red clover or Trifolium pratense is used for chronic chest problems such as whooping cough, asthma, and bronchitis. Flowering tops of the red clover are used. people with thin blood should exercise extreme caution when using herbs like Red clover and should do so only under physician supervision. There have been several small studies of [...]
reduce stress and anxiety using herbs
November 15, 2007 By
catnip is a very versatile plant. catnip leaves and flowers play an important part in stress reduction. catnip is liked by cats and is excellent calming herb. catnip is also used as a teething pain relief remedy. It has a restorative digestive capability and can be used for preventing diarrhea or colic. to help with [...]
size of HDL, LDL matters, large lipoproteins and role of LDL – bad cholesterol or HDL – good cholesterol
November 13, 2007 By
small size LDL has bad health effect compared to large size LDL. small LDL seems to trigger the process of atherosclerosis more compared to large LDL. HDL also comes in various sizes and large HDL seems to do a very good job of hauling the cholesterol back to the liver. HDL also has very good [...]
vitamin c common cold remedy or zinc cold remedy or echinacea a good remedy for common cold ?
November 5, 2007 By
A recent study in the medical journal, the lancet reported that herb echinacea reduced common cold and also shortened the duration of common cold. however new england journal of medicine had reported that echinacea may not help common cold. it is possible that the two studies different viruses. also FDA does not regulate herbal supplements [...]
naturally healthy way to lower your high blood pressure by lowering sodium intake
October 29, 2007 By
natural cure for lowering blood pressure requires lowering sodium. Reduce canned foods. eat less of those fries and potato chips. Instead of eating frozen foods , eat more fresh vegetables. Instead of drinking fruit juice start eating your fruits. fruits juices do not add fiber, you need good fiber in your diet and hence raw [...]
low carb food is not same as low calorie food
October 22, 2007 By
A low-carb diet like atkins does not always equal to a low calorie food. Many low-carb products are sold under the Atkins brand. If you replace low carbohydrate food with high protein food you may still have just as many calories. There is no specific definition of “low-carbohydrate”. Manufacturers may reduce carbs in food by [...]
Oats to lower cholesterol naturally
October 21, 2007 By
A whole oats diet high in soluble fiber and low in saturated fat may lower the risk of heart disease by reducing cholesterol. Cholesterol control is important component for any weight loss diet. Although both oats and wheat contain fiber, wheat has more insoluble fiber compared to oats. Insoluble fiber helps prevent constipation, while soluble [...]
bad breath may signal chronic respiratory infections or chronic bronchitis or diabetes
October 21, 2007 By
bad breath or halitosis should be treated by dentist. garlic and onions, contribute to breath odor. Dieters can also develop bad breath from eating with less frequency. Brush and floss daily, Food that collects on the tongue,around gums and between teeth rots and created bad odor. Saliva is necessary to stop dry mouth and salivary [...]
isometric yoga
September 15, 2007 By
It is important to understand the difference between isometric and isotonic exercise. Using dumbbells for weight training is an example of isotonic exercise. There is joint movement and muscle contraction happening at the same time. Sometime the body is used as a resistance force. In Isometric exercises the muscles may contract but there is not [...]