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Skullcap is a relaxing nervine and antispasmodic which is recommended by herbalists to relieve headache, insomnia, premenstrual syndrome, nervous exhaustion, and teething. It is sometimes used to ease the discomfort of drug and alcohol withdrawal, and it is often considered one of the best herbs to lower excessive sexual desire. Its Chinese counterpart, Scutellaria baicalensis, is used to remove heat from the respiratory and digestive systems and to lower blood pressure. Skullcap has a taste o
Gentian is good for weak and/or painful digestion, loss of appetite, nausea, slow peristalsis, low vital energy, liver heat, detoxification, and acne. As a bitter tonic, gentian is taken 15-30 minutes before meals, usually in combination with other herbs. It has also been indicated for anemia, anorexia, and poor circulation. It is used as an anti-addiction herb (for instance, to stop smoking). Modern research shows that gentian has immune-activating properties, and it is commonly given to pe
Alcoholism is the layman's term for alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse. According to the , published by the American Psychiatric Association and commonly called the DSM-IV, the essential feae....
Wormwood () is a perennial that is native to Europe and parts of Africa and Asia but now grows wild in the United States. It is extensively cultivated. Also called shrub wormwood, is a member of the, ...
While Acupuncture originated in China approximately 3,000 years ago, the practice spread over the Asian continent and developed its own regional adaptations leading to many different styles of acupuncture.
Learn how to make your own herbal tinctures at home, creating easy to administer herbal remedies.
Water has long been valued for its healing properties. Hydrotherapy, in its many forms, provides safe, gentle, soothing relief from pain, and can help build strength and speed recovery from injuries.
Learn more about Homeopathy from this story about Kaylin and her first visit to a Homeopath. Kaylin converses about her initial impressions and results from a Homeopathy treatment.
Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection of the skin. It primarily afflicts children and the elderly. Ecthyma is a more severe form of impetigo with sores affecting a deeper layer of the skin. Itn....
Sensory deprivation, or Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST), is a technique by which sensory input (sound, light, smell, etc.) is minimized. This practice encourages an extremely deeps....
Back pain is one of the most common health conditions afflicting people today. Fortunately, Yoga is an affordable, non-invasive, healthy alternative for treating back pain.
Homeopathy is a safe treatment for the uncomfortable but temporary symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, and sweating that often accompany food poisoning.
Hypnosis is a popular method to help lose excess weight because because it can access the subconscious directly, reprogramming your approach to food and eating, breaking the overeating habit and making permanent changes in your behaviors.
Triphala, an ancient herbal blend, is one of the most commonly used herbal remedies in the Ayurvedic system of healing. Ayurvedic medicine originated in ancient India, has developed over thousands of (...
Bruises, or ecchymoses, are a discoloration and tenderness of the skin or mucous membranes due to the leakage of blood from an injured blood vessel into the tissues. Pupura refers to bruising as the m....
Constipation is an acute or chronic condition in which bowel movements occur less often than usual or consist of hard, dry stools that are painful or difficult to pass. Bowel habits vary, but an aduld....
Rosen method bodywork is a gentle hands-on approach to relaxation and awareness that was developed by Marion Rosen through her 30 years of experience as a physical therapist. Rosen method movement cog....
Cradle cap is a form of seborrheic dermatitis, a minor inflammatory disease of the scalp, face, and occasionally other areas of the body. It is a common scalp problem in infants and younger children.d....
Ademetionine, also known as SAMe, is a specific form of the amino acid methionine known as S-adenosyl-methionine. The body manufactures it, and it is found in most tissues of the body. Ademetionine is....
Past life therapy is a therapy in which an individual is regressed to past lives in order to heal and resolve ailments and situations from the current life.Past life therapy is based on the ancient be....