Articles Containing ‘Rosemary’
Herbs for Injuries and Broken Bones
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
Herbs for Mental Health and to Improve Brain Function
By Brigitte Mars
New studies are being conducted on neural nutrients. The amino acid, phenylalanine helps to improve mental alertness, ambition and awareness. Choline and inositol are both components of lecithin (available derived from soybeans in natural food stores). They contribute to our ability to plan and focus. Autopsies show that lecithin is present in [...]
Tags: brain function, cardamom seed, chickweed, Ginkgo, licorice root, mental health, Oatstraw, prickly ash, Rosemary, Siberian Ginseng, spearmint
Herbal Foot Baths and Antifungal Foot Soak
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
Herbs and Foods to Improve Brain Function
By Brigitte Mars
Brains will sprout new connections between cells as long as the environment challenges or stimulates. The saying, “Use it or you lose it” applies to brain power as well as other aspects of our lives. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers the brain uses to communicate. Transmission of signals across the synapses is regulated by [...]
Tags: Bacupa, brain power, chlorophyll, color therapy, DMAE, Ginkgo, Gotu Kola, kale, leafy greens, Licorice, Oatstraw, oriental medicine, Rosemary, Schizandara berries, Siberian Ginseng, stress
