Archive for September, 2006:

Parsley in rheumatic conditions, bronchitis and dysmenorrhea

{ Posted on Sep 27 2006 by hans }
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Categories : A-Z of Essential Oil, Alternative Med
Scientific Name : Petroselinum crispum L. Family : Umbelliferae (carrot Family) Common Name : Parsley, Curly-leaved parsley Part(s) used :leaves Read More »

Myrrh for sinusitis, minor skin inflammations, pharyngitis, tonsilitis and gingivitis

{ Posted on Sep 27 2006 by hans }
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Categories : A-Z of Essential Oil, Alternative Med
Scientific Name : Commiphora abysynnica Engl. Family : Burseraceae Common Name : Myrrh, Bdellium, Bisabol Part(s) used oleo-gum-resin. Read More »

St. John’s wort for depression, anxiety and sleep disorders

{ Posted on Sep 25 2006 by hans }
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Categories : Alternative Med, Herbal Medicine
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) as a standardized extract is licensed in Germany and other European countries as a treatment for mild to moderate depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Read More »

Magnesium deficiency may cause poor attention, memory loss, fear, restlessness, insomnia, tics, cramps and dizziness

{ Posted on Sep 23 2006 by hans }
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Categories : Alternative Med, Herbal Medicine
Magnesium deficiency can cause numerous psychological changes, including depression. The symptoms of magnesium deficiency are nonspecific and include poor attention, memory loss, fear, restlessness, insomnia, tics, cramps and dizziness. Read More »

Vitamin B12 deficiency can also manifest as depression

{ Posted on Sep 23 2006 by hans }
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Categories : A-Z of Essential Oil, Alternative Med
Vitamin B12 deficiency can also manifest as depression.  In depressed patients with documented vitamin B12 deficiency, parenteral (intravenous) administration of the vitamin has resulted in dramatic improvement. Read More »

Folic acid deficiency may result to depression, insomia, anorexia, fatigue, anxiety and stress

{ Posted on Sep 23 2006 by hans }
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Categories : Medical & Dental Health
Folic acid deficiency may result from dietary deficiency, physical or psychological stress, excessive alcohol consumption, malabsorption or chronic diarrhea. Read More »

Diet and exercise – how it helps diabetes?

{ Posted on Sep 21 2006 by hans }
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Categories : Exercise, More Articles
Dietary modification and treatment is fundamental to the successful treatment of diabetes, whether it be type I or II. The frequency of diabetes is highly correlated with the fiber-depleted, high-refined carbohydrate diet of "cIvilized" man. Read More »

Garlic, ginkgo extract and other herbal medicines helpful in diabetes?

{ Posted on Sep 21 2006 by hans }
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Categories : Alternative Med, Herbal Medicine
Yes. Before the advent of insulin, diabetes was treated with plant medicines. In 1980, the World Health Organization urged researchers to examine whether traditional medicines produced any beneficial clinical results. Read More »

Chromium- the trace mineral plays a major role in diabetes?

{ Posted on Sep 21 2006 by hans }
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Categories : Alternative Med, Herbal Medicine
Chromium, as a critical component of the so-called "glucose tolerance factor" (GTF), functions as a cofactor in all insulin-regulating activities. Chromium deficiency is widespread in the United States. Read More »

Sun Exposure causes wrinkles and other pigmentation

{ Posted on Sep 20 2006 by hans }
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Categories : Environment & Health, More Articles
Today, overwhelming epidemiological and laboratory evidence indicates that sun exposure and other sources of UV radiation Read More »
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