Learning hand massage offers a means to provide supportive touch. Hand massage may provide stress reduction and pain relief in addition to the human comfort of shared touch. In some situations, such as during a hospital visit, a hand massage is an...
Crystal Star is an herbal nutrition company that formulates premium whole herb supplements in a variety of preparations, including capsules, teas, extracts, gels, baths and more. Founded in 1978 by Linda Page, Ph.D. and traditional naturopath,...
Fitness and nutrition may not seem like exciting subjects to most teens, but good health in younger years goes a long way toward a longer and healthier life in adulthood. It's important to get teens talking about nutrition and good eating habits....
Saw palmetto and damiana are distinct plants, although both hail from tropical regions and have diuretic effects. Saw palmetto refers to the dark blue berries from the dwarf American palm, which is used to treat a common and benign prostate...
Ancient Chinese called wild reishi mushrooms "the herb of the immortals." Because of their rarity they were principally used by Chinese royalty and the aristocratic classes, according to ethnobotanist David Winston in his book, "Adaptogens: Herbs...
Bitter melon, or ampalaya, is a highly nutritious addition to your diet, and also contains potent phytochemicals that appear to inhibit cell oxidation and cancer. According to a 2009 article in "Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity," bitter...
Weighing in at about 3 lbs., your liver is a complex organ that metabolizes food, synthesizes vital enzymes and stores excess glucose. In addition, the liver detoxifies your bloodstream of environmental pollutants, alcohol and medications, and...
One of the best types of natural supplements for the immune system are botanical adaptogens. Plants that have adaptogenic properties, including licorice root, ashwagandha, suma, ginger, astragalus and schisandra, have long been used by herbal...
If you enjoy coffee on a regular basis, take comfort in knowing that this aromatic brew is full of antioxidants, according to physician Donald Henrud of the Mayo Clinic. Antioxidants are substances that support the immune system and help protect...
Your baby's primary teeth, sometimes called his "baby" teeth, are just as important as his future adult teeth because they help him chew and speak and because they hold space in his jaws for the teeth that are growing under his gums, according to...
Pulmonary fibrosis, or PF, is a disease characterized by lung tissue flexibility caused by scarring. Symptoms can include shortness of breath and a constant dry cough. It can be caused by toxic industrial substances like asbestos and silicone. Two...
Adaptogens are herbs that can help you recuperate from strenuous physical exertion and chronic stress. These herbs, including holy basil and American ginseng, are general tonics that impart overall stamina and vigor, and can be taken regularly as...
Black seed, also called black cumin, is a traditional East Indian herbal remedy for asthma, fever, flu, high blood pressure and indigestion. Black seed, Nigella sativa, is now revealing potential medicinal properties in the lab, including...
When your little one is sick, everyone in the house is miserable. Sick babies are irritable because they don't feel good, so they cry a lot. Your child might reject food and want to lie around and snuggle all day. Babies aren't able to express...
Approximately 17 million Americans suffer from bladder control problems including urinary incontinence. Overactive bladder affects 1 out of every 11 American adults, although only 20 percent of those affected seek treatment--seniors are often...
Appetite suppressants work by affecting the part of your brain that controls hunger. This sends your body the message that you're full, even if you only eat a small amount of food. It also helps you control cravings. Although the prospect of a...
Although the Centers for Disease Control notes that 3 to 7 percent of school-age children have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, many younger children also suffer from this disorder. Since the symptoms of ADHD are common in many young...
You can purchase life insurance for different time periods and purposes. Term life insurance covers you for a set period of time, such as 20 years; when the term of the policy ends, the policy expires. Whole life insurance, on the other hand,...
The World Health Organization states that 80 percent of the world's inhabitants employ botanical remedies for some primary care illnesses, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Herbal teas can provide effective relief from some...
The abortion pill refers to a drug given to end a pregnancy that is less than 49 days old. The most commonly used drug is mifepristone (Mifeprex), also known as RU486. Mifepristone can be used alone or in combination with misoprostol (Cytotec)....
Paresthesia is the medical term for the sensation of tingling, burning, or prickling that often occurs in the extremeties, including the fingers. Most people experience temporary paresthesia at some point in their lives, but for chronic tingling...
Physical and emotional factors can cause the body to lose weight. Decreased body fluid, decreased muscle mass, anxiety and depression, certain medications, over-exercising, dieting and physical illness all can contribute to weight loss. It is...
According to the National Institute of Mental Heath, 9.5 percent of Americans suffer from depression. It sometimes goes untreated because people don't recognize its symptoms. In order for depression to be diagnosed, its symptoms must have lasted...
Massage therapy is a type of physical therapy that involves the use of manual techniques to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. The goal: normalizing those tissues and inducing a relaxation response. Deep tissue massage is a specific subtype...
Some occasional discharge from your nipples is normal and not necessarily indicative of disease. Sometimes galactorrhea is a result of sensitivity of your breasts to lactin, the hormone that stimulates the production of milk. Sometimes it may be...
Based on one of the books of the Bible, the Daniel Fast restricts your normal food intake to include only vegetables and fruits. Like most religious fasts, the Daniel fast involves using sacrifice to deepen the relationship between you and God. As...
During World War I and World War II, mustard gas was used as a chemical warfare agent. Soldiers exposed to the gas developed changes in their blood, and the physicians treating them speculated that mustard gas was a substance that might also be...
Comfrey oil and magnesium oil are liquids artificially made from naturally-occurring plants and elements. Both products are sprayed onto your skin to provide beneficial results. While there is evidence that both oils can improve aspects of your...
When you gain weight, your skin stretches. Even though skin is elastic, at a certain point it loses flexibility. For those who lose extreme amounts of weight, this may result in excess loose skin. If you plan to lose a significant amount of...