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5 Herbs to revitalise your liver
Not feeling yourself lately? Feeling general malaise or just feeling worse after your meals? Perhaps you're on lots of medications or partying hard this festive season. Whatever your situation, your liver's duties are so vital to your well-being that you'll benefit helping it perform at its best. What does my liver do? Your liver is … Continue reading 5 Herbs to revitalise your liver
The 4 Pillars of Health: An Introduction
Health is a state of complete physical, emotional, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. - World Health Organization (WHO) It may be worthwhile to read that definition a second time and let its scope sink in. It's OK, I'll wait, this is really important. Did you notice … Continue reading The 4 Pillars of Health: An Introduction
Menstrual Cramps: 3 Herbs to minimise the hurt
I'm regularly asked if there are any herbs that will reduce the extreme discomfort of menstrual cramps. Formally known as Dysmenorrhea, menstrual cramps are possibly one of the top female complaints. Factors which may increase the pain experienced include anaemia, an increase in obesity, chronic illness, overwork, stress in general, diabetes, and poor nutrition (Hoffman, … Continue reading Menstrual Cramps: 3 Herbs to minimise the hurt
3 Hypoglycemic Herbs
Need help with your blood-sugar levels? If you have your diet sorted out (because that's the greatest determinant of their levels), here's some time honoured botanicals that have stood the empirical test of time.
3 Relaxing Herbs
There are days when each of us will be feeling frantic, scattered, wired, anxious, etc. and it's a good idea to have at least one herb on hand which can be made into a strong tea when needed most. Here are three of the most common, safe and effective relaxing herbal teas we use at … Continue reading 3 Relaxing Herbs
Schizandra Benefits: Snapshot
Research has shown that in common with ginseng, schizandra has adaptogenic properties, helping the body to adapt to stress. Schisandra is a superior tonic herb and acts throughout the body, strengthening and toning many different organs. Probably best known as a sexual tonic for both men and women, schizandra reputedly increases the secretion of sexual fluids and, in men, it also improves sexual stamina.
Juniper Benefits: Snapshot
Juniper berries make an excellent antiseptic for urinary tract conditions such as cystitis. Their essential oil is quite stimulating to the kidney nephrons, however, so people with kidney disease should avoid this herb. Juniper's bitter action aids digestion and eases flatulent colic. The herb is taken internally for rheumatism and arthritis, and, used externally, helps … Continue reading Juniper Benefits: Snapshot
Dong Quai Benefits: Snapshot
Often called “the female ginseng.” Though Dong Quai has no specific hormonal action, it exerts a regulating and normalising influence on hormonal production through its positive effect on the liver and endocrine system. It has a sweet and unusually thick, pungent taste and is warming and moistening to the body. Chinese Angelica is taken in … Continue reading Dong Quai Benefits: Snapshot
Shatavari Benefits: Snapshot
The premier herb for women in Ayurveda, Shatavari is similar to dong quai in its action and effects. Internally for infertility, loss of libido, threatened miscarriage, menopausal problems. It increases milk, semen and nurtures the mucous membranes. It both nourishes and cleanses the blood and the female reproductive organs. It is good food for menopause … Continue reading Shatavari Benefits: Snapshot
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