http://brigittemars.com Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:41:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/food-diet/herbs-and-food-for-a-healthy-heart/ http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/food-diet/herbs-and-food-for-a-healthy-heart/#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 05:43:45 +0000 admin http://brigittemars.com/?p=462 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. 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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 [...]]]> http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/atchoo-cure-spring-allergies-with-natural-remedies-and-herbs/feed/ 0 http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/staying-warm-when-winter-is-cold/ http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/staying-warm-when-winter-is-cold/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:33:05 +0000 admin http://brigittemars.com/?p=123 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 [...]]]> http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/staying-warm-when-winter-is-cold/feed/ 0 http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/herbs-for-travel/ http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/herbs-for-travel/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:37:12 +0000 admin http://brigittemars.com/?p=113 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. 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Dietary Recommendations The amino acid, [...]]]> http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/herbs-food-natural-pain-relief/feed/ 0 http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/herbs-for-colds-earaches-and-sore-throats/ http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/herbs-for-colds-earaches-and-sore-throats/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:12:21 +0000 admin http://brigittemars.com/?p=83 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 [...]]]> http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/herbs-for-colds-earaches-and-sore-throats/feed/ 0 http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/treating-headaches-naturally/ http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/treating-headaches-naturally/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:47:20 +0000 admin http://brigittemars.com/?p=75 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 [...]]]> http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/treating-headaches-naturally/feed/ 0 http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/herbal-foot-baths-and-antifungal-foot-soak/ http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/herbal-foot-baths-and-antifungal-foot-soak/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:46:01 +0000 admin http://brigittemars.com/?p=63 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 [...]]]> http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/herbal-foot-baths-and-antifungal-foot-soak/feed/ 0 http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/improve-digestion-naturally/ http://brigittemars.com/herbal-natural-healing-articles/herbal-natural-remedies/improve-digestion-naturally/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:32:33 +0000 admin http://brigittemars.com/?p=53 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. 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