Friday, December 4, 2009

Insomnia and Acupuncture


Acupuncture is well known as an effective cure for insomnia, as indicated by research, this treatment is one of the most successful alternative therapies are giving today.

As documented investigations China Medical University, Beijing There are very good results from acupuncture for insomnia, surpassing the effectiveness of conventional medicines.

The studies also revealed that treatments with herbal medicine against sleep increase their effectiveness if supplemented by acupuncture.

Although there is much to continue work, the trend indicates that the popular Eastern treatment an effective remedy against those who can not sleep.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

The pharmacy is in your garden


In these times we have to tighten their belts sick is a luxury to this why not have another alternative, taking natural medicines that can easily be in our gardens without us noticing.

This book just came out Natural medicine with herbal, a practice guide that can give valuable advice on how to lead a healthy life with only look more natural alternatives we have in our daily lives.

According to the text, nature has many remedies at hand that can be treated like traditional medicine diseases such as overweight, acne, high cholesterol, anxiety, stress and much more.

With this resource you can prepare yourself your own syrups without having to go to the pharmacy and the way it opens your mind a little about how plants can help us have a better life.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Green tea and its benefits














Green tea is one of many natural products used to thin fashion, however, few know that this drink besides keeping the line may have multiple health benefits.

One of them, according to the biologist holandes Rijken Philipe is that green tea has a positive effect on blood vessels which can improve cardiovascular health, recommended that people suffering heart problems take this drink daily.

Moreover, it was discovered that green tea has antioxidant properties that help prevent aging and protect skin from sunlight.

However, this infusion is not without caution, as recommended moderate consumption, since it contains caffeine, so you should avoid giving it to children or people with hypertension, one of its aftereffects could be insomnia or nervousness in people is consumed in excess.

Friday, November 13, 2009

The Bach Flowers



Bach flowers have become widely known for its healing properties and state regulatory mental status of patients suffering from depression, anxiety or fear, becoming a lifesaver for many people experiencing these problems.

These plants were discovered by Dr. Edward Bach who was convinced that the body is the mirror of the mental state in their daily experience was that if a patient was desperate and depressed recovery took longer.

Bach wanted to find some resource of nature that is accessible and easier to treat than abate these problems was for seven years and identified 38 flowers capable of alleviating negative mental states of human beings.

These plants, once processed are used to alleviate problems such as fear, depression, jealousy, worries or lack of patient confidence.

Bach also divided the thirty-eight remedies into seven groups to address the fear, uncertainty, insufficient interest in present circumstances, loneliness, hyper-sensitivity to influences and ideas, despair and anxiety over the welfare of others.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Alternative Medicine for Cancer













The National Cancer Institute of USA and National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine have been carrying out several investigations to test the effectiveness of alternative medicine in the treatment against the dreaded cancer.

Investigations are being carried out seeking to know for example whether acupuncture can reduce the symptoms of advanced cancer of the colon and rectum. Researchers are also trying to determine if there is any positive aspect to mistletoe extract may help in the fight against solid tumors.

Although research continues to believe that doctors before undergoing a treatment of this type, check with your trusted physician or a specialist in health, but especially for reliable information before making a decision because in some cases, alternative therapies can interfere with conventional treatment.

More information: National Cancer Institute

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Cured by horses


One of the latest discoveries in alternative therapies is the use of horses to treat patients with degenerative diseases and to increase self-esteem and interaction with others.

The benefit of equinotherapy is that it uses the movement of the horse and rider positions to stimulate the mobility of the body and brain activity, since according to studies of this animal walking helps awaken the sense of human beings.

This experience has already been practicing for some time in Spain with significant results in children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and varying degrees of physical disability and even in adults with degenerative diseases like multiple sclerosis.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Phytotherapy


Etymologically, herbal medicine is the science of healing with plants, it means, using herbal materials of vegetable origin with a therapeutic purpose. The plants used are processed to get an herbal drugs, used to combat and prevent disease. Phytotherapy has its origins in ancient wisdom, but now uses knowledge of pharmacology, as well as preclinical and clinical studies, to rule out damage in patients.