Benefits of Heat Therapy for Lower Back Pain

March 10, 2022

Since warmth and heat is usually associated with comfort and relaxation, heat therapy goes a step further and can provide both pain relief and healing benefits for many types of lower back pain. Moreover, heat therapy for lower back pain can be used  in the form of heating pads, heat wraps, hot baths, warm gel packs, etc. and it is inexpensive and easy to do.

Massage for Plantar Fasciitis

March 6, 2022

Nothing can disrupt normal daily living quite as much as pain that keeps you from moving around.

If you’re experiencing pain in the bottom of your heel, it may be worth getting checked out. Your plantar fascia ligament may be inflamed, which could be causing your pain.

Depending on the cause and the extent of the inflammation, you may find relief with a nonsurgical treatment, but in severe cases, you could consider a surgical procedure.

What is plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis causes pain in the bottom of the heel. The plantar fascia is a thick, weblike ligament that connects your heel to the front of your foot. It acts as a shock absorber and supports the arch of your foot, helping you walk.

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common orthopedic complaints. Your plantar fascia ligaments experience a lot of wear and tear in your daily life. Too much pressure on your feet can damage or tear the ligaments. The plantar fascia becomes inflamed, and the inflammation causes heel pain and stiffness.

Fortunately, stretches and foot massage that you can do at home may help relieve pain and prevent the condition from becoming chronic. Here are some tips for self-massage with spiky massage ball you can try at home.

Nutmeg: A Natural Remedy For Insomnia

March 4, 2022

Nutmeg is one of our most powerful herbal sedatives. It possesses potent medicinal properties that can help calm the nerve and release serotonin which induces sleep .This Indian spice also contains trimyristin, a natural chemical that helps in inducing sleep, relaxing our tired muscles and nerves, and set in a sense of calm. Some other components of nutmeg that have certain medicinal properties myristicin, elemicin, safrole, or eugenol.

Reishi Mushroom Benefits

March 2, 2022

Throughout history in holistic medicine, reishi mushrooms have been considered adaptogenic herbs. This means they help your body deal with the negative effects of stress, such as increased inflammation, depleted energy levels, damaged blood vessels and various types of hormonal imbalances.

The use of the reishi mushroom was first recorded over 2,000 years ago. It was frequently referred to as the “Mushroom of Immortality” in ancient texts. Around 200–250 C.E., the “Divine Farmer’s Classic of Pharmaceutics” categorized different varieties of mushrooms based on which part of the body they benefited.

Basic Foam Roller Stretches for Back Pain Relief

February 28, 2022

If you're one of the estimated 85% of adults who have experienced low back pain, you know how challenging it can be to get relief. Depending on the nature of the discomfort, foam rolling may be worth trying. Foam rolling exercises make a fantastic addition to your self-healing repertoire. This self-myofascial release technique can safely and effectively relieve tension, tightness, and pain in your back.You can use these foam rolling exercises in conjunction with other healing approaches, such as massage, acupuncture, or hot and cold therapy.

Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils against the Clostridioides difficile

February 20, 2022

The repeat use of antibiotics produce increased bacterial resistances and changes in the normal gut ecosystem. An infection that develops in the gastrointestinal tract caused by the Clostridium difficile bacterium is referred to as a C. difficile infection. Most individuals develop this type of infection because they have taken antibiotic medications to treat an unrelated infection that has thrown their gut microflora out of balance and allowed for the overgrowth of the Clostridium difficile bacterium. C. difficile  that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon.

Chanca Piedra and Liver and Digestive Health

February 15, 2022

Chanca Piedra from the Peruvian Amazonian forest is known for its action on the kidneys and the renal system, to treat specific pathologies such as renal or biliary colic by “breaking” the lithiasis (stones) responsible for pain. It also has protective and detoxifying functions on the liver and digestive system.

The plant of chanca piedra helps to purge the liver of harmful substances and helps to detoxify it.                         

In 2002, a study published in India indicates that chanca piedra stimulates the production of bile which helps digestion and allows for better absorption of nutrients. It also slows down the absorption of substances considered toxic, particularly certain drugs. Traditional Chinese medicine also uses it for the same purpose.

Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi or Reishi)

February 14, 2022

Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushrooms), an oriental fungus, has a long history of use for promoting health and longevity in China, Japan, and other Asian countries. It is a large, dark mushroom with a glossy exterior and a woody texture. The Latin word lucidus means “shiny” or “brilliant” and refers to the varnished appearance of the surface of the mushroom. In China, G. lucidum is called lingzhi, whereas in Japan the name for the Ganodermataceae family is reishi or mannentake.

Thyroid Herbs That Help!

February 7, 2022

Stress, malnutrition, insufficient physical activity, ecology ,a hereditary factor – not so many people in our time can boast of an absolutely healthy thyroid gland that works without failures.

This butterfly-shaped organ may be called the general director of the human body. As soon as it starts functioning poorly, other organs start having problems as well. That is why an experienced doctor, before prescribing treatment for a patient, will definitely ask if he has any thyroid diseases. Let's talk about home remedies - herbs for the thyroid gland, which can support drug treatment, and sometimes replace it.

Abdominal Liver Massage

January 30, 2022

The liver is the largest organ in the human body and it is located in the upper right-hand portion of the abdominal cavity, beneath the diaphragm, and on top of the stomach, right kidney, and intestines. The liver is one of the most active organs, producing important cholesterol, filtering toxins from the blood stream (purifying blood), producing bile to break down fats, storing sugars, metabolizing vitamins and minerals and proteins, regulation of hormones, stores various nutrients, especially A, D, B12 and iron, for release as needed, converts lactic acid from a toxic waste to an important storage fuel, removes some fat-soluble toxins from the body by first dissolving them in bile salts, then dumping the bile and toxin mixture into the intestine for eventual excretion.

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