Weight management most often focuses on weight loss but not on how to gain weight, which is understandable in an era where obesity and weight-related illness is the primary health challenge. However, for people who face the frustrating situation being unable to put on weight, information is hard to come by and often does not […]
Herbs for Specific Ailments
Natural Herbs to Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Herbs to lower cholesterol are a fairly new science and research is still being conducted on many medicinal herbs and, as results come in, the treatments will be refined. Increased LDL cholesterol has become a major health issue in today’s society. Due to this, many people are searching for new ways to lower cholesterol naturally. […]
Herbal Remedies as a Treatment for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Medicinal herbs for high blood pressure relief can often be used with success as part of an overall lifestyle assessment. Today most natural treatment to relieve high blood pressure symptoms will almost certainly contain the herb hawthorn along with magnesium, coenzyme Q-10, and vitamin E. Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, where […]
Medicinal Herbs for Hepatitis
Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver and is mostly caused by a virus but can be caused by other factors such as alcohol consumption and certain medication. The more serious cases of hepatitis may progress to cirrhosis (permanent damage to the liver) or even, in some instances, liver cancer. Many medicinal herbs have been […]
Herbal Remedies for Hemorrhoids
Medicinal herbs for natural hemorrhoids treatment have been a part of the herbalist’s toolbox for many years. Hemorrhoids are a condition that many people live with or seek to self-treat. A good herbal remedy for hemorrhoids will be a part of an overall program that focuses on nutrition, exercise, and supplementation. These areas of focus […]
Herbal Remedies for Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Bad breath (Halitosis) is usually caused by bacteria that grow in the mouth and that can cause diseases like gingivitis and cavities. So aside from being a cosmetic problem, halitosis can be a symptom of other, more serious diseases of the teeth and gums. Many herbs frequently used in the kitchen and for the preparation […]
Herbal Remedies for Hair Loss (Alopecia)
People have been using medicinal herbs as herbal remedies for hair loss treatment for hundreds of years. In Western medicine, alopecia is the medical term for hair loss and occurs in two forms: Androgenetic Alopecia, (AGA) is linked to heredity factors and the male sex hormone. Alopecia Areata (AA) is considered as an autoimmune disease […]
Herbal Remedies for Heartburn
Herbs for heartburn relief have been used for millennia to treat this painful condition that at some time affects most people. Good heartburn remedies should be gentle in their action and work to relieve the symptoms of reflux while reducing the incidence of this debilitating condition. The herbs used for heartburn relief ease gastric spasms […]
Herbal Remedies to Treat Head Lice
Medicinal herbs with insecticidal properties have been used to treat or get rid of head lice since ancient times. It is usually the essential oils extracted from certain herbs that have been used as a natural treatment for head lice. Some constituents found in these essential oils have been shown to be toxic to head […]
Medicinal Herbs for Gout Treatment – Uses and Benefits
Medicinal herbs for gout treatment should mostly be regarded as a treatment for the underlying causes of it and as herbal remedies, they should focus on reducing uric acid by assisting the breakdown of crystalline deposits in the body. Medicinal herbs used to treat gout should also address and strive to improve liver and kidney […]