charlottemarietest An herbal first aid kit can be as extravagant or as basically simple as you want it to be. Try to choose a variety of herbs that can be used alone or synergistically blended that gives you the most uses as possible. The herbs below are such a selection. The uses given are especially helpful … Read more
Creating a healthy baby first involves creating health in the parents. Implementing good health practices before pregnancy occurs, as in preconception care, can help avoid fertility problems, problems in pregnancy and birth, and problems in the health of mom and the baby. Good preconception care focuses on protection for conditions and risk factors that could … Read more
This is the ultimate herbal tea recipe to help insomnia. It is recommended to drink before bedtime or when otherwise the intention is to just kick back and rest. Drink a cup of this tea before going to bed each night to help relax you and calm your nerves and thoughts. This is one of … Read more
Use this recipe for tense nerves. This is a strong blend of herbs but not too strong that it can’t be taken during daytime. This recipe contains herbs classified as nervines. They are healing to the nerves and induce relaxation. This recipe is also ideal for times of suffering from colds or flu. Not only … Read more
This is a recipe that is simple to create. Use it as a gentle relaxer. An ideal blend for children that are upset or too hyped up to relax. Mix together 1 ounce each of the following: Chamomile flowers Catnip herb Passion Flower To Brew Tea: Add 1 teaspoon of herb mix to a cup … Read more
Natural Hormone Balance Charlotte Test, ND, MH, CNHP First things first… A toxic liver can interfere with hormone balance! A poor diet can as well. Detoxification with Chinese Tiao He Cleanse. Basic nutrition support. Get to bed early! Hot Flashes Melatonin1 and Zinc (acts as a catalyst) Studies show melatonin is hypothermic (reduce body temperature). … Read more
The use of prescription drugs is the fastest growing component of the costs of personal health care and increases 15% annually (Lown, 2003). This is 4 times faster than any other health component spending. The impact the costs of health care in the United States has on the American public is profound. It affects every American citizen either directly or indirectly. One must question the necessity of the number of drugs being prescribed.An examination needs to be made into whether it is a result of pharmaceutical advertising to the public, physicians clouded by the benefits provided by the pharmaceutical industry, or whether these drugs are truly needed by the patients taking them. This paper will address these issues in an effort to shed light into the costs associated with healthcare, as well as potential dangers of drug promotion to physicians and the general public.
My husband and I are both doctors of naturopathy who love helping people in the most efficacious way. We are not into loading our clients up with nutritional supplements hoping something works at the expense of the client. Clients tell us how disappointed they feel in natural health practitioners that are guilty of this. In addition, … Read more
Aromatherapy, utilizing pure essential oils derived from plants, is recognized as a very valuable way to promote both physical and emotional health.
Herbs are like forgiveness… As I sit here favoring my hand newly stung by gathering Stinging Nettles I had found along the road while walking the dog this morning, I can’t help but feel so grateful to our Creator. Why, do you ask, would she feel grateful for something painful like the sting of Nettles? … Read more