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The Codex Alimentarius is a threat to the freedom of people to choose natural healing and alternative medicine and nutrition. Ratified by the World Health Organization, and going into Law in the United States in 2009, the threat to health freedom has never been greater. This is the first part of a series of talks by Dr. Rima Laibow MD, available on DVD from the Natural Solutions Foundation, an non-profit organization dedicated to educating people about how to stop Codex Alimentarius from taking away our right to freely choose nutritional health
Different herbs have an affinity with different systems of the body, and are effective in assisting with health imbalances such as digestive problems, stress, insomnia, fatigue, skin problems, menstrual problems, menopause, toxicity and allergies etc.
Herbs are unique in the sense that they work to support the body and its systems to bring it to a state of optimum health and functioning.
Benefits of herbal tea
No caffeine – does not aggravate palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, stress or high blood pressure.
Safe in pregnancy – raspberry leaf is actually a fantastic women’s tonic. It strengthens and tones uterine muscles, nourishes uterine tissue and assists the flow of breast milk, making it a great tea for pregnancy.
Easy to prepare.
No side effects when consumed correctly.
Enjoyable to drink.
May be custom blended to suit individual needs.
Increases the intake of liquids and prevents dehydration.
5 USEFUL HERB TEAS
CHAMOMILE
Calming – relieves stress, tension, irritability. Gentle sedative, assists insomnia.
Antispasmodic – great for abdominal cramps and digestive upset, especially associated with nervous tension. Assists with menstrual cramps. Excellent for colic in infants.
Anti-inflammatory – use as a gargle for sore throats, eyebath for conjunctivitis, to soothes skin rashes, to relieve allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, rhinitis and sinusitis.
Chamomile tea may be added to bathwater for a relaxing soak. It is great for irritable babies and children. It is also safe for the elderly.
RED CLOVER
Detoxifying – improves lymphatic drainage and cleanses the blood.
Expectorant – useful for coughs and bronchitis, especially whooping cough.
Useful for skin problems – it clears and decongests the complexion due to its effect on the lymphatic system. It is also excellent for childhood eczema.
Studies suggest that it has a possible anti-carcinogenic effect. It has been used in the herbal treatment of cancer, especially of the breast, ovaries and prostate.
PEPPERMINT
Rich in essential oils, peppermint is a decongestant and is good for sinus and respiratory congestion.
Carminative – use for abdominal bloating, excess flatulence and burping. Excellent after meals, especially after fatty and greasy food – it helps cut through fat. Useful for nausea and vomiting, it may be used for vomiting in pregnancy.
Antispasmodic – assists with stomach cramps, headaches and migraines.
Cooling, it relieves fever and can be combined with elderflower and yarrow for colds and mild cases of influenza.
NETTLE
Nutritive – contains large amounts of minerals and vitamins such as B, C, K, formic acid, silica and tannins. The high iron content makes it useful for anemia and fatigue.
Blood cleanser it is rich in chlorophyll and assists detoxification.
Diuretic – relieves fluid retention and edema. Clears uric acid buildup – drink on a regular basis to alleviate gout, arthritis, rheumatism, muscle aches and pains. Use for chronic skin problems such as eczema, hives and acne. Combine with burdock root for skin problems.
Anti-allergic – useful in allergic rhinitis, sinusitis and asthma.
LEMON BALM
Calming – an effective relaxant and mild sedative for the nervous system. Useful for nervous tension, anxiety and insomnia. Excellent for palpitations, or irregular heart beat and anxiety attacks. Drink at the end of a busy day.
Use for indigestion, calming to stomach. Combine with peppermint.
Uplifting – may be used in mild cases of depression and low vitality.
Choose quality teas
To really benefit from the healing effects of herbs, ensure that you use good quality tea leaves. Colour, aroma and taste will give you a clue to the tea’s quality and freshness. The strong aroma of organic loose leaf teas indicate the high concentration of essential oils, which are responsible for many of a herb’s healing properties.
The average teabag contains less than 2g of herb, which is not sufficient for therapeutic activity. A teaspoon, or around 5g of dried herb is recommended for one cup. Allow the herbs to infuse for 10-15 minutes before drinking. Choose organic or wild-crafted teas to avoid chemicals and pesticides. These tend to weaken the flavour and therapeutic value of the herb.
If using herbal teas for therapeutic purposes, you need to drink 3 to 4 cups throughout the day.
Take time to prepare and enjoy your infusion. Tea preparation is an art and a ritual, a sacred tradition in many cultures. Make brewing your infusion a daily ritual and meditate on your healing while sipping your tea. Feast your senses on the colours, the flavours and aromas. Explore the endless combinations and blends. Most importantly, enjoy your adventure!
Written by LucaB
Scottsdale, AZ, (PRWEB) July 14, 2009
EmpowHer (http://www.empowher.com), the home of women’s health online has published a free video interview series designed for women, featuring integrative medicine guru Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D., Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine of the College of Medicine, at the University of Arizona.
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Women’s health information discussed in this video series include: the breast cancer dietary connection, mental health and diet, the anti-inflammatory diet, an overview on anti-oxidants, free radicals, depression’s relationship to omega-3 fatty acids, cardiovascular disease and statins, Vitamin D, flaxseed, and the long-term affects antacids have on women.
“Dr. Weil has done a wonderful job explaining to women the connection between their health conditions and the food they eat,” said Michelle King Robson, Founder and Chairman of EmpowHer. “That’s why EmpowHer is excited to showcase this information so women can improve their health and well-being.”
About EmpowHer
EmpowHer, the home of women’s health online, is a unique resource dedicated to improving women’s health and well-being. EmpowHer provides up-to-date medical information, access to leading medical experts, advocates, and a devoted community of women who ask questions, share stories, and connect with one another in a safe and supportive environment.
For additional information on Dr. Weil’s video series and EmpowHer, please contact Todd Hartley at todd at empowher dot com.
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Alternative Therapies – Hypnotherapy 1 of 6 – BBC Health Documentary Series Alternative Therapies Join Kathy Sykes on a personal journey of exploration into the controversial world of alternative therapies. Are there lessons for mainstream medicine to be learned from these increasingly popular therapies? Half a million people in England use hypnotherapy every year. A quick search of the internet shows it is offered for a wide range of conditions: smoking, obesity, tinnitus, phobias, allergies, anxiety – even breast enlargement. But what is hypnotherapy, and what do we really know about its effectiveness? In this powerful, personal journey Kathy Sykes travels across the world. She follows patients who are trying the therapy for themselves; sees hypnotherapists at work and meets scientists looking inside our brains to try and unravel what might be going on during hypnosis. Kathy tries hypnotherapy herself to tell us what it felt like for her. She looks at what scientists make of trance. And in Italy, she peeps into the minds of people as they are given suggestions both under, and without, hypnosis. She discovers that suggestions really can affect how we perceive the world. But does any of this translate into health benefits? Is there really the evidence to back up the widespread belief that hypnotherapy can help you quit smoking? And does it help you lose weight? After examining the evidence, Kathy decides to explore two areas where hypnotherapy is being used by medical …
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Professor Kathy Sykes, a telegenic scientist from Bristol University, presents a new series on alternative therapies, starting with hypnotherapy. Trying to combine hard science with populist telly, she asks the one big question — does it work? The answer is a qualified yes. She watches a woman having two teeth pulled out under hypnosis without any local anaesthetic. The patient feels virtually no pain and her pulse rate remains flat, while Professor Sykes is nearly sick. But there seems to be almost no scientific explanation as to how it works. Claims that it can help people to lose weight or give up smoking may be true, but — according to this programme — it’s no use when it comes to breast enhancement. Lest you were wondering.
Alternative Therapies – Meditation 4 of 6 – BBC Health Documentary Series Alternative Therapies Join Kathy Sykes on a personal journey of exploration into the controversial world of alternative therapies. Are there lessons for mainstream medicine to be learned from these increasingly popular therapies? In a journey that takes her from Buddhist monks in Nepal, to brain labs in America – via yogic flying – Kathy investigates what cutting edge research can tell us about the ancient practice of meditation. Having learnt some basic meditation for herself at a monastery in the foothills of the Himalayas, Kathy sets off to find out what science can tell her about the experiences she’s had. Her investigation takes her down two routes — can meditation improve your body, and can it improve your mind? In the US she learns how her body responds when she meditates, and hears from a patient who believes the practice has given him his life back. From there, she journeys deeper into America, to a unique city which gathers together twice a day to meditate. She hears their claims for meditation’s health benefits, and is given a rare demonstration of yogic flying. But can meditation really deliver what its advocates claim? Weighing up the evidence is a challenge, and Kathy discovers just how difficult it is to get any definitive answers. But, back in the UK, she finds a form of meditation that is gaining some acceptance as a treatment. It is used in a new therapy for depression – and is …
