OrganizedWisdom Health - Alternative and Holistic Medicine

How to Relieve Migraine Pain Naturally

Jkg0679 — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:21:51 GMT

Migraine pain can be relieved naturally through a variety of alternative treatment methods. Some migraine sufferers may find relief through acupuncture, biofeedback, or massage. Others use herbs such as feverfew, ginger, chamomile, or St. John's wort to naturally treat migraines.

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Chiropractic care can also be used to naturally treat migraines.
Other forms of natural treatment for migraines include acupressure, Thai massage, and shiatsu.
Consult with a health care professional prior to beginning a natural treatment method for migraines.
OrganizedWisdom has a helpful list of 10 quick headache remedies.

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Gotu Kola and Pregnancy

Tbingel — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:14:44 GMT

Gotu kola is not recommended for use during pregnancy. The safety of gotu kola during pregnancy has not been established. Animal studies have shown a reduction in fertility after taking gotu kola.

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If you become pregnancy while taking gotu kola, contact your doctor immediately.
It is not known if gotu kola passes through breastmilk in a nursing mother.
Gotu kola is typically used to treat varicose veins.
Gotu kola is a plant native in the South Pacific.
Gotu kola is available as a tea, dried herb, or in capsule or tablet form.

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Gotu Kola Dosage

Tbingel — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:14:17 GMT

The adult dosage of gotu kola depends on the condition being treated. It is available as a tea, dried herb, or in capsule or tablet form. The typical tablet dosage of gotu kola is 20-60mg three times per day. If taken as a dried herb, gotu kola can be taken three times daily or 1000-4000mg, three times daily, as a powdered herb in a capsule. Gotu kola is not recommended for children.

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Gotu kola is typically used to treat varicose veins.
Gotu kola is a plant native in the South Pacific.
The plant is a member of the parsley family, is tastelss, orderless and thrives in and around water.
When taking gotu kola for venous insufficiency, it typically takes four weeks to work.
For the prevention of keloid scars, gotu kola should be taken 3 months prior to surgery and for 3 months after surgery.

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Neem Side Effects

Mindy6197 — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:08:05 GMT

As with some herbal supplements, there is a risk of side effects associated with neem. Some possible side effects include hives, rash, wheezing, a decrease in urine production, kidney damage, jaundice, and trouble breathing. Other side effects that are possible in children taking neem include anemia, vomiting, drowsiness, and diarrhea. If any symptoms become persistent or bothersome consult with your physician.

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Serious side effects that could occur in children include seizures, coma, brain swelling, and death.
Neem is an herbal supplement used for treatment of several conditions such as fever, head lice, heart disease, diabetes, and certain skin problems.
Neem should not be used in infants or children.

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High Blood Pressure and Folic Acid

Crdelucas — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:05:34 GMT

In clinical studies, folic acid has shown positive results in decreasing high blood pressure. Folic acid is found in leafy green vegetables, citrus foods, and lentils. It is suggested that it reduces high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow. Folic acid is also important in the production and maintenance of cells in the body. Consult a health care professional prior to administration of folic acid. This medication is a supplement and should be combined with diet and exercise for optimal results.

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Folic acid is a B vitamin also known as folate.
A study performed on women showed positive results in lowering high blood pressure by forty-six percent with 1,000 micrograms of folic acid daily.
Approximately one in three adults has high blood pressure in the United States. The American Heart Association (AHA) states that one-third of individuals with high blood pressure go undiagnosed.
The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of folic acid is 400 micrograms daily.

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High Blood Pressure and Ginger

Crdelucas — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:48:50 GMT

Ginger is a supplement that may help improve circulation and reduce high blood pressure. It is commonly used in Asian cooking and relaxes the muscles that surround the blood vessels. Currently, there are insufficient clinical studies on the effectiveness of ginger and high blood pressure. Consult a health care professional before taking ginger, or any other supplement.

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Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish botanist and naturalist, coined the official name of ginger as Zingiber officinale.
Ginger is also classified as a powerful digestive herb and aids in soothing nausea.
Since the 1500s, ginger has assumed medicinal roles in the Chinese, Japanese, and Indian culture.

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Alternative Medicine for ADHD

Crdelucas — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:31:49 GMT

Currently, limited clinical studies have been performed to establish the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with alternative medicines. Yoga, special diets, vitamin supplements, mineral supplements, essential fatty acids, glyconutrients, and neurofeedback training are some alternative therapies that may help with ADHD symptoms. Consult with a health care professional prior to beginning treatment with alternative medicine.

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Exercise is a non-drug treatment that may compliment ADHD. It reduces the feelings of restlessness and hyperactivity.
Stramonium, cina, and hyoscyamus niger are homeopathic treatments that may help with ADHD symptoms. It is not known whether theses are safe and effective for children.
The Feingold Program eliminates additives such as artificial coloring, flavoring, sweeteners, and preservatives which are believed to increase ADHD symptoms.
Caffeine has been suggested as an herbal stimulant but had side effects during some experimental trials.
Amino acid analysis, food allergy testing, toxic metal hair analysis, and fatty acid analysis are alternative medical lab tests performed to diagnose ADHD.

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Yucca

SScroggins — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:13:31 GMT

Used for centuries, the yucca plant is known by many names, including: Adam's Needle, aloe yucca, bear grass, dagger plant, Joshua Tree, Mohave yucca, Mojave yucca, Spanish bayonet, and many others. Yucca is a tree which contains chemicals that are thought to reduce high blood pressure and cholesterol, and reduce symptoms of arthritis. While yucca has been reportedly effective in treating the conditions above, there is no scientific evidence that supports these claims.

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Other reported uses of yucca include treatment for the following conditions: sprain, bleeding, dandruff, alopecia, colitis, tendinitis, and osteoarthritis.
Yucca is not recommended for long-term use.
Yucca is available in teas, capsule, and tablet forms.

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Grape Seed for High Blood Pressure

Tbingel — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:48:46 GMT

A human clinical trial conducted by the School of Medicine at University of California, Davis, found that grape seed extract may help lower blood pressure. Systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure dropped an average of 12 and 8 points in both men and women who took grape seed extract. Research shows that it takes about four weeks to see lower blood pressure results.

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The recommended dosage is 150-300 mg of grape seed extract daily.
Grape seed extract comes in both capsules and tablets, or as a liquid to be taken with water.
Grape seed extract has received GRAS (generally recognized as safe) certification from the FDA.
Approximately, one out of every three Americans has high blood pressure.

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Celery and High Blood Pressure

Crdelucas — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:43:57 GMT

Celery has been used in Eastern medicine for centuries in the treatment of high blood pressure. Results of studies showed lowered blood pressure in animals injected with celery extract. Currently, there are limited human clinical studies on the effectiveness of celery for reducing high blood pressure. Celery contains phthalides, which aids in relaxing the muscles around the arteries and allowing vessels to dilate.

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Blood pressure levels decreased in fourteen out of sixteen patients during a study performed in China.
Celery contains a high level of sodium and is often discouraged in diets of patients with high blood pressure.
Celery has also been used to treat congestive heart failure, fluid retention, anxiety, insomnia, gout, and diabetes.
A cardiologist suggests eating four celery stalks per day, eight teaspoons of celery juice three times daily, 1000 mg celery seed extract twice daily, or one-half to one teaspoon of celery oil three times daily.

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