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Study: Tansy Plant May Help Treat Herpes

Mar 01, 2011

You wouldn't guess it if you were admiring the button-like yellow flowers of a tansy (Tanacetum vulgare), but this plant, native to Europe and Asia, may actually be able to help treat herpes. Also known as Mugwort or Golden Buttons, tansy has been a...

A Career In Herbal Medicine

Jan 12, 2011

Have you ever been intrigued by the healing power of plants, and wanted to cultivate this curiosity into a career? A course in herbal medicine allows you to train formally in the field and qualify as a practitioner.  People have been expressing a...

Herbal Medicine for Acid Reflux

Oct 12, 2010

Herbal medicine is an effective complimentary therapy that may benefit acid reflux conditions when coupled with other actions such as a change in diet, quitting smoking or increased exercise. Please read on for more information. What is Acid Reflux?

TCM for Anaemia

Oct 07, 2010

Anaemia is a common condition caused by a lack of red blood cells, which contain haemoglobin and carry oxygen to the body's organs and tissues, allowing them to function as they should. Because of low iron levels, anaemia can cause fatigue, shortness...

Everything You Need to Know About Acid Reflux

Oct 07, 2010

Acid reflux is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. It often presents itself after eating a meal that causes stomach acid to rise and flow into the oesophagus, where it can cause discomfort, burning, or even pain. Acid reflux...

Natural Treatments for Anaemia

Oct 07, 2010

Anaemia is a medical condition caused by insufficient red blood cell production. Red blood cells contain an essential protein called haemoglobin, which transports and distributes oxygen throughout the body to help with a variety of bodily functions.

Natural Treatments for Acid Reflux

Oct 07, 2010

Acid reflux, also known as heartburn, occurs when stomach contents come back up into the oesophagus. The oesophagus carries food and liquids from your throat to your stomach. When this tube becomes blocked or irritated, symptoms of acid reflux can...

Herbal Medicine for Catarrh

Sep 30, 2010

Herbal medicine is one of a range of natural therapies that are increasingly being turned to as people seek out alternatives to the conventional medical approach of medicating the symptoms of illnesses and disease. Natural therapies generally have...

Herbal Medicine for Endometriosis

Sep 30, 2010

Herbal medicine is one of a range of natural therapies utilised to treat a wide range of conditions and disease; including endometriosis. Natural therapies are valued for their non-invasive approach and relative lack of side effects, and are increasingly...

Herbal Medicine and Sinusitis

Sep 30, 2010

Sinusitis affects millions of Australians every year, generally resulting from reactions to allergens, cold and flu. Whilst prescribed medications such as antibiotics and antihistamines may offer temporary help, many peoples are resistant to the drugs...

Herbal Medicine for Angina

Sep 30, 2010

What is Angina? Angina is a heart condition that often is an indication of an impending heart attack, and is characterised by a narrowing of the arteries of the heart which causes mild to severe chest pain and discomfort. This is the result of the...

Herbal Medicine for Arthritis

Sep 30, 2010

Herbal medicine potentially offers the 3.85 million Australians being affected every year with arthritis an alternative way in managing painful symptoms. Whether you want to offset the adverse effects of prescription medications, such as nonsteroidal...

Top 7 Natural Remedies & Herbal Medicines for Hay Fever

Aug 26, 2010

Want to get rid of the stuffy nose and other allergy symptoms that come with hay fever? There are many natural remedies that can help alleviate them, which we will be discussing in detail in this article. Hay fever is a common condition that can last...

The Truth Behind Anaemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Aug 05, 2010

Up to five percent of Australians have iron deficiency anaemia, according to the Better Health Channel. Low iron levels in the body are the primary reason for anaemia, which can be caused by different factors. If you think you may be at risk of iron...

Herbal Medicine for Prostate Cancer

Jul 22, 2010

Herbal medicine is one of a range of natural treatments used to treat the causes or symptoms of illness and disease such as prostate cancer. Read on for more information. What is the Prostate Gland? The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive...

Natural Treatments for Prostate Cancer

Jul 22, 2010

Natural treatments are increasingly sought out to complement conventional medical treatment for a range of illnesses and diseases, including prostate cancer. Using natural therapies in conjunction with medical treatment plans for prostate cancer not...

Can Tea Help Reduce Ovarian Cancer?

Jul 13, 2010

The antioxidant benefit of tea, especially green tea - which has a higher antioxidant capacity than black tea, has been known for some time.  The Queensland Institute of Medical Research recently conducted a study that attempted to explore the link...

Herbal Medicine and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Jul 02, 2010

Herbal medicine is one of many natural treatment options used for treating a range of conditions, including Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This is part of a growing trend as people look for natural...

Herbal Medicine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Jun 18, 2010

Herbal medicine is an ancient healing tradition, and one of many alternative natural therapies that people are increasingly turning to.  This is largely due to the absence, or near absence, of side effects, as well its non-invasiveness. What is IBS?

Herbal Medicine for Addiction

Jun 17, 2010

Whilst Western medicine can offer many treatments, herbal medicine is the ideal complementary therapy to consider when dealing with an addiction of any kind. Please read on for more information. Herbal Medicine and Addiction Herbal medicine employs...

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