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Friday, December 5, 2008

Garlic - Nature's Healing Aid?

Garlic is more commonly known as a spice or additive in cooking. Both its smell and flavour are strong. It has been used as an alternative medicine since ancient history as an alternative medicine for treating a range of health conditions. There are any recordings of its popularity in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, China and India.

Since the 1940's garlic has been the subject of research in regards to its anti-cancer properties. Recent studies by the National Cancer Institute confirm that garlic inhibits the formation of tumor cells. It can be used for the prevention of some cancer such as colon and stomach cancers.

Garlic can help to balance blood pressure and blood sugar when used on a long term basis. It is also helpful in maintaining healthy circulation and resisting infections. Very often it is used in the treatment of urinary infections, respiratory infections, acne, sinusitis, ulcers, bronchitis and asthma. This herb also has the ability to restrain bacteria making it a good antibiotic. It shows a better effect than penicillin. Garlic is very effective against strep, enteritis, staph bacteria, cholera and dysentery.

There are many claims that garlic has the ability to reduce heart problems. It thins the blood very much like aspirin. This herb reduces blood clots and is taken by many to prevent vascular changes that result in cardiovascular disease.

The ability of garlic to inhibit the absorption of cholesterol makes it excellent for lowering cholesterol level. Most cholesterol lowering drugs have some side effects. However, it is well tolerated and does not cause any allergic reactions.

Over the years garlic has been used by many cultures to expel from inside our bodies worms and harmful organisms. It has the ability to kill any hookworms and other parasites lodging in the intestinal tract.

Do not take garlic when one is taking the HIV drug Saquinavir, as it can affect the effectiveness of the medication. If you are undergoing surgery stop taking it at least a week before that date. It may result in excessive bleeding during operation. If you are on any blood-thinning drugs like Ticlopidine or Coumadin, use this herb with caution.

This herb can be taken raw or cooked. You can find garlic capsules and tablets in all health food stores. However, if it is taken on a regular basis, then raw garlic according to researchers produces the best therapeutic effect. This herb has been used as an effective natural remedy since ancient times today it is still a favourite alternative medicine for many.

About the Author: Paulina Jenkins has a blog http://www.alternativemedicineviews.blogspot.com with information and guidelines on plants, herbs that are used as alternative medicine.

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Discover How To Handle Emotional Release With Melissa Oil

Plant Origin: Utah, Idaho, France

Extraction Method: Steam distilled from leaves and flowers

Melissa oil is a therapeutic-grade essential oil that many people have not heard of, but it is an incredibly useful oil that is calming, soothing, strengthening and revitalizing all at once.

Melissa Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oil has a light, fresh, somewhat lemony scent, which makes sense since in the culinary world, Melissa is also known as lemon balm. It has a sweet, herbaceous smell and is considered one of the most powerful essential oils out there.

The ancient Romans used Melissa as a general tonic that was thought to help with nervous disorders, to strengthen the heart and to revitalize the spirit.

Melissa oil is thought to get rid of headaches, reduce agitation and balance the emotions. It is said that therapeutic-grade essential Melissa oil can relieve emotional blocks and give users an improved outlook on life.

It is both calming and uplifting, powerful but gentle, and is thought to be incredibly useful as an antiviral. It has been used as a treatment for flu, smallpox and mumps and even can be used to eliminate sores from the herpes virus. It can also be applied to cold sores to accelerate healing.

A seemingly paradoxical oil, but it is also incredibly versatile.

The main downside to therapeutic-grade Melissa essential oil is that it is quite expensive. Sometimes oil is marketed as Melissa oil that is really a mix of lemongrass and citronella, which makes a scent that is similar to Melissa but with completely different properties. It is important to make sure that you know what you are buying when you are shopping for therapeutic-grade essential oils so you can ensure you are getting a high-quality product.

As with other therapeutic-grade essential oils, you want to be careful when using Melissa oil, particularly since you don't want to waste a drop of this precious oil. Make sure you wash and rinse your hands before and after using this oil, and avoid getting it into your eyes. Keep therapeutic-grade essential oils out of the reach of children.

Some people use Therapeutic-Grade Essential Melissa Oil neat, that is, without dilution, on the skin, but it can cause skin sensitivity and is better used diluted in a carrier oil before applying to the skin, particularly on sensitive areas like the face and neck. Likewise, Melissa oil should be diluted before taking it internally. Add one drop of oil to four ounces of rice or soy milk or another liquid before drinking for best results.

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Emma Sanford is a Registered Professional Nurse, Founder and Wellness Consultant of Good Health - Good Scents, a distributoship of chemical free edible wellness products, located in Atlatna Ga.

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