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How to Treat Migraines with an Herbal Tincture at Home ~ A Recipe

How to Treat Migraines with an Herbal Tincture at Home ~ A Recipe
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) abounds in my garden! It is one of the most easy to grow medicinal herbs and has some pretty amazing healing properties…making it a great addition to the home pharmacy. Historically, lemon balm has been used to treat all kinds of nervous system ailments and is known for it’s ability to: calm an irritable child.act as an antiviral in treating cold sores due to the herpes virus.heal wounds and protect the skin.treat the symptoms of the common cold and flu when combined with other medicinal herbs.relieve the symptoms of migraine headaches, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Likewise, feverfew is unbeatable when it comes to treating the common headache, migraines, stress/tension headaches, and those headaches associated with PMS symptoms. Note: Please see my How to Make a Tincture at Home video for more helpful information regarding making a tincture. Migraine Tincture ~ A Recipe Supplies needed Ingredients Method 1. Adult Dosage Related:  Medicinal plants & herbsHomemadeNEED TO KNOW INFORMATION

Hemp: Uses and Cures... Ghee and Herbal Extract Recipes Included! By Yolanda Bertaud Guest Writer for Wake Up World Hemp, Cannabis sativa, is one of the world’s oldest sources of food and medicine, with a history that dates back at least ten thousand years. It relieves glaucoma, epilepsy, migraines, insomnia, asthma, the nausea associated with AIDS and chemotherapy, and a host of other conditions. Why Hemp? Let’s start out with the irrefutable qualities of hemp, and how resourceful and versatile this God-given plant is. A recommended read on the subject is “Hemp for Health: The Medicinal and Nutritional Uses of Cannabis Sativa“. The author provides everything from recipes using hemp-seed, and an analysis of cannabis’s therapeutic effect on the nervous system, to current information on bills that are currently moving through several state legislatures to legalize domestic hemp production. There are Differences Between Cannabis and Hemp… The two are related through the same genus of plant. How to Make Tinctures And Herbal Extracts: How to Make Cannabis Ghee

Clear Your Stuffy Nose In Just 2 Minutes With This Brilliant Trick Nasal Polyps and Chronic Hypertrophic Sinusitis Nasal polyps most commonly refer to pale looking tumor like growths that arise from the mucosal surface of the nose and sinuses. Patients who have these are often diagnosed with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyposis. Those who tend to form thick “peanut butter” like secretions with stringy, tenacious mucus with polypoid mucosal changes may have allergic fungal rhinosinusitis. Normal Sinus CT Scan Abnormal Sinus CT Scan How to Clear a Stuffy Nose in 2 Minutes Developed by Russian doctors, this simple breathing exercise will help you clear a stuffy nose or get rid of nasal congestion in just a minute or two. Reference: Bartley James, Nasal congestion and hyperventilation syndrome, American Journal of Rhinology, 2005 Nov-Dec; vol 19(6): p. 607-11. Related: Credits:Real Farmacy, Living Traditionally | Normal Breathing, DFW Sinus - Dr.

Anticancer Herbs Please Share This Page: List Of 60+ Anti-Cancer Herbs image to repin / shareBackground pic © Jag_cz - Fotolia.com Introduction The subject of anticancer herbs is certainly a controversial one. Opinions are polarized - with some strongly opposed to orthodox cancer treatments, and some strongly opposed to herbal medicine. A very significant amount of scientific research has been done in the investigation of anticancer properties of various plants - however much work still needs to be done. The purpose of this page is neither to attempt to persuade, nor to debunk - but simply to present as much good information as possible on the subject, in order that the person interested in the possibility of anticancer herbs may be assisted in "doing their homework". Note - this page uses the term "anticancer" with a broad brush; and it is the most widely-used term - however please note that the National Cancer Institute considers that the term "anticancer herb" is not accurate enough. Aloe vera References

60 Herbs and Their Uses Agnus Castus Helps regulate progesterone levels in women, easing menopausal symptoms plus some menstrual problems such as breast tenderness and menstrually-related migraines and acne. Do not use if taking HRT. Can be combined with Black Cohosh, Sage and Feverfew as appropriate. Aloe Vera Aloe gel is a wonderful skin treatment. Arnica Arnica cream helps with bruising. Anise Decoction of seeds with honey to relieve a cough. Basil Infusion to drink for migraines. Black Cohosh Regulates oestrogen production in women, helping with menstrual problems such as cramps, and useful during the menopause for reducing hot flashes and menopausal depression. Borage Stimulates the adrenal glands, useful in dangerous or stressful situations and for anxiety, depression and grief, giving us the courage to go on. Buchu Leaf Works as an antiseptic in the urinary system, relieving cystitis, thrush, prostate problems and all urinary tract diseases. Caraway Regulates menstruation and helps with cramps. Cayenne Celery Clove

Natural News Blogs Make Your Own Healing and Beautifying Herbal Tea With Avocado Leave Avocados are wonderful for your health, but did you know the leaves from an avocado could provide some amazing health benefits also? Well, the leaves can! In fact, the leaves contain medicinal properties in them that help heal the body from common ailments. Best of all, they also contain antioxidants and astringent properties that help keep the skin youthful and beautiful naturally. In order to receive the health and beautifying benefits from the avocado leaves you could make a medicinal tea. Doing this is soothing and calming to blemishes and can help reduce redness greatly. Avocado leave tea is also beneficial to relieving kidney disease symptoms. It does this by cleansing the kidneys from impurities and toxins so they can function better when it comes to flushing waste out of the body. See photos of How to make avocado leaves tea for kidney cleansing Other health conditions avocado leave tea can help relieve are hypertension, dry skin, inflammatory diseases and thrush.

How to get over a cold fast without drugs (NaturalHealth365) Have you ever wondered how to get over a cold fast – without the need for unwanted (toxic) medications? Unfortunately, as people spend more time indoors – away from natural sunlight – the risk of getting a viral infection goes way up – especially during the winter months. Although, for some people, a cold or flu is a rare occurrence. You may be wondering, ‘what’s the “secret” to avoiding a cold?’ I, however used to have lots of colds, but for the past 15 years or so, I too have had only a few. It’s my opinion, those of us who get colds frequently – including the flu – have an immune system that is not strong enough or is overburdened, which give easy access to invading organisms. I have learned to recognize that, when we first feel a cold coming on, it’s important to cleanse the system out completely so the pathogens don’t have much to live and breed on. 1. Editor’s note: The NaturalHealth365 Store offers the finest quality vitamin C powder on the market.

Medicinal Pickled garlic | Cheryl's Delights I found this recipe in the book Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide . If you do not have this book I suggest you look into getting it. It is full of wonderful information for home herbal uses. According to Gladstar’s book, “Garlic is the herb of choice in treating colds, flu, sore throats and poor or sluggish digestion… makes a potent internal and external antiseptic, antibacterial, and antimicrobial agent effective for treating many types of infection.” Peeled garlic cloves (enough to fill a jar) Raw apple cider vinegar Raw Local Honey Fill a mason jar with garlic cloves; use any size jar you like. After 3-4 weeks, strain off the liquid(this is when you will add the honey). said,” …to be used in salad dressings and marinades. “ Oh, what about a brine for refrigerator pickle items? Place ½ the liquid in a sauce pan and add an equal amount of raw honey. Eat the garlic as you wish. I have had a few questions about garlic turning green or blue, this is a natural reaction.

Natural Remedies: Best 50 Medicinal Herbs, Fruit & Vegetables To Grow By ALETHEIA LUNA Nature – it is the world’s largest, most eclectic and expansive pharmacy, with literally millions of species at our disposal to plant, cultivate, harvest and make use of in our everyday lives. And yet, most of us remain uninitiated into the highly practical and powerful realm of natural remedies that Nature herself offers to us with open hands. While most of us grew up disconnected from the natural world, it is never too late for us to discover the endless sources of natural remedies hidden all throughout nature – and make use of them ourselves. Whatever your personal context, natural remedies can be grown almost anywhere or in anything, from large paddocks and small patches of ground, to pots and window boxes. Having a great love for medicinal fruit, vegetables and herbs myself, I have taken the time to compile an extensive list of the best 50 natural healing plants to grow in your own personal garden or living area. 50 Best Natural Remedies Plant List 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Constantly Tired? Here are 12 Herbs to Increase Energy and Vitality By John Summerly Guest Writer for Wake Up World How difficult is it for us to achieve a work-life balance? How much more difficult is it to achieve a life-energy balance? If you are constantly tired, or struggle with your energy levels through the day, a few ancient herbal formulas can help you achieve the balance you never thought possible. Skip your daily sugar boost, coffee or red bull because in the long-term they will always let you down. What are Adaptogenic Herbs? Adaptogenic herbs demonstrate a nonspecific enhancement of the body’s ability to resist a stressor, increasing your resistance overall against physical, chemical and biological stressors. Herbal formulas found in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic medicine restore a healthy stress response typically using traditionally prepared formulas, however each herb can be taken on its own. 12 Herbs to Increase Energy and Vitality Instead of reaching for a cola mid-day, try brewing a cup of green tea. About the author:

Natural News Blogs Turmeric Honey Remedy for Keeping You Healthy Naturally Raw honey and turmeric are remedies that have been around since ancient times to treat a wide variety of illnesses. When combined, honey and turmeric’s medicinal properties become more potent making it a remedy that can fight all kinds of common illnesses while providing a wide variety of health benefits to help prolong and enhance your life. Creating a Turmeric Honey Remedy To create a turmeric honey remedy, combined a pint of raw organic farm fresh honey with a couple tablespoons of organic turmeric powder. What medicinal properties does the remedy contain? Anti-inflammatoryDigestiveHeart Burn ReliefAnti-ViralAnti-BacterialPain RelievingAnti-CancerousAnti-FungalAnti-SepticAnti-Spasmodic What nutrients are in the remedy? Vitamin CB VitaminsProteinAntioxidantsNatural SugarsCarbohydrates for EnergySeleniumFluorideSeleniumManganeseCopperZincSodiumPotassiumPhosphorusMagnesiumIronCalciumVitamin EVitamin KOmega Fatty AcidsPhytosterols What are the health benefits of the potent remedy? Also read:

Top Ten Natural Remedies For Allergies Please Share This Page: Google + stumbleupon tumblr reddit If you are a first-time visitor, please be sure to like us on Facebook and receive our exciting and innovative tutorials on herbs and natural health topics! Background Photo – Luc Viatour (Wikimedia) – lic. under CC2.0 Managing allergies seems to be a very difficult thing for some individuals, especially when they’re still surrounded by the very triggers that cause their allergic reactions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Treating allergies at home need not be expensive or difficult, as there are a number of remedies that can be employed for the proper management and eventual cure of allergies.

VIDEO: Amazing Cure Of Terminal Breast Cancer With Turkey Tail Fungus VIDEO: Amazing Cure Of Terminal Breast Cancer With Turkey Tail Fungus Paul Stamets is one of the world’s foremost experts on fungi and his astonishing work is so groundbreaking that he has even been called “a man who could actually save the world”. In addition to discovering diverse applications for fungi including the cleanup of radioactive contamination, he is also involved in two NIH-funded clinical studies on cancer and HIV treatments using mushrooms as adjunct therapies. In 2009, Paul’s 84 year old mother was given less than 3 months to live after her breast cancer metastasized (spread) throughout her body. Her doctor said it was one of the most severe cases she had ever seen in 20 years of practice. They weren’t exactly hopeful, but turkey tail fungus had shown some remarkable results in lab testing and researchers had noted a “dose-dependent increase in production of natural killer cells” (anticancer cells in the body). What Is Turkey Tail Fungus? In tincture form Further Studies:

The best herbs for reproductive health Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed (NaturalHealth365) For thousands of years, traditional medicine practitioners have used herbs to help women (and men) with a wide variety of health issues – especially reproductive health problems. In fact, many herbs are designed to help women strengthen their blood; nourish the uterus and balance hormones. Today, on the NaturalHealth365 Podcast, Jonathan Landsman interviews Brigitte Mars, an expert in herbal medicine about the best herbs to consume for optimal health. Links related to the show: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. Is your monthly menstrual cycle painful? Don’t underestimate the power of natural healing. A final note: To improve reproductive health – avoid plastics; eat an all-natural, organic foods diet (as much as possible); don’t buy toxic menstrual products; support healthy liver function; get regular lymphatic massages and take the time to understand the many health benefits of herbal medicine. Enjoy the show!

Management of 10 Common Infections Avoid the Kill Pill Therapies 10 Common Remedies to Infections Without using Antibiotics How I was able to stop prescribing antibiotics The modern use of antibiotics has been a mixed blessing if a blessing at all. What is not generally understood is that 80% of antibiotic use happens on farms and the antibiotic does not require a prescription. When your normal bacteria are exposed to these antibiotics, they become resistant. When you enter the hospital, an IV or other invasive therapy is initiated which allows bacteria that was harmlessly sitting on your skin or in your nostrils to penetrate into the blood stream and cause death. Of course, you could stop consuming foods from animals that receive antibiotics. In addition to the food supply, people also request antibiotics from their doctor. This report has some helpful remedies you can use BEFORE you resort to a kill pill. So, here it is the top secret plan and Healing formula that is suitable for all ages. There is no wait. 1. 2. 3. 4.

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