Herbal Medicine

Sometimes catching zzzs can be a real challenge. Luckily there are a few safe natural remedies on the market that may help you rest. Most experts estimate that anywhere from 30 to 60 million people experience some level of chronic sleep disturbance in their lifetime. It’s natural and normal to have trouble sleeping when things are stressful, difficult, and you have a lot of anxiety. Add in disruptions to light, temperature, and even what we eat and drink before bed, and there are any number of different factors that can keep us from getting a restful night’s sleep. While more serious sleep problems should be addressed by a medical doctor who might be able to prescribe well-known sleep medications like Ambien and Ativan, these medications can and often do have serious and significant side...

From New York Times best-selling author and natural-health expert Dr. Joseph Mercola, an illustrated guide and cookbook with smart strategies, cutting-edge research, and 50 delicious recipes to support immunity.For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic has served as a wakeup call, forcing us to take a frank look at how well our immune systems could serve us during challenging times. Is your immune health up to par? Could it save you from a monumental threat? In this new book packed with up-to-the-minute information and illustrated with gorgeous photography, natural-wellness expert Dr. Joseph Mercola offers a powerful toolkit for strengthening immunity and supporting health. Read more at Penguin Random House.

Across the United States, millions of hard-working people struggle to make ends meet. A blight has fallen over many of America’s rural and suburban communities. Millions of people have little access to vital, life-saving health services. With soaring unemployment, many lost their job and their insurance coverage. To top it all off, healthcare has never been more expensive in the country. A simple bruise, cut, or lesion can set you back hundreds or thousands of dollars. For those of us in America’s salt-of-the-earth communities, healthcare is often a choice between illness and financial ruin. If that sounds like you, I wrote this guide for you. For you, and for anyone else who needs a way to regain some control over their health and wellness. Read more at Survivopedia.

The record of Kratom arriving in Europe and the US is quite old. The credit for its discovery of chemical properties goes to the Dutch Botanist Pieter Korthals. He divulged all its beneficial uses after carrying out thorough researches. Used by people of indigenous people of Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea for centuries together, Green Vein Kratom is a herbal product that people can use to relax their minds. In 1836, Kratom was getting used in Malaysia and Thailand as an alternative to opium. Kratom’s botanical name used in pharmacopoeia is Mitragyna Speciocosa. Green Vein Kratom is getting used in different parts of the world, including the USA, Europe and Asia. The Las Vegas-based Golden Monk is a reputed and trusted retailer of Kratom products from p...

Period cramps troubling you? Find some relief with these easy herbal remedies. (Source: Shweta Shah/Instagram; designed by Gargi Singh) Many women experience fluctuations in period flow. Since having medicines for the same is not recommended, unless approved by a doctor, how about trying traditional ayurvedic herbs and spices? Below, we have some simple, natural herbal tea remedies, suggested by nutritionist Shweta Shah. These herbal teas can be made with commonly found kitchen condiments that have been proven to be effective in fighting off various illnesses and health conditions. According to the nutritionist, these herbal home remedies should be had for at least a month for effective results. Continue at Indian Express.

Kratom capsules and pills are easy to take and dose. No doubt. It is also budget friendly. But talking about fast-acting effects and a great bang for money, kratom powder becomes a cut above option. Its strong taste makes it less ideal and trickier to take for some, though. Don’t worry; there are tricks to help this! Why not prepare kratom tea and indulge yourself with delicious cups in the morning (or any time of the day)? Here, we’ll teach you how to transform a sharp taste into something palatable. You don’t need fancy ingredients or expensive equipment. With a high-quality kratom powder (which we’ll discuss where you can buy) and typical tools in your kitchen, you are ready to be more productive and healthier with kratom’s nourishing benefits! Continue at thekatynews.com...

As well as adding flavour to your food, herbs and spices can also provide numerous protective qualities that can help you live longer. This is a much better alternative to condiments loaded with salt that can cause health problems. Research nutritionist for the John Hopkins University School of Medicine, Diane Vizthum, commented on the subject matter. "Spices are concentrated sources of antioxidants," Vizthum said, noting their "therapeutic properties". People who wish to lower their blood sugar levels would benefit from sprinkling cinnamon onto their porridge. More on the sweet side, "studies indicate it can lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes," explained Vizthum. In addition, cinnamon can reduce high blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This is...

Many people around the world live with conditions that affect the liver, including cirrhosis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), alcoholic liver disease, liver cancer, liver failure, and hepatitis. Every year, liver disease accounts for nearly 2 million deaths worldwide. Risk factors for liver disease include heavy alcohol intake, high blood sugar levels, obesity, high blood pressure, viruses, elevated triglyceride and cholesterol levels, and more. Liver disease is treated in a number of ways, including medication, nutritional therapy, immunotherapy, lifestyle change, surgical resection, and even liver transplant in end stage liver disease. In addition to standard treatments, many people turn to alternative therapies, including herbal supplements, in hopes of improving and prote...

Not everyone knows about kratom, even though it is often used in West Kalimantan. Kratom is a type of tree found in several countries in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Kratom has the Latin name Mitragyna speciosa, from the Rubiaceae family. In Indonesia, it is known as purik leaf or ketum. It has long been used as a pain reliever herbal medicine. It can be eaten raw, brewed as a tea, or turned into kratom capsules, tablets, powders, and liquids. However, recently kratom has begun to be abused as a drug because of its effects similar to opium and cocaine. Usually, chewing raw kratom leaves is done to produce energy as if you consume caffeine. Or as a traditional medicine for various diseases, such as diarrhea to treat pain in the body. Read more