The Perennial Herb Alfalfa has Many Medicinal Uses

by Bob Cotto

The perennial herb Alfalfa has many medicinal and dietary benefits and uses. Research shows that this herb may lower glucose and cholesterol in the blood and Alfalfa supplements are safe for oral consumption by most people - there are a few cases where symptoms similar to lupus occurs. Alfalfa sprouts and seeds contain the amino acid L-canavanine which appears to cause the symptom (the leaves however do not contain it). Alfalfa plant leaves are extremely rich in nutrients and minerals which include magnesium, potassium, carotene and calcium. Alfalfa is effective for reducing fevers, contributes to healthy blood and contains natural fluoride which helps prevent tooth decay.

Last Updated on Sunday, 18 December 2011 05:29

Sleep herbs

by Patricia McDougall

Stop tossing and turning at night. New all natural sleep herb supplements may just be what your seeking. Made from traditional sleep herbs from the Amazon rain forest these supplements are an exciting new combination of sleep herbs.

Herbal supplements made from Mulungu, Lemon Balm (Toronjil), Damiana, Graviola, or Passionflower herbal extract ensure that you get adequate rest by normalizing sleep patterns, relaxing your muscles, and calming your nerves. These sleep herbs reduce anxiety and feelings of restlessness. The best part is that these sleep herbs do all this without any side effects or hangovers the morning after. Natural sleep herbs are not addicting.

Last Updated on Sunday, 23 October 2011 19:36

Use Herbs to Improve Health and Lose Weight

by Chris Robertson

Unless you've always been super skinny all your life, you probably realize by now that maintaining a healthy weight is not an easy task. Your physical activity level, the foods you eat, and liquids you consume all play a part in how quickly you can shed those unwanted pounds. But thankfully, there are some herbs you can add to your diet to help boost weight loss. Let's explore how herbs work to make losing weight a little easier.

Metabolism Boosters

If you have a slow metabolism due to lack of exercise, stress or poor nutrition, you might consider taking herbs to boost your metabolism. Your metabolism is defined as the amount of energy, or calories, your body burns so it can function. Calories are burned continuously as you go about your daily activities, but everyone burns calories at a different rate. Typically, people who have more muscle than fat have a higher metabolism.

Last Updated on Friday, 15 July 2011 00:01

The Problem With Using Herbs To Treat Anxiety

by Karen Larsen

Many people who have been diagnosed with anxiety are wary of taking drugs fearing that they will become addicted and dependent on the drugs. As a consequence, a number of these patients, who could benefit from prescribed medications, don't bother to take their medications.

Instead, what some have chosen to do, is to take a more organic plan of attack to treat their anxiety. And they choose to do this, mainly, by using herbs and other natural substances. But, before you embark on such a course, you should first notify your primary physician and get their feedback on the specific herbal therapies that you are thinking of trying. This way the doctor can be prepared if you start to experience unusual reactions.

Last Updated on Friday, 08 July 2011 00:19

How Can Herbs Treat Stress

by Sarah Labdar

Stress can have an unbalancing effect upon the body, which can cause moderate to severe changes in our normal bodily function. Whether stress is acute or chronic we experience several symptoms, which affect not only our mind but our body as well. Acute stress causes symptoms of increased heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, agitation, irritability, lack of concentration, moodiness, inability to think and many more. Most of these symptoms will dissipate once the stress subsides however, if stress continues then these symptoms can progress causing mental and physical problems such as depression, obesity, cancer, heart disease, withdrawal and anxiety. The body can only protect itself for so long causing an irregular imbalance of chemicals and hormones within our system. Eventually our immune system can no longer stave off infection or disease. Herbs can strengthen the immune system and reduce the ill effects of stress and eliminate depression and anxiety.

Last Updated on Friday, 06 May 2011 22:14