Articles Containing ‘peppermint’

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
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
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
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

Colds and flu, both viral infections often occur when too much going is on in our lives. Rest, relaxation and nourishment help us be more resistant. Viruses enter the body through the respiratory tract and attach to cells lining the nose, throat and bronchial tubes. Exposure to cold, damp, wind and rapid temperature change can [...]

Tags: antiobiotic, antispectic, antiviral, aromatherapy, beta carotene, boneset, cayenne peper, colds, congestion, cough, echinacea root, elderberry, fever, flu, gan mao ling, garlic, ginger root, headache, healing foods, herbs, homeopathic, honeysuckle flowers, immunity, isatis root, licorice root, marshmallow root, mucus, myrrh resin, osha root, peppermint, propolis, respiratory infection, sage leaf, sore muscles, sore throat, thyme leaf, tonsillitis, usnea lichen, viral infections, vitamin a, vitamin c, yarrow, yin chiao, zinc