Alternative Therapies Articles
41: Phosphatidyl serine May Prevent Age Related Memory Loss
Phosphatidyl serine (PS) is a phospholipid compound that is found in the cell membranes of the body and most significantly is highest in the cell membranes of the neurons in the brain. Neurons are the nerve cells that make up the central nervous system in the brain, and the nutrient particularly pr
42: Far Infrared Therapy Shown To Benefit Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients
A team of researchers reported in June 2007 in Nippon Rinsho have found what is sure to be a great health breakthrough for chronic fatigue syndrome saying that far infrared sauna therapy is showing to be a promising new treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients. This study, which involv
43: Artemisinin For Better Health And Wellness
Artemisinin, also called Ching-hao-su is a herbal medicine extracted from the sweet wormwood herb, also known as the Artemisia annua. Asians have been using the leaf for centuries to cure simple ailments such as colds and parasitic infections, but it has recently become big business for its effect o
44: Natural Vitamin And Herbal Alternatives For Joint Health
Joint tissue breaks down and arthritis sets in for a number of reasons, and there are several natural alternatives for joint health that can be use to prevent this and to treat affected joints.
Thyroid problems can slow down the production of adrenal hormones that are responsible for the production
45: Tongkat Ali: The Natural Viagra?
Tongkat Ali is also known as Longjack, and is a well known aphrodisiac in South East Asia, the root of which has been found effective both as an aphrodisiac and in treating certain sexual problems including failure to achieve an erection. What Viagra does in the west, Longjack does in the east, onl
46: Nature’s Flu And Virus Killers
As the cold and flu season are quickly approaching, it is important for us to know and understand how viruses affect your body. We should also know the natural precautions that we can take to prevent the misery that accompanies these infections. Viruses, which possess a keen sense of survival, att
47: Give Your Child A Healthy Start To The New School Year
The main reason we see thousands of cases of colds and flu throughout children can mostly be attributed to lax hygiene and parents who permit their children to attend school when they are sick. Millions of school attendance days and adult work days are lost each year due to schoolchildren becoming
48: Alternative Approaches For Attention Deficit And Hyperactivity Disorders
Approximately two million American children are affected with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is about one child per classroom, with boys being 3-5 times more likely to have ADHD. Symptoms of this disorder begin before the age of seven and often continue into adulthood. ADHD
49: D-Ribose Preserves Heart Function
D-Ribose is a simple five-carbon sugar that has been shown to delay the progression of congestive heart failure in many people who have had a heart attack at some point in the past. Congestive heart failure is a condition that can occur as a result of any structural or functional cardiac disorder w
50: Home Remedies from the Old Country
With the Ever raising price of Medication, more and more people are turning to home remedies for small things like cold and flu medications. Most cold medicines contain alcohol. They do not cure you they just make you drunk and sleepy.
51: Is Devil’s Claw The Herbal Answer To Inflammation
Many native African tribes have been using devil’s claw for centuries. Found in the Kalahari savannas and Namibian forests of southern Africa, locals use it to treat fevers, blood diseases, dyspepsia and postpartum pain. Additionally, they make an ointment for treating sores, ulcers, and sprains.
52: Genistein Soy: Your Smart Choice For A Healthy Heart
By adding soy to your diet, you can simply and effectively protect your heart. Soy foods, which are low in saturated fat, provide protein, and are completely cholesterol-free. About 3 million Americans take prescription drugs to lower cholesterol. Although these drugs can be effective, they come
53: Fight Chronic Migraines With Omega-3 And Herbs
Chronic migraines are a disorder in which a person will experience at least fifteen migraines or more each month. Even though both migraines and headaches generate in the head, they are nothing alike. Even the smallest degree of light and noise can be extremely intolerable. Intense nausea is even
54: Lower Cholesterol And Boost Liver Function With The Ayurvedic Herb Guggul Extract
Guggul is gum resin that can be used to lower cholesterol and boost your liver function, though it has been used for thousands of years in India to treat a number of diseases and conditions. However, its mode of action is completely different to that of most other cholesterol lowering agents.
The a
55: Butterbur Reduces Migraine Headaches In Children And Adolescents In Clinical Trial
A new clinical trial published in the journal Headache stated that a proprietary extract of butterbur root, an herbal remedy from Europe, has been able to successfully lower the occurrence of migraines in children and adolescents. Three to seven percent of all children experience migraines. Since
56: Heart Disease Number 1 killer In America
Cardiovascular disease kills one million per year and cripples several million more.
Are you aware that your arteries may be over 80% clogged before you have any symptoms of cardiovascular disease? A harmful buildup of plaque, found in the circulatory system, leads to a lack of blood flow to many
57: Effects of Pomegranate Juice On Prostate Cancer
Although the survival rate of five years for men with prostate cancer has increased from 67% in the 1970s to 90% in recent years, prostate cancer is still the United State’s most common cancer, aside from skin cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in men. The primary method o
58: Boost Immune System And Fight Viruses With Red Marine Algae
Red marine algae have been used for a variety of purposes in Asia for more years than have been recorded. Originally probably, used as a food, it then found many medicinal applications for a wide variety of conditions depending upon the species of algae. In fact, one of the earliest written records
59: Fight Cardiovascular Disease And Boost Immune System With Serrapeptase
If you see the letters ‘-ase’ in the name of a chemical such as serrapeptase, it indicates that it is an enzyme. An enzyme is like a biochemical catalyst, that increases the rate of a biochemical reaction, or that even allows it to occur, without it being changed itself. Enzymes are generated mainl
60: Cranberry For Urinary Tract Infection: an Alternative to Prescription Drugs
Cranberry juice is a common home remedy for urinary tract infections, but it is only recently that the way in which it works is beginning to be understood. Cranberry grows in acidic wetlands throughout the Northern hemisphere, including Canada and the Northern parts of the USA. The main areas of cul
