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Dr. Xiumin Lee has a devoted following for her herbal treatments for food allergies and eczema. Her problem is whether she can overcome her skepticism about her own treatment. From Allergy Life Archive. Annalee Matchett developed severe allergies at the age of 14. “I had been eating nuts all my life, but one night after cheerleading, my dad took me to a Thai restaurant. When I got home, my face started to swell. I went to the hospital. I was in an anaphylactic state.” Annalee, of Collingwood, Ontario, continued to have reactions even though she avoided nuts and peanuts as…
chennai is Diabetes capital of India. As the number of people with diabetes increases each year, this condition is starting to affect children as well. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder of the endocrine system. This terrible disease is occurring all over the world and poses a serious threat to humanity. Although there are many chemical drugs available for the management and treatment of diabetic patients, complete recovery from diabetes has not been reported to date. In addition to side effects, drug treatments are not always satisfactory in maintaining euglycemia and avoiding late diabetic complications. So, on this World Diabetes Day,…
Stock up on ginger, honey and nuts to stave off the cold As winter approaches, we’re all stocking up on warm clothes. But it’s also important to stay warm from the inside out. Stock up on these foods to stave off the cold.1. GingerGinger helps lower cholesterol levels, making it a great way to keep your body healthy during the winter. Its antibacterial properties also help treat the coughs and colds that are common during this season. You can eat it raw and chew it daily, or add it to soups and other dishes to enhance its flavor.5 foods and…
The last time I had a mammogram, I got a big surprise. And that was a good result. A string quartet was playing right outside the door of the breast imaging center, and my thoughts quickly shifted from, “What can a mammogram find?” “Is that Schubert or Beethoven?” By the time my name was called, I had almost forgotten why I was there. This unexpected concert was the work of Holly Chartrand and Rory Kubicek, music therapists and co-coordinators of the Environmental Music Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. But bringing music into hospital hallways is just a side hustle for…
View from Westminster Sign up for emails to get expert analysis delivered straight to your inbox.Get your free View from Westminster emailRationalists will rejoice, but proponents of homeopathy and herbal remedies may feel the need for a soothing tincture. Ezard Ernst, professor emeritus of alternative medicine, has been awarded the 2015 John Maddox Award for Standing Up for Science.Since the early 1990s, Professor Ernst has been dedicated to validating the claims of alternative health practitioners, applying the same scientific rigor that is standard for orthodox medicine. His appointment at Exeter University was initially greeted with enthusiasm by those who rejoiced…
herbal supplements Herbs are the basis of several modern medicines. For example, quinine is made from cinchona bark, foxglove from foxglove, and aspirin from willow bark. Even today, an estimated 25% of all medicines are derived directly from plants. Herbs have been used as treatments for hundreds of years. By their very nature, herbs are complex, each consisting of dozens, if not hundreds, of individual compounds, so identifying their active ingredients is not easy. Herbs are classified as dietary supplements or nutraceuticals. Herbal labels do not claim specific health benefits because manufacturers cannot claim that their products will cure a…
When you think of protein powder, what’s the first image that comes to mind? Perhaps a jacked guy having a post-workout shake? It’s time to repair the image of protein powders. “Women may actually be more likely to benefit from protein powders than men,” says Marie Spano, RD, a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Protein powder can help fill in the gaps. ” After all, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that the average woman consumes about 46 grams of protein per day, but experts say active women or women trying to lose weight , who think you…
“Fall into the arms of the earth,” a soothing, buttery voice said above me, almost a whisper. “I feel the strength of the universe.”I was lying with my eyes closed on a massage table in a very quiet, candle-lit room at the Maha Rose Center for Healing in Brooklyn, New York, receiving my first try at Reiki, a hands-on Japanese energy therapy. I’m having a session. About ancient technology.Co-founder and holistic healer of Maharose luke simon He presses on my temple with the light touch of his fingers, then his hands, then his feet, trying to transfer his energy, the…
Imagine that you had a premonition that you would die at a certain moment in the near future. That’s exactly what happened to Stephanie when Arnold became pregnant with her second child. After finding out she had placenta previa (meaning the placenta is growing above the cervix), she began experiencing intense visions of dying during her childbirth. Ta. During her pregnancy, doctors told her there was nothing to worry about, but during an emergency C-section in May 2013, Stephanie lay there for 37 seconds. With the help of her regression therapist, she was able to gain a deeper understanding of…
Treasure Island Resort management continues to offer complimentary herbal therapy seminars for guests. Seminars are held weekly, where village elders introduce guests to: Demonstration of how to use herbal medicine. Treasure Island Resort management continues to offer complimentary herbal therapy seminars for guests. Seminars are held weekly by village elders who introduce guests to the different types of herbs found on the island, their uses and benefits. A great example of Fijian herbal remedies was recently when Fijian-born All Black Waisake Naholo returned to his village in Fiji and used ancestral herbal remedies to aid injury recovery before the Rugby…