sweet almonds are very high in protein. Both types of almonds reduce inflammation and are used in the treatment of bronchitis.
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How to Preserve the Beautiful Flowers and Leaves of Summer by Pressing or DryingIf you're thinking of preserving flowers and leaves, there's more than one way to do it. Consider the air drying technique for everlasting flowers such as yarrow, teasel, statice, starflowers and other roadside weeds that practically dry themselves.
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How to Make Sure Your Plants Survive the Transition Back Indoors for the WinterIt's a good rule of thumb to equate back-to-school with back-in-the-house for plants; this is a procedure that will help eliminate some of the problems that go hand in hand with radically changing the houseplants' environment
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How to Transform the Cucumber into a Natural MedicineThe cucumber, Cucumis sativis, is a vine I fruit that can be eaten fresh or pickled. A member of the Cucurbitaceae family, it is related to melons and squash.
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How to Transform an Ordinary Carrot into Many Different Traditional Home and Folk RemediesThe carrot is a member of the Umbelliferae family, which also includes celery and parsnip. Carrots were first used as medicinal herbs rather than as vegetables, and they have the dual purpose of acting as therapeutic agents.
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How to Maintain Your Lawn During a Watering Ban Because of a DroughtDo you remember how-the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland ran around, her garden painting all the roses red? Well I got caught today spray painting the grass green, and the worst part is that I did not wake up at the end.
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How to Grow Summer and Winter SquashSquash, commonly designated "summer" or "winter," grow best in full sun and have different space needs, depending on variety. Most summer squash varieties have a bush habit and breeders are providing more compact growth for plants.
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A Guide to the South Dakota Badlands: A Great Destination for a Summer Road TripHave you ever wanted to just get in your car, leave town, and head west and see where the road takes you? You'd be surprised! After two days' driving, I found myself in the Badlands of South Dakota.
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How to Use Mustard as a Natural Medicine to Relieve Many Common AilmentsSome of the most valuable properties of mustard lie in its warming and rubefacient properties. Black mustard and white mustard can be used to draw infection or congestion away from its source for nasal congestion, or for relief of an abscess.
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How to Use the Potato as a Natural Medicine to Treat an Inflamed Prostate and MoreAh the potato, America's favorite tuber. From hash browns to French fries to potato salad everyone loves potatoes. But few people really know the true value of this ubiquitous root vegetable.
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How to Use Cranberries for Their Many Natural Healing PropertiesCranberries are small acidic berries that are rich in both vitamins C and A. Cranberries also contain an excellent infection fighting ingredient.
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How to Use Witch Hazel for Much More Than SkincareWitch hazel is actually a very common tree grown in the U.S. Its leaves or roots are used for medicinal purposes. The common name arose as a result of the remarkable medicinal properties of the alcoholic extract from the leaves and bark of the plant
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Traditional Chinese Herbal Remedy Bai Zhu to Reduce the Risk of Miscarriage and MoreBai Zhu is a major tonifying Qi herb that can be very helpful in cases of diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, lack of appetite, and lack of strength in the limbs. Bai Zhu is also one of the herbs in the seminal tonifying prescription of the "Four Gentlemen".
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How to Use the Traditional Chinese Herb Huo Xiang, Commonly Known as Patchouli, to Treat Symptoms of the Stomach Flu and MoreYou probably know this herb better as patchouli. That's right, that smelly herb and incense often used by hippies decades ago actually has some healing properties to show for itself.
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How to Use the Ancient Chinese Herb Dang Gui to Treat Menstrual Disorders, Pain, and MoreThere are many different herbs used in Chinese Herbalism to treat a variety of different diseases and negative medical conditions. One such herb is Dang Gui, or Chinese Angelica, is one of the more commonly used and versatile herbs that is
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How to Use the Fig Fruit to Prevent Cancer, Cure Sore Throats, and MoreThe fig is a very misunderstood fruit; it is probably best known for it sue in the popular fig Newton cookies. But there is much more to the fig than meets the eye, it is not just an ugly fruit that fills a soft mass produced cookie.
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How to Use the Chinese Healing Herb, Wu Jia Pi, to Treat Arthritis and Stiff or Swollen JointsWu Jia Pi is a warm drying (acrid) herb which tonifies the Liver and Kidneys. These meridians decline as we get older, so it is especially helpful in treating rheumatism, arthritis, or stiffness in the elderly.
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How to Use Licorice as a Natrual Medicine to Treat Coughs and MoreLicorice is an expectorant and anti-inflammatory, making it excellent for stubborn coughs and lung infections, that is why it is used in cough treatments such as NyQuil. Licorice is a mild Laxative, as well as an adrenal toxin.
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How to Use Cloves as a Natural AntisepticCloves are actually the dried flower buds of a tree from the myrtle family, known as syzygium aromaticum. The tree can reach a height of almost twelve meters, and produces often hundred of clusters of tiny reddish flower buds
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How to Use Flaxseed to Reduce Pain, Inflammation and MoreFlaxseed is available both raw, as an extracted oil, and as digestible gel caps. Here's how you can use flaxseed to get the best from it. Apply the oil to sprains to reduce inflammation and ease the pain.
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Watercress to Strengthen Your Immune System: It's Not Just for SaladSometimes watercress is recommended for gall bladder complaints and even anemia. But this little green leaf can also be used externally to ease skin disorders. The bruised leaves are said to remove pimples and to fade freckling.
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How to Make Barley Water and Use it to Treat Respiratory DisordersTo get the most from Barley it needs to be used very specifically not just taken as a supplement. Perhaps the best use of barley is to make barley water. Barley water can be used in the treatment of respiratory disorders, and eases dry, tickling coughs
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How to Take Advantage of the Apple's Many Natural Healing PropertiesThe healing properties of the apple are almost limitless, and there is probably many benefits that have nto even been discovered yet. Apples can clean teeth and strengthen gums. They lower cholesterol levels and act as an antiviral.
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Health Benefits of RiceIt may look very simple, but rice is full of healing and medicinal properties. In fact, in many Asian countries rice is the staple of most people's diets. Rice contains high levels of carbohydrates
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How You Can Use Corn as a Natural MedicineCorn, or maize, is known primarily as a staple food, but it also has therapeutic properties. The corn silk (stigmas and styles of female flowers), fruit, seeds, and oil are used. Corn is particularly useful as a remedy for urinary problems.
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Honey as a Natural Healing RemedyHoney is the sweet liquid produced by bees from the nectar of flowers. The source of the nectar the honey is made from determines its color and flavor.
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How to Use Avocados as a Natural Treatment for Your Mild Skin DisordersAlthough avocados have been called the perfect food, they are much more than just a food. Avocados are an excellent restorative food, particularly during convalescence. -
The Many Medicinal Uses of Bicarbonate of Soda, or Baking Soda as You May Know ItAs far as its healing or medicinal properties, baking soda is considered to be an anti-inflammatory, which is particularly useful for skin conditions. As mentioned above it is also a natural bleach for teeth and is used in many toothpastes today.
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How to Use Bai Zhi, Chinese Herbal MedicineBai Zhi, or Angelica Dahurica, belongs to a group of warm, acrid herbs of ten prescribed by Chinese Herbalists that release exterior conditions; that is, superficial illnesses caused by viruses, with symptoms in the skin or muscle layers.
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Why Having Multiple Internships is Important to Any Career SearchHow to find a good internship? Make your first stop the college career services center, and get there before first semester ends. You'll get help with preparing a resume and interview skills and be pointed toward internships.
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Yin and Yang: The Theory and Philosophy of Traditional Chinese MedicineChinese medicine is based on the philosophy of yin and yang. These are the dual forces in the universe, seen both within nature and in human beings. They are used to explain the ongoing process of natural changes yang is more prevalent during the day.
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What to Expect During Your First Chinese Herbalist ConsultationWhen you consult a practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine, he or she will first of all ask you in detail about your presenting condition - when it first appeared, your symptoms, what makes it worse or better.
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A Brief History of Traditional Chinese MedicineThe earliest herbal formulas in China were found to have been written down in the 3rd century B.C.E. In fact, the main book of the theory of Chinese medicine - the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic - was compiled in the 1st century C.E.
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Yi Zhi Ren, Black Cardamom: A Chinese Herb to Treat Spleen & Kidney DeficienciesYi Zhi Ren, or Black Cardamom, is prescribed by Chinese herbalists to warm the inner cold. Yi Zhi Ren is a cardamom, and all cardamoms warm the Middle area. Yi Zhi Ren also warms the Kidneys and controls fluids coming from that area
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How to Use the Fenugreek Plant for Its Natural Healing PropertiesFenugreek is another healing herb whose qualities were brought to the attention of humans by animals. Farmers noticed that sick cattle would eat fenugreek plants even when they would not eat anything else. So fenugreek began to be used as a digestive aid.
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How to Use Sandalwood as a Natural Healing RemedySandalwood is a small tree which grows primarily in southern Asia. While the aromatic wood is used to make seemed carvings, the medicinal properties are in the oil, which can be pressed from the wood, or extracted
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How to Use Vetiver as a Natural Healing RemedyVetiver is a grassy plant known for its grounding, centering properties. In India, it is sown wherever there is soil erosion, to hold down the earth and prevent further damage to the land.
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How to Use Nutmeg as a Natural Healing RemedyNutmeg is a tropical evergreen tree native to Indonesia. The brown, wrinkled fruit contains a kernel which is covered by a bright red membrane. The membrane produces the spice mace. The kernel provides us with nutmeg.
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How to Use Long Pepper as a Natural Healing RemedyNative to India and Java, these peppers are gathered and stored to ripen for use, in order to preserve the greatest heat potency. Long pepper, or pippali, is the primary ingredient in Ayurvedic medicine to treat kapha disorders.
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How to Use Saffron as a Natural Healing RemedySaffron is a small, perennial crocus with purple flowers originally cultivated in Spain, France, Sicily, Iran, and India. The young plant does not flower for the first few years. When it finally matures, it produces flowers with golden stigmas
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How to Use Ginger as a Natural Healing RemedyGinger is native to India, where the ancient Ayurvedics used it to preserve food, as a digestive aid, and as a spiritual and physical cleanser. Garlic was shunned on the days leading up to religious festivities
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How to Use Cumin Seed as a Natural Healing RemedyCumin seeds are pungent and savory brown seeds with a flavor common to Indian, Middle Eastern cooking, and Latin American cuisine. Heating the seeds, by cooking or infusing, aids the digestive power of the cumin. Cumin is very rich in vitamins and mineral
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How to Use Gotu Kola for Its Natural Healing PropertiesAccording to tradition, the natives of Sri Lanka were probably the first people to use gotu kola for its medicinal properties.
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How to Use Black Pepper for Its Natural Healing PropertiesIn Ayurvedic traditions, black pepper or marich is named after the Sanskrit word for the sun. Black pepper contains very potent solar energy and is a powerful digestive stimulant. Black pepper is rajasic or energy-producing, in nature.
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How to Use Basil as a Natural Healing RemedyThere are many different varieties of basil. The Indian variety is also known as basil krishna, because it is said that Krishna wore garlands of this herb around his neck to increase his detachment and his faith.
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How to Use Camphor for Its Natural Healing PropertiesWhen camphor is steam-distilled, it is fractionalized into blue, brown, and white camphors. Blue camphor is the heaviest and weakest, and it is used mostly in perfume distillation. Brown camphor contains strong Carcinogens and should be avoided.
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How to Use Clove as a Natural Healing RemedyThe clove is the bud of a tropical evergreen tree flower buds of Eugenia, which originated in Indonesia. Now common as a kitchen spice, clove was a rare, prized substance for thousands of years.
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Turmeric: A Natural Healing RemedyTurmeric holds a place of honor in Ayurvedic medicine. It is a symbol of prosperity and was believed to be a cleanser for all the systems in the body. Turmeric was prescribed as a digestive aid, a treatment for fever, infections, dysentery and arthritis
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How to Use Wild Sunflower Root as a Natural Healing RemedyTraditional Ayurvedic and Chinese herbalists have long used the dried root of the wild sunflower, or elecampane, to treat bronchial infections, asthma and whooping cough.
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How to Use St. Johns Wort as a Natural Healing RemedySt. John's Wort is a bushy, flowering shrub found the world over. The leaves and flowers have long been used for their diuretic, emmenagogic and antidepressant qualities. The Ancient Greek scholar, Galen, describes the herb as the antidote to intestinal
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How to Use Licorice as a Natural Healing RemedyLicorice is one of the most popular healing herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. It has been used for ulcers and malaria, to treat throat and respiratory problems and to soothe rashes and infections. -
How to Use the Ancient Herb Myrrh as a Natural Healing RemedyMyrrh is a common treatment in Ayurvedic medicine for amenorrhea, dysmenorrheal, menopause, coughs, asthma, bronchitis, halitosis, gum disease and sore throat, among other things. -
How to Use Coriander as a Natural Healing RemedyAccording to most accounts coriander, or dhanyaka, originated in India. Two thousand years ago, it was imported to China. The herb was said to "stimulate arousal and provide immortality." -
How to Use Cinnamon as a Natural Healing RemedyCinnamon has been commonly recommended to treat respiratory ailments such as colds, sinus congestion and bronchitis. As a digestive aid, it relieves dyspepsia, intestinal infections and parasites. It aids circulation and helps to alleviate anemia.
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How to Use Cardamom as a Natural Healing RemedyCardamom is a stimulating plant which eases the brain, the respiratory and the digestive systems. Its sweet, warming energy brings joy and clarity to the mind and is particularly good for opening the flow of prana, or vital energy, through the body. -
The Herb Senna as a Natural Healing RemedyA brief description of the herb senna, including it's history, the ailments that it is commonly used to treat, and how to use the herb to treat these ailments. -
Use the Caraway Plant as a Natural Healing RemedyA description of how the caraway plant is used in Ayurvedic medicine, including a brief history, how it is used, and what ailments that it treats.
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Calamus Root as a Natural Healing RemedyA brief description of how the calamus root is used in Ayurvedic medicine, including a brief history, the ailments the root is used to treat, and how to use the plant to treat these ailments.
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Use the Angelica Plant as a Natural Healing RemedyA brief description of how the Angelica Plant is used in the practice of Ayurvedic medicine. Including a brief history, how the plant is used, and the ailments that it treats.
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How to Use Mustard as a Natural Healing RemedyA description of how the mustard seed is used in the practice of Ayurvedic medicine. This includes the history of mustard in natural medicine, the ailments that the seed treats, and how to use it.
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Celery Seed as a Natural Healing RemedyA brief description of Celery Seed and it's use in Ayurvedic medicine. Including a brief history, ailments that it has been known to treat, and how to use it properly. -
Cedar Wood as a Natural Healing RemedyA description of cedar wood and how it is used in the practice of Ayurvedic medicine. This includes the properties of the wood, the ailments that it treats, and how it is used.
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Cayenne Pepper: Used as a Natural Cure for Common AilmentsA description of the use of cayenne pepper in ayurvedic medicine, including a brief history, ailments treated, and exactly how to use it.
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