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Today, I want to talk about another herbal remedy with a long history of use, Chamomile. (I have written about this herb in another post, see January 2006 post on Chamomile and Dandelion.)Chamomile is a very safe and mild herb, safe enough even for children, (but check with your pediatrician, first), the only real precaution is if you are allergi...(
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I have been talking for several days about sleeplessness, stress, anxiety and insomnia. Today, I will begin talking about herbal remedies for these conditions.One of the reasons I have researched these subjects is an experience I had several years ago.Most of my life, I had absolutely no problem sleeping, I could decide that i was going to sleep, ...(
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Continuing with my discussion about sleeplessness, stress and anxiety, I’d like to say a few things about anxiety and anxiety disorders. Much like stress, a little anxiety is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it is a normal reaction in some situations, and can help us focus under stress.Anxiety can become a problem if it becomes pervasive...(
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People talk about stress all the time, but it’s hard to be sure what someone means by the word "stress". The dictionary offers several definitions, some of them quite neutral, such as "constraining force or influence", but the stress most people talk about is considered to be a negative factor.Part of the problem is that we label it as negat...(
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There are some simple things that you can try that may help with occasional sleeplessness. (Even though I am an experienced herbalist, I believe that the least intervention that helps a problem is the best, I always suggest simple solutions first, more complex remedies later.)So here are some recommendations to help with mild or occasional insomnia...(
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I wanted to start my series about sleeplessness and insomnia by talking about what "insomnia" is.The easiest definition of insomnia is too little sleep; but it can also mean poor quality sleep. Some of the ways you experience insomnia are trouble falling asleep; waking up frequently, or not being able to stay asleep, waking up earlier than you want...(
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I have written previously about insomnia, but I have been getting more and more questions about sleeplessness, anxiety, insomnia, and stress. So I am going to write a series of articles on these topics, and go into a little more detail about them, and some traditional herbal remedies.I wanted to start by listing a few herbs that I have found helpfu...(
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Everyone who knows me knows that green tea is my favorite beverage. Other than water, it is the only one I drink every day. I began drinking it because I enjoy the flavor, and I found the caffeine content did not make me feel jittery like I felt after several cups of coffee.As I have learned more about health benefits of green tea, I have felt eve...(
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I was recently asked for a natural or herbal remedy for cholesterol. There is one that comes immediately to mind, it’s even been called cholesterol’s natural remedy, and that is garlic.Eating garlic regularly can help control cholesterol levels, so can taking garlic supplements. (Follow the manufacturer’s directions, if you are us...(
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I frequently get asked about using herbal remedies during pregnancy. It is difficult to give a simple answer to the question "Are herbs safe during pregnancy?"Many herbs have been safely used for centuries during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a complicated condition and I believe that for anyone contemplating adding herbal remedies during pregnancy, it i...(
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I have uploaded a longer article about asthma and herbal remedies on my website: herbal-list-remedies.com. The article can be reached directly at this link: Asthma and Herbal RemediesTechnorati Tags:herbal remedies, herbs, natural remedies, alternative remedies...(
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I was asked recently about herbal remedies for asthma. I thought of a few off the top of my head, which have been traditionally used treatments for asthma.Chamomile tea has some anti-allergenic properties, and seems to inhibit the allergic response. Also chamomile’s essential oil seems to block the release of histamine, and these two togeth...(
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