The leaf of the tea, or ti, tree has a long history of beneficial use by the indigenous people of Australia. Tea tree oil is obtained by steam distillation of its leaves.
The aroma of the distilled oil from an Australian tea tree is warm, spicy, medicinal and volatile. Thus, it is sometimes used [...]
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The term “acupuncture” describes a procedure that involves stimulation of anatomical points on the body using a variety of techniques. The acupuncture technique that is most often used in the U.S. involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by hand or electrical stimulation.
Acupuncture has been practiced in China and other [...]
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Within the realm of alternative medicine, energy therapy treatments are becoming popular for pain management and/or relaxation. There are two types of energy fields these therapies use: veritable, which can be measured, and putative, which has yet to be measured.
The veritable energy therapies use mechanical vibrations and electromagnetic forces to treat individuals. In contrast, putative [...]
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Are you having trouble sleeping and you’ve heard melatonin aides in getting sleep?
Melatonin is a hormone produced in your brain from the amino acid tryptophan by the pineal gland. The synthesis and release of melatonin are stimulated by darkness and suppressed by light. This suggests its involvement in regulation of diverse body functions.
Levels of melatonin [...]
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Most have heard the terms yin, yang, qi and vital energy being tossed about. Succinctly, here’s what that’s all about.
In traditional Chinese medicine, your body is seen as a delicate balance between two forces. These opposing, but inseparable forces are yin and yang. The concept of yin and yang is that although the two [...]
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Homeopathy is an alternative medical system that takes a different approach than conventional medicine in diagnosing, classifying, and treating health issues.
Homeopathy seeks to stimulate the body’s defense mechanisms and processes so as to prevent or treat illness. The treatment involves giving very small doses of substances called remedies that would produce the same or similar [...]
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More and more people are seeking Reiki treatment for a wide variety of health-related purposes. One sought out purpose is its effects on stress. A short list of some other reasons are for relief of chronic pain, improve immune system, lower heart rate and improve sense of well-being.
Apparently a 19th century Japanese physician [...]
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Currently, black cohosh is being used by many middle aged women to treat:
hot flashes
night sweats
vaginal dryness
other menopausal symptoms
The underground stems and roots of black cohosh are used to make:
capsules
strong teas
liquid extracts
solid extracts used in pills
Study results are mixed as to whether black cohosh is effective in relieving menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes. [...]
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Echinacea has traditionally been used to treat or prevent:
flu
colds
other infections
The belief is that it stimulates the immune system to help fight infections. Studies to date have not proven that echinacea shortens the course of colds or flu.
More importantly some people experience side effects, such as:
rashes
allergic reactions
increased asthma
anaphylaxis ~ life-threatening
Gastrointestinal side effects were [...]
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A botanical is a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal or therapeutic properties, flavor, and/or scent. Herbs are a subset of botanicals.
Products made from botanicals that are used to maintain or improve health may be called herbal products, botanical products, or phytomedicines.
To be classified as a dietary supplement, a botanical must:
supplement the [...]
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