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Posted on 08.08.08 by Your Natural Remedies @
I just love reading up on the benefits of new and natural products like Monavie Acai Juice. It is the size of a blueberry and is called the miracle berry. It could just be the m ost healthiest food on the earth but you can not always trust what you buy in stores or on all sites. Some of the products that they sell are low in the antioxidants…the whole point of getting this berry and juice! Here is what the Acai Berry benefits are: *Great for your libido *Helps give you beautiful and healthy skin and hair *Helps with insomnia *Great to boose your immune system *Helps with asthma - strong anti-inflammatory *Great anti-oxidant - helps with anti-aging! *Help reduce soreness and pain especially with your muscles Then there is Rhodiola Rosea which is a Russian herb. Here are some of the benefits: *Helps reduces your anxiety and limits your stress *Improves your mood *Helps with endurance and stamina - great if you are going to work out *Gives you mental clarity and helps with mental performance *Gives you a restful sleep And then there is Cordyceps Sinensis - I have already in previous blogs discussed these benefits. *It acts as a natural anti-inflammatory *Helps enhance your libido *Improves fertility *Super immunological restorative properties *Helps resist bodily infections because of adaptogen which helps promote homeostasis (the endocrine system balance) *Great for respiratory problems like allergies and bronchitis *Can assist athletic recovery and performance *Promotes vascular elasticity *Can improve your heart muscle strength *Act as a a powerful detoxifier. Just be sure to buy these products from reputable sources. Also remember even the natural things should be taken in moderation and you should consult your doctor before taking them. Filed under: Fruits and Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers Comments: None |
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Posted on 04.14.08 by Your Natural Remedies @
The hydrangea is a beautiful flower and plant and actually the roots are quite healthy for you stimulating kidneys and acting as a diuretic. Great for bladder infections, obesity, prostate disorders and kidney disease. Even good for kidney stones. HOWEVER…the leaves of this plant should never be eaten because they can be toxic. It is only the root that is used which contains…zinc, potassium, iron, magnesium, calcium and manganese. Filed under: Health News and Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers Comments: None |
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Posted on 01.10.08 by Your Natural Remedies @
Hydrogen Peroxide is highly underrated. Check out the benefits you can get from this product that is usually under $1 at pharmacies!!! *Swish in your mouth to get rid of canker sores *Swish for whiter teeth *It kills bacteria and germs - great to soak your toothbrush in as well as cleaning your toilets (septic safe) and countertops with - it will also kill salmonella. Also add a cup of peroxide to your laundry instead of bleach! Great for cleaning windows too. *Put on your feet to kill fungus - gets rid of toe nail fungus as well as athletes feet if you do this every night. *Gets rid of infections from cuts and heals cuts *Helps cold symptoms - 50/50 mixtures sprayed in your nose and then blow your nose into a tissue *Helps get rid of boils an skin infections *Helps ear infections - 50/50 mixture of 2 drops in your ear *Helps alleviate toothaches and pain *Rinse your hair with 50/50 solution for a more natural highlighted look Filed under: Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers and Beauty/Health Tips Comments: 2 Comments |
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Posted on 10.22.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
I just love eating and having honey in my tea or just on toast. I even like it by the spoonful. Some people do not like this but it is just so beneficial to your health. I love to buy my local honey because the when you buy your local honey you are protecting yourself again illnesses around your area. But there is a honey from New Zealand that is quite popular these days and offers a lot of great health benefits but you do not want to put it in hot beverages because it will lose it effectiveness. Manuka Honey (related to Tea Tree Oil) has a shelf life of 5 years also but be sure to keep it in a dark and cool place. The active and UMF honey is the best for medicinal purposes or getting that overall good health and well being. I have read that 16+ to 18+ is the best but you can get it as high as UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) strength 25+. They are more expensive and may just be too strong but hospitals are using this honey more and more for hospital dressings. Here are some of the benefits of this type of honey that is only available from New Zealand and these flower that the bees make the honey from are only out 4-6 weeks out of the year. *Fight off infections topically and internally that modern medicine may not be able to like MRSA Staph infections - the “Superbug” *Is anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal *Treats athletes foot, fungal infections, ringworm, toenail fungus, and other skin infections *Great for clearing up acne, eczema and other skin related problems including sunburn *Great for your digestion *Helps clear up mouth and throat problems - strep throat, sore throat, canker sores, mouth ulcers *Helps sooth and heal wounds and burns *Helps with a cough - also try lemon for a cough *Great for acid relux, heartburn and stomach related problems *Can help treat gum disease and maintain over all good dental health! *Great Anti-oxidant *Helps sooth and heal insect bites and stings *Helps prevent cancers and heart related problems *Helps rehydrate your body *May help prevent your seasonal allergies *Helps sooth ulcers on the inside and out - peptic, esophogus… *Treats and relieves diarrhea and constipation, irritable bowel syndrome *Helps with eye infections *Helps clear up dandruff problems as well as making your hair super soft and shiny *Helps sooth cracked skin *Helps heal diabetic related wounds, sores and ulcers *Great for maintaining a healthy gastrointestinal system *Gives you a great burst in energy! *Your skin will look healthier, smoother and softer - great for facial masks to help with anti-aging *Helps stimulate you immune system to help fight off infections. As with everything - take in moderation and be sure to consult your doctor if you have other medical conditions and are on medicine currently. Personally, I like it on my toast or just a spoonful a day. Do not give to children under 1 years old. Filed under: Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers Comments: 3 Comments |
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Posted on 09.03.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
I love this flower - I have it planted all around my yard - it just smells so nice and refreshing. And it is really easy to grow and maintain. The medicinal effects of lavender have been know for treating: *Helps ease the itch and rid chiggers *Helps with mood swings and PMS *Fainting and dizziness *Insomnia *Jet lag *Pain and Sore Muscles *Rub lavender oil on your stretch marks to reduce the appearance *Psoriasis *Helps treat acne *Carpal Tunnel Syndrome *Helps soothe and treat sunburns and minor burns *Great antioxidant *Helps keep your blood pressure levels normal *Antiseptic use on cuts and scrapes - anti fungal and antibacterial qualities *Helps treat and get rid of cold sores *Great for insect bites *Tired looking eyes and dark under eye circles *Vaginitis *Apply topically to lessen the appearance of varicose veins *Great for headaches *The Common Cold *Soothes your nerves and makes you calmer *Aroma helps fight Depression *It was once believed to attract men *The aroma has been know to boost your immune system *Helps with intestinal disorders - alleviates flatulence *Helps ease a nauseous stomach and is good to have if you have a loss of appetite *Rejuvenates and hydrates your skin *Stimulates mental clarity affecting memory, concentration and mood *Has a relaxing effect - great for stress! *It also promotes Shiny Hair! When you have a stressful day - I recommend a nice long warm bath with lavender oils and then sprinkle the lavender oils on you pillow for a nice restful relaxing slumber! Remember too much of anything is not good for you! Filed under: Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers Comments: None |
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Posted on 08.22.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
The health benefits of garlic, which is very high in potassium, are probably one of the longest I have yet to come across. So here it goes - my best attempts to cover all the aliments garlic can treat and/or prevent. *Helps slow down the aging process and effects because it is loaded in anti-oxidants and promotes cell regeneration *Garlic is also a great anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and has great antibacterial properties *Helps relieve and speed up the healing process for poison ivy, sumac and oak *Helps treat AIDS *Put on the bottom of your feet to help treat insomnia *Help rid warts *Great for your immune system to fight the common cold and flu *Has been said to treat allergies *Helps treat dandruff problems *Treats constipation *May prevent/treat hair loss *Prevents heart disease and stroke - preventing your blood from clotting and keeps your heart healthy *Treatment for blisters *If you get altitude sickness have some garlic with you - garlic helps thin your blood *Excellent for treating angina *Eat more garlic to help prevent tumors *Has anti-fungal properties thus making it a great treatment for athlete’s foot, toe fungus problems and other fungal infections *Has anti-viral qualities making it a good treatment for viral infection related problems for such things as yeast infection and vaginitis *If you have or have even been exposed to tuberculosis - eat garlic daily for treatment *Eat more garlic if your have Reynard’s Disease - I didn’t know what this was but it is when you have extremely very cold extremities *Helps treat arthritis *Great for breastfeeding problems - it treats mastitis and can help an infant nurse longer and better *Helps treat pneumonia *Great for throat related problems - sore throat and tonsillitis because it is an excellent remedy for upper respiratory issues because it is anti-viral and also and anti bacterial qualities *Also great for treating bronchitis, asthma and sinusitis *Helps maintain a healthy blood pressure *Helps stabilize high cholesterol to a normal level *Great for repelling mosquitoes…although my neighbors don’t care for the smell but it only lasts a little bit *Helps treat Lyme Disease *Garlic is great for insect bites, stings, toothaches and related pains, common scraps, burns or wounds - by eating garlic or even applying them right to the affected area it can relieve you of the pain *Removes toxins from your body such lead and mercury - great detoxifier *May slow down the spread of the HIV virus in your body and prevent such infections as pneumonia and herpes *Helps treat and get rid of cold sores *Helps treat your ulcers *If you had a headache have some garlic *Helps with the common earache because of it’s anti-fungal qualities and immune boosting effects *Helps improve your memory - eat more garlic!! *Helps prevents certain tumors *Helps clear up acne - in your diet and applying directly to you face *Helps maintain healthy bone and joins *Helps with poor circulation, fights against the hardening of your arteries and good for overall circulatory system health - great for varicose veins *Add more garlic to your diet for your diabetes - garlic is said to help control blood sugar levels *Helps prevent cancers especially related to the digestive system for example stomach cancer *Has anti-cancer antioxidant that help fight again the disease from ever forming - considered one of the best cancer preventing anti-oxidant foods *Helps treat intestinal disorders such as the onset of worms *Helps treat burns, common wounds and infections *Been said to prevent prostate and colon cancers *Garlic helps break a fever *Is used as a treatment for sties *Reduces the risk of breast cancer *Helps treat hyperglycemia *Helps aid in digestion and control embarrassing flatulence problems *Great for maintaining good eye health *Also excellent for your liver *If you smoke, were a smoker or are constantly around smoke - start taking garlic to fight off at least some of the negative effects smoking does to your body *Not to mention is gives a great “Zing” to any bland dish! Garlic is very potent so as with anything - take in moderation and always consult your doctor before trying or taking alternative herbs and treatments especially if you already have a pre-existing condition. If you don’t like the taste of garlic then you can always get it in capsule form - although the more natural way is best - however, you won’t get that garlic breath afterwards - a personal preference I suppose. Filed under: Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers Comments: 3 Comments |
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Posted on 08.17.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
When it comes to my food I love black pepper!! Especially in and on my Italian dishes. It’s just a great spice that perks up the natural flavors of the food and your taste buds. So, of course I was interested in what it actually does for me… *Aids in your digestion - eliminating Heartburn and indigestion *Great skin toner - great for your skin *Helps with your respiration problems such as asthma, emphysema and bronchitis *Helps with your circulation - great for varicose veins and bruises *Helps prevent weakness, letharginess and boosts your energy level *Can improve your appetite *Helps prevent osteoporosis *Stimulates your taste buds *Pepper reduces the formation of intestinal and stomach gas thus decreasing embarrassing flatulence! Not to mention gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea and constipation *Pepper is a great spice for weight loss!! It helps the breakdown of your fat *Helps with congestion *Is a great cleansing antioxidant with anti fungal properties also *Helps maintain a healthy blood pressure *Make a paste with lime juice to prevent hair loss *Helps maintain healthy joints and bones *Contains antibacterial properties - great for fighting diseases *Stimulates your heart and kidneys. *Helps treat hiccups *Helps prevent colds, hay fever and allergies * Can be us as an insecticide for houseflies and other bugs in your gardens - much better than the poison of pesticides!! *Used as an aphrodisiac *Has a warming effect and promotes sweating and urination *Combined with other herbs it brings out their herbal benefits *Used for colic. * If you gargle pepper in water it can sooth a sore throat and reduce hoarseness *Helps prevent Hemorrhoids *Helps bring down a fever and ease a cough * Put pepper on a scorpion sting to take away the pain *A little salt and pepper in warm water is great for you mouth - gets rid of Bad Breath, toothaches, bleeding gums and helps maintain good dental hygiene and a treatment for mouth ulcers Pepper is just super for achieving great overall health - so spice up your life and food with a little pepper!! Remember everything in moderation…too much of anything is not good for you! Filed under: Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers Comments: 1 Comment |
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Posted on 07.06.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
Personally I do not like the taste of licorice and would have never thought it to be so great!! It is treated for so many common and uncommon ailments. Licorice is a antioxidant and anti-inflammatory which is also great for overall cleansing and detoxifying your body promoting cell regeneration. Licorice is used for treating: *The licorice herb is used to prevent Tooth Decay. Personally I would have never thought that but it does!! I had even asked my dentist about this the last time I went and he agreed. *Used to help smokers quite smoking *Gout *Hot flashes in menopausal women *Helps treat chronic fatigue syndrome *Heartburn *Liver Problems *Constipation *Lyme Disease *Colds and coughs *Dandruff *Sore Throat *Menopause - great for hormonal imbalance problems *Tendinitis *Emphysema - if you smoke or around smoke - have licorice tea once a day *Tooth Decay *Canker Sores *Baldness *Athlete’s Foot *Asthma *Fungal and Viral Infections *Gingivitis *Treats and prevents prostate enlargement problems *Helps treat and prevent skin problems just as eczema *Helps treat PMS *Tuberculosis *Psoriasis *Shingles *Anaphylaxis Attacks *Depression *Body Odor *Arthritis and joint aches and pains *Helps treat bursitis *HIV Infections *Yeast Infections *Ulcers *Helps prevent and treat breathing problems So maybe I should acquire a taste for Licorice Tea…I think it might do me good!! However as with anything licorice and it’s extracts are only safe in moderate amounts. High does of licorice could case water retention, loss of potassium, high blood pressure and headaches. And you should always consult your doctor before trying a natural remedy. Filed under: Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers Comments: 1 Comment |
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Posted on 05.25.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
I had never heard of Chinese Cordyceps until now but it interested me quite a bit. I love looking for great natural remedies and natural products that have amazing properties and qualities. Sure there is a time and place for modern medicine but I truly believe that so many natural remedies are completely overlooked. If anything these natural products, that could be growing in our back yards, could offer great preventative treatments. And I always think it is so much easier in the long run to try to prevent something rather than to have to treat it!. Chinese cordyceps is a powerful grass-like fungus, first grown and found in the Tibetian mountains. It was called the “divine gift” because it has amazing and some say unmatched immune system support and stimulation. And it was only in 1980 that American pharmacists realized that cordycepsa’s many invigorating properties. *It acts as a natural anti-inflammatory *Helps enhance your libido *Improves fertility *Super immunological restorative properties *Helps resist bodily infections because of adaptogen which helps promote homeostasis (the endocrine system balance) *Great for respiratory problems like allergies and bronchitis *Can assist athletic recovery and performance *Promotes vascular elasticity *Can improve your heart muscle strength *Act as a a powerful detoxifier. Filed under: Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers Comments: None |
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Posted on 05.25.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
I love finding out the health benefits of different herbs and foods and the latest I just read up on was Reishi. Reishi is a mushroom that is actually one of the most used herbal remedies in the Traditional Chinese Medicines. It has been used since the 2nd Century B.C. has is known as the herb of good fortune. It has only really been widely used since the 1970’s though because it was mainly just used for people of royalty and outsiders and commoners were restricted from using this special mushroom. Here are some of the benefits of Reishi: *Has anti-inflammatory qualities *Great for respiratory problems like allergies and bronchitis *Can help reduce blood pressure issues related to hypertension *Aids in cancer remission because it acts as hypoglycemic agents *Helps strengthen your immune system *Help with anti-aging scavenging free radicals which will slow down the aging process and keep your cells healthy *Protects your liver *Great for anxiety because it helps instill calmness However, always be sure to consult your doctor before taking any sort of natural remedies or herbs especially if you have pre existing conditions. And remember….everything in moderation. Too much of anything is not good for you. Filed under: Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers Comments: 1 Comment |
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Posted on 04.26.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
I love planting Lambs Ear in my garden and around my borders. It is a very soft plant that are actually int he shape of a lambs ear which is why it is called that. This was actually used as bandages once upon a time because they are very soft and have an very good absorbency. So, if you are in the wilderness or outside and need that bandage…find some lambs ear and wrap it around your wound. Filed under: Health News and Spices, Herbs, Oils and Flowers and Beauty/Health Tips Comments: None |
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