Fasting is one of the widely used therapeutic procedures that help in complete detoxification of the body. The body will be purified due to fasting. The duration of the fast depends on the nature of disease, and amount and variety of drugs used and the important one is the age of the patient. Fasting must be done under the guidance of a natural therapist and correct mode of living and a balanced diet after the fasting for a week or so will make a person to get vitality and vigor and regeneration of tissues or the body.
Fasting is advised in stomach diseases, intestinal diseases, kidney diseases, lever diseases and skin diseases. It should not be done in diabetes, tuberculosis, extreme neaurasthenia. Fasting for a long time in these diseases will be not at all good.
The best and the most effective fasting is juice therapy. Fasting will make the body burn and excretes large quantity of accumulated wastes; elimination of inorganic acid and uric acid will be done. Fruit juices will promote strength in the heart muscle. So it is safe therapy. Vitamins, enzymes minerals and trace elements present in fruit juices and vegetables juices will be beneficial to body. Before or during the fasting enema is resorted to eliminate the morbid materials or toxins from the body. Fruit juices every two hours along with lukewarm water must be given for a week. The total fruit juice per day would be 5 to 10 glasses. The complete bed rest mental and physical is essential for the patient, as he will become week after expulsion and excretion of toxins from the body.
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Natural Treatment of Osteopenia
Several natural substances and alternative therapies have been studied for their effects on bone health. Here's a look at some key findings:
1) Tai Chi
In a 2007 study of 49 older adults with osteopenia or osteoporosis, scientists found that 18 weeks of training in tai chi (an ancient Chinese martial art that combines slow, graceful movements with meditation and deep breathing) helped improve balance and may reduce risk of falling.
A systematic review published the same year concluded that tai chi may be an effective, safe, and practical intervention for maintaining bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. However, the review's authors note that existing studies on tai chi's bone-protecting effects are limited in quantity and quality.
2) Green Tea
Consumption of green tea might improve bone mineral density by stimulating activity in bone-forming cells and inhibiting activity in bone-weakening cells, according to a report published in 2009.
3) Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency is common among patients with osteopenia (as well as osteoporosis), suggests a 2006 study of 448 individuals. Vitamin D is essential for helping the body absorb calcium, a mineral key to forming and maintaining bone.
Exposure to the sun's UVB rays helps the body synthesize vitamin D. However, since UV exposure is known to increase your risk for skin cancer, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends obtaining vitamin D from foods and supplements.
Better Bone Health
These strategies can also help preserve bone health:
•getting enough calcium (between 1000 to 1500 mg per day, depending on your age, dietary intake, and other health conditions)
•getting regular exercise, including weight-bearing exercise
•limiting caffeine intake
•avoiding smoking
1) Tai Chi
In a 2007 study of 49 older adults with osteopenia or osteoporosis, scientists found that 18 weeks of training in tai chi (an ancient Chinese martial art that combines slow, graceful movements with meditation and deep breathing) helped improve balance and may reduce risk of falling.
A systematic review published the same year concluded that tai chi may be an effective, safe, and practical intervention for maintaining bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. However, the review's authors note that existing studies on tai chi's bone-protecting effects are limited in quantity and quality.
2) Green Tea
Consumption of green tea might improve bone mineral density by stimulating activity in bone-forming cells and inhibiting activity in bone-weakening cells, according to a report published in 2009.
3) Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency is common among patients with osteopenia (as well as osteoporosis), suggests a 2006 study of 448 individuals. Vitamin D is essential for helping the body absorb calcium, a mineral key to forming and maintaining bone.
Exposure to the sun's UVB rays helps the body synthesize vitamin D. However, since UV exposure is known to increase your risk for skin cancer, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends obtaining vitamin D from foods and supplements.
Better Bone Health
These strategies can also help preserve bone health:
•getting enough calcium (between 1000 to 1500 mg per day, depending on your age, dietary intake, and other health conditions)
•getting regular exercise, including weight-bearing exercise
•limiting caffeine intake
•avoiding smoking
What You Need to Know About Osteopenia
Osteopenia is a condition marked by low bone mass. Although people with osteopenia have less dense bone than normal, the condition is not as severe as osteoporosis. However, people with osteopenia are at an increased risk for developing osteoporosis if their condition is left untreated.
An estimated 18 million people in the U.S. have osteopenia.
Risk Factors for Osteopenia
Because aging-related processes deplete bone of minerals and mass, your risk for osteopenia (as well as osteoporosis) is likely to increase as you get older.
In addition, women are more prone to osteopenia and osteoporosis than men, due to their naturally lower bone mineral density and certain bone-affecting hormonal changes that occur during menopause.
Other factors that may raise your risk for osteopenia include:
•eating disorders or other issues that prevent the body from absorbing a sufficient amount of minerals and vitamins
•exposure to radiation therapy or chemotherapy
•a family history of osteoporosis
•excessive consumption of alcohol
•use of certain medications, such as steroids
An estimated 18 million people in the U.S. have osteopenia.
Risk Factors for Osteopenia
Because aging-related processes deplete bone of minerals and mass, your risk for osteopenia (as well as osteoporosis) is likely to increase as you get older.
In addition, women are more prone to osteopenia and osteoporosis than men, due to their naturally lower bone mineral density and certain bone-affecting hormonal changes that occur during menopause.
Other factors that may raise your risk for osteopenia include:
•eating disorders or other issues that prevent the body from absorbing a sufficient amount of minerals and vitamins
•exposure to radiation therapy or chemotherapy
•a family history of osteoporosis
•excessive consumption of alcohol
•use of certain medications, such as steroids
Benefits of Kudzu
Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) is a climbing vine that belongs to the pea family. Its flowers and starchy white roots have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.
Uses for Kudzu
In herbal medicine, kudzu is typically used to treat the following:
•alcoholism
•menopausal symptoms
•diabetes
•the common cold
•fever
Benefits of Kudzu
Kudzu contains isoflavones, estrogen-like compounds thought to offer various health benefits. Here's a look at the science behind kudzu's health effects:
1) Kudzu for Postmenopausal Women
For a study published in 2003, researchers assigned 127 postmenopausal women (aged 50 to 65 years) to receive hormone replacement therapy, kudzu supplements (delivering 100 mg of isoflavone daily), or no treatment for three months. While only participants in the HRT group had a reduction in cholesterol levels, HRT- and kudzu-receiving study members both showed improvements in cognitive function and attention span.
A more recent study, published in 2007, found taking kudzu extract in capsule form daily for 24 weeks helped alleviate vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women.
2) Kudzu and Alcohol Intake
Kudzu extract may be helpful in reducing alcohol intake, according to a 2005 study. Using a real-life setting (an apartment with a television, reclining chair, and refrigerator stocked with beer), researchers performed an experiment involving heavy drinkers. They found that those who took kudzu capsules for seven days prior to the experiment drank an average of 1.8 beers in 90 minutes (compared to the average of 3.5 beers consumed by those who took a placebo prior to the study).
Uses for Kudzu
In herbal medicine, kudzu is typically used to treat the following:
•alcoholism
•menopausal symptoms
•diabetes
•the common cold
•fever
Benefits of Kudzu
Kudzu contains isoflavones, estrogen-like compounds thought to offer various health benefits. Here's a look at the science behind kudzu's health effects:
1) Kudzu for Postmenopausal Women
For a study published in 2003, researchers assigned 127 postmenopausal women (aged 50 to 65 years) to receive hormone replacement therapy, kudzu supplements (delivering 100 mg of isoflavone daily), or no treatment for three months. While only participants in the HRT group had a reduction in cholesterol levels, HRT- and kudzu-receiving study members both showed improvements in cognitive function and attention span.
A more recent study, published in 2007, found taking kudzu extract in capsule form daily for 24 weeks helped alleviate vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women.
2) Kudzu and Alcohol Intake
Kudzu extract may be helpful in reducing alcohol intake, according to a 2005 study. Using a real-life setting (an apartment with a television, reclining chair, and refrigerator stocked with beer), researchers performed an experiment involving heavy drinkers. They found that those who took kudzu capsules for seven days prior to the experiment drank an average of 1.8 beers in 90 minutes (compared to the average of 3.5 beers consumed by those who took a placebo prior to the study).
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Natural Cough Relief
In many cases, coughing occurs as a symptom of a short-term illness, such as the common cold, bronchitis, or the flu.
Chronic coughs, on the other hand, may be caused by one of the following conditions:
•asthma
•allergies
•chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
•gastroesophageal reflux disease
Chronic cough may also result from smoking or from use of some medications.
If your cough lasts longer than two to three weeks, consult your physician to check for an underlying health problem.
Natural Cough Remedies:
Although they won't cure the condition causing your cough, the following may provide natural cough relief:
1) Honey
In a 2009 study, researchers found that honey may decrease the frequency and severity of cough more effectively than the over-the-counter cough-suppressing drug dextromethorphan. Try adding honey to tea, or taking a spoonful on its own.
2) Marshmallow
Compounds extracted from marshmallow (an herb said to soothe irritated tissue) may provide significant cough-suppressing benefits, according to an animal study published in 2007. Marshmallow can be taken in tea form.
3) Mullein
Available in lozenge, powder, and supplement form, mullein is a common weed that contains compounds said to act as demulcents (substances that relieve irritation or inflammation in the throat) and expectorants (agents for loosening mucus and making it easier to cough up). Although mullein hasn't been specifically studied for its effects on cough, it has long been used to treat coughs in herbal medicine.
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Chronic coughs, on the other hand, may be caused by one of the following conditions:
•asthma
•allergies
•chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
•gastroesophageal reflux disease
Chronic cough may also result from smoking or from use of some medications.
If your cough lasts longer than two to three weeks, consult your physician to check for an underlying health problem.
Natural Cough Remedies:
Although they won't cure the condition causing your cough, the following may provide natural cough relief:
1) Honey
In a 2009 study, researchers found that honey may decrease the frequency and severity of cough more effectively than the over-the-counter cough-suppressing drug dextromethorphan. Try adding honey to tea, or taking a spoonful on its own.
2) Marshmallow
Compounds extracted from marshmallow (an herb said to soothe irritated tissue) may provide significant cough-suppressing benefits, according to an animal study published in 2007. Marshmallow can be taken in tea form.
3) Mullein
Available in lozenge, powder, and supplement form, mullein is a common weed that contains compounds said to act as demulcents (substances that relieve irritation or inflammation in the throat) and expectorants (agents for loosening mucus and making it easier to cough up). Although mullein hasn't been specifically studied for its effects on cough, it has long been used to treat coughs in herbal medicine.
Vitalia Natural Medicine is your #1 source for natural ways to relieve a cough! Choose Vitalia Natural Medicine for your naturopathy needs!
Yoga and Cancer
Yoga is a mind-body exercise that originated in India more than 4,000 years ago. A fundamental component of ayurveda (the traditional medicine system of India), yoga combines precise postures, deep breathing, and meditation in order to promote physical and emotional health.
Yoga For People With Cancer
Studies suggest that yoga may offer many benefits for people coping with cancer. Here's a look at some key findings.
1) Relieving Anxiety
Yoga may help ease anxiety in breast cancer outpatients, according to a 2009 study of 98 outpatients assigned to receive either yoga training or a brief therapy session prior to undergoing surgery. The study also showed that daily yoga sessions helped manage treatment-related side effects.
2) Reducing Stress
Breast cancer outpatients who practice yoga may have lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression than those who don't practice yoga, according to a study published in 2009.
3) Improving Quality of Life
In a pilot study published in 2006, researchers found that a seven-week yoga program significantly improved quality of life for cancer survivors. The researchers also observed a significant improvement in emotional function among the study's 20 yoga-practicing participants.
4) Enhancing Sleep Quality
A 2004 study of 39 lymphoma patients indicates that weekly yoga sessions may help reduce sleep disturbance, improve sleep quality, lengthen sleep duration, and reduce the use of sleep medications.
Vitalia Natural Medicine has all the resources you will need to get involved in yoga to help relieve symptoms of cancer! Choose Vitalia Natural Medicine for all your naturopathy needs!
Yoga For People With Cancer
Studies suggest that yoga may offer many benefits for people coping with cancer. Here's a look at some key findings.
1) Relieving Anxiety
Yoga may help ease anxiety in breast cancer outpatients, according to a 2009 study of 98 outpatients assigned to receive either yoga training or a brief therapy session prior to undergoing surgery. The study also showed that daily yoga sessions helped manage treatment-related side effects.
2) Reducing Stress
Breast cancer outpatients who practice yoga may have lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression than those who don't practice yoga, according to a study published in 2009.
3) Improving Quality of Life
In a pilot study published in 2006, researchers found that a seven-week yoga program significantly improved quality of life for cancer survivors. The researchers also observed a significant improvement in emotional function among the study's 20 yoga-practicing participants.
4) Enhancing Sleep Quality
A 2004 study of 39 lymphoma patients indicates that weekly yoga sessions may help reduce sleep disturbance, improve sleep quality, lengthen sleep duration, and reduce the use of sleep medications.
Vitalia Natural Medicine has all the resources you will need to get involved in yoga to help relieve symptoms of cancer! Choose Vitalia Natural Medicine for all your naturopathy needs!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
History of Naturopathy
Naturopathy is a whole medicine system that has its original roots in Germany. It has developed further throughout the 19th and 20th centuries in the United States where it is now part of the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The word naturpathy comes for the greek and latin words that translate as "nature disease".
Naturopathy was named and popularized in the United States by Benedict Lust, who was born in Germany in the late 1800s. When Lust became seriously ill with what he believed was tuberculosis, he was treated by a priest and healer in Germany named Sebastian Kneipp. Kneipp's treatment was based on various healing approaches and philosophies that were popular in Europe, including:
Naturopathy was named and popularized in the United States by Benedict Lust, who was born in Germany in the late 1800s. When Lust became seriously ill with what he believed was tuberculosis, he was treated by a priest and healer in Germany named Sebastian Kneipp. Kneipp's treatment was based on various healing approaches and philosophies that were popular in Europe, including:
-Hydrotherapy
-"Nature cure" which consisted of herbal remedies, moderate exercises, exposure to more sun and air, and dietary changes.
Lust recovered from his disease and immmigrated to the united States at the turn of the 20th century. He was so convinced by the medicine he set his life goal to spreading it. He moved it through popularity in the United States and founded his first natuopathy college and professional association.
Vitalia Natural Medicine build on these principles and history to offer premium care in the field of naturopathy. With years of experience and plenty of satisfied clients, Vitalia Natural Medicine is your source for finding holistic care alternatives.
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