Articles Containing ‘ginger’

By Brigitte Mars
Our hearts beat about a hundred thousand times daily, pumping out close to 2,000 gallons of blood through 60,00 miles of blood vessels. Every minute, the heart pumps more than thirty times its weight. Antibodies, hormones nutrients, oxygen, warmth and waste are also transported through the cardiovascular system.
The heart is divided into [...]

Tags: cayenne, garlic, ginger, hawthorn, motherwort, oriental medicine

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

By Brigitte Mars
If you are going to spend the time and money to travel, it’s wise to insure the trip will be enjoyed in good health. Being sick away from the comforts of home can be a major drag and downright dangerous.
Be in good health before leaving. Hustling to do last minute errands and [...]

Tags: aromatherapy, cerebral tonic pills, charcoal, flax seeds, ginger, ginseng, peppermint, Rescue Remedy, tea tree oil

By Brigitte Mars
Pregnancy can be such an amazing time of growing, nurturing, loving and change. More and more women seek to use natural, alternative time tested remedies for minor ailments. When it comes to using herbs during pregnancy, a bit of knowledge is essential. Some herbs are very beneficial to consume during pregnancy and [...]

Tags: burdock root, ginger, nettles, peppermint, pregnancy, raspberry leaf, yellow dock root

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

By Brigitte Mars
Colds often occur when we’re overworked, overtired or overindulged. A cold may be your body’s way of saying, “Rest up. Nurture me, pay attention.” Some ways to do just that include adding a nourishing soup to the diet. I often saute some garlic and onions in a bit of olive oil, add [...]

Tags: astragalus, colds, ear oil, earache, earaches, echinacea, elder flowers, ginger, lemon grass, licorice root, marshmallow, peppermint, rose hips, sore throats, St. John's wort, thyme

Headaches are one of humanity’s most common afflictions. Vascular headaches result from dilation of the blood vessels in the head, and non-vascular (psychogenic) headaches result from stress. Many headaches are caused by neuromuscular/skeletal imbalances. Low blood sugar can be factor. If one feels worse when bending, it may be a sinus headache. Headaches are considered [...]

Tags: allergies, aromatherapy, feverfew, ginger, headaches, hydrotherapy, lifestyle, magnesium, peppermint, vitamins, white willow bark

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

By Brigitte Mars
Digestive disorders are among the most common afflictions of humankind, contributing to feelings of discomfort, gas, bloating, heartburn, colon problems as well as a multi-million dollar a year business in synthetic over-the-counter preparations. Choosing wholesome foods, properly combined, free of chemical additives that are low in added fats is a good place [...]

Tags: alfalfa, cinnamon, corianda seed, digestion, fennel seed, ginger, orange peel, oriental medicine, papaya leaves, peppermint