In recent years the issue of Alternative Healing has skyrocketed to the
forefront of the medical field. A 2004 government survey concluded that
more than one third of adults use alternative medicine and healing. One
facet of this burgeoning interest is Herbal Medicine. While it may seem
"trendy" to some, Herbal Medicine has been around for thousands of years.
In fact, many of the ... Read
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In the world of alternative medicine the term "Natural Therapy" relates to
various ways of caring for one self and which primarily relate to the
building up and restoration of a persons health through prevention
measures as well as by leading a healthy lifestyle. So what does natural
therapy do? It helps with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of
disorders by using only natural methods ...
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Herbal Medicine Schools offer instruction and training in herbalism, the
most ancient healthcare known to mankind. Sometimes referred to as
botanical medicine, Herbal Medicine Schools educate in the use of herbs
for therapy and medicinal healing. The curriculum covers preventive
nutrition, options for treatment and cure, natural methods of healing, and
more. Herbs are derived from plants, and ...
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Ginkgo trees, are one of the oldest species of trees cultivated in China
and are believed to be 150 to 200 million years old. The ginkgo trees grow
in average soil and even in full sun. The tree can grow 100 - 120 feet.
Ginkgo trees are very resistant to pollution and infection and hardly
suffer any disease. Insects rarely attack these plants. Due to these
reasons these trees are most ...
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On September 30, 2004, Merck & Co Inc (MRK) recalled Vioxx due to negative
clinical trial results. Recipients of this drug seem to experience
increased experience of heart attack, stroke, blood clots, or intestinal
bleeding. Both the American Journal of the American Medical Association
and the New England Journal of Medicine stress the dangers of this
prescription drug. European and American ...
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According to the National Center for Health Statistics there were 45.8
million adults with diagnosed arthritis in the United States in 1993.
Although the term literally means joint inflammation, arthritis really
refers to a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that
can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. The two most common
forms of the disease are ...
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An approach to healing which uses plant or plant-derived preparations to
treat, prevent, or cure various health conditions and ailments. This
approach is incorporated into various medical systems. Although herbal
medicine does not have a specific point of conception, at present an
estimated 80% of the world’s population rely on medicinal plant
preparations for their primary healthcare needs, according to the World
Health Organization. ...
Herbal medicine involves the use of any or all of the different parts of
plants (roots, leaves, stems and seeds) to treat illnesses and maintain
health. Medicines are given to improve the body’s natural functions and to
restore a natural balance of health. Herbal medicines can be given in many
forms, such as liquids, infusions, tablets, creams and ointments.
Herbs are used in both Eastern and Western medicine. The aim is to use all
parts of the herb and particular emphasis is laid on the energetic content
of the herbs and its ability to stimulate healing. Thus the method of
picking the herb and the time of day can affect the potency. The whole herb
has a wider healing potential than the single active agent used by the
pharmaceutical industry.
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