Topic: United States
thought probably to have come from either the Latin verb 'lavare' (to wash) or 'livendulo' (livid or bluish, was given to this plant. The Greeks referred to it as Nardus after Naardus in Syria, and Indian people called it Spikenard, which referred ...
The side effects of using a neti pot Nasal irrigation is a personal hygiene practice which involves flooding the nasal cavity with warm saline solution (salt water). The goal of nasal irrigation is to clear out excess mucus and particulates and moisturize ...
According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association , dangerous levels of lead, mercury and arsenic have been found in 21% of 193 Ayurvedic medicines tested. JAMA:
Native to Europe and naturalized in the United States, the creeping perennial known as ground ivy (Glechema hederacea, Nepeta hederacea) is not an ivy at all. It can be found in moist, shady areas along the east and west coasts of the ...
If you?ve never heard of the gut flush plan, the fat flush plan, or the fast flush plan then read on to discover more. If you are a follower of the varied flush plans composed by the self styled first lady of ...
In some areas of the world the tansy grows so abundantly that it is considered to be an invasive species. The Ancient Greeks used the tansy flower as a medicinal herb. In herbal medicine, the tansy flower was useful in treating rheumatism ...
Living on Hawaii is, well, living! Hawaii's climate and diversity of people has blessed us with some very important plants. Lau hala are the leaves of the hala and have been woven into everything from mats to hats, and has been used ...
The COMO Shambhala Retreat spa is known for its holistic approach to vacation de-stressing, combining elements from the ancient Indian tradition of Ayurveda with Asian-inspired treatments such as Thai massage. Yucatan Peninsula About 20 minutes south of Canc?n, this holistic luxury resort ...
Aromatherapy is the art and science of the therapeutic practice of essential oils. In the UK, aromatherapy is slowly becoming accepted within the practice of general medicine; in the United States, aromatherapy is more often associated with massage than an independent career. ...
I saw a news story posting on the Herbalist & Alchemist fanpage yesterday that I wanted to share.. Did you know that 90% of the ginseng grown in America, is grown in Wisconsin? Ever. Apparently, there is a North American strain of ...