By Kerris Samson
Acupressure is a form of treatment that involves the pressing of specific points on the body with either fingers, knuckles or palms of the hand and sometimes by using the elbows or feet to relieve pain, reduce stress and generally promote a persons good health. Also developed in China some 5,000 years […]

By Kerris Samson
There have been many research studies carried out and which support the use of acupuncture for treating various pain and fatigue disorders and certainly it seems that acupuncture has a lot to offer to those who suffer from fibromyalgia. Unfortunately because of the difference in an acupuncturist’s diagnosis and then treatment of […]

By Debbie Shimadry
It is absolutely vital for anyone who is currently using or contemplating using magnetic therapy to thoroughly understand how magnetic strength is measured and what is the appropriate strength of magnet to use for healing purposes. Magnets are perfectly safe and do not have adverse side effects; so users should not worry about […]

By Marlin Shome
Acupuncture is one of the oldest oriental forms of disease treatment that has been successful at treating different types of health conditions. One of the benefits of the process is the identification of many medical conditions that need attention. The benefits of acupuncture are immense and so many health practitioners are increasingly advocating […]

By Lyne Doxley
Recently, more and more people are considering natural medicines to cure different types of maladies. Many of those people, who turned to alternative medicines, which more often than not means herbal treatments, maintain that their symptoms were cured.
Whether or not these herbal treatments are effective, most people using them are certain that unlike […]

By C. Bailey-Lloyd
The growth of alternative medicine schools has truly been phenomenal over the last few decades. With that expansion, society has become part of a remarkable shift in progressive acceptance toward alternative medicine, holistic health and other healing arts practices. This presumably reflects the rising need to transform conventional medicine because patient consumers are […]

By Lilian Chia
Lobelia is more commonly known as the Indian Tobacco, Emetic Herb, Pike Weed, Gagroot, Vomitroot, etc. The parts we consume or apply through tincture and infusions are the leaves, tops and seeds. It is found throughout the United States.
Useful for
Lobelia has been known to control symptoms such as asthma, bronchitis, infantile convulsions, […]

By Siri Amrit Kaur Khalsa
Natural Indian Attars are an ancient form of perfumery that can have profound emotional benefits for the fortunate ones who wear them.
Most aromatherapy uses steam distilled essential oils. Plant materials are infused with steam to extract the aromatic oils. Steam, being very hot, tends to abuse the delicate top notes in […]

By Dr Gillian Hale
Aromatherapy - the therapeutic use of essential oils (highly concentrated natural plant products) - has been used traditionally to help combat many disorders, ranging from mild skin complaints (e.g. insect bites, mild burns) to more complex conditions such hypertension as stress. Evidence for the efficacy of essential oils in these conditions has, […]

By Mary Welty
Making herbal remedies isn’t difficult or complicated, its just made to seem that way. If you can boil water, you can make your own tinctures, infusions or decoctions. In this article we will discuss decoctions, what are they, how are they prepared, and examples of common decoctions.
Simply put, a decoction is […]