Every day it seems there’s a story about a “promising” new diet product or treatment. Sadly, many of those news stories are from the public relations’ “spin doctors” shifting into overdrive on behalf of the corporation selling that particular product.
In other words, this “medical news” is actually nothing more than unpaid advertising. It is HYPE – nothing more and nothing less. In fact, the industry’s influence is so hidden that most reporters and editors are completely unaware of it.
In recent years the issue of Alternative Healing has skyrocketed to the forefront of the medical field. A 2004 government survey concluded that more than one third of adults use alternative medicine and healing.
One facet of this burgeoning interest is Herbal Medicine. While it may seem “trendy” to some, Herbal Medicine has been around for thousands of years. In fact, many of the familiar pharmaceutical medications we use today were originally created from “natural” ingredients. Drugs like opium (from poppies), aspirin (from willow bark), digitalis (from foxglove) and quinine (from the cinchona tree.)
Natural Winter Skin Care.
Winter is a wonderful time of the year - holidays, warm fires, crisp air, and for many, fresh fallen snow.
Bur the colder temperature and lower humidity affect the condition of your skin and hair.
Here are some suggestions for protecting your skin and hair:
7 Easy Ways to Get Rid of a Pimple “In a Pinch!”
It’s everyone’s worst nightmare. Waking up the day before a special event to discover a big, red pimple baring itself for all to see right on your face!
Using Natural Remedies For Constipation.
There are two basic types of constipation - organic and functional. Organic constipation is a result of some physical change, obstruction, or distortion in your colon. This type of constipation needs immediate attention from a doctor.
Cranberries - Simple Protection from Cancer and Heart Disease.
When is the last time you ate cranberries?
Was it with a turkey dinner? With all the research pointing to the amazing health benefits of this simple berry, shouldn’t cranberries be more than a once a year side dish?
Tea Tree Oil - The Medicine Kit in a Bottle.
Tea Tree Oil has been known to the Bundjalung Tribe of New South Wales Australia for hundreds of years for its medicinal properties.
This wonder oil was only tested scientifically in the early 1920’s by Arthur Penfold and found to be around 12 times more powerful than carbolic acid and yet caused no harm to the skin. It was used extensively by the Australian Defence Force during World War Two but due to the discovery of synthetic drugs did not become popular again until the 1960’s.
Ayurvedic Herbs For Better Health.
Before the advent of modern medicine as we know it many cultures developed natural medicines called herbs. These cures usually came from plants and other natural substances which today can often be found in the kitchen.
Herbal Remedies for Treating Acne.
Acne is not caused by dirt, though careful attention to hygiene helps to keep inflammation at bay. A trial done in Singapore a few years ago points to acne being caused by the failure of the body to break down and metabolize oil in the body. Why does this happen?
Gentle Alternative’s for Treating Health Problems.
Many of our modern drugs have harsh side-affects and cost the “earth”, so the next time you come down with a cold or the flu, why not try a gentle alternative that costs next to nothing?