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The History of Treating Disease: Herbs or Medicinal Plants

The History of Treating Disease: Herbs or Medicinal Plants

Herbs or medicinal plants have a long history in treating disease. In traditional Chinese medicine, for example, the written history of herbal medicine goes back over 2000 years and herbalists in the West have used “weeds” equally long to treat that which ails us.  We are all familiar with the virtues of Garlic, Chamomile, Peppermint, Lavender, and other common herbs. Interest in medicinal herbs is on the rise again and the interest is primarily from the pharmaceutical industry, which is always looking for ‘new drugs’ and more effective substances to treat diseases, for which there may be no or very few drugs available. Considering the very long traditional use of herbal medicines and the large body of evidence of their…

Fight Aging Naturally: Anti-aging Foods and Herbs

Fight Aging Naturally: Anti-aging Foods and Herbs

Aging is inevitable. None of us are getting any younger. As we age, we develop certain signs of aging. For instance, wrinkles start to form on our faces and our skin starts to lose its elasticity.  But aging does not only affect our physical appearance. The way that our body functions is also altered. Our metabolism slows while our memory starts to deteriorate. Aging isn’t pretty but it doesn’t have to dramatically affect our bodies. There are certain ways we can minimize the effects of aging. Many who are looking for a quick fix turn to cosmetic surgery. They spend tons of money to look a decade younger.  Although cosmetic surgery is successful at making individuals look younger, it can…

Ayurveda : A Traditional Holistic Medicine & it's Important Healing Herbs

Ayurveda : A Traditional Holistic Medicine & it’s Important Healing Herbs

Ayurveda is a traditional holistic healing. Translated from Sanskrit, Ayurveda means ‘the science of life’. ayur means “life” and veda means “science. India’s system which largely depends on plant support to form major Chunk of its medicine.  Most of the herbs, spices, seeds, roots, leaves, stems, petals and flowers are deeply ingrained in all Indian homes where ‘home remedies’ are popular.  Even certain family members in some families are adept in curing even intricate disorders by simple and cost effective formulations which, at times, have shown marvelous and astounding results.  All over the world today we are looking for a natural system of healing that is comprehensive and complete, that is not merely some curious form of folk healing but…