Herbal Therapy

Written by C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot


Herbal Therapy, also referred to as Herbalism, is one ofrepparttar oldest healthcare means known to mankind. In fact, herbal therapy isrepparttar 146556 utilization of herbs for various therapies, remedies or medicinal purposes.

Derived from plants, herbs are used for their medicine, aroma and spice in herbal therapy. Herb plants produce and comprise a mariyad of chemical substances that interact with our bodies. Herbal therapy allows natural plants and herbs act as nutrients to empower our organs and tissues to regain normal functionability.

Currently, over four billion people, or eighty percent ofrepparttar 146557 world population use herbal therapy for some forms of healthcare. Ayurvedic practitioners, homeopathic practitioners, naturopathic practitioners, traditional Oriental practitioners and Native American Indians commonly utilize herbal therapy.

Common illnesses and conditions that herbal therapy can benefit are digestive problems, sinusitis, Chron's disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Other conditions like arthritis, post-cancer treatment, fertility issues, menopause, PMS, colds and even flu can be helped with herbal therapy as well.

Obesity - The Number 1 Health Issue in the US

Written by Jimmie Newell


Obesity is quickly becomingrepparttar number one health issue confronting America today, and it's not just America, other countries are affected also. Obesity leads to a multitude of health problems including, but certianly not limited too:

Heart disease Diabetes High Blood Pressure

These 3 alone are rapidly becomingrepparttar 146529 leading causes of premature death in both men and women, in our society.

While it is easy to blame our sedentary lifestyles, our eating habits andrepparttar 146530 fast food industry. It really boils down to choice, in most cases we either choose to be overweight, or we choose not to be. Yes there are some people with medical conditions that are beyond their control, however for most of us it is really a matter of eating less (or eatingrepparttar 146531 right foods) and moving more (exercise). For some, those with a very good sense of personal discipline, it is very easy to lose weight. Most of us need some kind of guidance. That guidance can be inrepparttar 146532 form of a simple diet plan and exercise program, an organized diet program that lays out what we should eat and when we should eat it, a support group or professional medical help.

Many ofrepparttar 146533 popular diet plans are designed for you to follow yourself, some have websites offering recipes, plans, progress charts, tips and motivation and even support groups or "diet buddy plans". Some encourage weekly meetings. Most work for some ofrepparttar 146534 people who try them, however to really be successful and maintain your weight loss, you need to change what you eat, how you eat, and have an exercise program you will stick to forrepparttar 146535 rest of your life.

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