4 Antiviral Herbs and How To use Them Natural Cures Not Medicine When you have a virus it is much harder to treat because antibiotics do not effect viruses. Fortunately for us,there are some anti-viral plants found in nature that we can use to treat viral infections. According to naturehacks.com , here are 4 herbs that you can use to naturally medicate yourself if you catch a virus: 1. Lemon BalmIn Germany, the antiviral effects of lemon balm are well-documented, and creams made from the herb are prescribed for herpes outbreaks and cold sores. Lemon balm makes a very good tea, and can be drunk to combat all sorts of viral infections, such as colds and flu. 2. You can simmer slices of the root in water to make a healing decoction, or you can use the commercially-available tincture. 3. You can simmer minced garlic in chicken broth and sip it to stave off colds and flu. Related: Garlic can also be used as an antibiotic 4. Teas made from fresh ginger are palatable and spicy. Source: naturehacks.com
Home Remedies for Earaches Winter weather and the accompanying coughs and sniffles can all too often lead to ear pain and ear infections. Thankfully, most ear infections get better without treatment, i.e., antibiotics are not required. In fact, clinical studies have noted that the most commonly prescribed antibiotic, amoxicillin, is no more effective than a placebo. *Note: Never use eardrops or oils inside the ear if a child has ear tubes or there is a chance of eardrum perforation. Home Remedies for Earaches #1 – Heat When I was a little girl, I remember having an ear infection accompanied by the one very sore ear. Home Remedies for Earaches #2 – Onions Onions are a preferred remedy in the book Be Your Own Doctor and with some of the folks on Earth Clinic. Home Remedies for Earaches #3 – Garlic Oil There are dozens of variations of garlic in olive oil for earaches. Children’s Ear Oil Adapted from Herbal Antibiotics Ingredients Directions Place garlic and olive oil in a small sauce pan on low heat.
3 Ways to Kill Mold Naturally (Page 2) A proliferation of mold and mildew can be the hallmark of hot and humid summers. I have a friend who has green mold growing on the shoes in her closet! A humidifier might be the best help for her, but there are also three natural materials that can be used as a spray to kill mold and mildew. They are all an excellent substitute for less environmentally safe bleach. Learn these three tricks for killing mold and mildew. Over the years I have found three natural ingredients that kill mold: Tea tree oil (an essential oil found in most health food stores), grapefruit seed extract and vinegar. Mold can be dangerous to your health, even if you aren’t allergic. 4 Reasons Why Your Damp House is Wrecking Your Health Tea Tree Treasure Nothing natural works for mold and mildew as well as this spray. 2 teaspoons tea tree oil 2 cups water Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and spray on problem areas. 20 Great Uses for Tea Tree Oil Grapefruit Seed Extract Vinegar Spray
Six natural alternatives to ibuprofen - Phoenix Alternative Medicine The saying used to be, “Take two aspirin and call me in the morning,” but many people turn to ibuprofen to relieve inflammation, pain, and fever. This nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), available both over the counter and by prescription, is commonly used to treat arthritis, menstrual symptoms, headache, general aches and pains, and various inflammatory conditions. Side effects of ibuprofen Although many people think of ibuprofen as being rather benign, it is associated with an increased risk of heart and circulation problems, including stroke and heart attack, as well as gastrointestinal problems, such as bleeding or perforation of the stomach or intestinal tract. Curcumin Natural alternatives to ibuprofen Many studies have been done on various natural pain killers and anti-inflammatories that can be used as alternatives to ibuprofen. Boswellia: This anti-inflammatory remedy comes from the Boswellia serrata tree that grows in India.
Herbs for Energy Please Share This Page: Top 10 Herbs For Energy image to repin / shareHerbs photo © Africa Studio, Athlete photo © Stefan Schurr - Fotolia.com Feeling your energy quickly being drained even before the day ends? Perhaps you, like many others, need energy boosting solutions. Kicking your energy with coffee tends to strain your brain's adrenal cortex by causing it to work harder than normal to boost energy - and we all know about the "crash" effect afterwards. [2] A 2010 study has also found caffeine-based energy drinks to be typically loaded with sugar and carbohydrates and are even erroneously marketed as reversing alcohol related impairments such as motor coordination and visual reaction time, providing consumers a false sense of control. [3] [4] Whether to boost your immune system and fight infection or improve mental alertness and cognitive performance or fight signs of ageing and even depression, herbs are reported to be a natural source for restoring your energy. Ginseng Green tea Garlic
Home Remedies for Coughs When cold and flu season hits, it’s nice to have an assortment of home remedies for coughs on hand to sooth sore throats. Most of these are suitable for coughs in adults or children. The honey, syrups and milk with butter would be most helpful for dry coughs. We’ve tried just about all of these at one point or another, depending on who’s coughing and what type of cough they have. I hope you find them useful as well. Home Remedy for Coughs #1 – Honey and Cinnamon Pour some honey in a small container ( I used an 8 ounce mason jar) and mix in some cinnamon to taste. Home Remedy for Coughs #2 – Lemon Lemon helps to loosen and clear phlegm. Mountain Rose Herbs stocks many of the organic herbs listed in this post at affordable prices. If you purchase through my site, I receive a small affiliate payment. Home Remedy for Coughs #3 – Elderberry Syrup Home Remedy for Coughs #4 – Hot Tea Home Remedy for Coughs #5 – Slippery Elm Slippery elm is good for sore throats and sore bellies.
Homemade Natural Spicy Cider Decongestant and Expectorant When we’re sick, our body ramps things up to protect us. An increase in mucus brings an increase in antiseptic enzymes and antibodies. Our noses run to wash out some of the germs, and make it harder for others to enter. Ingredients: Cayenne pepper, honey, lemon juice, ginger, apple cider vinegar. Decongestant: Thins out mucous, making it less likely you’ll get a really stuffed up nose/reduces mucous production. Expectorant: It helps “expel” the mucous by loosening it up and making it easier to cough up. Why the ingredients? You will need… - ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper - ½ teaspoon of powdered ginger - 3 tablespoons of all natural organic honey - 1/4 cup of lemon juice - 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar Directions Pour ¼ cup of lemon juice and ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar in pot and bring to a gentle simmer. One of my least favorite sensations is waking up in the middle of the night with one side of my nose completely plugged up. Tip: By Claire Goodall
Herbs For Psoriasis Top 10 Herbs For Psoriasis image to repin / shareHerbs background pic © Jag_cz - Fotolia.com Please share this page: Google + StumbleUpon Reddit Silvery or flaky skin that causes itching, cracking, redness, soreness and even bleeding--if you experience these symptoms, then you most probably have an autoimmune skin condition known as psoriasis. The bad news is, there is no known permanent cure for psoriasis and because of its symptoms, many sufferers often feel self-conscious to go out and seek treatment. [2] The good news however is that relief of symptoms for this lifelong inflammatory skin disease have been reported [1] by using herbal alternatives that can easily be purchased or found in your kitchen or garden. Milk thistle This plant has been shown to inhibit human T-cell activation which is one of the known causes of psoriasis and skin inflammation. [3] Milk thistle is actually traditionally used to treat liver and biliary disorders due to its active flavonoid, silymarin. Gotu Kola
Herbs For Thyroid Top 10 Herbs For The Thyroid image to repin / shareHerbs background pic © Jag_cz - Fotolia.com Please share this page: Google + StumbleUpon Reddit Unless you suffer from a thyroid condition, it is easy to ignore the function of the thyroid gland. Unfortunately, thyroid conditions are usually misdiagnosed as most of their symptoms (such as weight gain or loss, chronic fatigue, depression, skin and hair dryness, constipation or diarrhea and menstrual irregularities) can be quite similar to those of other disorders. [2] To make things even more confusing - the 3 types of thyroid disorders can even have overlapping characteristics. Therefore before embarking on any treatment, whether herbal or medicinal, it is important to have a medical professional diagnose your symptoms and identify the disorder first. Either way though, most herbs for thyroid are not like pharmaceutical medications that attempt to replace thyroid hormones, decrease hormone production or the size of the thyroid gland. Bugle
Eliminating the stomach parasites you almost certainly have by Thomas Corriher Parasites have far surpassed epidemic levels in the United States, with most sources estimating that a massive 85% of Americans have parasitic infections. Because of this, we recommend a parasite cleanse every six months, care in choosing restaurants, and cleaning up after exposure to animals. Unfortunately, most conventional doctors are not trained in the treatment of parasites. It is only when parasites are visually seen that American doctors will suspect them, which requires a horrific case. There are many symptoms of parasites that people express in daily life, believing that these are completely normal. Identifying The Different Parasites Roundworms - Living in the stomach and intestines, these worms enter through undercooked and contaminated food. Heartworms - It is extremely rare for these to occur in humans. Tapeworms - Enter the body through undercooked beef, fish or pork. Symptoms of Parasite Infection Repeated diarrhea or constipation Fatigue and weakness