September 2007
Monthly Archive
Homeopathic Remedies for the Common Cold
Posted by admin on 24 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Colds are viral infections that take hold when the body’s resistance is low because of fatigue, nutritional deficiencies, or stress. Typical symptoms include: a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, moderate fever, achiness or lethargy, and often sore throat or coughing. Homeopathic remedies can help relieve these symptoms and encourage the body’s healing response. Continue Reading »
Antioxidants for Sports & Fitness
Posted by admin on 18 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: Fitness, Antioxidants, Supplements
Some athletes say that antioxidants help protect the body from free radicals.
What do the advocates say?
Antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, CoQ10, glutathione, and alpha lipoic acid are important supplements for everyone, but especially for those who exercise on a regular basis. The rationale is that exercise is a highly oxidative process and, as a consequence, produces free radicals from aerobic metabolism. Antioxidant compounds help alleviate this process.
There is conflicting evidence whether the best time to supplement with an antioxidant is before or after a workout. Continue Reading »
Nutritional supplements that may be helpful for diabetes
Posted by admin on 17 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: Supplements, Diabetes, Nutrition
A variety of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other supplements may help with symptoms and deficiencies associated with diabetes. Continue Reading »
Homeopathic Remedies for Insomnia
Posted by admin on 16 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: Sleeplessness, Homeopathy, Insomnia
Sleep is an opportunity for the brain and body to rest and be restored. In addition, many functions important to good health take place during sleep at night. The amount of sleep that people need can vary widely. Infants may need up to twenty hours; many children need from ten to fourteen per night.
The average requirement for adults is estimated at six to eight hours, but many people need much more than that—feeling chronically stressed and compromised, both physically and mentally, because of insufficient sleep. Homeopathic remedies are useful during episodes of insomnia, and may also help individuals with longer-standing sleep disorders. If problems are serious or very distressing, consult a professional homeopath. Continue Reading »
Herbal Remedies: Echinacea
Posted by admin on 13 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: Herbal Remedies
Echinacea is a wildflower native to North America. While echinacea continues to grow and is harvested from the wild, the majority used for herbal supplements comes from cultivated plants. The root and/or the above-ground part of the plant during the flowering growth phase are used in herbal medicine. Continue Reading »
Homeopathic Remedies for Back Pain
Posted by admin on 12 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: Back Pain, Homeopathy
Many different factors can contribute to back pain. Injury, overwork, emotional and mental stress, menstrual tension, prostate conditions, and problems with posture or weight are common causes. Homeopathy can offer safe and effective pain relief for many kinds of backaches. If problems are extreme, consult a licensed healthcare professional with experience in spinal care. Continue Reading »
Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety
Posted by admin on 11 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: Anxiety, Homeopathy
Short periods of anxiety are experienced by almost everyone, but some individuals are more inclined to be troubled with this problem. A sensation of discomfort or apprehension is experienced (both emotional and physical) and, although the person may be aware of a reason for feeling insecure or worried, the cause is sometimes difficult to identify. Some individuals experience “panic attacks”—very distressing episodes accompanied by breathing problems, palpitations, and intense (but temporary) feelings of both agitation and helplessness. Homeopathic remedies can often help to soothe anxiety and bring a person’s system into better balance. Continue Reading »
Energy Bars: A Quick Source of Nutrition
Posted by admin on 10 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: Nutrition, Food
The nearly endless variety of energy bars will satisfy just about every taste bud.
Energy bars are fortified foods containing a blend of protein, carbohydrates, fat, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. The primary source of protein in energy bars is usually soy or milk, with fiber provided from grains, oats, apple pectin, or other sources. Continue Reading »
Holistic approaches that may be helpful for depression
Posted by admin on 07 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: Holistic, Depression
Depression is a condition characterized by unhappy, hopeless feelings. It can be a response to stressful events, hormonal imbalances, biochemical abnormalities, or other causes.
Mild depression that passes quickly may not require any diagnosis or treatment. However, when depression becomes recurrent, constant, or severe, it should be diagnosed by a licensed counselor, psychologist, social worker, or doctor. Diagnosis may be crucial for determining appropriate treatment. Continue Reading »
Benefits of High Fiber Food
Posted by admin on 06 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: Diet, Food
While the current American diet averages only about 10 grams of dietary fiber per day, intakes of 25 to 40 grams of fiber per day are linked to a reduced risk of developing a host of chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and gastrointestinal conditions. High-fiber diets have also been suggested to protect against obesity.
Fiber falls into two general categories—water-soluble (found mostly in oats, fruit, and legumes) and water-insoluble (found mostly in grains and vegetables). As each type of fiber has different benefits, most people on high-fiber diets are generally advised to increase their intake of foods that feature both soluble and insoluble fiber. Continue Reading »