Tag: Nettle

In the environment that we live in today, hair loss is a common problem faced by men and women alike. Although we attribute hair...

Gout can cause inflammation, redness, swelling and intense pain, especially in the big toe. In order to prevent and treat gout, it is important to include food, such as celery, cherries, juniper, and bananas in your diet. Avoiding alcohol and seafood can also go a long way in preventing gout. If you live in an area with cold climate, remember to keep your feet warm and dry.

Without the gift of modern science to help them out, our ancestors had to resort to other methods to treat their illnesses. They often...

Rickets is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of vitamin D, phosphorous and calcium. It occurs commonly among infants between 6 to...

Growing Stinging Nettle? Yes. Grow! You may have had unpleasant experiences with this plant. The stinging irritation when it comes in contact with your...

Anemia occurs as a result of the deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin levels in the blood. Skin paleness and generalized weakness in the body are obvious signs of anemia. Anemia is one of the most common blood disorders, which affects many people, young and the old alike, globally. Anemia is chiefly caused by improper diet and prolonged illness. Easily available herbs have the potential to prevent anemia and help in recovery.

The role played by tea and coffee in blood pressure is still debated. For years, it was believed that caffeine present in them will have an adverse effect on blood pressure. But, recent research studies suggest that long-term moderate intake of coffee or tea does not have any detrimental effect on healthy individuals. Green tea, hibiscus tea, and black tea have proved their antihypertensive effects.

How are you supposed to stop and smell the flowers if they leave you sneezing and runny nosed? Spring is one of the most...

The thyroid gland is small, but mighty because it controls and plays important roles in so many different functions of the body. There are...

Running nose all year round is called Perennial Allergic Rhinitis. This is an allergic reaction to pollen, dust, pet hair and smoke or a result of food sensitivities. Herbal remedies like Stinging nettle and Quercetin, and Vitamin C supplements are very helpful. Jala Neti and Pranayama remove allergens, bacteria, and invigorate lungs, windpipe and nasal chambers.

Consume sufficient fluids and foods like watermelon, lemon juice, berries, apples and pumpkin seeds. You could use herbs like dandelion which help strengthen kidneys and clear water retention. Marshmallow root helps treat kidney stones, red clover stimulates excretion of water and wastes and nettle is a good diuretic. Also, practice meditation.

Without warning and, for some reason, in the middle of the night, gout strikes- an intense pain in a joint, most often the big...

  A balanced lifestyle is fast being replaced by a culture of “all work and no play ". Such a hectic lifestyle often gives rise...