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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" media="screen" href="/~d/styles/atom10full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~d/styles/itemcontent.css"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0" gd:etag="W/&quot;AkcDRns_eSp7ImA9WhRRFE4.&quot;"><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520725104082704368</id><updated>2011-11-27T15:54:37.541-08:00</updated><category term="herbal flu remedy" /><category term="avoid a cold" /><category term="ibs" /><category term="weak pulse" /><category term="avoid the flu" /><category term="gastritis" /><category term="nicotine patch" /><category term="ldh cholesterol" /><category term="heart disease" /><category term="heartburn" /><category term="flu remedy" /><category term="dehydration" /><category term="corticosteroids" /><category term="free radicals" /><category term="types of flu virus" /><category term="heart health" /><category term="homeopathic flu remedy" /><category term="cold germs" /><category term="avena sativa" /><category term="flu symptoms" /><category term="say healthy" /><category term="Heart palpitations" /><category term="smoking cessation" /><category term="Dizziness" /><category term="gotu cola" /><category term="ldl cholesterol" /><category term="ulerative colitis" /><category term="flu vaccine" /><category term="quit smoking" /><category term="Low blood pressure" /><category term="nicotine gum" /><category term="chrohn's disease" /><category term="herbal remedy high blood pressure" /><category term="asacol" /><category term="how to stop smoking" /><category term="garcinia cambogia" /><category term="diverticulosis" /><category term="nicotine withdrawal" /><category term="cold remedy" /><category term="acid reflux" /><category term="sulfasalizine" /><category term="dipentum" /><category term="pentasa" /><category term="stop smoking" /><category term="cold and flu" /><category term="prevent heart disease" /><category term="indigestion" /><category term="digestive tract" /><category term="herbal heart health" /><category term="flu virus" /><category term="back pain" /><category term="Convulsions" /><title>Physical Health Herbally</title><subtitle type="html">Information about maintaining and optimizing your general physical health with Herbal Remedies.</subtitle><link rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/" /><author><name>Herbal Admin</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04955814135262616075</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail" width="16" height="16" src="http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif" /></author><generator version="7.00" uri="http://www.blogger.com">Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>9</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/PhysicalHealthHerbally" /><feedburner:info xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" uri="physicalhealthherbally" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" /><entry gd:etag="W/&quot;CE4DRn87fyp7ImA9WxRaE04.&quot;"><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520725104082704368.post-3739757175985116600</id><published>2008-12-15T01:19:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-15T01:22:57.107-08:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2008-12-15T01:22:57.107-08:00</app:edited><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="back pain" /><title>Know When To See Your Doctor About Back Pain</title><content type="html">In our daily lives, we do many things that may cause pain in the back among other areas. Most of the time this is normal and following some guidelines and restrictive movements, we find the pain quickly goes away and things get back to normal but there are other times when it's important to seek medical attention. Here are some situations where you would want to seek medical attention for your back pain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most of time when a painful attack in the back occurs, you know immediately what happened. You may have been lifting something heavy, twisting while lifting, sitting with poor posture like at a computer for an extended period of time or any number of other things. But you know what you were doing when the pain struck. When you get pain in your back quickly and without warning and with no apparent cause for the pain, seek medical attention.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you experience other ailments along with your back pain, such as... pain in the chest, trouble breathing, abdominal cramping or high fever, seek medical attention.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you experience an acute back pain attack that persists for 2-3 consistent days with no relief and you've followed the tips in this article. &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/articles/joint-health-articles/how-to-get-relief-for-acute-back-pain/"&gt;How To Get Relief For Acute Back Pain&lt;/a&gt;, seek medical attention&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If your chronic back pain persists longer than 2 weeks with no relief in pain and you've tried the tips in this article, &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/articles/joint-health-articles/8-ways-to-help-alleviate-chronic-back-pain-suffering/"&gt;8 Ways To Help Alleviate Chronic Back Pain Suffering&lt;/a&gt;, seek medical attention.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Any back pain where the pain extends downwards into your legs, to your foot or knees, seek medical attention.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Often times, back pain is just that, a pain in the back (and maybe another area just a bit further down), but sometimes it can also signal that there is something else wrong. If you're unsure, you should always consult a medical expert.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;http://www-herbalremedies.com&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5520725104082704368-3739757175985116600?l=physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="replies" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/feeds/3739757175985116600/comments/default" title="Post Comments" /><link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5520725104082704368&amp;postID=3739757175985116600" title="0 Comments" /><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/3739757175985116600?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/3739757175985116600?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/2008/12/know-when-to-see-your-doctor-about-back.html" title="Know When To See Your Doctor About Back Pain" /><author><name>Herbal Admin</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04955814135262616075</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail" width="16" height="16" src="http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif" /></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag="W/&quot;C04CQHg5fCp7ImA9WxRWEkw.&quot;"><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520725104082704368.post-7464915431745448299</id><published>2008-10-28T09:26:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-10-28T09:39:21.624-07:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2008-10-28T09:39:21.624-07:00</app:edited><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="types of flu virus" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="cold and flu" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="cold remedy" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="herbal flu remedy" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="flu vaccine" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="flu remedy" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="homeopathic flu remedy" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="flu symptoms" /><title>Flu Survival Guide</title><content type="html">Most people are familiar with the symptoms of the flu, but they can be mistaken for a severe cold in some cases. However, the flu infection is far more serious and can potentially cause severe health complications.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Symptoms include a fever, muscle aches, chills, headaches, coughing, congestion and extreme fatigue – although not all of these symptoms are present in every case. If your symptoms are severe, it is usually recommended that you seek medical assistance to obtain a proper diagnosis. In particular, the avian or bird flu cannot be diagnosed by symptoms alone, so seeking medical treatment is necessary.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are a wide variety of viral infections that may cause flu-like symptoms, therefore it is important to rule out other possibilities before obtaining treatment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The flu virus is classified into three categories:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Type A, B, and C&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Type A viruses can infect people, birds, pigs, horses, seals, whales, and other animals. This type of virus can spread around the world causing seasonal epidemics. Recent examples included the avian or bird flu.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Type B viruses infect people and result in smaller, localized outbreaks. People infected with type B virus are often hospitalized, with increased rates of death occurring.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Type C viruses cause mild illness in humans without the onset of an epidemic or pandemic.&lt;br /&gt;Prevention is Best&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The flu virus attacks the body’s cells and mutates into different forms. Because of the numerous different strains of the virus it is not always possible to protect yourself against the virus. The influenza virus is transmitted through direct contact with an infected person’s secretions (such as by inhaling droplets when they have coughed or sneezed).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It can also be spread by handling objects such as crockery, cutlery, doorknobs, or telephone receivers that an infected person has been in contact with.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In order to protect against the flu, you need to maintain a &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/immunityplus/"&gt;healthy immune system&lt;/a&gt;. In addition, vaccinations do not provide protection against certain strains of influenza such as the avian flu or bird flu, so taking preventative measures can greatly support your health.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Treatments for the Flu&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Over-the-counter medication such as aspirin, cough syrups, decongestants or throat lozenges are widely available to &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/flugo/"&gt;relieve flu symptoms&lt;/a&gt;. More serious cases of the flu are sometimes treated with prescription medication such as antiviral drugs. As the flu is a viral infection, antibiotics are not effective in the treatment program, although they may be recommended if there is a secondary bacterial infection.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many people are not aware that there are several natural and holistic treatments that are also extremely effective at fighting symptoms, in addition to &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/"&gt;homeopathic alternatives&lt;/a&gt; to the conventional flu vaccine. Treatments such as herbal and homeopathic remedies address the underlying cause, while concurrently providing improved optimal health-- without side effects or compromising the immune system (as can occur with antibiotic use).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Using a combination of herbs such as Hypoxis rooperi and Astralagus membranaceus boosts and strengthens the immune system. Echinacea is another popular herb well-known as nature’s antibiotic for stopping the onset of flu symptoms, protecting against or shortening the length of infection, and supporting the immune system. Remember to always source your herbal and homeopathic remedies from reputable suppliers in order to ensure therapeutic dosage, safety, and maximum effectiveness.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Help for the Flu&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The best way to treat the flu is to get plenty of bed rest and drink lots of fluids. Conventional doctors often recommend flu vaccines for high-risk groups such as young children, the elderly, those with chronic diseases, weak immune systems, or professionals working with high-risk groups.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are several controversies regarding the conventional flu vaccine, including the risk of side effects. In addition, recent research has suggested that elderly people who have received the flu vaccine do not necessarily have a lower rate of infection compared to those who do not.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most people who are infected with the flu recover completely in 1 to 2 weeks. In some cases, severe complications such as pneumonia, nerve and brain damage may develop from a flu infection. However, most people recover from the flu without further complications, particularly if their immune systems are strong and healthy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Natural Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies for Influenza&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Natural herbal and &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/"&gt;homeopathic remedies&lt;/a&gt; have also been proven to be extremely beneficial in treating influenza without drying out the mucus membranes (which happens with conventional decongestants) and without robbing the body of good bacteria (which happens with conventional antibiotics). Using a natural cold and &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/flugo/"&gt;flu remedy&lt;/a&gt; will not only help you to address the underlying cause of influenza, but ensure that you maintain optimal health and well-being.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Herbs such as Hypoxis rooperi and Astralagus membranaceus help to &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/immunityplus/"&gt;boost the immune system&lt;/a&gt; and act as strengthening tonics. Other effective healing herbs that provide a &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/flugo/"&gt;natural cold and flu remedy&lt;/a&gt; include Yarrow, Elderflower, and Peppermint. When these herbs are combined together, they can help to reduce fever and act as an inhalant to relieve chest congestion effectively. Echinacea is another powerful herb that has been shown to greatly support the immune system, and thus help the body to ward off the flu virus. Remember to source herbal remedies from a reputable company, as therapeutic dosage and ingredient quality is important when using herbal medicines.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many people are unaware that there are effective &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/"&gt;homeopathic alternatives&lt;/a&gt; to the conventional flu vaccine. Orally administered, homeopathic flu vaccines may be used by all ages and can help to protect against influenza infection, without the side effects and complications sometimes experienced by the conventional flu vaccine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/"&gt;VISIT THE HERBAL REMEDIES STORE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;http://www-herbalremedies.com&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5520725104082704368-7464915431745448299?l=physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="replies" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/feeds/7464915431745448299/comments/default" title="Post Comments" /><link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5520725104082704368&amp;postID=7464915431745448299" title="0 Comments" /><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/7464915431745448299?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/7464915431745448299?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/2008/10/flu-survival-guide.html" title="Flu Survival Guide" /><author><name>Herbal Admin</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04955814135262616075</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail" width="16" height="16" src="http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif" /></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag="W/&quot;AkMFQn04cCp7ImA9WxRQE0Q.&quot;"><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520725104082704368.post-3794196136843173386</id><published>2008-10-07T09:44:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-10-07T09:53:33.338-07:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2008-10-07T09:53:33.338-07:00</app:edited><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="flu virus" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="say healthy" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="cold germs" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="avoid a cold" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="avoid the flu" /><title>Halting Illness with Hygiene</title><content type="html">Spring cleaning might be good during springtime, but cleaning during cold and flu season calls for more drastic measures. You can avoid getting sick by changing the way you clean... yourself!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is the key to staying healthy during cold and flu season as simple as hygiene?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a fact; we are surrounded by germs no matter where we go: the supermarket, public transportation, work, everywhere! Our body can handle most of what we come in contact with, but with the fall season around the corner, you can be more proactive in taking steps to protect yourself and your family.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our workspace is also more often then not the culprit of infectious diseases. Phones, mouses, and keyboards should be wiped down on a regular basis, and if you eat at your desk, you should clean it right after you eat. Also, it is not a good idea to store food at your desk. If you don’t have a kitchen at work, then keep food in an appropriate and sealed container such as a lunch box.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If possible, certain habits should be modified. Eating in your car, for example, increases the chances of bacteria reproducing. It makes sense then that eating in bed or at your desk isn’t a good idea, either.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Finally, following simple and precautionary measures such as these gives us an advantage when facing the inevitable contagious viruses and germs that commonly circulate throughout the season and can put a halt on your life and the lives of your family- and staying well is something we can all benefit from!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:180%;"&gt;Cold and Flu Remedies&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;-------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/throat-and-tonsil-dr/"&gt;Throat and Tonsil Dr&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.™&lt;br /&gt;To soothe the throat, promote tonsil health, support immune functioning.&lt;br /&gt;-------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/biovent-drops/"&gt;BioVent Drops&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; ™&lt;br /&gt;Supports bronchial and respiratory health for easy breathing.&lt;br /&gt;-------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/bronchosoothe/"&gt;BronchoSoothe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; ™&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/"&gt;Homeopathic remedy&lt;/a&gt; provides respiratory support for tight chests.&lt;br /&gt;-------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/sos-histadrops/"&gt;SOS HistaDrops&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; ™&lt;br /&gt;Keeps eyes and noses clear and maintains histamine levels within the normal range.&lt;br /&gt;-------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/comficoff/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ComfiCoff&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; ™&lt;br /&gt;Promote comfort in the throat and chest - suitable for children and adults.&lt;br /&gt;-------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/congesto-k-kiddierub/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Congesto-K KiddieRub&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; ™&lt;br /&gt;Promotes nose and chest clarity in children to maintain relaxed, easy breathing.&lt;br /&gt;-------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/congesto-k-pillow-spritzer/"&gt;Congesto-K Pillow Spritzer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; ™&lt;br /&gt;Promotes clear airways and entire respiratory tract health in adults and children.&lt;br /&gt;-------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/sniffly-sprinkles/"&gt;Sniffly Sprinkles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; ™&lt;br /&gt;Helps maintain easy breathing, clear noses and open chests in children.&lt;br /&gt;-------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/kiddiecool/"&gt;KiddieCool&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; ™&lt;br /&gt;Soothes irritability and restlessness, and promotes the effectiveness of child's natural cooling methods.&lt;br /&gt;-------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/vitalitonic/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VitaliTonic&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; ™&lt;br /&gt;Promote energy and zest in adults over 50&lt;br /&gt;-------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/anemicare/"&gt;AnemiCare&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; ™&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/"&gt;Homeopathic remedy&lt;/a&gt; temporarily increases iron absorption to avoid iron deficiency&lt;br /&gt;-------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/allergiclear/"&gt;AllergiClear&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; ™&lt;br /&gt;Maintain histamine levels in the normal range for respiratory health.&lt;br /&gt;-------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/baniflu/"&gt;BaniFlu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; ™&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/"&gt;Homeopathic remedy&lt;/a&gt; temporarily protects against flu virus and germs and is safe for all ages&lt;br /&gt;-------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/flugo/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FluGo&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/a&gt;™&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/"&gt;Homeopathic remedy&lt;/a&gt; temporarily relieves symptoms of the flu or cold including cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat and fatigue&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;http://www-herbalremedies.com&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5520725104082704368-3794196136843173386?l=physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="replies" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/feeds/3794196136843173386/comments/default" title="Post Comments" /><link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5520725104082704368&amp;postID=3794196136843173386" title="0 Comments" /><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/3794196136843173386?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/3794196136843173386?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/2008/10/halting-illness-with-hygiene.html" title="Halting Illness with Hygiene" /><author><name>Herbal Admin</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04955814135262616075</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail" width="16" height="16" src="http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif" /></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag="W/&quot;A04HQHg4cCp7ImA9WxdbEU8.&quot;"><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520725104082704368.post-145274824897894736</id><published>2008-08-07T10:10:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-07T10:25:31.638-07:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2008-08-07T10:25:31.638-07:00</app:edited><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="herbal remedy high blood pressure" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="ldh cholesterol" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="ldl cholesterol" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="prevent heart disease" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="heart health" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="free radicals" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="heart disease" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="herbal heart health" /><title>9 Easy Tips to Prevent Heart Disease</title><content type="html">&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;Healthy Hearts Start with Healthy Habits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables&lt;/strong&gt;. A quick way to ensure you’re eating a variety of nutrients is to keep meals colorful. A rainbow of colors ensures that you are receiving a balanced amount of nutrients from food.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don’t smoke&lt;/strong&gt;! It is well-known that smoking and secondhand smoke are harmful, but smoking in front of your children can endanger their future health in another way, as well. Your children look up to you, and this negative habit can become engrained in their subconscious. It has been proven that children are more likely to smoke if they were raised in a household where one or both parents also smoked. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Maintain a healthy weight&lt;/strong&gt;. It’s not only important to make sure you are not overweight, but be sure to monitor abdominal fat, which puts a person at a far higher risk of developing heart disease.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Limit your alcohol intake&lt;/strong&gt;. Alcohol in moderation may actually be beneficial, especially red wine, which provides good-for-your-heart flavonoids and antioxidants.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Find healthy ways to manage stress&lt;/strong&gt;. This is essential. We all have stress in our lives, (yes, even children). The ways in which you cope with stress sends strong signals and establishes a pattern of behavior your child will surely imitate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monitor cholesterol levels&lt;/strong&gt;. Regular check ups are important, since cholesterol can be high even in individuals who seem to be otherwise healthy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monitor blood pressure&lt;/strong&gt;. Arterial blood pressure should be maintained at optimum levels to prevent the risk of a stroke and cardiovascular disease.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get tested for diabetes&lt;/strong&gt;. They don’t call it “the silent killer” for nothing. Diabetes can present no symptoms until it has already become a serious threat to health.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Exercise&lt;/strong&gt;! Last but not least, don’t forget to incorporate physical activity into your routine. This will go a long way in adding to your health, happiness, and longevity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;Herbal &amp;amp; &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/"&gt;Homeopathic Remedies&lt;/a&gt; to &lt;span style="color:#ff0000;"&gt;Help Prevent Heart Disease&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/circu-live/"&gt;Circu-Live&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is a 100% safe, non-addictive, natural &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/"&gt;herbal remedy&lt;/a&gt; formulated by a team of experts in the field of natural medicine, Circu-Live has been used for many years to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#006600;"&gt;safely maintain health and systemic balance of the circulatory system&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/high-rite/"&gt;High-Rite&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is a 100% natural, non-addictive &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/"&gt;herbal remedy&lt;/a&gt; formulated by our team of natural health experts. 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Aqua-Rite has been used for many years to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#006600;"&gt;safely maintain the health and systemic balance of the cardiovascular, circulatory and fluid&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/products-page/herbal-remedies/cholesto-rite/"&gt;Cholesto-Rite&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has been designed to safely support the body in its ability to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#006600;"&gt;maintain healthy levels of LDL and LDH cholesterol&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, while also acting as a general cardiovascular tonic by &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#006600;"&gt;promoting the body's natural ability to fight harmful free radicals&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;13 More Things You Can Do To Help &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/articles/heart-health-articles/13-ways-to-help-control-your-high-blood-pressure/"&gt;Control Your High Blood Pressure&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;Visit &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/"&gt;The Herbal Remedies Store&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;http://www-herbalremedies.com&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5520725104082704368-145274824897894736?l=physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="replies" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/feeds/145274824897894736/comments/default" title="Post Comments" /><link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5520725104082704368&amp;postID=145274824897894736" title="0 Comments" /><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/145274824897894736?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/145274824897894736?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/2008/08/9-easy-tips-to-prevent-heart-disease.html" title="9 Easy Tips to Prevent Heart Disease" /><author><name>Herbal Admin</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04955814135262616075</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail" width="16" height="16" src="http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif" /></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag="W/&quot;D0UDR3k8fCp7ImA9WxdQF08.&quot;"><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520725104082704368.post-5968081301586693342</id><published>2008-06-17T10:45:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-17T10:54:36.774-07:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2008-06-17T10:54:36.774-07:00</app:edited><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="weak pulse" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Low blood pressure" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Dizziness" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="dehydration" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Heart palpitations" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Convulsions" /><title>Drink To Your Health</title><content type="html">&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learn how to address thirst&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With the heat of summer around the corner, many of us begin to wonder—how much water is really necessary? Experts agree on one thing—it’s not the same amount for everyone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Diet and lifestyle are two important considerations. Vegetarians, for example, obtain a lot of water from fruits and vegetables and won’t have the same needs as an athlete who thrives on a high-protein diet and trains many hours a day. Climate is another factor to account for when calculating daily water needs. People living in dry climates will dehydrate much sooner than those living in more humid environments.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Below are some helpful tips to determine if you’re drinking enough water:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Frequent headaches can be caused by dehydration. Before taking aspirin, drink water and see if the headache goes away. It is estimated that 90% of all headaches are caused by dehydration.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you are dehydrated, urine takes on a dark yellow color. This is one of the most recognizable signs that you need to drink more water.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Skin elasticity diminishes greatly when you are dehydrated. Dehydration is most noticeable on the delicate skin around your eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dry or sticky mucous inside and around the corners of the mouth are a clear sign of dehydration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Symptoms of moderate to severe dehydration that require immediate medical attention include:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Low blood pressure&lt;br /&gt;Dizziness and fainting&lt;br /&gt;Painful muscle contractions in the arms, legs, stomach, and back&lt;br /&gt;Convulsions&lt;br /&gt;Bloated stomach&lt;br /&gt;Heart palpitations&lt;br /&gt;Sunken dry eyes, with few or no tears&lt;br /&gt;Wrinkled skin with no elasticity or firmness&lt;br /&gt;Rapid and deep breathing&lt;br /&gt;Fast, weak pulse&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/"&gt;www-herbalremedies.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;http://www-herbalremedies.com&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5520725104082704368-5968081301586693342?l=physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="replies" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/feeds/5968081301586693342/comments/default" title="Post Comments" /><link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5520725104082704368&amp;postID=5968081301586693342" title="0 Comments" /><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/5968081301586693342?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/5968081301586693342?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/2008/06/drink-to-your-health.html" title="Drink To Your Health" /><author><name>Herbal Admin</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04955814135262616075</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail" width="16" height="16" src="http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif" /></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag="W/&quot;CE4GQHw5fSp7ImA9WB9aE00.&quot;"><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520725104082704368.post-4919583394589654519</id><published>2008-01-02T11:31:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-02T11:42:01.225-08:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2008-01-02T11:42:01.225-08:00</app:edited><title>Keep Your 2008 Resolutions</title><content type="html">Millions of Americans set at least one New Year’s resolution every January 1st. Of the large percentage of people who make a verbal commitment to themselves, friends, or loved ones to implement a change, only about 20% actually fulfill that goal over a long-term period (a year or longer).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although these numbers are grim, there are specific tips you can follow to help make this year your personal success story.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The statistics may be against us in adhering to our goals in the short-term, but if we can sustain our personal promises over a period of time, success rates are much higher. Studies have shown that New Year’s resolutions have a success rate of 75% past the first week, 71% past two weeks, 64% after one month, and only 46% after six months.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Further research suggests that habits are formed after 21 days. So, trying your hardest to muster the willpower to eat better, quit smoking, or work on whatever vice that negatively tempts you will pay off in the long run.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Making it past that initial hurdle significantly improves your chances of lasting achievement. For added energy, try &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/fatigue-fighter-p-49.html"&gt;Fatigue Fighter&lt;/a&gt; when beginning a new routine and help overcome some of the initial challenges.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Put it in perspective&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In addition, setting the proper expectations for yourself is one of the biggest contributors to personal success, regarding New Year’s resolutions as well as life in general. So many people fail at keeping resolutions because they do not have the proper perspective on how to achieve their goals. Setting the goal alone will not accomplish the task; rather, the brain must be trained to trigger affirmative thought processes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A positive self-fulfilling prophecy is just as easy to attain as a negative one, but we have to be careful in how we set expectations to avoid creating the wrong messages in the brain. For example, if we have failed time and time again in the past but keep attempting to fix the problem with the same course of action, how can we expect different results? Reprogramming ourselves to approach our goals differently can be enough to get going in the right direction.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Those struggling with self image, depression or other mentally debilitating conditions may benefit from mood elevators to help support a healthy, motivated attitude. &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/mindsoothe-p-81.html"&gt;MindSoothe&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/brain-tonic-p-3.html"&gt;Brain Tonic&lt;/a&gt; are two safe, effective remedies, which may help to stay on track with staying positive and help to achieve your goals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Getting started&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Weight loss is the number one resolution for Americans! According to the National Center for Health Statistics, heart disease is one of the leading causes of death (which is directly linked to obesity). It is therefore no wonder that each year more and more people attempt to get healthy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With all the advertising for mouth-watering dishes joined with time-crunched schedules, resisting quick, unhealthy food can be extremely difficult.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Combine our societal influences with a new research study funded by the National Institutes of Health on dieters who struggle with emotional eating, and resolution commitment becomes harder and harder.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;U.S. researchers said recently that emotional eaters, or people who eat when they are lonely or sad, tend to lose the least amount of weight and have the hardest time keeping it off. Therefore, the study may explain why so many people who lose weight gain it all back.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Natural and homeopathic remedies can play a large part in helping overcome the psychological addictions associated with food. While any weight loss program requires a healthy mix of proper diet and exercise, herbal remedies can provide that extra boost of motivation to resist that extra cookie.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While yo-yo dieting may be effective in the short term, in the long run, regular fluctuations in weight can disturb the balance of the body’s metabolism – leading to systemic confusion and a sluggish metabolism, gradually making the task of getting healthy and slimming down increasingly difficult. This slower metabolism can eventually lead to weight gain, even when eating normally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some people follow unhealthy weight loss plans such as crash diets and prescription or over-the-counter medicine to control their appetite. Though many of these products advertise themselves as healthy weight loss supplements, some contain harmful stimulants that raise heart rate and speed up the metabolism in an un-natural way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Even some so-called natural weight loss products contain ephedra and other harmful stimulants that can have negative effects on the body.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ultimately, the regimine is unrealistic and the weight lost often returns with a vengeance after the product is stopped.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of our weight loss products, &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/ecoslim-slimming-drops-p-197.html"&gt;EcoSlim&lt;/a&gt; is specially formulated to lessen the need to eat to fill emotional needs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The other, &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/slimmers-assist-p-102.html"&gt;Slimmer’s Assist&lt;/a&gt; can also enhance the therapeutic effects of other weight loss remedies by balancing metabolism, promoting brain efficiency and improving positive decision-making regarding nutrition.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/juniorslim-p-11.html"&gt;JuniorSlim&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/teen-slim-p-99.html"&gt;TeenSlim&lt;/a&gt; are also great options for children and young adults struggling with weight management.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interconnected health&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How many times have we heard of a New Year’s resolution that, if kept, can give us renewed vitality, glowing skin, and promote weight loss?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That resolution is body detox, which is directly related to another major New Year’s resolution— quitting smoking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Successfully giving up cigarettes and detoxing the body are resolutions complimented by natural remedies as well. Both can even be of assistance to weight loss plans.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Since our body systems are interrelated to each other, each positive modification can be noticed throughout many systems. Body detox not only promotes physical well-being but also promotes overall emotional wellness.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/detox-drops-p-202.html"&gt;Detox Drops&lt;/a&gt; assists in the body's natural elimination of toxins to:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;Support realistic and healthy weight management programs&lt;br /&gt;Promote healthy energy levels and stamina&lt;br /&gt;Promote healthy skin from system cleansing&lt;br /&gt;Reduce feelings of common fatigue&lt;br /&gt;Support healthy liver functioning&lt;br /&gt;Promote the production of bile and the routine breakdown of dietary fats&lt;br /&gt;Support a healthy immune system to prevent disease. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Eliminating the obvious as well as hidden toxins&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We all know the average person will start the New Year with excess weight from overindulgence during the holidays. What we sometimes don’t understand is that not only is the fat in holiday foods we consume detrimental for our health, but holiday foods sometimes contain outrageous amounts of sodium, which can put us at an increased risk of developing conditions such as hypertension.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/highrite-p-44.html"&gt;High-Rite&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/aquarite-p-76.html"&gt;Aqua-Rite&lt;/a&gt; are proven natural remedies for hypertension and blood pressure control to get back on track after excess consumption.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;According to public advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) director Michael Jacobson, “Salt is probably the most single most harmful thing in our food, contributing to high blood pressure, which causes heart attacks and strokes."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another big item on the New Year’s resolution list is quitting smoking. Smoking is also known to contribute to the risk of developing high blood pressure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While quitting smoking, it’s a good idea to also reduce salt intake. This will aid the body in its natural detox process, and help remove harmful cigarette toxins lodged deep inside organs and tissues. Reducing salt intake also allows the body to flush out toxins much faster (including the nicotine that keeps you from quitting cigarettes in the first place).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To further support cravings, consider a natural alternative to OTC products for quitting smoking, such as &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/craverx-drops-p-132.html"&gt;Crave-Rx&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/rxhale-p-133.html"&gt;Rx-Hale&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/nicotonic-p-134.html"&gt;Nicotonic&lt;/a&gt; which help reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, and restore mood balance during and after nicotine withdrawal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some final thoughts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Remember to measure personal success by your own standards, and do not compare the rate of your own achievement with the pace of others’.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We all have individual goals, and any step of progress is a positive one. Also, do not get discouraged by small slip-ups or allow them to ruin or abandon your plan altogether. Make adjustments when needed, and keep up the good work!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;http://www-herbalremedies.com&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5520725104082704368-4919583394589654519?l=physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="replies" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/feeds/4919583394589654519/comments/default" title="Post Comments" /><link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5520725104082704368&amp;postID=4919583394589654519" title="0 Comments" /><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/4919583394589654519?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/4919583394589654519?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/2008/01/keep-your-2008-resolutions.html" title="Keep Your 2008 Resolutions" /><author><name>Herbal Admin</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04955814135262616075</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail" width="16" height="16" src="http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif" /></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag="W/&quot;DEQCQXsyeyp7ImA9WB9UGU8.&quot;"><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520725104082704368.post-8230925322591787326</id><published>2007-12-17T12:39:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-12-17T13:19:20.593-08:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2007-12-17T13:19:20.593-08:00</app:edited><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="acid reflux" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="digestive tract" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="corticosteroids" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="sulfasalizine" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="dipentum" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="diverticulosis" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="gastritis" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="pentasa" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="ibs" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="indigestion" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="chrohn's disease" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="ulerative colitis" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="heartburn" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="asacol" /><title>Common Digestive Disorder Definitions</title><content type="html">&lt;strong&gt;Digestive Disorders can be confusing! Here are some definitions.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Remember that it is always best to consult your doctor for advice on chronic digestive problems that do not respond to changes in diet and lifestyle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Irritable Bowel Syndrome&lt;/strong&gt; (IBS) - also known as 'spastic colon' is one of the most common chronic health disorders in the world and affects up to 20% of the population. It is a dysfunction of the bowel and large intestine, causing lower abdominal pain, cramping, constipation and diarrhea. Causes have not been conclusively identified, but are thought to involve problems in communication between the bowel and the brain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Crohn's Disease&lt;/strong&gt; - is one of the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. It causes inflammation in the digestive tract (usually the small intestine), resulting in chronic pain and diarrhea. There may also be rectal bleeding, weight loss and even fever. There are different theories about what causes Crohn's Disease, but many doctors believe that the immune system reacts to a virus or a bacterium, causing chronic inflammation in the intestine. Crohn's Disease tends to run in families.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diverticulosis&lt;/strong&gt; - is a condition in which 'pockets' or diverticula form on the wall of the colon or the large intestine, usually on the left side. This is a result of weaknesses in the bowel wall. Symptoms include left lower abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramps, changes in bowel habits or even rectal bleeding. Diverticulosis is associated with a diet high in processed foods and low in fiber and fluids. Diverticulosis occurs when there is an infection in the 'pockets' or diverticula of the intestinal wall. Diverticulosis can be effectively treated by increasing dietary fiber and fluid intake and using herbs to soothe and tone the lining of the digestive tract.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ulcerative Colitis&lt;/strong&gt; - is also an Inflammatory Bowel Disease and is associated with inflammation and ulcers in the inner lining of the colon and rectum. People who suffer from ulcerative colitis usually alternate between periods of flare ups and remission, often influenced by stress, diet or illness. Symptoms include rectal bleeding, diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping and an urgent need to empty the bowels.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gastritis&lt;/strong&gt; - is an inflammation of the stomach lining. It may be caused by eating spoiled food, by bacteria, viruses, by certain chemicals, as well as by stress and lifestyle factors. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea and cramps. Gastritis may be acute or chronic. People who suffer from chronic gastritis should investigate dietary changes, stress management and removal of alcohol, cigarettes and spices.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GERD&lt;/strong&gt; - or Acid Reflux Disease - is a condition in which the stomach acid 'backs up' or refluxes into the esophagus due to dysfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter. This causes pain and burning, often called heartburn - although it has nothing to do with the heart. While we all have heartburn at some stage, persistent heartburn (more than two or three episodes a week) may suggest Acid Reflux Disease. Other symptoms include a sour taste in the mouth, swallowing difficulties, upset stomach and even coughing and hoarseness. Some causes of Acid Reflux Disease, or GERD, include a hiatal hernia, obesity, smoking, alcohol abuse and certain foods. Symptoms can be greatly relieved or prevented by lifestyle and dietary changes as well as the use of herbs known to promote healthy digestion. If symptoms persist, it is always wise to consult your doctor to prevent further complications.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Heartburn, Indigestion, acid reflux&lt;/strong&gt;, gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation - are all symptoms which we experience from time to time. If you are occasionally troubled by these symptoms, you can obtain quick relief by using Herbal Remedies DigestAssist Drops, specially formulated for rapid relief of uncomfortable digestive complaints. If you have these symptoms regularly, this may indicate incorrect diet, unhealthy lifestyle or one of the conditions described above.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why try natural remedies like herbs to treat digestive disorders?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are many synthetic over-the-counter and prescription medicines to treat digestive complaints and disorders like IBS, Crohn's Disease, Gastritis, Acid Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticulosis and Ulcerative Colitis.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;These include anti-inflammatories like Sulfasalazine, Asacol, Pentasa and Dipentum, corticosteroids, drugs that suppress the immune system, antibiotics and other medication for symptomatic relief.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While these synthetic medications may make a big difference to quality of life for people suffering from digestive disorders and dysfunction, many also come with side effects like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, headache, diarrhea and even greater risk of infection.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Immunosuppressant drugs may also lower the body's natural resistance to illness.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;Naturopaths recognize that the whole person must be treated in order to maximize health and reduce symptoms of imbalance in the system&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Research has indicated that a combination of natural remedies, regular exercise and dietary changes can make a significant difference to the lives of people suffering from digestive disorders and complaints.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While many of these problems are strongly linked to modern eating habits, digestive disorders have been around since the dawn of time. This means that the natural approach has a long history of excellent results without side effects and further damage to the system.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are Gastronic Dr. and Digest Assist?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Recognizing the need for a healthier and more effective approach, without the side effects of the prescription drugs, Herbal Remedies has developed Gastronic Dr. and DigestAssist - both 100% herbal remedies containing well researched ingredients and manufactured in therapeutic dosage according to the highest pharmaceutical standards.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/gastronic-dr-p-122.html"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gastronic Dr&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/a&gt; is a capsule which is used every day for the digestive tract and as a preventative for flare ups of stomach and digestive disorders such as IBS, Crohn's Disease, Gastritis, Acid Reflux (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis and Diverticulosis. Gastronic Dr. safely and effectively acts to improve digestive health, reduce inflammation and reduce and prevent digestive disorders.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/digestassist-p-123.html"&gt;DigestAssist&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the perfect companion to Gastronic Dr., comes in fast-acting and convenient drop form, and can be taken as needed to quickly put an end to symptoms of heartburn, nausea, gas, indigestion, and acid reflux. If symptoms such as gas/cramps/heartburn flare up (e.g. after eating the wrong food) a few drops of DigestAssist will soothe the symptoms away.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"&gt;To learn more about digestive disorders, herbal remedies, Gastronic Dr. and DigestAssist, visit the link below.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:180%;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/digestassist-p-123.html"&gt;Herbal Remedies for Digestive Disorders&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;http://www-herbalremedies.com&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5520725104082704368-8230925322591787326?l=physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="replies" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/feeds/8230925322591787326/comments/default" title="Post Comments" /><link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5520725104082704368&amp;postID=8230925322591787326" title="0 Comments" /><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/8230925322591787326?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/8230925322591787326?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/2007/12/common-digestive-disorder-definitions.html" title="Common Digestive Disorder Definitions" /><author><name>Herbal Admin</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04955814135262616075</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail" width="16" height="16" src="http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif" /></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag="W/&quot;DUQBRXo5eSp7ImA9WB9UFks.&quot;"><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520725104082704368.post-214321747042699399</id><published>2007-12-14T12:47:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-12-14T13:22:34.421-08:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2007-12-14T13:22:34.421-08:00</app:edited><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="garcinia cambogia" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="smoking cessation" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="nicotine patch" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="how to stop smoking" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="stop smoking" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="nicotine gum" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="gotu cola" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="nicotine withdrawal" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="quit smoking" /><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="avena sativa" /><title>Why Commercial Quit Smoking Programs Fail</title><content type="html">You've seen and may have even used the commercial quit smoking products like nicotine patches, nicotine gum and other smoking cessation products.  So, did you quit smoking??  No, you probably didn't or you wouldn't be reading this right now.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It's not your fault!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Want to know how to quit smoking?  I can tell you that it's not by using more nicotine!  While smoking cessation products containing nicotine do help to reduce the craving but that is a very deceptive practice.  Think about it, your craving is not reduced because of the product in the way you think but because you are still feeding your addiction, just in another way.  At some point you will still have to deal with the nicotine withdrawals and that is the painful part that drives most back to smoking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Finding a way to curb the nicotine cravings without feeding the nicotine into your system another way is a crucial component in actually quitting once and for all.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There a numerous herbal ingredients that can do just that, stop the craving without the use of nicotine based products.  Natural herbal ingredients best used to stop nicotine cravings include: Avena sativa, Garcinia cambogia and Gotu Cola.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A ready to use herbal remedy called Crave-Rx Drops has been formulated by experts in the field of natural health and manufactured in an FDA-registered facility, using cGMP manufacturing practices and backed by a Full Spectrum Approach™ for maximum safety and effectiveness.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you're ready to quit smoking without the use of nicotine products, visit the link below to learn more about smoking cessation and learn more about this nicotine free herbal remedy that will help stop the nicotine cravings naturally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/craverx-drops-p-132.html"&gt;Quit Smoking Now&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;http://www-herbalremedies.com&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5520725104082704368-214321747042699399?l=physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="replies" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/feeds/214321747042699399/comments/default" title="Post Comments" /><link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5520725104082704368&amp;postID=214321747042699399" title="0 Comments" /><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/214321747042699399?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/214321747042699399?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/2007/12/why-commercial-quit-smoking-programs.html" title="Why Commercial Quit Smoking Programs Fail" /><author><name>Herbal Admin</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04955814135262616075</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail" width="16" height="16" src="http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif" /></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag="W/&quot;CEAARXk-fCp7ImA9WB9UFEQ.&quot;"><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520725104082704368.post-8142984833998652614</id><published>2007-12-12T12:33:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-12-12T12:52:24.754-08:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2007-12-12T12:52:24.754-08:00</app:edited><title>Body &amp; Physical Health Overview</title><content type="html">The human physical structure is an extremely intricate mechanism. Physical structure or physiological wellness pertains to the total condition of that system. We articulate that optimum physical health is attained as the physical structure is exempt from disease, abnormalcy and harm, and is able to operate well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However, often the body doesn't operate well when it's assaulted by environmental factors, genetical misfunction, injury, and biologic encroachments. These components can result in a large number of problems that impact the thyroidal and adrenal glands, as well as the liver and pancreas. They can have impairment to the respiratory system (bronchitis, bronchial asthma, etc), impede digestive processes, and even lead to cancer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Beneath you'll discover a all-encompassing set of herbal remedies from &lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/"&gt;www-HerbalRemedies.com&lt;/a&gt; to assist you manage and optimize your physical wellness – by nature and safely.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some of the more common afflictions generally treated well with Herbal Remedies are:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/body-physical-addictions-c-7_45.html"&gt;Addictions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/body-physical-cancer-support-c-7_41.html"&gt;Cancer Support&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/body-physical-digestion-c-7_43.html"&gt;Digestion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/body-physical-liver-pancreas-c-7_40.html"&gt;Liver &amp;amp; Pancreas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/body-physical-pain-recovery-c-7_44.html"&gt;Pain &amp;amp; Recovery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/body-physical-respiratory-c-7_42.html"&gt;Respiratory&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www-herbalremedies.com/body-physical-thyroid-adrenal-c-7_39.html"&gt;Thyroid &amp;amp; Adrenal&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Throughout this blog, we'll address specific Body &amp;amp; Physical Health conditions and recommended Herbal Remedies best suited for treating these ailments.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;http://www-herbalremedies.com&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5520725104082704368-8142984833998652614?l=physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="replies" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/feeds/8142984833998652614/comments/default" title="Post Comments" /><link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5520725104082704368&amp;postID=8142984833998652614" title="0 Comments" /><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/8142984833998652614?v=2" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5520725104082704368/posts/default/8142984833998652614?v=2" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://physicalhealthherbally.blogspot.com/2007/12/body-physical-health-overview.html" title="Body &amp; Physical Health Overview" /><author><name>Herbal Admin</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04955814135262616075</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail" width="16" height="16" src="http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif" /></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>

