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What is Anemia?

>> Monday, August 30, 2010

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What is Anemia?


Anemia is caused by a lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells. Anemia is most often due to a deficiency in iron, a key component of hemoglobin. (That’s why it is often treated with iron supplements). Anemia can be triggered by blood loss, a folic acid or vitamin B12 deficiency, sickle cell disease, and a genetic disorder called thalassemia, among other causes.

When Anemia Occurs?

Anemia occurs when there are too few Red Blood Cells in the blood. A complete blood count (CBC) can determine whether anemia is present.




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Prone for Anemia?


Women have heavy and prolonged periods may develop anemia, because the body cannot produce blood as fast as it is being lost. Your body needs iron to make new blood cells. The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is 18 mg. You may need to increase your iron intake to 20 mg per day if your periods are heavy or prolonged.



Tips of Preventing Anemia



Your diet is the best source of iron. It is better for you to eat a balanced diet than it is to take dietary supplements. Red meats, shellfish, eggs, beans, and green leafy vegetables are the best sources of iron.



Food That Are Good Source:



· Clams [canned drained, 3 oz (85.1 g)]


· Oysters [3.5 oz (99.2 g)]


· Shrimp [3.5 oz (99.2 g)]


· Beef liver [3 oz (85.1 g)]


· Lean beef [3 oz (85.1 g)]


· Lentils (uncooked, 1 cup)


· Green peas (uncooked, 1 cup)


· Spinach (uncooked, 1 cup)


· Raisins (1 cup)


· Prunes (10)


· Enriched wheat bread (1 slice)


· Egg (1)


· Iron-enriched cereals (1 cup, read label for exact amounts)



Also Cooking in iron cookware will add small amounts of iron to the food.


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Pasque Flower Plant

>> Friday, August 27, 2010

Pasque Flower Plant

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Pasque Flower also Known as Animone Pulsatilla or Wind Flower

This is perhaps one of the most beautiful medicinal herbs. The Vivid, purple flowers appear among grayish foliage on the spring and are therefore named for Easter from the Middle English word pasch.

Pasque flower is a sedative, bactericidal, antispasmodic painkiller, with a particular affinity with the reproductive organs. Thus, it is used for all types of pain affecting male a female genital organs, with or without an element of tension or agitation.


Application:

Used the Dried leaves and flowers
A very low dose is needed and it is advisable to consult an herbalist or buy a commercial preparation.


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MINT PLANT

>> Wednesday, August 25, 2010

MINT PLANT

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Mint also known as Mentha

Peppermint is one of the most used of the mint family, and is a hybrid between spearmint and watermint, but most mints have some therapeutic effect. The plants are robust and spread enthusiastically, although they need plenty of moisture to grow well, Peppermint seems always to have been popular, there is evidence that it was cultivated by the Egyptians and certainly the Greeks and Romans used it. Roman women are it after drinking wine to mask the breath.

mint is used as flavoring and medicine, chiefly because of the action of volatile oils. This is a cheerful plant that reduces spasm in the gut and increases the production of digestive secretions. Its easy to see why after dinner mints are so popular.Mint is also used in drinks, jellies and sauces.

Peppermint is antiseptic and anti-parasitic, and will reduce itching. it has a temporarily anesthetic effect on the skin and gives the impression of cooling it is included for massaging aching muscles, and makes an effective footbath for tired, hot feet.

it is included in traditional teas for alleviating the symptoms of colds and flu.


Application:

Used the leaves and flowers
1 teaspoon dried /2 teaspoon fresh to a cup of boiling water.

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Lime Blossom Plant

>> Monday, August 23, 2010

Lime Blossom Plant
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Lime Blossom also known as Tilia X Europea, or Linden Blossom found according to Culpeper in parks and gentlemen's garden's, the tall, upstanding line tree with its warm, honey-scented blossom is a real favorite. Lime blossom honey is prized and the infusion tilleul is popular in France, Grigson warned you should pick your own flowers those harvested and dried commercially taste of newspaper.

The pale, soft wood of line trees is used for delicate carving and produces artists charcoal. The fibers are used in basketry and rope making.

Lime is no less useful medicinally, being relaxing and cleansing. It makes a helpful tea for fevers and flu, especially if combined with yarrow and peppermint. It encourages sweating and thus helps the body trough fevers. It is also used to reduce hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure. It can relieve vascular headaches, including migraine.

Lime blossom combines, including well with lemon balm to ease nervous tension.

Application:

use the flowers including the pare, yellowish bracts.
1 teaspoon dried /2 teaspoon fresh to a cup of boiling water 3 times a day.

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Motherwort Plants

>> Friday, August 20, 2010

Motherwort Plants

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This stately plant, with its strong, wine-colored square stem, bears delicate mauve flowers within prickly. toothed calyces. Its name is thought to refer to the leaves being the shape of a lion's tail, and cardiaca implies that this herb will strengthen the heart. In Britain it used to be grown for use as a remedy, while in the rest of Europe it is found wild. Motherwort makes a fine syrup and a refreshing, bitter tea.

it is a great calmer, especially if tension is causing palpitations or swears. It improves and tones the circulatory system and is useful for relieving menstrual and menopausal problems. Motherwort can help lower blood pressure and improve cardiac output during exercise.

According to Culpeper, It makes mothers joyful. It combines will with lady's mantle.


Application:

Used the leaves and flowers
1 teaspoon dried /2 teaspoons fresh to a cup of boiling water 3 times a day, or 2 teaspoon syrup.

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Lavender Plants

>> Thursday, August 19, 2010

Lavender Plants
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Lavender also known as Lavandula

Considering the fact Lavender is one of the most known fragrant plant. Sometimes HERBALISTS calls it a thymoleptic, which means it raises the spirits. this, combined with its anti-infective action and relaxing properties, makes lavender a powerful remedy. The essential oil is used externally for relaxation and to heal sores and burns. It is less well-known that lavender can be taken internally in a tea or tincture. it reduces gas, indeed, lavender was at one time used as a condiment. the flowers can be used to flavor cookies, vinegar, desserts and ice creams. This lavender is a ideal remedy for irritation, indigestion and potential migraines. a few or dried flowers added to teas made with other herbs, such as nettle, will have a cheering effect.

Application:

Used the flowers and stalks
1 teaspoon to a cup of boiling water 3 times a day.

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Vervain

>> Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Vervain

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Vervain sometimes called as the Herb of Grace An unassuming plant with tiny bluish-purple flowers that appears, like a mist, on waste ground and roadsides. Vervain has a long documented reputation in the treatment of many physical and psychological problems. As a protective and purifying herb it was considered as one of the most magical by both the druids and the Romans- it has continued to be referred to in medical texts long after image and medicine were separated.

Vervain is a nervous tonic with a slightly sedative action. It is useful for treating nervous exhaustion and symptoms of tension that include headaches and nausea, depression and combines well with oats.


used the leaves and flowers and take at least 1 teaspoon dried /2 teaspoon fresh to a cup of boiling water.

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YOGA HELPS OUR HEALTH

>> Monday, August 16, 2010

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YOGA

Hatha yoga includes meditation and exercises to help you improve flexibility and breathing, decrease stress, and maintain health. People have practiced yoga for thousands of years in India. Yoga is based on the idea that the mind and body are one. Practitioners think that yoga improves health by improving the way you see the world, which calms the spirit and decreases stress.


Four basic parts of Hatha yoga are proper breathing and exercises, called postures, that stretch the body. You do postures while standing, lying down, sitting in a stool, or in a headstand position. While practicing a posture, you do breathing exercises to help relax your muscles, maintain the posture, and focus your mind.



Hatha is one of lots of types of yoga. While each type focuses on different aspects of yoga, all share the same aim, which is not only improved physical and mental health, but achievement of "oneness" with a higher being, the self, or some kind of higher awareness.
What is yoga used for?



Most individuals who try yoga for meditation find that it increases their flexibility and reduces stress. In the event you suffer from a long-term (chronic) medical condition, you can often merge yoga and conventional medical treatment.


Several studies have shown that yoga helps lower blood pressure, improves a person's sense of well-being, and can help individuals who have asthma learn to breathe more basically. A study determined that a 6-month yoga program improved fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis
Is yoga safe?


Specialists think about yoga to be safe.
Always tell your doctor in the event you are using an alternative therapy or in the event you are thinking about combining an alternative therapy together with your conventional medical treatment. It may not be safe to forgo your conventional medical treatment and rely only on an alternative therapy.


Like any physical activity, yoga may cause muscle strains or sprains. Gentle stretching before a yoga session can help prevent injuries.

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WILD OATS PLANTS

>> Thursday, August 12, 2010

WILD OATS PLANTS

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Oats are an excellent tonic to the nervous method, providing both nourishment & energy. Somebody who has sent the effects of oats on horses will understand their action. They are slightly stimulating as well as a long-term treatment for nervous exhuastion, lifting the mood while improving the adaptability. Oats are also useful when there is disease of the nervous method such a shingles or herpes. A traditional breakfast of oatmeal is definitely a nice suggestion. Oats contain vitamin E, iron, zine, manganese & protein & are a nice source of fiber, while helps to lower cholesterol level.


the Seeds and stalks are usable and minds you that there are many ways if how to eat the OATS
as Oatmeal, pancakes, and other dishes, as well as tea.

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GARLIC CALM DOWN BLOOD PRESSURE

>> Tuesday, August 10, 2010

GARLIC CALM DOWN BLOOD PRESSURE

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Garlic for the treatment of hypertension in China and Japan for centuries. It is also widely used in Germany today. In fact, tests conducted recently at a German preparation for over-the-counter garlic. A dose equivalent of two cloves of garlic per day decreased blood pressure in patients with mild hypertension. garlic produced a reduction in blood pressure during the study for three months, which suggests that garlic may be a cumulative effect on the body.

Experts estimate that up to 20 percent of Americans suffer from hypertensions, or high blood pressure. As an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease is widely treated with medication. However, causes blood pressure should be considered moderate to severe side effects. The drugs can be avoided by simply including those available naturally in plants such as garlic.

Various studies in animals and humans carried in seven decades shows that garlic lowers blood pressure. Studies in humans have been diagnosed with hypertension as much as an area of China and Bulgaria have shown that garlic reduces various form of a drop in blood pressure.


Animal studies show garlic relaxes smooth muscle of blood vessels. Another mechanism of hypertension was reported in the German scientific journal "Plant Medica. It seems a little garlic peptide inhibits the production of an increase in blood pressure hormone. Whatever the mechanism, both science and history provide strong evidence that garlic blood pressure decreases.

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Damiana Plants

>> Monday, August 9, 2010

Damiana Plants


Damiana

Damiana grows in South America and the West Indies. It was previously called Tumera aphrodisiaca and is a tonic to the nervous system and the reproductive system. It raises the spirits and is particularly useful if sexual function is impaired. It is traditionally a remedy for men, but the stimulant and tonic effects work well for women, too.

We have to used the leaves and the stem of the plant and 1 teaspoon to a cup of water twice a day.

Damiana is harvested when flowering and dried for use as an antipressant, to relieve anxiety and to improve sexual function.

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Mugwort Herbs

>> Sunday, August 8, 2010

Mugwort Herbs


Mugwort or Artemisia Vulgarts called the “mother of Herbs” mugwort has been considered a magical herb in many cultures. It grows robustly along roadsides and is said to protect the traveler. In some traditions, It was hung in the house or made into amulets to keep away evil spirits. Mugwort also repels insects, including moths.

This is an herb with many actions. Best described as a tonic with particular to the digestive and nervous systems, It reduces nervous indigestion, nausea and irritability. As a womb tonic it is useful to regulate periods, and reduce period pain and PMS. Fluff from the flowers is burnt as moxa in Chinese and Japanese medicine.

Used the flowers and leaves

At least ¼-1/2 teaspoon three times a day.

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SAGE PLANT

>> Friday, August 6, 2010


SAGE PLANT

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A beautiful evergreen plant with the fine purple flowers i early summer, sage looks strong and supportive. Like many culinary herbs, it aids digestion, while the familiar aroma recalls roast dinners.


it has antiseptic properties and can be used as a compress on wounds that are slow to heal, or as a gargle or mouthwash for infections of the mouth or throat. It is also said that it will darken graying hair if used as a rinse.


Sage reduces secretions it can be used to slow milk production during weaning and to reduce night sweats and menopausal hot flashes. During menopause its beneficial action is supported by the slight estrogen content of the herb.


for the nervous system. Culpeper described sage as warning improving the memory and quickening the senses. It is recommended for debility and confusion and has associated with longevity.

Used the leaves and flowers.

Sage can be toxic at high doses or over long periods and its being investigated as a possible remedy for alzheimer's disease.


1 teaspoon dried /2 teaspoons fresh to a cup of boiling water.


if taking the sage regularly at therapeutic doses, take for three weeks, then miss a week before continuing.


CAUTION: avoid during pregnancy

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Californian Poppy

>> Thursday, August 5, 2010

Californian Poppy Health Helps


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The Beautiful, delicate flowers last for only one day, then disappear to be replaced by long, pointed seed pods. The stunning hot orange, yellow and pinkish colors of the blooms perhaps account for its French name, globe de soleil.


Californian poppy is a gentle painkiller and sedative that reduces spasm and over-excitability.


it combines well with passionflower.


Used the whole plant and dried
1 teaspoon dried herb to a cup of boiling water.



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Passionflower Plant

>> Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Passionflower Plant

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This is a climbing plant that produces spectacular flowers and edible fruit. The species used medicinally prefers a warm, sunny climate. buy it dried from a supplier to make sure you get the right plant.



Passionflower is often included in sleeping and insomnia, it seems to counteract the effects of adrenaline, thus reducing the fight or flight response that may cause anxiety, palpitations or nervous tremors.



it is also used as a painkiller to ease neualgia and the pain of shingles.


Used the dried leaves and flowers
Take 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried herb twice a day or 1 teaspoon at night, or simply take an over the counter preparation as directed.

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VALERIAN PLANT Really has a big HELP

>> Monday, August 2, 2010

VALERIAN PLANT Really has a big HELP

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This valerian is not the jolly read or white plant seen decorating walls, but a tall herb with whitish pink flowers that grows in damp places. When dried the root has a characteristics earthy smell that attracts cats.


Valerian root has a powerful sedative effect on the nervous system and reduces tension and anxiety very effectively. It can be used to reduce hyperactivity, palpitations, spasm, period pain and tranquilizer withdrawal. It is especially useful if anxiety makes sleep difficult.


Used the dried root, and 1 teaspoon to a cup of boiling water at bedime.

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Hops Plant Helps Us

>> Sunday, August 1, 2010

Hops Plant Helps Us

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The Name Hops came from the Angle-Saxon hoppen, “to climb” the twining fibrous stems may reach some 15” in height. Like hemp, fiber from the stems was at one time used to make coarse fabric and paper. Nowadays the plant is best known for its use in brewing. Beer made with hops replaced traditional herbs ales made from malt and cleared with ground ivy. Hops have the advantage of flavoring as well as clearing the beer, but their introduction remained controversial for many years and Henry VIII forbade their use, as they “spoiled the taste and endangered the people.” Hops were taught to provoke melancholy, and their use is still not advised for those who are feeling depressed. Hops are also known to reduce sexual potency.

Hops are taken as a bitter tonic which improves digestion and reduces restlessness. It also has a sedative effect and will provoke deep sleep. The action is due to part, to the presence of volatile oils. Which give the characteristics odor and make pillows stuffed with dried hops useful for restless sleepers.

The tender young shoots can be eaten raw or cooked and eaten like asparagus in the spring.

Dried flowers from the female plant should be used.

And not more than 1 teaspoon a day.

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