Category: Herbs and Supplements
Evidence-Based Aromatherapy: Stress Relief And Much More
By Sayer Ji The health benefits of aromatherapy can no longer be considered placebo in nature. Accumulating evidence now shows that the fragrance of flowers and other volatile plant compounds pack a punch as powerful as certain drugs. In a day and age like ours, bouts of stress and anxiety are expected to occur at…
Why Aren’t Doctors Prescribing Turmeric If It Is So Therapeutic?
By Sayer Ji, GreenMedinfo One of the greatest triumphs of biomedical science today is its role in validating ancient healing modalities that long before the advent of science, and even recorded history itself, were passed down “orally” from generation to generation in the vast body of folkloric medical knowledge that still forms the basis for the majority of the…
The Attack on Herbs and Supplements Is a Racket
By Tessa Lena A centuries-old racket This story is a very important practical story because there is yet another active attack on our access to “alternative” medicines, herbs, and dietary supplements. The pharmaceutical investors and their pocket politicians are emboldened. They couldn’t be happier if the healing herbs and supplements were regulated off the market and taken away from…
Easiest Herbs to Grow: Top 5 Plants Most Recommended By Garden Experts
By Tim Lanoue We’re all familiar with the saying farm-to-table but there’s something more rewarding when you put in the time and effort to plant, grow, and prepare what you eat. From perennial vegetables to the easiest herbs to grow, embracing sustainability and eco-friendly practices enables you to minimize your environmental footprint, live a healthier lifestyle,…
Athlete’s Foot? Try These Antifungal Agents From Nature
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Relieve the painful symptoms of athlete’s foot and address the systemic fungal problem with these five natural antifungals, some of which you’ll find directly in your kitchen pantry Fungal infection of the feet can lead to white, soggy skin between your toes along with skin blistering, reddening and dry, flaky soles. This…
Getting to the Root of Hair Loss
By Ann Louise Gittleman Is there anything you can do to stop hair loss? Several simple hair-sparing strategies have proven effective, including correcting common vitamin deficiencies and avoiding toxic insults that can spoil your luxurious locks If thinning hair is sending you into panic mode, you are far from alone. Hair loss is a problem shared by…
7 Healing Uses For Lavender Essential Oil
By GMI Reporter Lavender has been used for medicinal purposes for over 2,500 years. Today lavender is the most popular essential oil in the world. Here are just 7 proven uses for this amazing oil Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has been used for medicinal purposes for over 2,500 years especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ancient Persians, Greeks,…
Mushroom Power: Five Therapeutic Properties of Medicinal Mushrooms
By Dr. Diane Fulton Mushrooms have recently gained popularity in culinary circles, but their far-reaching therapeutic properties should get your attention for a longer and healthier life Although mushrooms have been part of the healer’s toolbox since ancient times, the medicinal power of mushrooms is gaining momentum in evidence-based journals. Medicinal mushrooms come in a…
Groundbreaking Study Finds Turmeric Extract Superior to Prozac for Depression
By Sayer Ji A new study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research has confirmed for the first time in a randomized, controlled clinical trial that the primary polyphenol in turmeric known as curcumin is both safe and effective in treating serious states of depression.[1] The research was performed at the Department of Pharmacology, Government Medical College, Bhavnagar,…
Top Four Antiviral Benefits of Elderberry
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Natural antiviral substances have been used for centuries to fight common infections, but interest has grown around elderberries, a purple berry long used for its cold and flu-reducing properties. Researchers believe elderberry’s antiviral properties may be valuable in the widespread prevention and treatment of influenza and other viral illnesses Elderberries, small, dark purple berries…