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By Dawn RowlettSep 28, 20071 topic

Adrenal Health - Herbal Remedies For High Cortisol Levels, Stress and Anxiety

The definition of stress is the strain felt by somebody: mental, emotional, or physical strain caused by anxiety or overwork. It may cause such symptoms as raised blood pressure or depression. Stress has become an everyday part of our daily lives. The high school student stresses over exams and competing for the best college scholarships. Their parents stress over getting ahead at work so they can afford to send their child to college, plus how their parents are going to be a

Primary topic: Herbal Remedies and Herbs

Herbal Remedies and Herbs

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By Dawn RowlettJun 23, 20081 topic

The Symptoms And Natural Treatments For Sexually Transmitted Diseases - STD Remedies

Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The only sure way to avoid contracting one is by practicing abstinence. And, there are a lot of STD's these days. So many, in fact, that there are ones that are considered Common STDs. Many people are responsible in their sexual activities, but many are not. Unless you're in a long term relationship, knowing your partner helps, but you'd also have to know your partner's previous partners. So we'll discuss what STD's are and how to treat them nat

Primary topic: Sexuality

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By Dawn RowlettNov 19, 20071 topic

Herbal Remedies For Respiratory Ailments

Respiratory ailments are particularly troublesome. When you aren't breathing well, your entire body is affected. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi, which are the medium-size airways in the lungs. Often, bronchitis can develop as you're getting over a cold and your immune system is weakened. Drinking an herbal tea blended from olive leaves, St John's Wort, Black Walnut Hulls, White Oak Bark and other ingredients will serve two purposes. The warm tea soothes and comf

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dawn RowlettFeb 9, 20091 topic

Benefits of a Full Body Detox

Over the years, we surround and fill our bodies with toxins on a daily basis. Not only do we tend to eat to excess, what we eat are a lot of foods that aren't body-friendly. We are a society who loves our meat, especially red meat; high-fat content dairy products; refined grains and sugars; and overwhelming amounts of salt. What fruits and vegetables we do manage to get into ourselves have been grown using chemically-based pesticides. And we wonder why we don't feel great all

Primary topic: Herbal Remedies and Herbs

Herbal Remedies and Herbs

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By Dawn RowlettFeb 9, 20091 topic

Healthy Eating Fights Depression

The Holidays are over and we've survived them. We may have put on a couple of pounds, but they can be dropped, if we get back on track. What we are looking at now is the rest of a long winter without the fun of the holidays to keep us occupied. During this time, many people suffer from something called the "winter blues".nnWe have a tendency to be less active in the winter and exercise a form of human hibernation. Many of us curb our outdoor activities, which greatly reduces

Primary topic: Depression

2,880 views

By Dawn RowlettMar 25, 20081 topic

Zinc Health Benefits

Zinc, found in the body, is a very important trace element that we can't live without. Some zinc is found in the body's proteins. Another type is secreted from many different cells in our body. It's necessary for the metabolic activity of enzymes that deal with the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate, fat, and alcohol. Without the proper level of zinc, the body's ability to grow new tissue and connective tissue is inhibited, which also limits it's power to heal it's wounds. Z

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Dawn RowlettApr 22, 20081 topic

Vitamin A Food Sources, Supplements & Benefits

Vitamins fall into two categories, fat-soluble and water-soluble. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin which means it can be stored in the body's fat tissue, fat deposits, and liver. Since they can be stored in the body's tissue, it's possible for the levels of fat-soluble vitamins to become toxic. Because of this, care should be taken to the suggested dosage when taking these vitamins, especially vitamin A.nnWe've all heard carrots are good for our eyes, but few of us know exa

Primary topic: Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements

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By Dawn RowlettFeb 9, 20091 topic

Herbal Tea Medicinal Benefits

There are popular herbal teas which contain antioxidants and provide many health benefits. One of the most powerful in antioxidants is the white tea. This tea is picked very young. The buds, before they've fully opened, and the very young, delicate leaves. Some white teas are made only from the small buds, no leaves. These produce a higher quality product and tend to be more expensive than the teas with a combination of buds and leaves. Since they're so delicate, the processi

Primary topic: Herbal Remedies and Herbs

Herbal Remedies and Herbs

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By Dawn RowlettNov 27, 20071 topic

Detoxify With Herbal Supplements For Anti-Agining Effects Inside & Out

A Detoxification Program rejuvenates the body, mind and spirit by eliminating toxic materials that are being stored in our fat cells and bodily organs. The detox process literally turns back the hands of time on aging. Removing toxins promotes more radiant and resilient skin and complexion. Fluid and weight loss of ten to fifty pounds or more produce anti-aging affects that resemble the fountain of youth that most of us have been looking for. With more energy, more willpower

Primary topic: Aging and Longevity

Aging and Longevity

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By Dawn RowlettJan 15, 20081 topic

Childhood Eating Disorders

Our society has become obsessed with being thin and our children are no exception. They're tempted everywhere they go with unhealthy food choices and an even unhealthier lifestyle. Eating food that is filled with fat and empty calories and days spent sitting in front of a computer playing video games. They hardly stand a chance. We feed them everything that makes them fat, then tell them they should be thin. Instead, we should be giving them healthy balanced foods and daily e

Primary topic: Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

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By Dawn RowlettFeb 9, 20091 topic

Is it Panic Disorder?

Panic disorder or panic attacks are often misunderstood. The symptoms can come on suddenly and unexpectedly, often times for no known reason. The person who suffers from panic attacks can experience incredibly intense feelings of fear without understanding why. Other symptoms that accompany panic disorder are frequently mistaken for other serious conditions.nnPeople who suffer from panic attacks can experience them at any time. They can even begin while a person is sleeping.

Primary topic: Anxiety

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By Dawn RowlettFeb 9, 20091 topic

High Blood Pressure Silently Leads to Heart Disease

High blood pressure is an extremely dangerous condition that can go undetected for years, doing damage all the while. Because there are frequently no symptoms related to high blood pressure, many people fail to bother with the simple blood pressure test that can save them serious problems down the road. Monitoring ones blood pressure is easy and painless. It isn't necessary to have it taken by a physician. It can be taken simply and in the comfort of your own home with a bloo

Primary topic: Heart Disease

1,196 views

By Dawn RowlettNov 2, 20071 topic

Natural Remedies for Insomnia

Normally, when I go to bed, I'm asleep within 10 minutes of my head hitting the pillow, and I don't wake up until the sun is coming in my window. On the rare occasion that I lay there, eyes wide open, I realize what it's like for thousands of people, including a close friend, every night. Insomnia is frustrating, to say the least. When it happens to me on the rare night, I just give up and get up. But I can't imagine being faced with that night after night.n nI never paid muc

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders

Insomnia and Sleep Disorders

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By Dawn RowlettNov 27, 20071 topic

Herbal Remedies For Anxiety

Anxiety is an no longer an illness that women are told is just in their head and they need to "learn to live with it". For years, we've been told there's something wrong with us, we over-react, we worry to much, we're just too emotional. The fact is, anxiety is much more than just emotional instability. It's a treatable illness.n nIt's finally been realized that there's a physiological cause, in addition to the emotional cause, in anxiety related conditions. And before that,

Primary topic: Anxiety

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By Dawn RowlettFeb 29, 20081 topic

Health Risks Of A Magnesium Deficiency

We all know we would benefit by taking that multi-vitamin every morning. But, how many of us really know how our bodies are affected by those vitamins and minerals we're taking? Or more importantly, not taking. Magnesium, for example, is a trace mineral that the body absolutely can't function without. But, how many of us know what a lack of magnesium can cause?nnSome of our body's magnesium is found in our bones and some is in the tissue and organs. There is some magnesium in

Primary topic: Nutrition

1,063 views

By Dawn RowlettJul 23, 20071 topic

Lose Weight Naturally With Herbs

The Centers for Disease Control have announced that Americans are fatter now than ever before recorded in history. More than thirty percent of American adults are considered medically overweight with a body mass index between 25 and 29. Another thirty percent of American adults weight in with a body mass index between 30 and 39, classifying them as obese. Three percent are morbidly obese with a BMI over 40. Thirty-three percent of children in the United States is overweight.

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Dawn RowlettFeb 9, 20091 topic

Natural Ways to Allergy Proof

Most of us try to be health conscious. Some are more successful than others. One of the reasons is determination. There's a wealth of information available that makes it a lot easier to know what we should be doing to keep ourselves healthy and fit. nnWe keep learning new things all the time. We know which foods help reduce cholesterol, which ones are rich in antioxidants, and those that aid in reducing the risk of heart disease and some cancers. We have supplements for our d

Primary topic: Natural Health

964 views

By Dawn RowlettFeb 29, 20081 topic

Health Benefits Of Antioxidants

We hear a lot about antioxidants these days. They've become the popular topic of many health studies recently. But, what exactly are antioxidants? Where do we get them from? What do they do for us? what happens when we don't have enough of them?nnAntioxidants protect tissues, cells, and compounds such as protein and DNA against free radical damage. They neutralize the free radicals before they have a chance to cause cellular damage or disease. What's a free radical? It's a mo

Primary topic: Nutrition

960 views

By Dawn RowlettJun 23, 20081 topic

Stress Remedies

Stress is one of the leading underlying causes of many illnesses today. People diagnosed with conditions from fatigue to insomnia to heart disease can be found to have been leading stress-filled lives for years prior to being diagnosed. In some cases stress is the only reason for the condition, while for others it's a major contributing factor.nnTrying to live a totally stress-free life in this day and age is an unrealistic expectation that would only serve to place more pres

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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