Posted inall Diseases & Conditions

Healing Herbs for Arthritis

ArthritisBosivellia serrata

Commonly known as Indian frankincense, Boswellia serrata has a long history in Ayurvedic medicine, currently used worldwide. Numerous research studies found Boswellia to be helpful for degenerative joint diseases because it promotes the regeneration of tissue by improving the circulation in the affected areas. Other studies concluded that Indian frankincense has similar action to NSAIDs, and is therefore useful for reducing the swelling and improving the mobility of the joints in inflammatory’ arthritis.

Posted inall Health

Side Effects of Basil

basilEven though basil is a natural product, it may still cause side effects. You can safely add it to your food. When you use it to treat certain conditions, however, it would be best to take it for short term. Because it can reduce blood sugar levels, you need to ask your physician about its recommended dosage, especially if you have diabetes. Keep in mind that having low blood sugar is bad enough for your condition.

Posted inall Weight Loss

Foods to Avoid on a Detox Diet

  • diet-womanCoffee, alcohol, sugary juices and soda

Cutting out these categories can be a challenge for some people, which is why it makes sense to start early to reduce withdrawal pangs. All of these can contribute to toxin build-up in the body, so it’s important to focus on water, water and more water during your detox diet.

Posted inall Diseases & Conditions

Lavender oil may help manage pain

levanderLavender oil may help manage pain after surgery, according to a study. Fifty patients undergoing breast biopsy surgery received either oxygen supplemented with lavender oil or pure oxygen. Patients in the lavender group reported better pain management than those in the control group. Inhaling lavender oil may lower the number of severe headaches in migraine sufferers according to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Posted inall Beauty

Supplements – Cellulite

weight-lossMILLIONS of women in Britain and America have the pitting, bulging and deformation of the skin known as cellulite, which isn’t just a problem that is associated with weight. It is thought that cellulite is caused by poor circulation and poor lymphatic drainage allowing toxins to build up in the surface layers of the skin.