What are the benefits of integrating holistic practices like acupuncture, herbal therapy, and mindfulness into a traditional wellness routine for long-term health?
While athletic trainers and physical therapists both work with people who have suffered sports injuries, the similarities between the two careers end there. Trainers and therapists have different educations, certifications and work place settings.
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Peppermint oil, also referred to as menthol, has several medicinal uses. This herbal remedy provides headache, pain and nausea relief benefits when used properly. Peppermint oil overdose occurs when someone takes too much peppermint oil, either by accident or on purpose.
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In traditional Chinese medicine, phlegm is serious business. More than just an inconvenient byproduct of a sinus infection or chest cold, phlegm in TCM refers to congestion in the internal organs, caused by stagnant qi or energy. A few key acupressure points can help clear stagnant qi and reduce phlegm.
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The pulsatilla homeopathic remedy is derived from the meadow anemone flower. The whole plant is used in homeopathic remedies of varying potencies.
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Essential oils are potent medicine for topical conditions. Some essential oils are particularly suited to promote collagen metabolism. As the properties of the plant that the essential oils are derived from exist in a concentrated form, be careful when using them.
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), depression is a medical condition that affects approximately 21 million adults annually in the United States.
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If you have breathing problems, certain herbal remedies may help by improving your airflow, clearing mucus congestion and boosting your lung function. Breathing problems are often caused by medical conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.
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Tooth and gum pain can be a minor annoyance or a source of severe pain. Most often, this pain is caused by injury, infections or tooth decay. While seeing a dentist is usually necessary to determine the cause and treatment, home remedies can help calm the pain until your visit.
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Magnesium is found in large quantities within the human body and serves many purposes. It is responsible for upholding the work of nerves and muscles, regulates heart rate and strengthens bones.
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Scabies is caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. A scabies infection is transmitted either person to person or by contact with contaminated bedding or clothing. The mite burrows under your skin to lay its eggs.
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Herbs have been used for centuries in the treatment of health conditions. More women are interested in using them to treat infertility, defined as the inability to conceive within a year of unprotected intercourse. One herb that fertility experts are often asked about is vitex.
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Garlic, also know as alliums sativum, is not only a cooking ingredient, but is also used medicinally to treat various conditions. Garlic enemas traditionally have been used as home remedies for fever, internal parasites and diarrhea.
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Arnica is a flowering plant often used in homeopathic and herbal treatments for recovery from surgery, dental work, sprains, bruising, sports injuries, burns, ulcers, edema, arthritis, wounds, phlebitis, joint pain, swelling due to fractures and skin problems.
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Mustard, an annual in the cabbage family, produces tiny black seeds with a pungent quality. The black mustard plant is native to southern Europe, while the brown mustard plant originated in Asia.
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Some home remedies suggest soaking wounds in an Epsom salt bath, but no evidence seems to support the idea.
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Clove oil is a traditional remedy for tooth pain. Eugenol, the active numbing ingredient in clove oil, numbs the nerves on contact, although researchers are not sure how it works. Clove oil is also a natural analgesic, and it also has anti-bacterial properties, according to Jamile B. Taheri, et al., authors of "
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Tachycardia, or elevated heart rate, is a type of arrhythmia, or a disorder of heart rate or rhythm. Arrhythmias, notes the National Center for Biotechnology Information, are caused by dysfunction in the heart's electrical conduction system.
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Waste buildup in the colon can contribute to toxin buildup and may provoke bouts of constipation or hardened stools. This is why it is important to remove residue particles of old feces and other fecal matter in the colon.
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Epimedium is a genus of plants commonly called horny goat weed because of their claimed aphrodisiac effects. Epimedium sagittatum is one particular species of this genus.
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You may be familiar with thyme as a cooking herb, used in many recipes for different cuisines. But thyme is also a part of traditional herb medicine, thought in medieval times to provide courage and strength to those who consumed it. Today, thyme is recognized for several properties that may make it of medicinal value.
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