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Home Remedy Herbal Guide

Posted in University of Health on May 14th, 2008

Herbal Remedies that you can take as a home remedy can make a
tremendous difference in quality of life.

Obviously, the suggestions offered are never in the place of a
qualified medical practitioner. With that in mind here is some
interesting information about how herbs as home remedies can
make life better.

Take energy for example. Herbs are very helpful for building
stamina and endurance. Highly recommended is Siberian Gingseng,
or Eleuthroccocus Senticosus. It’s not even in the
(Asian)Ginseng Family. It gently but solidly boosts energy,
without unwanted jitteriness. It was extensively researched in
Russia. It was so successful that it was given to all Russian
Cosmonauts,Olympic athletes, and even factory workers.

A standard tonic dose is what does the trick. 1 teaspoon 3 X Day
of tincture. 2 large capsules of powder 3X Day. Eleuthrococcus
usually comes in a fairly mild-tasting powder.

You can mix 1 teaspoon with water and gulp down a few times a
day. By two weeks most people feel a definate improvement in
basic energy level.

Other good energy herbs are the Chinese “CHI” or Vital Energy
herbs. My favorite is Huang Qi(Astragalus Rt.). It boosts energy
and also the Immune System. It’s my herb of choice for Thyroid
sluggishness. Standard tonic dose is good.

While Chinese Or Korean Ginseng is a bit too heating for women
experiencing hot flashes, American Ginseng(Panax Quinifolium),is
often just right.

Spirulina is a Super Nutrient, that is SUPER energizing and
nourishing to cells. Its a MicroAlgae that is higher protein
than Meat! Take 3-4 500 mg. tablets daily and watch your energy
soar! It’s also an Incredible Fluid and Blood Builder. Spirulina
is helpful for practically Any menopause symptom.

Ashwaganda (Withania Somnifera) an Ayurvedic (Indian)herb is
very energizing yet calming. It’s a highly regarded as an
Aphrodisiac in India for women and men.

Insomnia Herbs offer real help to fall asleep. Good herbs to try
before bed are:

Passionflower(Passiflora Incarnata)-try a full Tablespoon of
tincture or Strong tea a half hour before bed.
Scullcap(Scutelaria Latiflora)-try a full Tablespoon of tincture
or Strong tea a half hour before bed. Chamomile -try a full
Tablespoon of tincture or Strong tea a half hour before bed.

If the problem is that you fall asleep without difficulty; but
then you wake up throughout the night the following herbs can
help: BaiZiRen(Biota Seeds) SuoZaoRen(Zysiphus Seeds)
HeHuanPi(Albizia Bark)

They work excellent together, or even singly could really help,
taken on a tonic basis;1 teaspoon 3X Day. Even taken before bed
alone these herbs can help.

Depression

Helpful Herbs are : Motherwort(Leonrus
CardiacusMotherwort(Leonrus Cardiacus)-1/2 teaspoon of
Motherwort Tincture gives a fast moodlift. It does not induce
sleepiness.

LemonBalm(Mellissa) seems to lift off the depression in no
time!1/2- 1 teaspoon of the tincture is very effective. It
actually has a pleasant taste, so the tea is Nice. The herbs
suggested for sleeping are very calming. Just take less, because
a small amount helps with tension. Too much puts you to sleep!

Passionflower(Passiflora Incarnata)-try a 1/2 Teaspoon of
tincture or Strong tea if stressed out! . Scullcap(Scutelaria
Latiflora)-try a 1/2 Teaspoon of tincture or Strong tea if
stressed out! . Chamomile -try a 1/2 Teaspoon of tincture or
Strong tea if stressed out! The following TCM herbs really help
feel more relaxed:

BaiZiRen(Biota Seeds) SuoZaoRen(Zysiphus Seeds) HeHuanPi(Albizia
Bark) ou can sip it all day as lemonade.

Concentration

If you can’t concentrate try herbs. They really help. A great
formula to try is:

Centella Asiatica(GotuKola) Ashwaganda(Withania Somnifera) Taken
as a Tincture it really boosts concentration and Memory
noticeably within a few weeks.

Constipation

Occasional herbal relief of constipation can provide big relief.
But, it should not be something that you MUST have to “go”.

Mild herbal help is Cascara Sagrada (Buckthorn), Rhubarb Rt. (or
Turkey Rhubarb Rt.), Aloe Vera Juice is very good. For really
bad occaisional constipation you can use Senna

Laxatives often cause cramping. Mixing your herbal laxatives
with Powdered Ginger rt. stops the cramping. It’s also
unbelievably effective for tummy aches and nausea.

Hemmorhoids

Big relief can be obtained by mixing Golden Seal (Hydrastis
Canadensis)Powder with AloeVera gel and applying locally after
every bowel movement. Squirting some inside the rectum is
possible with an applicator,or a small enema, really helps.
Butcher’s Broom(Ruscus Aesculus) is an herb that brings quick
relief to Vein pain. Hemmorhoids involve the inflamation and
enlarging of veins in the rectum.

A good TCM Herb formula for Hemmorhoids is: TCM-”Damp
Heat”Chronic Hemmorhoid Formula Equal parts of:
HuangBai(Phellodendron) HuangLian(Coptis Rt.) DaHuang(Rheum)
FuLing(Poria mushroom) MuDanPi(Moutan Bark)

Immune Boosters

Astragalus Rt., (Huang Qi-Chinese name) is a Powerful Immune
Booster. It gives energy and endurance. You can take it daily to
build up the Immune system. It’s ideal after getting over
Viruses, or any illness. It builds up weakened metabolism.

I’ve used Astragalus Rt.with success for Hypothyroid(sluggish
thyroid). Reishi Mushroom(LingZhi) boosts Your Immune system and
energy level, as do Ginseng(Panax) and Siberian
Ginseng(Eleuthrococus Senticosus)

Acidophilus: Acidophilus May Help Patients with Small-Bowel Obstruction

Posted in University of Health on April 11th, 2008

A study carried out by the National Taiwan University Hospital
and the National Taiwan University, College of Medicine in
Taipei, determined that patients with partial bowel obstruction
may improve with oral intake of laxatives, acidophilus, and
simethicone.

According to some specialists, patients with partial adhesive
small-bowel obstruction are usually managed conservatively,
receiving intravenous hydration and nothing by mouth. “Previous
studies have suggested that this approach is associated with
longer hospital stays and an increased risk of delayed surgery”,
as reports Shyr-Chyr Chen, MD, from National Taiwan University
Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine in
Taipei, and colleagues.

>From 144 consecutive patients with adhesive partial small-bowel
obstruction that was admitted between February 2000 and July
2001, 128 met the inclusion criteria and were randomized to
either the intervention group -IV hydration, nasogastric
(NG)-tube decompression, and oral therapy with magnesium oxide,
Lactobacillus acidophilus, and simethicone- or to the control
group (IV hydration, NG-tube decompression, and nothing by
mouth).

Most of the patients were men, whose age was 54.4 15.9 years
in the control group and 53.9 16.3 years in the intervention
group. A 91 per cent of patients in the intervention group and
76 per cent of patients in the control group had successful
treatment without surgery.

“Oral therapy with magnesium oxide, L. acidophilus and
simethicone was effective in hastening the resolution of
conservatively treated partial adhesive small-bowel obstruction
and shortening the hospital stay,” the authors write. “Further
trials with larger patient samples are needed to verify the
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