St. John’s Wort extract is effective as an antidepressant in the management of depression. Works without the long term side effects of western pharmaceuticals.
See research here.
Note of Caution: St. John’s Wort increases photosensitivity
Properties of Hawthorn Berries
Cardio-tonic (strengthens the heart muscle)
Diuretic (promotes urination)
Astringent (solidifies loose stool)
Hypotensive (lowers blood pressure)
Physical Effects
Heart and cardiovascular tonic
Relaxes and dilates blood vessels
Lowers blood pressure
Improves general circulation and blood flow
Strengthens damaged or weak heart muscles (increasing the heart’s efficiency)
Exerts a scrubbing action on plaque inside the blood vessels.
Click here for research on using [...]
Laptop computer use does effect fertility for men, particularly when they are place on the lap for long periods of time. Click here for some details of a study about increased body temperature from the warmth of the computer:
laptop fertility research.
Having a computer near the torso (organs and glands) for long periods of time, has [...]
50 grams Hawthorn fruit ‘Shan Zha’
150 grams Walnuts ‘Hu Tao Ren’
sufficient water for soaking and boiling
6 TBS honey or ¼ cup sugar
Soak the walnuts overnight or at least ½ hour. Rinse well and moisten with new water. Grind this walnut and water mixture into a thick liquid. Add more water to dilute if necessary to [...]
Mung beans bring healing to the body especially in the spring and summer time, when temperatures are hotter. The sprouts can help to detoxify the body, clear internal heat, and quench thirst. Here’s a tasty recipe from my friend Linda:
Korean Mung Bean Sprout Salad (Sukju namul)
Water — 4 cups (enough to immerse sprouts)
Salt — 1 [...]
Kudzu root, the invasive plant of the south, really does have some great value. In fact, its unusual ability to grow several feet in one day is testament to its strength and ability to replenish the body’s resources. This healing, fibrous root can be used as a cooling, regenerative medicine and is common in many [...]
Gout is a very painful type of arthritis that can come on suddenly with much redness, swelling, warmth, pain and inflammation. Arthritic gout is caused by an excess build-up of uric acid in the body. Uric acid is the end-product caused by the breakdown of purines. Purines are compounds that are naturally found in the [...]
A woman’s moon cycle or menses can be a delicate and sensitive time, as deeper hormonal qualities surface from the interior ‘yin’ part of the body to aid in a natural purification. It’s a perfect time to take care of oneself. In addition to eating a balanced diet, getting exercise and fresh air, and working [...]
For minor nasal or throat infections you can try using a saline nasal spray or salt-water gargle to see if this remedy can bring down some of the swelling. Make by adding ½ tsp salt to 8 oz warm water.For the throat, gargle the salt water for a total of several minutes, changing the water [...]
The hair needs moisture and oil in order to stay soft, healthy and prevent falling. Men, women and children can all benefit from smoothing a little oil through their hair occasionally or on a regular basis. Adding natural oils for the hair will bring hydration and reduce breakage and loss. It’s really wonderful for dry [...]
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