Kudzu, or Pueraria lobata, is a vine native to the subtropical areas of Japan, China and Fiji. Although the people of those cultures have long valued kudzu for its nutritional value and health benefits, Americans have traditionally viewed kudzu as...
Kudzu is a flowering vine native to Japan, China and naturalized to the southeastern United States. It is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat headaches, migraines, vertigo, tinnitus and other neurological disorders. It is also...
Alcoholism is an addiction characterized by a chronic dependency on alcohol. Unlike alcohol abusers, who drink too much but are not dependent on alcohol, alcoholics feel a compulsion to drink uncontrollably. Alcoholism can lead to family and work...
Pueraria lobata, more commonly known as kudzu, is a plant native to China and Japan. There are a variety of Pueraria lobata species. The roots and flowers are used in herbal medicine for conditions including alcoholism, fever, neck pain,...
A healthy liver will benefit your entire body. The liver produces bile and metabolizes proteins, fats and carbohydrates to aid digestion. It also protects your body by screening out toxins. Any substance, including drugs, taken by mouth must first...
Estrogen imbalance is the driving force behind menopausal symptoms, menstrual irregularities, osteoporosis, premenstrual syndrome and even breast cancer, according to Dr. Duane Townsend, author of "A Maverick of Medicine Speaks to Women."...
Isoflavones are a class of compounds chemically related to the flavonoids in fruits and vegetables, but having some distinct characteristics. They are mostly produced by plants in the Pea family, and several isoflavones have an affinity for...
Menopause, which occurs when the ovaries stop producing eggs and the female sex hormone estrogen, marks the end of fertility. Although it is a natural process, rather than an illness, some women find its symptoms distressing. Though hormone...
Pueraria is the name of a genus of tropical plants in the pea family that are native to Asia. Five species in this genus are so closely related that they can reproduce with each other, and "kudzu" is the vernacular name used to collectively refer...
Medicinal plants and herbs for health have been around for a long time. Early doctors didn't have formal schooling and relied on folklore remedies. Today, many of our drugs once were folklore remedies. Even with herbs that studies have shown to be...
Kudzu is a green, blossoming vine native to Japan and China. In 1876, farmers brought kudzu to America to feed livestock and prevent soil erosion. Kudzu took root so well in the Southeastern U.S. that the U.S. Department of Agriculture now...
Kudzu, also known as pueraria mirfica, is a botanical used in Chinese medicine for a variety of health promoting purposes. The flowers, leaves and roots are used for their medicinal properties and the isoflavones in kudzu are the primary compounds...
Kudzu has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine for treating alcoholism, menopausal symptoms, diabetes and the common cold. The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center reports clinical trials show it is effective against menopausal...
Kudzu has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of alcoholism. Research indicates potential benefit for this condition but not enough evidence exists to draw any definitive conclusions. Alcoholism is a serious...
Pueraria omeiensis is a member of the Fabaceae botanical family, which includes several very closely related subspecies of the genus Pueraria. The plant's common name is kudzu, and it grows as a vine and an invasive ground cover throughout the...
Menopause is a natural part of the aging process, rather than a health condition, and marks the end of fertility. As the ovaries stop producing eggs, levels of the estrogen, the female sex hormone, decline. As a result, the majority of menopausal...
For hundreds of years, herbs and herbal treatments have been used in the battle against alcoholism, and to help reduce the temptation and lure of alcohol from recovering alcoholics and those who are tempted by alcohol. According to the University...
University of Kentucky's Stephen C. Byrnes N.D. says sugar craving are most often caused by an overgrowth of a bacteria naturally found in the intestine. This bacteria, candida, can overpopulate and cause a host of problematic symptoms generally...
Pueraria mirifica, also known as kudzu, is a plant used as a medicinal supplement in Chinese medicine. Traditionally, this herb has been used to reduce menopause symptoms and treat alcoholism. Recently, Pueraria mirifica has also gained popularity...
Pain and soreness in your eyes may stem from a number of causes. Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a common cause, but other conditions, such as iritis, eye inflammation in the iris, may also cause your eye to appear red and feel sore....
Alcohol dependency, or alcoholism, is a chronic disease that's characterized by the uncontrollable need to drink excessive amounts of alcohol. If you have alcohol dependency or alcoholism, you may also have liver problems from excessive alcohol...
An overgrowth of a bacteria naturally found in the intestine, candida, are fed and intensified by alcohol consumption, according to the University of Kentucky's Stephen C. Byrnes, N.D. This bacteria can overpopulate and cause a host of problematic...
More than 18 million Americans suffer from the serious and chronic disease called alcoholism. It is hallmarked by an uncontrollable desire to drink alcohol. Over time, an alcoholic becomes more and more dependent on alcohol, needing to drink it in...
According to the American Diabetes Association, blood glucose or blood sugar is an important measure of your health. Keeping your blood sugar at a reasonable level is important to help ward of pre-diabetes, diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity...
Radiation therapy, a form of cancer treatment used to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells, can be delivered to your body using external radioactive beams or internal placement of radioactive material in the body. It is a powerful form of therapy...
Treatments for alcoholism include detoxification and withdrawal programs, building skills, establishing a treatment plan, medications, continuing support and treatment for psychological problems. Some people also choose to use natural supplements...
Angina occurs when there the heart's supply of oxygenated blood is restricted and is characterized by chest pain on physical exertion. According to the National Health Services's website, "NHS Choices," angina is usually caused by atherosclerosis,...
An estimated 18 million Americans are addicted to alcohol. Several criteria are present when a person has an alcohol problem, including loss of control when drinking; drinking large quantities of alcohol to feel its effects; experiencing...
Good health requires balance. Exercise and rest, work and play, "good" cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol ... it all gets a bit overwhelming, especially when the concerns of daily living seem to push your health concerns to the bottom of the list....
