Articles Containing ‘valerian’
Natural and Herbal Tooth Care
By Brigitte Mars
As children, most of us had twenty teeth. As adults, the norm is thirty-two, some people who lose their second set of teeth get a third one – from their dentist! Many teeth problems can be helped with good nutrition and proper care.
Teeth are nourished through their roots, building and renewing from [...]
Tags: bloodroot, chamomile, prickly ash bark, teeth, toothache, valerian, white oak bark
Stress: Simple Folk Remedies Can Help Relieve Stress
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
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 and Advice for a Good Night’s Sleep
By Brigitte Mars
Blissful sleep is that recharging, rejuvenating repose in which about one third of our lives are be spent. When resting, bone marrow and lymph nodes produce substances that aid the immune systems and much of the body’s repair work is done. Yet for many, sweet sleep can be elusive, leaving one exhausted [...]
Tags: chamomile, essential oils, hops, insomnia, passion flower, skullcap, sleep, valerian
Herbs and Food for Natural Pain Relief
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
