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Essential oils can be an effective alternative to antibiotics and may have potential to combat drug-resistant superbugs, according to a new Society for General Microbiology study. The antimicrobial activity of eight plant essential oils was tested by Yiannis Samaras and Effimia Eriotou, M.D., from the Technological Educational Institute of Ionian Islands. They found that thyme [...]

A large percentage of adults experience memory loss due to stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and insufficient sleep. Short-term and long-term memory loss may also be caused by Alzheimer’s disease, neurodegenerative illness, viral infections, and medications. Supplementing your diet with herbs can combat memory loss by improving blood and oxygen flow to the brain and boosting [...]

Acne is caused by imbalanced energies and toxins in the body, which build up and lead to facial acne. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acne is caused by an imbalance in yin and yang energy. Deficient yin energy can result in excess heat in the body, while deficient yang energy can result in a [...]

Boosting your immune system with herbs can aid in keeping your body in optimal condition to combat bacteria, infections and viruses. Today there is an increasing emphasis on strengthening the immune system through disease prevention rather than by treating existing illness. Traditional Chinese medicine recognizes that illness is caused by a weakened immune system. Herbal [...]

Herbal medicine, also referred to as botanical medicine or phytomedicine, utilizes herbs for their medicinal and therapeutic properties. More than 37 percent of U.S. households now use alternative medicine for therapeutic or preventative health care, according to a Thomson Medstat consumer healthcare survey of 23,000 adults. Alternative medicine practices include herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage therapy, [...]

Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils, the volatile portion of aromatic plant products. Essential oils are aromatic essences generally distilled from the bark, roots, flowers, stems, leaves, or other plant elements. The aroma and chemical composition of essential oils can produce therapeutic and medical benefits through inhalation and absorption through the skin. Aromatherapy [...]

Homeopathic treatment for ear infections is a natural alternative to antibiotic treatment. Homeopathic treatment for ear infections effectively treats bacterial, viral and fungal infections of the ear. Homeopathic treatment for ear infections also reduces inflammation and boosts immune system functioning. Homeopathic treatment for ear infections can effectively prevent infection recurrence, thereby guarding against hearing impairment [...]

Homeopathic treatment for heartburn offers a safer alternative than allopathic medication in the treatment of heartburn. Homeopathic treatment for heartburn is based on the principle of “like cures like.” Homeopathic treatment for heartburn consists of remedies which are dilutions of natural substances from minerals and plants that are selected to specifically match an individual’s symptom [...]

A group of German scientists launched a study of 76 Chinese medicinal plants believed to be effective anti-cancer agents, said Chinese Medicine News. The plants, they think, are useful in breaking up the growth of malignant tumours. Among the many herbs and plants tested were yew trees, periwinkle plant and rangoon creeper, also known as [...]

Homeopathic pain management may minimize pain, reduce stress and improve well-being. Homeopathic pain management is a system of medicine based on the premise that tiny quantities of certain substances can stimulate the body to heal itself. Homeopathic pain management substances are greatly diluted, which in larger doses would produce similar symptoms of the illness afflicting [...]