What are the benefits of integrating holistic practices like acupuncture, herbal therapy, and mindfulness into a traditional wellness routine for long-term health?
Epsom salt soaks are a gentle, natural and easy way to treat back acne. All it takes is adding some of the compound to a nice warm bath and enjoying a relaxing soak in the tub. Epsom salt is easy to find and doesn’t cost much, making it a simple and affordable solution to acne on the back and other places on the body.
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Oregano oil has antiviral properties that may help your body overcome illness, similar to the way echinacea is promoted for use. You’ll also see it called mountain mint, wintersweet and wild marjoram. Oregano oil can cause side effects and interact with medicines, so consult a health care provider before trying it.
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Several herbs can affect your brain’s neurotransmitters, which are brain chemicals. An imbalance in these chemicals plays a direct role in depression because they are linked to mood, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Other neurotransmitters affect your ability to make memories and think.
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Epsom salt is a naturally occurring mineral that is made up of oxygen, hydrogen, sulfur and magnesium. Consuming it creates a laxative effect by relaxing digestive muscles. Epsom salt also may be used to perform a liver detox, advises Bruce Fife, author of “The Detox Book.
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One cause of male infertility is a low sperm count. Usually inability to father a child is the only sign of a low sperm count, but if the decreased count is caused by a hormonal issue there can be other symptoms, including sexual function problems, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Herbalists sometimes recommend maca for thyroid problems, but you should consult your doctor before trying this herb – especially if your problem is hyperthyroidism as opposed to hypothyroidism – because it is usually recommended for the latter.
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Bitter almond oil is different than that of sweet almond because it contains amygdalin, which is also found in plum, apricot and peach pits. Sweet almonds do not have this substance, which is toxic, so these almonds and their oils are safe.
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Many herbs can be used to stimulate and cleanse your uterus, improve its tone and ease menstrual or menopausal symptoms. However, some herbs that boost uterine health should not be taken when you are pregnant due to risk of stimulating contractions.
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Thyme essential oil has been in use since the time of the Romans. Both red and white thyme oils are manufactured commercially and are in products ranging from cough drops to perfumes. White thyme oil is made by re-distilling red thyme oil.
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Your body comes in contact with a vast number of chemicals, pollutants and unhealthy foods during a typical day. Normally the body is very efficient at flushing out toxins, but detox, or detoxification, programs have become popular as ways to help rid the body of toxins and help you feel lighter and more energized.
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Avena sativa means “wild oats” in Latin. This plant, also referred to as oat straw or oat extract, was used as a medicine prior to being used as food. This plant may have sparked the phrase, “sowing your wild oats,” due to its effect on sexual stimulation, according to “Prescription for Herbal Healing” by Phyllis A.
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