Lavender Aromatherapy on Anxiety And Depression In Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome

August 31, 2022

Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of mortality in all countries. Extreme emotional stress situations such as anxiety or depression are linked to increased cardiovascular health risk. Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) patients who are admitted to the cardiac care units (CCU) frequently suffer from depression and anxiety. Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) describes a range of conditions caused by reduced blood flow in the coronary arteries to the heart. The decreased blood flow makes part of the heart muscle unable to function properly and may even cause permanent heart tissue damage. Anxiety while experiencing ACS contributes to poor recovery outcomes and increases the risk of mortality making managing stress and anxiety during ACS critical.

 Aromatherapy is the use of essential volatile oils or aromas extracted from plants for therapeutic purposes. One of  the  most  widely  used  essential  oils  in  aromatherapy  is  lavender. Lavender has long been used as traditional medicine. Lavender is an incredible herb with antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties. A decrease in anxiety or depression has been reported in different studies following lavender prescription. Also, aromatherapy with lavender has been studied in episiotomy, ’Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and cancer patients due to its sedative, hypnotic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects.

Best Herbs for Gallstones

August 25, 2022

At the initial stage of the disease, a phytotherapeutic course is sufficient.

Herbs for better dissolution of gallstones:

  • immortelle sandy;
  • artichoke extract;
  • corn silk;
  • tansy flowers;
  • flax;
  • infusion of birch leaves;
  • milk thistle;
  • dandelion decoction;
  • St. John's wort.   

How to Reduce a Big Belly and Cleanse the Intestines

August 20, 2022

Today I want to share a delicious and healthy scrub recipe with you “How to reduce a big belly and cleanse the intestines”

Recipe and preparation:

  • 2 teaspoons sesame.
  • 2 teaspoons of flax. Grind lightly.
  • 3 plums.
  • 1 tablespoon of raisins.
  • 300 ml kefir.
  • 200 ml of water.

Sesame Seeds for Weight Loss

When it comes to sourcing the best seeds for weight loss, sesame seeds sure to take a high seat in that. It is mainly because of the fact that these small white seeds are not just loaded with beneficial nutrients and vitamins, it is also rich in dietary fiber which tends to make you feel full and attain your satiety quite quickly.The rich fiber content along with the minerals in it helps boost the overall metabolism, thus aiding in the process of weight loss in an individual. Not just that, it also helps keep the lipid profile in check, thereby further promoting weight loss.

The Use of Abdominal Massage to Treat Chronic Constipation

August 20, 2022

Constipation is a disorder of gastrointestinal motility characterized by difficult or decreased bowel movements (less than three times a week). It may be caused by a change in diet, medication, a change in daily routine, abdominal surgery or acute emotional stress. Longer-lasting constipation, however, generally occurs when disease, poor diet, muscle spasticity, physical obstructions, sluggish contractions, or other factors cause stool to move through the colon at a slower-than-normal pace, until by the time it reaches the end of the large intestine it has lost a great deal of water and has become hard, dry, and difficult to eliminate.  Even those who have a bowel movement every day may have hidden constipation, that is, feces remaining in any of the three divisions of the colon or in the rectum itself.

According to Naturopathic medicine there are three primary causes of constipation, atonic (due to dilated or ptosed intestines, loose rectal muscles, or inactivity), spastic (due to irritation caused by food, medicines, parasites or emotional stress) or obstructive (due to adhesions from surgery or infection).  Treatment includes nutrition (including dietary changes, probiotics, digestive enzymes and dietary supplements), internal and external hydrotherapy, botanical and homeopathic medicines and manual therapies such as massage and visceral manipulation. Colon hydrotherapy may be employed as a method of stretching the muscles and fascia of the colon from within.

Effect Of Essential Oil On Hypertrophic Scars

Hypertrophic scars (HS) are thick raised scars that occur when extra connective tissue forms during wound repair. These hypertrophic scars could affect the body image of the sufferers. But, on other hand, conventional therapy has not been optimally effective. Essential oils are currently widely used by society for treating several diseases, including skin diseases. Essential oils could penetrate the skin and are distributed under the skin. Essential oils are extracts from natural ingredients that are  oil/lipid-based. The  combination of Helichrysum  italicum,  lavender, lemongrass,  patchouli, and  myrrh  is one of  several essential oil combination  ingredients believed as hypertrophic wound therapies.

Nutmeg for Insomnia

July 13, 2022

About 30% of Americans experience insomnia, and 10% claims it also triggers negative effects during the day. This is an indication that a third of the U.S. population suffers from insomnia symptoms, which negatively impacts their health in several ways.
Very often simple popular herbal remedies such as valerian, passionflower, skullcap, or Zizyphus seed (suan zao ren) are used for insomnia and are often effective. But when these herbs do not work, many turn to over-the-counter or doctor-prescribed sleeping pills, which can cause serious problems. But before taking pills, you might first try nutmeg.

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), a common kitchen spice with a warming, spicy energy, is used to add flavor to desserts and hot drinks. Called jaiphala in Ayurveda and rou dou kou in TCM, nutmeg is a well-known remedy for diarrhea in both these herbal systems, but lesser known is its usefulness in cases of insomnia. In fact, it is one of the best treatment for insomnia I’ve ever seen. Nutmeg is one of our most powerful herbal sedatives. It possesses potent medicinal properties that can help calm the nerve and release serotonin which induces sleep. In Pakistan, nutmeg is combined with poppy seeds for insomnia. The poppy is well known for its sedative properties, and Western herbalists have recently taken to using California poppy which has mild sedative effects for insomnia. Nutmeg is especially useful for people who tend to awaken too early or in the middle of the night and struggle to fall back to sleep. Using nutmeg for insomnia can help to reset sleep patterns. However, there are usually other underlying reasons for the insomnia that also need to be addressed. A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg powder in a glass of warm milk before bedtime is a common natural remedy recommended to help treat insomnia and promote better sleep.

Antimycobacterial Potential of the Juniper Berry Essential Oil in Tap Water

 July 8, 2022

Mycobacterium avium complex-related diseases are often associated with poorly maintained hot water systems. These bacteria are common and are found in fresh and salt water, in household dust and in soil. MAC bacteria usually cause infection in those who are immunocompromised or those with severe lung disease.  They can become very sick and experience respiratory diseases, high fever, abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhea, fatigue, swollen glands, night sweats, and fewer red blood cells, or more serious symptoms like hepatitis, pneumonia, and blood infections.Since humans are

Herbal Recipes for Constipation

July7, 2022

Constipation is difficult bowel movements or the absence of stools for more than two days. The causes of the disease are different. In a healthy person, isolated cases or short-term disturbances in the activity of the intestines can occur due to nervousness, as well as
during a long trip, a change in the usual environment, a change in diet, which often happens on vacation, as well as a change in life rhythm.
Constipation can be a symptom of some diseases, such as tumors of the large intestine, obstruction of the small intestine, impaired intestinal motility, etc.

Buckthorn bark is an herb that has minor side effect used for centuries to treat digestive problems, especially constipation and hemorrhoids. The bark is also beneficial to the colon as it contains anthraquinone, which helps eliminate impacted fecal matter while treating spontaneous bowel movements.

Bacopa Monnieri for Thyroid

July 6, 2022                                         

Bacopa monnieri (common name, bacopa) is a medicinal plant used in Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine of India, as a nootropic. It is considered to be a “medhya rasayana”, an herb that sharpens the mind and the intellect. Bacopa is an important ingredient in many Ayurvedic herbal formulations designed to treat conditions such as memory loss, anxiety, poor cognition and loss of concentration. It has also been used in Ayurveda to treat inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.

The thyroid is an important gland which produces hormones that play a role in a wide array of metabolic processes. It is not uncommon for people to experience different thyroid problems, and besides following doctor-recommended medications, making certain lifestyle changes is a good way to manage that condition.. There are many herbal medicines that may treat thyroid disorders including Bacopa. Some thyroid supplements contain bacopa as well.

Antioxidant and Anti-Atherogenic Activities of Essential Oils from Myrtus communis L. and Laurus nobilis L. in Rat

June 30, 2022

Numerous studies have shown that essential oils from aromatic and medicinal plants exhibit different biological and pharmacological properties, e.g., antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and wound healing effects, such as in sunburns, chemical burns, radiation burns, and eczema. In folk medicine, plant extracts and essential oils play an important role as therapeutic substitutes in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases due to their antiatherogenic, hypocholesterolemic, hypotensive, and anti-inflammatory properties. The advantage of EOs in pharmacological applications is their fat solubility, low molecular weight, and small size. Moreover, isolated essential oils compounds are able to pass through the skin, mucosa, and cell membranes and thus enter the systemic body circulation.

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