Holiday stress tip #1-If you do not actually have a saber tooth tiger leaping towards you, and you are feeling that jittery feeling in your gut, then it is your thought about something (or several things) that is bringing the stress physiology into your body.To change the physiology, simply change the thought.Sounds simple doesn't it?There are some complicating factors that I do not see addressed in many stress management programs or trainings...more
Learning to cope with thyroid disease is much more than taking a pill every day. You may continue to suffer with symptoms of hypothyroidism even while under a doctor's care, especially at times when you have changes in your body such as during pregnancy or menopause. With persistence and proper treatment though, you can manage your disease and lessen its impact on your daily life.A vital step in managing your thyroid disease is to find a...more
Organic astragalus has gone by many names in its history, including milkvetch and loco weed. Botanically, the plant is classified as a legume, placing it with the same family as peas, beans and alfalfa; unlike its relatives however, it bears no pods. Organic astralagus herb is known as huang-qi in its native region of northeastern China, Mongolia and Korea, where a great deal of bulk organic astralagus is obtained. A perennial, the astralagus plant grows to a height of three feet. The part of the plant that is used for herbal therapy is actually the root, which is harvested during the fourth year of growth.Practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consider organic astralagus root to be "yang" in nature; these physicians use it to treat conditions that include poor appetite and lassitude as well as some conditions of the stomach and (in women) the uterus.TCM practitioners dry bulk organic astralagus root and boil it in combination with ginseng. The resulting liquid is then strained and the decoction is administered to patients orally.Organic astralagus root is also believed to have adaptogenic properties by strengthening the immune system and may actually lower blood...more
Are you looking for eczema home remedies? What if there was no more scratchy, red irritated skin? Eczema symptoms are easy to spot, how would I know? Well for starters both my father and brother suffered from the skin condition. You know what its like, patches of dry, itchy, thicken skin, often on your hands, knees and elbows. Eczema has a...more
Hundreds of thousands of Americans have it; characterized by itchy, dry, flaky and blistering skin eczema is a problem that many people face daily. Luckily eczema symptoms are easy to recognize and easy to treat eczema on face. A form of dermatitis, eczema is a recurring skin rash that can manifest itself on many areas of the human body. In...more
It is hard to find information that talks about the treatment of eczema in children and eczema in babies. After all, there are lots of other things to do and think about after getting your newborn baby home from the hospital.The treatment of eczema in babies is surely the farthest thing from your mind. However eczema in children is a fairly common skin disorder and can be relatively easy to treat.As Im sure you already know eczema appears as dry, scaly, irritated skin that is often itchy. Although this skin condition itself is not contagious it is subject to infection if further irritated. It is possible for babies to develop eczema in many different places including knees, face, neck and even their belly. Eczema in babies is often characterized by crusty weeping skin. Luckily the treatment is relatively simple and easy to implement. Eczema removes moisture from the surface of the skin so keeping the skin adequately moistened is of great importance. Because excessive bathing can have a drying effect on the babys skin it is recommended that children with eczema only bath 2 to 3 times a week using a mild soap such as Dove. Parents of children with eczema should avoid the use...more
Astragalus membranaceus is the Latin name for what is sold as organic astragalus, which is commonly known as Huang Qi. It is a perennial member of the pea family of plants known as Fabaceae, and is a legume. The root of the plant is the portion...more
Parents are usually busy trying to work extra time to fend for the children, while at the same time taking care of several chores and other necessities at home. There is hardly any time left to prepare a decent meal when the kids come home from...more
I suffered from acne since the age of 12 and when I was 21 I finally found out a way of getting rid of my acne. The funny thing was I had been going to see dermatologists the eight years but nobody had told me about natural remedies all possible...more
Your eyesight is probably one of the most valuable possessions that you have. When you consider the quality of life and how it would change if you are blind then you truly begin to understand just how important it is to have good vision. Lots of...more
Organic Ashwagandha is sometimes known as "Indian ginseng." Although the plant itself is no relation to the ginseng plant native to northeastern Asia (it is actually a relative of the tomato plant and a member of the nightshade family), organic...more
Our society is very skin conscious and many men and women are often unsatisfied with the way their skin looks. It's a shame, but thankfully there are products out there that can help you with whatever problems you may be having. For example, if you...more