Alkaloid ephedrine is derived from the plant Ephedraceae. (There are many common names for these evergreen plants, including Birgham Weed, squaw tea, Mormon tea, Ephedra, Herb of the Sun, Popotillo and Ma Huang). Ephedra is 50 cm tall bush which grows in Asia, Japan, North America and Europe. The uses of ephedrine are known to exist for around 6000 years. Roots of ephedra have been used against cough, fever, headache and for blood cleaning. Roots...more
Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus. Thehepatitis C virus is also known as the HCV virus. Hepatitis C transmissionusually occurs through blood transfusions, hemodialysis, and needle sticks. HCVis responsible for most transfusion-associated hepatitis C. Cirrhosis and cancercan result from damage done to the liver by the hepatitis C virus.There is no cure or vaccine for hepatitis C. There is only prevention....more
1. What is Threading?Threading is an ancient method of hair removal still used in many countries in the Middle East as well as India and Pakistan. Called khite in Arabic and fatlah in Egyptian, it's a less common method in the West for removing hair at the root. Traditionally, threading is used on the entire face, including upper lip, chin, eyebrows, sideburns and cheeks. Hair Threading can be done either at home or at many salons. Threading is a great solution for removing fine hair like the hair that grows above the lip. It's more effective than shaving, or bleaching, but it can be as painful as waxing depending upon how sensitive your skin is and how thick your hair grows.The procedure is called Threading because you use normal sewing thread to remove the hair below the root. Honestly, it's quicker and easier to have it done at the salon but if you're into home remedies, here's what you need to know.2. How does Threading work?In general, cotton thread is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin entwining the hair in the thread which is then lifted out from the follicle.Start with about 2 feet of strong sewing thread. Take one end of the thread in each hand and knot them...more
Be alert to the dangers of excessive home weatherizing and carbon monoxide poisoningFor a variety of reasons, including reducing energy consumption and saving money, homeowners are informed of the benefits of weatherizing the home. Despite these advantages, there is a major negative to making your home too airtight, it being, carbon monoxide....more
There are many fears and misunderstandings about the use of hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and the myths and mystery that surround it are totally undeserved. This page will help you to understand the enormous life-enhancing potential of this ancient therapy. It is used on a daily basis in literally millions of therapists offices around the world,...more
Very often when people begin to learn about bird flu, they jump to the conclusion that because medicine has advanced by quantum leaps since the 1918-19 influenza pandemic (global epidemic), there is nothing to worry about. They are certainly right about the advance of medicine, which has been extraordinary by any measure. Unfortunately, when it comes to dealing with a bird-flu pandemic, these advances fall short in many areas. To name the most significant:1. Bird flu is caused by an influenza virus, for which there are only four approved antiviral agents in the U.S. The virus has extensive resistance to two of these medicines already, and resistance might develop in the remaining two once they are used more widely in a pandemic. The two remaining medicines, Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and Relenza (zanamivir), are in extremely short supply and, even with planned increases in their manufacture, will remain in short supply for many years to come. These medicines must be given within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms, which can be difficult to accomplish for a variety of reasons. Even when they are available and given on time, their effectiveness is less than 100 percent. And because bird...more
Cold sores, fever blisters, oral herpes are 3 names for the same thing - a blister or sore on the face - normally occurring on the outer edge of your lip or nose."Cold sores" is the most common term used for these hideous, painful and contagious...more
As the old adage goes, the hair is the crowning glory. For centuries, women across countries have taken great care and pride for having lustrous mane, this being one of the measures of beauty. But what if you are faced with the threat...more
Low job satisfaction in working mothers increases the stress levels of their children, but allowing them to spend more time in childcare can help overcome these effects, according to new research published in Developmental Psychobiology.Children...more
1. Drink less. Avoid calorie-laden beverages like alcohol, egg nog, peppermint lattes and hot chocolate. Permanently attach a bottle of water to your hand from Thanksgiving until January 1st. One cocktail is fine. But keep in mind, alcohol usually...more
It's sad to say, but the winter is heading towards us faster than a steam train, and the nights are beginning to set in. So the heating goes on, and that familiar smell of burning dust, where the radiators haven't been used for the...more
Every year, there are always families that are embarrassed since all their family members come down with a serious flu bug that seems to be on "unlimited repeat" throughout the whole flu season. They really don't know what's wrong with them, but they...more