Several medicinal herbs have been used historically to "purify" the bloodstream and to flush pollutants from the body. In modern naturopathy, integrative practitioners widely recommend these detox herbal teas, but there is little notable scientific evidence supporting their use.
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Several factors, including stress, medication, menopause and medical conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome can your body's estrogen levels. While no over-the-counter supplements contain true estrogen, several medicinal herbs include compounds that mimic estrogen or act to increase estrogen levels.
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Ear pain and a sore throat frequently occur together. The eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and the upper throat. This connection sometimes enables conditions affecting the nose and throat -- such as allergies and upper respiratory infections -- to also cause ear problems.
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Alfredo sauce originated in Rome during the early 1900s, when master chef Alfredo di Lelio combined select ingredients to satisfy and nourish his pregnant wife. The simple but flavorful sauce was originally served over fettuccine, or egg noodles, which absorb the sauce's rich, fatty flavor.
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When eaten in normal, moderate amounts, foods are unlikely to interact with prescription birth control pills.
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Oregano oil contains a high concentration of carvacrol, a botanical compound with powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties. While James T.
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Emotional disruptions, stress, menopause and health problems can all negatively impact a woman's libido. While few pharmaceutical options are available for women with persistent sexual problems, many supplements can help to enhance sexual response in women.
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Five-hundred calorie diets are among the most radical and effective weight loss interventions for people who are obese. "The International Journal of Obesity" reported that very low calorie diets (VLCDs) result in rapid weight loss, averaging about 4-1/2 lbs.
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Many women desire larger, fuller breasts, but surgical breast enhancement techniques can be painful or prohibitively expensive. Fortunately, several natural techniques can increase breast size. Although these methods vary in their safety and effectiveness, they are all inexpensive and available without a prescription.
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Toddlers are fairly susceptible to skin problems, including patches of dry skin on the scalp. In general, dry skin clumps on a toddler's scalp are not a cause for serious concern. They can have many underlying causes, most of which are ultimately benign.
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About 45 percent of women who've tried to lose weight have attempted to do so with the help of dietary supplements, according to an article published in Obesity in 2008, making this a common practice.
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No weight loss supplement has been proven to be safe or effective as a treatment for obesity in children. The only nonprescription weight loss product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration-- a drug known as Alli or orlistat-- is considered safe only for adults over age 18.
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Home gardening is gaining popularity in the United States, where renewed interest in self-sufficiency and green living has become widespread. Backyard fruit and vegetable gardens are part of a larger shift toward ecological consciousness and bioregional cuisine. The U.S.
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Avocado is a buttery, high-fat fruit best known as the primary ingredient in guacamole. Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, avocados provide an excellent source of balanced nutrition during all stages of life. No compounds in avocado are known or suspected to cause pregnancy complications.
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Caesar salad contains romaine lettuce, garlic vinaigrette, Parmesan cheese, croutons and egg. Traditionally, the egg used in Caesar dressing is either coddled -- lightly cooked -- or raw.
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During the second trimester of pregnancy, expectant mothers can rarely feel significant, regular fetal movement. Although unborn babies begin movement during the first trimester, pregnant women generally begin feeling their babies' kicks and tumbles some time between the 18th and 21st week of pregnancy.
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Almost all women experience stress at some point during pregnancy. Mood swings and emotional disturbances are a completely normal reaction to the physical, emotional and lifestyle changes associated with pregnancy.
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The medicinal herb vitex, also known by the common names chasteberry and monk's pepper, has been used for hundreds of years as a component of naturopathic medicine. For men, vitex has been used most commonly as an anaphrodisiac, or a product to reduce sex drive.
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During pregnancy, the body can become unusually sensitive to herbs, supplements, medicines and other compounds that might ordinarily be safe. Several medicinal herbs may increase the risk of miscarriage, birth defects, stillbirth and other serious pregnancy-related complications.
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During pregnancy, many women are justifiably concerned about the potential effects of pharmaceutical medications. For women with painful conditions such as osteoarthritis, naturopathic supplements such as glucosamine may seem like a safe and viable alternative to prescription drugs and over-the-counter pain relievers.
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