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Survey shows lapses in herbal medicine research

A 35 year survey of medicinal plants and traditional medicines practices in Nigeria has shown that research was still lacking in vital areas such as hormones, anti-viral agents, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), hemorrhoids and neurological diso [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

Anxiety & Stress Management - A Chinese Medicine Approach

Herbal Remedies In Chinese medicine, several herbs are usually combined to calm and settle the shen/spirit, in order to restore healthy sleep patterns, clear thoughts and reduce anxiety, irritability and restlessness. A wide variety of [...]

Posted On : Dec, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

Natural Healing

I was delighted to hear an HSE radio advertisement this week advising against the over-use of antibiotics, and saying how they are of no use whatsoever with viral infections like colds and 'flus. Halleluiah!-I've been saying this [...]

Posted On : Nov, 24 2011 | Comments : 0

Medical doctor calls for recognition of traditional medicine...

Dr. Charity Sarpong, Medical Director of the Tema General Hospital, on Thursday called for the recognition of traditional medicines and other herbs with medicinal value as alternative cure for ailments. Dr. Sarpong made the request when t [...]

Posted On : Nov, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

Consumers need the facts about complementary medicines

Two out of three Australians use complementary medicines to boost their nutrition, alleviate various symptoms and improve their overall health and well-being. There are around 10,000 products to choose from and they’re not cheap &nd [...]

Posted On : Nov, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Natural Relief For Those Suffering With Allergies

An allergy i? ? disease wher? the body’s tendency t? react, be?ause sensitivity to ?ert?in substances, ?uch ?? food, medicines, drinks, pollution, flowers, etc.. Allergen ??n be ?n?th?ng und?r the sun th?t ?an ??use reactions in my [...]

Posted On : Oct, 13 2011 | Comments : 0

Feel better with a Herbal Helper

A NEW herbal remedies company has been launched in Wisbech. Herbal Helper is your number one supplier in supporting your wellbeing and giving you the kickstart for that new lease of life you’ve always desired, with remedies to he [...]

Posted On : Sep, 23 2011 | Comments : 0

Homemade Indian Remedies for Weight Loss

Indian home remedies for weight loss or obesity focus on fat loss. Herbs and natural methods are used to increase metabolism and control hunger. Indian home remedies also suggest a half hour of exercise every morning. Attitude is very imp [...]

Posted On : Sep, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

Indian Natural Home Remedies

The people of India have been using natural home remedies to cure a wealth of medical problems for hundreds of years. Considered an alternative form of medicine in the west, India's traditional form of medicine, known as Ayruvedic med [...]

Posted On : Sep, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

Should doctors accept alternative medicine?

Medical groups including the Canadian Medical Association and Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology are voicing concerns about some proposed guidelines on how Ontario doctors handle alternative medicine, CBC News reports. [...]

Posted On : Sep, 13 2011 | Comments : 0

San Francisco Acupuncturist Offers Natural NeuroNutrient Moo...

Wood Tiger Acupuncture, a San Francisco acupuncture treatment clinic located near the historic Castro Theatre, is offering a cure for the chronic blues. The acupuncture clinic now offers all-natural NeuroNutrient therapy which, when combi [...]

Posted On : Aug, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Herbal Products: Buyer Beware

Many people use herbal medicines believing them to be safe simply because they are 'natural'. However many of these products have potentially dangerous interactions with other drugs and can have similar side effects to conventiona [...]

Posted On : Aug, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Uterine fibroids: Natural remedies better choice than Hyster...

Uterine fibroids are solid muscle tissue growths in the uterus. They occur frequently -- in up to half of all women over forty. The majority (80%) of fibroids are as small as a walnut, usually not bigger than an orange. In the U.S., about [...]

Posted On : Aug, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

Natural medicine is her pet theory

IT’S not only humans who can have herbal treatments and acupuncture. A Bayside vet says she prefers to treat loved pets with more natural remedies when she can. Dr Ann Nevill said it would be better for the dog or cat to use non-che [...]