Articles Containing ‘Natural Foods and Diet’

First Published By elephantjournal.com on May 19, 2008
While the world flowers in beauty, many of us find this a season of sniffling and suffering. Hay fever (for the two of you who don’t know) is a common allergy resulting in itchiness, congestion and discharge of the mouth, eyes, ears and nose, sneezing, bronchial irritation and [...]

Tags: allergies, eyebright, ginger, Licorice, marshmallow, mullein leaf, Natural Foods and Diet, nettles, pantothenic acid, quercetin, spring allergies, vitamin B6

First published by elephantjournal.com on Dec 12, 2008
Winter is the season that corresponds to the Water Element in oriental medicine. It is the season of deep yin, cold, and a time to conserve energy, as life slows down. It is also a time of going within, quiet, and observing one’s dreams during this phase of [...]

Tags: cardomom, cayenne, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, horseradish, Natural Foods and Diet, oriental medicine

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
Passion is such a pleasure in our lives! Many people assume that sex comes naturally. But it is well worth spending time investigating ways to enhance The Art of Love.
Have you ever wondered if there existed such a thing as an aphrodisiac? In truth the mind is the most important erogenous zone. [...]

Tags: aphrodisiac, damiana, essential oils, lecithin, muira puama, Natural Foods and Diet, oriental medicine, passion, sarsaparilla, sex

By Brigitte Mars
Pain can serve a protective function by letting one know that something is wrong. Resolving the underlying problem, when possible is the best way to eliminate pain. The brain responds to pain by producing morphine-like hormones known as endorphins. Besides drugs, there are other ways to stimulate endorphin production.
Dietary Recommendations
The amino acid, [...]

Tags: calcium, cayenne pepper, corydalis root, cramp bark, DLPA, feverfew, ginger, hops, kava kava, Natural Foods and Diet, pain relief, passionflower, skullcap, valerian, vitamin B-1, white willow bark