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What are the miraculous Benefits of Rosemary?

Rosemary, also known as Rosmarinus officinalis, is a herb that has been used in medicine for thousands upon thousands of years. The name rosemary is derived from the color of rosemary, which is a beautiful blue. "ros" stands for dew, and rosemary for dew navy. Numerous findings have proven the use of Rosemary for ancient medicine. Leaves of this plant were found in the Egyptian tombs and pharaohs. To improve memory and blood circulation, ancient Greek students wore a rosemary…
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What are Essential Oils good for?

As the above quote from Isaiah shows, fragrant trees were used primarily to build in biblical times. Solomon was a master builder of palaces and temples. According to biblical writings, Solomon sent workers into the forests of Lebanon to cut down cedars. He lined his temple and palace with pine, only to have it burn to the ground in a conflict a few years later. Pine oil was traditionally used to treat "old coughs" and the respiratory system. Egyptians ate…
Female breast

What are Facts about Breast Cancer?

Did you know that 3 out 4 women are either diagnosed with breast cancer, or have a family member with this disease? The U.S. estimates that about 12% of women are affected by breast cancer. This deadly disease can affect both men and women, with women suffering at the highest rate. It is more common in the U.S. women, but it has been increasing in Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Middle East over the past decade. Imagine that by 2020,…
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What can Holistic Treatments do for Arthritis?

More than fifty million Americans suffer from one of more than 100 forms of arthritis. This is a valid question. More than twenty million people are suffering from severe arthritis symptoms. They need to be seen by a doctor. The term arthritis literally means inflammation of the joints. It can be caused by four things: injury, genetics, infection or normal wear and tear. One form of arthritis is associated with the presence of sexually transmitted diseases or infections. Multiple forms…
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What to know about Herbal Medicine?

This is Part 3 of a series of articles on herbal plants that can help with many conditions and illnesses. These natural herbs can help you in many ways, even if you've never tried herbal medicine before. I encourage you to choose the one that you are most in need of and to try it out. It won't take long for you to have your own herbal medicine cabinet. The spring tonic, nettle leaf, is also a general detoxifying agent…
Peppermint essential oil

What is the Truth about Natural Pain Relief?

This title seems almost hostile to natural pain relief. Natural pain relief can actually be quite refreshing. Due to numerous personal horror stories, news reports and lawsuits, as well as the efforts of Natural Health promoters in educating the public about natural remedies in general and natural pain relief as part of that education, it is now common knowledge that pain medication such as Tylenol and ibuprofen (VIOXX, Celebrex, etc.) are not the best options. These are not the best…
Juniper essential oil

What are Benefits of Juniper Essential Oil and Rosemary Essential Oil?

Method of extraction: Steam distillation from berries, branches, or twigs. Juniper essential oil, therapeutic grade, is toning, clarifying, and calming. This oil is versatile and very useful. It can be used for natural healing. In medieval times, juniper berries were used to protect doors from witches. It has also been used as a diuretic for hundreds of years. Juniper oil can either be made from the berries of the juniper tree or its branches. The oil can be used topically,…
citrus essential oil

What are the Uses of Lemon Essential Oil?

Lemon essential oil can be used in aromatherapy for a wide variety of purposes. Lemon essential oil conjures up images that are fresh and clean, sunshine and lemonade. Jean Valnet, M.D. found that vaporized Lemon essential oils can kill meningococcus bacteria within 15 minutes, typhoid Bacilli within one hour, staphylococcus Aureus in two hours, and germs causing lung disease in three hours. Lemon essential oil in 0.2% can kill diphtheria bacteria within 20 minutes and activate tuberculosis bacteria. Its antiseptic…