The main discomforts you get when you have problems with your colon is as follows:
You’re constipated all the time - straining and struggling to have a bowel movement? And when you do manage to go, you’re relieved, but still don’t feel right afterward.
Your stomach is bloated and bulging - making you look like you’ve put on at least 5 pounds, right where everyone can see it?
You feel ‘heavier’ below the waist than you ever remember. (more…)
How many of you use non-natural substances continuously in the search for ultimate wellbeing? I am talking about vitamins, minerals and so called healthy nutritious meal replacements. You must be alert that until recent times the human species has used whole natural foods. When chemically altered food or artificial substances are consumed, the body robs itself of nutrients to construct these products to look complete -this finaly leads to deficiencies. (more…)
The heart is the most important organ of the body which pumps blood to all the other organs in order to keep them functioning. The heart has to work tirelessly for every living second of our life. It is no wonder then, that the heart is the organ that undergoes the highest degree of wear and tear in the human body. In Ayurveda, all heart diseases are collectively known as Hridaya Roga. Depending on their doshic cause, the heart diseases could be Vataka Hridaya Roga, Paittika Hridaya Roga and Kaphaja Hridaya Roga. These three have slightly differing symptoms as follows: (more…)
Despite some evidence linking depression with low levels of omega-3 fatty acids, there is currently no convincing evidence that omega-3 fatty acids alone can relieve depression, according to a report published this week.
And there is limited evidence that omega-3 fatty acids given in combination with antidepressant drugs can relieve depression — but this needs to be confirmed before the routine use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements can be recommended for depression, the report states.
Circumstantial evidence has suggested a link between omega-3 levels and behaviour and mood disorders, such as depression, findings that have attracted widespread attention. (more…)
Key points
This fact sheet provides an overview of the use of valerian for insomnia and other sleep disorders and contains the following key information:
A randomized, single-blind comparative study concluded that the bee product propolis was more effective in the treatment of genital herpes than either placebo or acyclovir, a herpes drug marketed under the trade name Zovirax®. For the study, 90 men and women with recurrent genital herpes were randomly divided into three equal-sized groups and treated with propolis, acyclovir, or placebo ointments. Results were assessed on the third, seventh, and tenth days of treatment. The primary study endpoints were healing time of blisters and time until symptoms disappeared. According to the results, blisters healed significantly faster in people treated with propolis. On day 10 of the study, 24 of 30 people in the propolis group were healed, compared with 14 of 30 in the acyclovir group and 12 out of 30 in the placebo group. Among the 66 percent of women who had vaginal infections in addition to herpes at the initial examination, the incidence of additional infection was reduced by 55 percent after treatment with propolis. No change in vaginal flora was seen in the acyclovir and placebo groups.
Bilberry enhances eye health, including improving night vision and preventing cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
Cranberry prevents urinary tract infections.
Echinacea (purple coneflower) fights cold, flu, urinary tract and other infections by stimulating the immune system (because multiple sclerosis appears to be an autoimmune disease, some believe that Echinacea should not be used when one has multiple sclerosis).
Garlic fights bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections, reduces high blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, prevents atherosclerosis, and is associated with lower cancer rates.
Ginger treats digestive disorders, such as nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Ginko biloba increases blood circulation, especially in the brain, enhancing memory and mental alertness.
Ginseng has stimulant properties useful for chronic fatigue, convalescence, lethargy, depression and chronic infections due to immune weakness. Ginseng can help diabetics by lowering blood sugar.
Hawthorne strengthens your heart and prevents heart disease. It reduces blood pressure, angina attacks, atherosclerosis, and treat congestive heart failure.
Kava treats anxiety, mild depression, and insomnia.
Saw Palmetto eases symptoms associated with prostate inflammation or enlargement.
St. John’s Wort treats depression and insomnia.
Valerian’s sedative properties promote sleep.