Kidney disease is a serious health problem, but there are some things you can do to help yourself. While prevention is always better, once your are suffering from kidney disease, it is important to do all you can to retain kidney function, and if possible, improve your kidneys health.There are several herbal treatments available, so let’s take a look at some of the best ones.

* Goldenrod (Solidago Canadensis) is primarily a diuretic and is used to rid the body of excess fluid. As the kidneys are a filtration system for the body, Goldenrod may help reduce the strain on weakened kidneys. It’s anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties can also aid the kidneys by reducing existing inflammation and preventing inflammation from increasing. Also helps in lowering blood pressure, which is indicated to be a possible contributory factor in kidney disease. (more…)

Just because one may be predisposed to, or living with high blood pressure, (hbp) doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a healthy sex life. After all, both deal with matters of the heart! (pun intended) In this article, we will explore notions surrounding food as an aphrodisiac and a potential relief for elevated blood pressure. Since time immemorial, food has always been suspected to play a leading role in our amorous activities.

In old Egypt, the leg-bone of a sheep or cow would be mixed in a pot with cayenne, thyme, onions and greens and used to attract someone from the opposite sex. The Aztec ruler, Monteczuma, was said to have drunk 20 goblets of chocolate a day to increase his libido. The good news today as more research becomes available, is that you can have an exciting sex life minus the stroke or heart-attack scare due to your condition. (more…)

Many women are in need of hot flash relief for this debilitating condition that can come on suddenly.

Modern prescription medications for menopause symptoms bring with them a number of side effects, so many women are turning to natural remedies for menopause symptoms.

Hot flashes are waves of heat that course through the body. The skin grows increasingly red and there is excessive perspiration. They can be experienced at any time of day or night and often come on without warning.

The symptoms of menopause are brought on by hormonal changes in the body, and traditional treatments include hormone replacement therapy. Several herbs can mimic the effects of hormones in the body and even stimulate their production, so herbs for hot flash relief are an excellent option for many. (more…)

Cold and flu typically affects 20%-50% of the U.S. population each winter. The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Cold and flu are a highly contagious disease, spreading mostly by direct person-to-person contact. Coughing, sneezing or hand to hand contact will easily pass the virus on. The virus can linger in the air for as long as three hours.

Catching a cold or flu requires exposure to bacteria and viruses and a body with a weak immune system. When our immune system is compromised we are more susceptible to the viruses invading our bodies.  The “compromise” can come from stress at work, lack of sleep, or other medical conditions. (more…)

Few conditions can come on quite as suddenly and severely as a flare of gout. While largely affecting men, gout is a condition that affects millions of people of both genders throughout the United States and the world. Pharmaceutical treatments are available, but often have significant side effects that make them appropriate only when the disease is presenting with significant symptoms. Here we will examine herbal gout treatment options that can be used both during a flare to help with symptom management as well as between flares to help prevent symptom development.

It is worth noting that these herbs, while effective, are not suggested in lieu of proper medical advice and treatment. Most well researched doctors today are aware of the benefits of herbs as complementary medicine, but there are certainly situations where medications may be necessary. Speak with your physician before beginning any alternative treatment regimen and be certain to mention any supplements you take before beginning a new medication. (more…)

Some natural remedies that help burn fat include fish oil, cayenne, rhodiola and guggul. If you want to increase energy try ginseng or guarana which is found is many energy drinks. Ginseng also helps curb sugar cravings. Fennel is known to metabolize and throw off fatty substances through the urinary tract. It has a spicy smell and is rich in vitamin A that helps to improve eyesight. Fennel seeds also aid in digesting and promotes the functioning of the liver, kidneys, and spleen, thereby ensuring the healthy processing and elimination of dietary fat.

Ephedra was subsequently banned by the FDA, and later overruled because of an appeal by the court in August 2006. Ephedra is mainly a Neuro Stimulant like caffeine, and when it gets in to the blood stream, the body will lower your metabolic process a bit to counter the effects of the stimulant. Even though your metabolic rate is lowered a bit it is insignificant when compared to the damage that Ephedra does to you. It is said to be very dangerous to the central nervous system and heart. (more…)

Our society is often ‘running on empty,’ addicted to coffee and caffeine in all its forms.

We use it to get us going in the morning and often throughout the day to keep us alert at work.

A recent news article says sleep deprived doctors in Australia have been ordered to drink up to six cups of coffee a day to stay awake during extended shifts. (Reuters, Canberra).

Yet many people fail to realize that too much caffeine will make a person’s health worse, by stressing the adrenal glands. (more…)

Many are satisfied with the efficacy of herbal remedies. This is especially true for herbal remedies for PCOS. If you are one of those whose hormones are unnaturally imbalanced then read on to find the remedy that can help you.

What is PCOS?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS is the condition where the hormones of a woman are not balanced. This is a very common syndrome that affects an average of 1 out 15 women.

PCOS can cause irregular menstruation cycles and other related problems and this syndrome can make a woman have difficulty getting pregnant. The hormonal imbalance in a woman’s body can also cause superficial changes.

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