Natural Herbal Remedies for an Upper Respiratory Infection

January 14th, 2012 by admin No comments »

The upper respiratory system includes the lungs, windpipe, ears and sinuses. Infections in these areas can be from bacteria or a virus, resulting in a common cold, flu, sinusitis, otitis (ear infection), croup and bronchitis. Upper respiratory infections caused by viruses are nonresponsive to antibiotics but some natural remedies can help prevent a worsening condition and alleviate bothersome symptoms.

Aromatherapy is the inhalation of essential oils through steam. This type of natural herbal remedy can help clear a tight, congested chest. Boil 2 quarts of water and pour into a bowl. To the water, add a few drops of eucalyptus and sweet thyme essential oils. Put a towel over your head and the bowl and inhale the steam as deeply as possible. Do not use this natural herbal remedy if you have asthma.

A little known herbal remedy for upper respiratory infection is an elecampne infusion that you can make at home. Pour 1 cup of cold water onto 1 tsp. of shredded elecampane root and let it stand for 10 hours. Heat and sip one cup full 3 times a day.

If you have an irritating cough, a wild cherry bark infusion may just be your cup of tea. Pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 1 tsp. of dried cherry bark and steep for 15 minutes. Remove the bark and drink this concoction 3 times a day.

If you have access to homeopathy medications, which many health food stores carry, aconite 6c can help with fever, tight chest and a tickling cough. You should take aconite 6c 3 times a day for up to 4 days. Kali bichromicum 6c is beneficial for a loose, rattling cough. Voice loss along with a burning throat and cough is often treated, homeopathically, with Kali Phosphorus 6c.

Traditional Chinese treatments for upper respiratory infections focus on preventing an attack of sudden symptoms, such as an uncontrolled cough. Make a therapeutic tea with some or all of these herbs: plantain seeds, balloon flower root, honeysuckle flowers, skullcap root, or gardenia fruit.

An upper respiratory infection in the middle or inner ear can result in extreme itching, throbbing and a feeling of water in the ear. Refrain from eating or drinking dairy products while treating an ear infection as it can worsen the symptoms. Sipping St. John’s wort tea along with holding a warm hot-water bottle to your ear can quickly ease ear pain. Homeopathic remedies for ear infections include Aconite 6c, Belladonna 6c and Chamomilla 6c. » Read more: Natural Herbal Remedies for an Upper Respiratory Infection

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Reflexology For Total Health

January 11th, 2012 by admin No comments »

Foot massage is not new to the human race. There is strong evidence that a form of therapy, similar to what we call reflexology today, have been practiced for centuries, by many diverse cultures. The oldest documentation depicting reflexology was discovered in Egypt. A pictograph dated around 2500 – 2330 BC show an Egyptian physician working on two men. The hieroglyphic reads. Patients: “Do not hurt me” Practitioner: “I shall act so you praise me”.

Reflexology is an ancient non-invasive healing art. This therapy fall into the realm of complementary medicine. Reflexology is considered to be a holistic healing modality, which aims to treat the individual person as a whole, in order to promote a balanced state in body, mind and spirit.

There are many theories as to how Reflexology works. One theory is that is works via the nervous system. Another is that there is a network of energy pathways called Ki or Chi. These Meridian pathways runs throughout our bodies. If you have blockades, whatever emotionally, mentally or physically energy can’t circulate. These blockades will have to e cleared away, so optimal energy will be restored to your body. This is done by applying pressure on specific areas either on your feet, hands or ears. The end result is that homeostasis is restored.

Few people realize that the body have an innate ability to heal itself – if given the chance, because the healing power lives within. Reflexology helps us re-activate the body’s natural healing powers and re-establish the equilibrium in our bodies.

The feet are a perfect microcosms of the body, as all the organs, glands and body parts is a “mirror” image of the whole body. A reflex point is an involuntary or unconscious response to a stimulus. A response is then elicited to all the organs and glands via energy pathways and when stimulated can have a profound effect and influence on our state of health.

The goal of reflexology is to trigger a return to homeostasis, by reducing stress and tension. When the body is at ease circulation flows unimpeded and supply nutrients and oxygen to body parts, organs and cells and return them to a normal state. » Read more: Reflexology For Total Health

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Oily Skin Remedies

December 6th, 2011 by admin No comments »

Question your conventional cosmetics choices

Many people, especially on the West, treat their bodies as something that is strange, something they have to fight against. What happened to us to think that we have to fight against ourselves?

Essential is to trust our bodies

It became normal to use aggressive products to fight against our normal body fluids, normal body processes. But, probably now you are asking yourself, what to do if I really have a problem that I need to treat? You are right, problems need to be treated. But, there is a huge difference between aggressive products that can destroy cells which are actually protecting us and choices that nurture our beauty. The solution is, I truly believe, to learn again how to trust ourselves and to turn to natural resources within ourselves and our surroundings.

Natural cosmetics – better cosmetics choice

Natural cosmetics, not only that help us with our problems, but also nourish our body. In the end we discover beauty within ourselves we didn′t know even exists.

But, not just to stay on empty words, here is an example of oily skin problem and better, mostly natural solutions for treatment.

Oily Skin Remedies

Firstly, to get to the essence of oily skin remedies ask yourself:

  • Which skin and cleaning products do you use?
  • What do you eat?
  • What and how much do you drink?

Try to avoid:

  • Cleaning products that contain detergents, soaps and foamy baths.
  • Alcohol based astringents can cause your skin to become even more oily and remove your skin`s natural acid protective mantle.
  • Food with iodine, bad digestion or imbalance in enteric flora can also cause acne.
  • Try to avoid food with lack of fibres and food which is rich in sugar and hydrogen fat. » Read more: Oily Skin Remedies

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