Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
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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Also called Bacopa monniera or water hyssop, brahmi is a water-loving marsh plant that grows natively in India and its leaves and stems are used in medicinal preparations. You might take brahmi to improve your mental function and memory.
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Water retention, also called fluid retention or edema, occurs when excess fluids build up in the tissues in your body. Typically, your arms, hands, legs and feet will appear swollen from the extra fluid. Certain supplements can act as diuretics, helping you to excrete these fluids through your urine.
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Lemon balm, or “Melissa officinalis,” is an herb belonging to the mint family that’s been used for centuries to treat anxiety, sleep disorders, indigestion and wounds. You can make lemon balm tea by steeping 1/4 to 1 tsp. of dried herb in hot water. You can drink the tea up to four times daily.
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If you have receding gums, you may have periodontitis, also called periodontal disease. Tea tree oil is an herbal remedy that’s sometimes recommended for treating these kinds of dental conditions, due to the oil’s antibacterial actions.
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Although melatonin is a hormonal chemical produced by your body and valerian is a herb-like plant, you can take both as supplements for treating insomnia. Melatonin and valerian also have other potential medicinal uses.
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The biggest threats to Americans' health cause no pain or discomfort, but they lead to deadly heart attacks, strokes and liver disease. Two simple blood tests that analyze cholesterol levels and liver health can uncover these silent threats that plague more than half of all Americans.
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In addition to being a popular spice throughout the world, garlic has also provided a variety of medicinal benefits for thousands of years. Garlic may help to treat certain health concerns that typically occur during pregnancy, such as poor blood circulation and elevated blood pressure.
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Many herbs can improve kidney function. Most herbs do so in preventing common kidney and urinary-tract infections or by acting as a diuretic to flush out excess fluid and kidney stones.
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Although evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) is an herbal remedy that’s most known for its effects on treating premenstrual syndrome, mastalgia (breast pain) and menopausal symptoms in women, the herb also has important benefits for men.
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Topical hydrocortisone is commonly used as a steroidal medicine to relieve inflammation and other symptoms related to certain skin conditions. You might use topical hydrocortisone to treat itching, redness and swelling from dermatitis, psoriasis or eczema.
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