Herbs For Detoxification

Sandra Kim Leong

Herbal remedies are seeing a rise in popularity. This includes using herbs for detoxification. Many people like the idea of using herbs as natural products have minimal side effects. Herbs in fact have many therapeutic abilities. The following list explains some western herbs commonly used for detoxification and why they work.

Dandelion - This is an herb that is good for the whole body, specifically the immune system. It works to eliminate toxins from the cells in the body. It also increases bile and helps it move along. It is credited with boosting white blood cells thus strengthening the immune system.

Licorice Root - This herb has properties that work like an antioxidant, fight viruses and helps the body produce antibodies.

Cascara Sagrada - This herb works like a laxative. It helps the bowels move.

Black Walnut Hulls - This herb also works in the bowels. It works against parasites and removes them from the intestines. It also helps remove fatty material and toxins.

Garlic – Garlic is the classic kitchen-pharmacy remedy and has been used for centuries as an antiseptic. It detoxifies the gut and helps the bowels function properly. It works like a laxative in making the bowels move regularly.

Goldenseal - this herb is well known for its cleansing power. It can rid the body of toxins and help to remove obstructions.

Psyllium - This herb also works to help move the bowels.

Here are some Chinese herbs that are used for detoxification.

Lian Qiao – Lian Qiao is the forsythia flower. It has a cleansing action and helps to clear heat and toxins.

Ju Hua – Otherwise known as the Chrysanthemum. This is a pungent herb that should not be overcooked, or it will lose its potency. It has cleansing properties.

Pu Gong Ying – Pu Gong Ying is the dandelion plant. It is the parts of the plant above the root that is being used as a remedy. It is effective as a detoxification herb.

It is important to know that the main point of detoxification is removing toxins from the body, usually through the bowels. Using herbs is gentler on your system than other methods and you get additional benefits from the nutrients that herbs supply.

About The Author

Sandra Kim Leong posts information on colon cleansing, liver cleansing, kidney cleansing, detox diet , juice fasting and alcohol detox on her site. For updates and more articles, please visit http://www.Detox-Cleansing.com.

Ulcerative Colitis and IBD

S Joseph

Ulcerative Colitis: Due to the regular nature of human digestion
and the essential function of digestion for human survival, it
can be very difficult for the sores associated with ulcerative
colitis to heal once they have become irritated and inflamed.
The most favorable course of action is to simply change one's
diet, experimenting with different food to find a range of foods
that do not exacerbate the colitis, while still offering enough
nutritional value for a healthy life. For more information on
diets for people with colitis, visit
http://www.1ulcerativecolitis.com/. Some people with colitis
choose to manage their symptoms with natural alternative to
conventional medicine. Most of these approaches are centered
around increasing the sufferers intake of: -Herbs, such as aloe
and ginsing -Vitamin supplements, primarily vitamin D and B
vitamins -Specially formulated diet that focus on probiotics for
a healthy gut Other methods available include: -Reflexology (the
stimulation of sensitive areas like the feet hands and ears)
-Chiropractic therapy If these approaches do not work, then more
invasive forms of therapy may have to be utilized. Unfortunately
both medication and surgery are a necessary resort for some
sufferers, although under ideal circumstances, diet and exercise
are unquestionably the preferred approach. Due to the serious
nature of ulcerative colitis, it is extremely important to
consult your doctor for the purposes of continued assessment of
your condition. Even if the choice is made to attempt to remedy
your health via natural means, a doctor can provide important
information on the progress of the chosen treatment. To learn
more about colitis, visit us at
http://www.1ulcerativecolitis.com/.



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http://www.1ulcerativecolitis.com/

Types of Hair Loss Treatment Currently Available

Richard Mitchell

The hair loss treatments outlined here cannot provide definitive cures for all hair loss conditions, but they do represent regimes that many sufferers have found useful. In other words, they are examples of potential solutions that many patients have chosen after honestly assessing the causes of their hair loss together with their expectations.

This article will focus on four basic approaches:

1. A drugs based approach for those who don't mind taking strong medications.

2. A commercial product approach for those who prefer a non-drug solution but who still want a treatment that has a track record.

3. A natural remedy approach for those who prefer to follow the natural route.

4. A nutritional approach for those who wish to adopt a more holistic perspective.

It remains a fact that only two hair loss treatments have been approved by the FDA and both can be classed as strong drug-based medications. Propecia (finasteride) is the treatment of choice for many men with good reason - it tends to work! It is a powerful drug that inhibits the formation of DHT in the system, eventually to a level that is sufficiently low to encourage a normal growth cycle. Rogaine (minoxidil) acts differently in that it stimulates hair growth in both men and women by overriding the prevailing hair loss symptoms. These drugs can be used either on their own or in combination. Women should seek professional medical advice before using Propecia.

The world of commercial hair loss products is much less clear cut and it is here that many scamsters ply their trade to rip-off unsuspecting customers. The best advice I can give here is research, research, and more research! Many useful products are available on the market but none have been approved by the FDA. Probably the best, and certainly most popular, commercially available products are those containing natural ingredients that have been shown in field trials to reduce hair loss and encourage regrowth. You can find out more about these products by visiting the site listed at the end of this article.

Increasingly, people are turning to natural hair loss remedies as they seek to combat thinning hair. This has an obvious appeal for many sufferers and there is growing evidence to support the view that some natural remedies may be effective in curtailing hair loss. The most popular ingredients of natural hair loss treatments include ginko biloba, green tea, he shou wu, pygeum, saw palmetto and stinging nettle. Each of these is described in more detail in an supplementary article entitled "Herbal Remedies That Offer Hope".

It is becoming increasingly evident that poor nutrition and modern lifestyles can have a negative impact on health, and hair loss is no exception. At the most basic level, improved nutrition can minimize shedding and support other treatments that encourage regrowth. This can be achieved by:

• eating adequate amounts of protein.
  
  

• eating appropriate levels of useful carbohydrates.
  
  

• achieving a healthy balance of dietary fats.
  
  

Richard Mitchell is the creator of the www.myhairlossadvisor.com website that provides information and guidance to those suffering from premature hair loss.

richard@myhairlossadvisor.com

Cold Sore Remedy - Mint Tea

Denny Bodoh

Copyright 2005 drbodoh



A cold sore remedy proven very effective, as well as pleasant to
use, is mint tea. Many times I've seen a cold sore completely
healed in as little as 7 days using the mint tea cold sore
remedy described in this article.



As with any cold sore remedy I write about, I'm offering this
cold sore remedy to you for information purposes only. It's a
cold sore remedy that has worked well for many others.



In no way is this cold sore remedy presented as medical advice.
Nothing takes the place of a one-on-one relationship with a
health professional.



Keep in mind also - the best cold sore remedy is one that's
applied topically. A cold sore is primarily an external problem
and is easily treated this way. You may hear of a variety of
vitamins or prescription medications that are useful as an
internal cold sore remedy. These do sometimes help. But, the
simple and direct approach will always give you the very best
results.



This is true with a cold sore or any other problem in life.



Mint is a very powerful cold sore remedy because it has strong
anti-viral properties. Mint also has a very soothing effect,
which has made it a favorite with many folks who've written me.



But first, let's look at the "universal" cold sore remedy - ice.



Ice has been used as a cold sore remedy for centuries. Today ice
is readily available anywhere at any time. Even a cold can of
soda works as a cold sore remedy, when held to the sore.



The replication process of the herpes virus creates the cold
sore. Ice, when applied to an emerging cold sore, discourages
the herpes virus from replicating. The herpes virus hates cold.
Applying ice or any cold object will stall the herpes virus from
creating that hideous sore. And sometimes even send the herpes
virus back into hibernation.



As a cold sore remedy, combining the ice method with mint is
many times more effective.



Mint is very easy to find. The form we use is mint tea bags.
These are available anywhere you find herbal teas. If the mint
is combined with other herbs, that will work fine also. Just
make sure the mint is primary. Mint can also be easily grown in
a window pot if you want to try it fresh. I'll talk about a
special cold sore remedy using fresh mint in just a moment.



This is how we turn mint tea into a very effective cold sore
remedy.



Taking 20 oz. of bottled water and 5 tea bags (about one tea bag
per 4 oz. of water), we make a strong batch of mint tea. Then
freeze the wet tea bags.



Using the frozen tea bags in place of ice, we hold the tea bag
on the cold sore area for about 10 minutes at a time. About 3
times per hour works well.



With this frozen mint cold sore remedy, you get the comforting
and healing effects of ice. Plus, as the bag melts, you are
applying a very strong anti-viral medication. This will kill
thousands of herpes viruses.



Additionally, you can supercharge this cold sore remedy by
sipping the tea. Also, apply the mint tea liquid to the sore
with a cotton ball or paper towel. Now you have an internal as
well as an external cold sore remedy.



This is also a perfect cold sore remedy for those rare people
who get a cold sore inside the mouth. It works well for canker
sores too. As a cold sore remedy, or for canker sores, you can
use the tea as mouthwash. Swish it around for a minute or so,
then swallow it for the internal benefits.



A variation of this cold sore remedy, we've used successfully,
is to freeze the tea liquid. This works best for us using an ice
cube tray that makes smaller ice cubes. This is a little messier
as the cube melts. If you use fresh grown or bulk mint, then you
won't have the tea bags to freeze. In that case, this may be one
way to use your mint as a cold sore remedy.



One final note on using mint as a cold sore remedy.



Using this cold sore remedy, you may not want to, or can't, sit
and hold the ice or frozen tea bags to your lip. If you're on
the go, here's a very convenient and powerful way to use mint as
a cold sore remedy.



You can quickly make an excellent cold sore remedy by crushing
fresh mint leaves into a paste. If you don't wish to grow your
own, mint is often available fresh or dried at your local health
food store. With dried mint, add some water to reconstitute it
and it will make a fine paste too. As you make the paste, mix in
a little baking soda. This raises the pH level, which the herpes
virus also hates.



Now you have a cold sore remedy you can use when traveling or at
work. And, if made with fresh mint, the mint will be even
stronger than in the dried tea form because you aren't heating
it.



I hope you, as so many others have, find this to be an
excellent, cheap and powerful cold sore remedy.



About the author:


Denny Bodoh is a 33-year newspaper veteran, and an alternative
health and nutrition research writer. Learn more about cold
sores, and cold sore remedies, by going to his wildly popular
cold sore site. http://be-cold-sore-free.com/

Types of hair loss treatment available to sufferers.

Richard Mitchell

The hair loss treatments outlined here cannot provide definitive cures for all hair loss conditions, but they do represent regimes that many sufferers have found useful. In other words, they are examples of potential solutions that many patients have chosen after honestly assessing the causes of their hair loss together with their expectations.

This article will focus on four basic approaches:

1. A drugs based approach for those who don't mind taking strong medications.

2. A commercial product approach for those who prefer a non-drug solution but who still want a treatment that has a track record.

3. A natural remedy approach for those who prefer to follow the natural route.

4. A nutritional approach for those who wish to adopt a more holistic perspective.

It remains a fact that only two hair loss treatments have been approved by the FDA and both can be classed as strong drug-based medications. Propecia (finasteride) is the treatment of choice for many men with good reason - it tends to work! It is a powerful drug that inhibits the formation of DHT in the system, eventually to a level that is sufficiently low to encourage a normal growth cycle. Rogaine (minoxidil) acts differently in that it stimulates hair growth in both men and women by overriding the prevailing hair loss symptoms. These drugs can be used either on their own or in combination. Women should seek professional medical advice before using Propecia.

The world of commercial hair loss products is much less clear cut and it is here that many scamsters ply their trade to rip-off unsuspecting customers. The best advice I can give here is research, research, and more research! Many useful products are available on the market but none have been approved by the FDA. Probably the best, and certainly most popular, commercially available products are those containing natural ingredients that have been shown in field trials to reduce hair loss and encourage regrowth. You can find out more about these products by visiting the site listed at the end of this article.

Increasingly, people are turning to natural hair loss remedies as they seek to combat thinning hair. This has an obvious appeal for many sufferers and there is growing evidence to support the view that some natural remedies may be effective in curtailing hair loss. The most popular ingredients of natural hair loss treatments include ginko biloba, green tea, he shou wu, pygeum, saw palmetto and stinging nettle. Each of these is described in more detail in an supplementary article entitled "Herbal Remedies That Offer Hope".

It is becoming increasingly evident that poor nutrition and modern lifestyles can have a negative impact on health, and hair loss is no exception. At the most basic level, improved nutrition can minimize shedding and support other treatments that encourage regrowth. This can be achieved by:

- eating adequate amounts of protein.

- eating appropriate levels of useful carbohydrates.

- achieving a healthy balance of dietary fats.

Please go to Natural Hair Loss Remedies to find out more about the issues covered in this article.

About the Author

Richard Mitchell is the creator of the www.myhairlossadvisor.com website that provides information and guidance to those suffering from premature hair loss.

Treatment For Oily Hair

Kevin Pederson

The principle of care for oily hair and scalp condition is the
same as used for oily skin condition. The hair routine aims at
removing the excess oil and to exfoliate skin cells which clog
up and suffocate the hair follicles in our scalp. Infection
usually erupts in the blocked hair follicles which lead to hair
loss and other scalp disorders.



The emphasis is laid on cleansing and toning routines. The
cleansing routine involves washing and rinsing the hair. Since
the hair has to be washed as frequently as it gets dirty and
oily, a natural shampoo on a formulation of herbs such as Amla,
Shikakai, Trifala is ideal.



The ideal shampoo is always gentle in action, thorough in
dissolving the grime and at the same time, not harsh like a
detergent shampoo. Massaging hair and scalp is important for the
wellbeing as well as good growth of the hair. For dry hair,
scalp massaging with oil is recommended. For oily hair, massage
with toning lotion is suitable. A two minute brushing, stroking
and combing routine is sufficient massage exercise for the
scalp.



Oily hair home cure: Shampoo Cleanser Recipe 1. Buy some
shikakai powder from the market. Powder some green grams and
fenugreek (methi) seeds. Mix two portions of shikakai powder,
one portion of green gram flour and half portion of Fenugreek
powder and keep it. When required, mix a tablespoon of this
mixture in the white of an egg and use it as a shampoo. It does
not lather like a soap, or shampoo, but cleanses the hair.



2. Take some dry soap nuts (reetha) and soak them in water
overnight. Mash them in the morning and strain the soapy
solution. Add a teaspoon of shikakai powder and wash your hair.



Oily hair home remedy: A Mint Infusion Recipe 1. If you are
unable to make the shampoo cleanser at home, use this infusion
recipe. Prepare it and mix it in the shampoo you use. To make
the infusion, boil two handfuls of mint (pudina) in
one-and-a-half glass of water for 20 minutes. Strain the
solution and mix in a 300 ml bottle of shampoo.



Oily hair treatment: The Toning Lotion Mix a tablespoon of Malt
Vinegar in a glass of water. Add a pinch of salt in it. Dab two
tablespoons of it on your scalp and massage it with your finger
tips twice a week. Leave the lotion on for one hour. Rinse with
cool water, brush and set your hair.



Treating Oily hair: Other tips 1. Do not use detergent shampoos.
2. Do not use oils unless the cleansing routine leaves your hair
extremely dry. 3. Regularly massage your scalp.



About the author:


Kevin Pederson has been managing a number of natural home
remedies websites which have information on href="http://home-remedies-for-you.com/">home based
natural cures and remedies oily hair and any other problems with
your hair or skin.

Home Remedies - Your Natural First Aid Kit

Rona Hamilton

Lavender Oil - A very versatile and popular essential oil. Apply pure
lavender essential oil to spots, cuts, grazes and minor burns. The antiseptic properties of lavender
make it invaluable in skin care. Use in massage to help treat stiff joints, aches and pains,
headaches and period pains. It can help to induce sleep, produce a calming effect and help
reduce stress. Add a few drops to a warm bath or sprinkle a few drops on your pillow
last thing at night.

Arnica - Apply arnica cream to bruises and bumps. Great for families with
young children. Homeopathic arnica tablets can be used to help treat swelling,
sprains, joint pains and nosebleeds. They can also be taken before and after
a visit to the dentist. Arnica cream, tincture and tablets are available from
pharmacies and health stores.

Aloe Vera Gel - The gel from the aloe vera plant contains antibacterial, antifungal
and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used in skin care to help treat spots,
fungal infections, cuts, dry skin, itchy skin and cracked skin. The gel can also be used
to treat minor burns, sunburn and rashes. Choose a gel that contains at least
80% of the pure aloe vera gel. You can also buy aloe vera plants to have in
your home.

Ginger - Use as a remedy to treat nausea, vomiting and travel sickness. It is also
a safe remedy to help with morning sickness. (Always consult your doctor first) Ginger is also a great pick me up
when you're feeling fatigued and run down. Ginger can be taken in capsule or tincture form. You can also chew
crystallized ginger or fresh root ginger. Children can nibble on ginger biscuits, ginger
sweets or drink ginger ale. You can also infuse a piece of fresh root ginger in a cup of
boiling water.

Chamomile - Chamomile tea is a gentle and calming remedy. Drink chamomile tea to
help treat pms, period pain, stress and insomnia. Homeopathic chamomilla drops can be used in children to help treat
colic, wind, constipation and teething. Soak a flannel in cold chamomile tea and use
as a compress to help treat sunburn and eczema. Add a few drops of chamomile essential
oil to a warm bath to aid relaxation and to help with insomnia.

Garlic - This plant is best know for its culinary uses but is also highly beneficial
as a preventative medicine. It can be found in many forms including odourless capsules, fresh herb, liquid, oil, powder, tablet and
ointments. Garlic is recommended to help treat colds and flu, catarrh,
heart and circulation problems and fungal infections. It is also used to help fight
infection and boost the immune system.

Tea Tree Essential Oil - Can be used in skin care to help treat spots, blisters,
cold sores, rashes, warts, insect bites and stings. Apply one drop of pure essential
oil to the skin using a cotton bud. To help treat colds, sinus and chest infections, make
a steam inhalation by adding 4 drops of pure essential oil to a bowl of hot, just boiled
water. Add 4 drops to warm water to help treat athletes foot. To help treat candida and
cystitis add 6-8 drops of pure oil to your bath.

Echinacea - Can be used in tincture or tablet form, as a herbal tea, ointment or cream. You
can also purchase echinacea lozenges from health stores. Echinacea will improve the
efficiency of a weak immune system, which in turn will protect you against illness.
Echinacea is recommended to help treat colds and flu, skin wounds and inflammations, thrush,
ear infections, bronchitis, cold sores, bed sores, mouth ulcers, eczema, burns, boils and
abscesses.

Please visit Best Home Remedy for more information.
About the Author

Rona Hamilton is the writer and creator of Best Home Remedy.
To view a full A-Z of home and herbal remedies please visit
http://www.best-home-remedy.com/index.html