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A pain is the most gruesome experience of all bodily discomfitures. It not only poses a big threat to the normal functioning of the body but it also demoralizes even a mentally strong person for some time. When we experience pain, the first thing that we do is pop in a pain killer. Sometimes, it does not stop at one pill. In our desperation to get out of this very very unpleasant condition we pop in more and more pills.

It is quite unfortunate that miff between traditional Chinese medication system and western medication system has erupted. Where this miff has endangered the existence of centuries old Chinese medication system, at the same time it has raised question on the reliability of this old medication system too.

This is right that ancient Chinese medication system is more based on assumptions than on facts but it doesn’t mean that it has no use today. We should not forget that for centuries ancient Chinese medication system has been serving suffering human beings.

I firmly believe that instead of making the trench lying between ancient Chinese medication system and western medication system deeper, it would be far better if we make efforts to dovetail the positive aspects of both these medication systems.

Via: LA Times

A relaxing foot bath is all that you need at the end of a tiring day to unwind and drive away the stress. Try this simple recipe of foot bath comprising of aroma oils at the comfort of your home. The wonderful fragrance of the essential oils take you to a different world altogether. The therapeutic properties of the aroma oils work towards the rejuvenating the tired muscles and refreshing your feet.

Here’s the recipe:

3 drops lemon oil
3 drops of thyme oil
3 drops of peppermint oil
3 drops of geranium oil
3 drops of lavender oil
1 teaspoon Massage oil

Add these oils to a basin filled with warm water. Swirl the water thoroughly so that the blended oils disperse well and soak in your feet for about fifteen minutes.

Wait, now that you are in a mood to relax, do it in style! First, switch off all the lights, light up some candles, put on some music and create a spa like atmosphere. Now, add a few fresh rose petals and you are ready to soak in your feet and don’t forget to sip some green tea while you relax.

With happy feet, you are now all set to take on the world!

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Aroma therapy is considered safe and effective when it comes to treating digestive disorders and headaches. Peppermint oil has been used since hundreds of years in Greek medicine as a digestive aid and for management of gallbladder diseases.

Homespun medicine recommended people to drink mint tea or chew mint leaves to cure stomach disorders. Peppermint oil is extracted from the stem, leaves and flowers of the plant. It could be used to treat digestive disorders, headaches, muscular pains, nausea, PMT and menopausal hot flashes.

Peppermint oil is an essential oil which contains high amounts of menthol which is not only antiseptic but is also anesthetic in nature. Therefore it cures respiratory infections like cough and cold when inhaled. When applied topically, it effectively treats headaches and muscular pains.

Since peppermint oil fights bacterial infection it can be used to treat acne and blemishes. It is also known to stimulate circulation and helps enliven dull dry skin. If a few drops of peppermint oil is added to a tub of warm water and feet soaked in it, Peppermint oil delivers a brisk cooling sensation that relaxes the tired feet.

The fragrance is known to stimulate the brain, make one mentally alert and improve concentration. It could effectively treat depression, hysteria and anger.

The uses of peppermint are many and if used properly can relieve a lot of aches and disorders. High dosages may cause adverse effects which include allergic reactions, heartburn, peri-anal burning, blurred vision, nausea, and vomiting and may also prove fatal when used on infants.

Consult a physician or a therapist before you try any alternate therapy to be on the safer side.

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A clean mouth is a healthy mouth. Pleasant breath, clean teeth and healthy gums all contribute to a beautiful smile. There are numerous mouth-care products available in the market today. But they should be selected with care as many conventional toothpastes and mouthwashes contain ingredients that are unhealthy or even toxic. Hence is advisable to use herbal products for dental care.

Believe it or not, clay seems to be the ultimate answer to your cures.Soon enough, your physician might be prescribing clay to cure your wound. Specially French clay has a lot of medicinal value. Out of most of the clays in the market, French clay has been successful in healing wounds.

French clay known as Agricur is very useful for medical purpose. At least that’s what French humanitarian worker Line Brunet de Courssou thinks. The French clay seemed to be very effective when applied to the bodies of the people suffering from Buruli ulcer. The World Health Organization has labeled the Buruli ulcer disease as one of the emerging diseases.

It should give all youth enhancing cream products a run for their money. Research conducted on Deeside Mineral Water shows that it holds anti-ageing properties.

Is high blood pressure a constant threat to your health? If it is, so just relax and have a glassful of beet juice to bring it down. No kidding! Actually, beet juice has been found reducing high blood pressure significantly. The idea got the spark after researchers at Barts and The London School of Medicine found that drinking just 500ml of beetroot juice daily could control your blood pressure, significantly.

The study led by Professor Amrita Ahluwalia of the William Harvey Research Institute at Barts and The London School of Medicine, and Professor Ben Benjamin of Peninsula Medical School, revealed that beet juice consumption brought down healthy volunteers’ blood pressure significantly within just 1 hour of ingesting beetroot juice. More interesting is the fact that even after the elapsing of 24 hours some degree of reduction continued to be observed. Isn’t it amazing?

According to a recent study, Chinese herbs can be more effective in reducing menstrual pains if compared to normally used medicines, acupuncture method or heat treatment procedure. The researchers monitored approximately 3,500 females of few countries and finally came out with such assumption.

What to believe and what not to believe, such abstruse questions are hovering round mistletoe extract and compelling to reconsider whether mistletoe extract contain anti-cancer properties or not because where in some of the European countries like Germany, mistletoe extract is believed to have anti-cancer properties. On the other hand, a section of scientists has come up opposing such beliefs, saying that mistletoe extract does not contain anti-cancer properties. Backing this view Edzard Ernst, MD, PhD, FRCP, FRCPEd, in BMJ says, ‘I recommend mistletoe as a Christmas decoration and for kissing under, but not as an anticancer drug.’

This time moving on the same track researchers have given air to the view that using mistletoe for treating cancer is just like befooling a cancer patients. These contradiction statements are bound to leave a patient with cancer in a fix, since such contradicting statements has turned mistletoe extract as a doubtful thing.

Therefore, it is quite important to come up with concrete evidences to prove any side of the claims or cancer patients would be the worst suffers.

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