Articles Containing ‘catnip’

This article first appeared at elephantjournal.com on Oct 2, 2008
Funny thing is, A.D.H.D., or A.D.D. as it used to be known, didn’t “exist” 20 years ago. It’s as if a group of drug manufacturers gather around a conference table every once in a while and choose a different unlikable part of the human condition (Depression! [...]

Tags: ADD, ADHD, catnip, chromium, lemon balm, Natural Foods and Diet, passionflower, St. John's wort

By Brigitte Mars
Life is not without its share of stress. Even activities such as skiing down a mountain, aiming for higher goals or falling in love can take a toll on one’s nerves. All too often, during difficult times, people take worse care of themselves by either over or under eating, using more sugar, [...]

Tags: catnip, chamomile, hops, kava kava. lavender, Oatstraw, passion flower, peppermint, skullcap, valerian

By Brigitte Mars
Sports are a great way to be active, improve health, energy levels, and enjoy the outdoors, though can sometimes result in injury. If pain from an athletic injury is severe or breakage or fracture is suspected, please seek medical attention. Also be sure to get medical attention if a joint is swollen [...]

Tags: arnica, calendula, catnip, chamomile, chaparral, comfrey, echinacea, essential oils, goldenseal, horsetail, juniper berries, nettles, Oatstraw, passion flower, propolis, Rosemary, skullcap, tea tree oil, valerian

By Brigitte Mars
Our feet support, ground and connect us to the Earth we stand upon. On an emotional level they represent our foundation, security, and inner strength. Our feet bear the weight of our entire bodies some 1,500 times for every mile we walk. Each foot contains over 7,000 nerve endings, 107 ligaments, nineteen [...]

Tags: antifungal foot soak, catnip, chamomile, eucalyptus, feet, foot bath, ginger, horsetail, juniper berry, lavender flowers, lovage root, marjoram, peppermint, pine needles, Rosemary, sage leaves, thyme