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Herbs: The Herbal Sleep Aid That Aims to Work in Just 30 Minutes (Herbs)
You may remember the product Seditol that we wrote about in April 2005 that helps decrease cortisol levels, thereby helping...The top 7 anti-ageing herbs that help lower your risk of age-related diseases like cancer, macular degeneration and dementia (Herbs)
More and more people are turning to anti-ageing creams and cosmetic surgery in their quest to look younger. This is...Echinacea: The True Lowdown On Echinacea (Herbs)
Here's a story with more sequels and repetitive plot lines than Rocky...
A study concludes that a herbal formula or...Herbal Pain Relief: Introducing The 'herbal aspirin' That Alleviates Pain Without Upsetting Your Stomach Like Conventional Painkillers (Herbs)
The white willow tree (Salix alba), which grows in Europe, North America, northern Asia, and parts of Africa, holds the...Achillea Millefolium - the herb with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory actions (Herbs)
Achillea millefolium – a perennial flowering plant that is related to chamomile – has been highly prized by traditional healers...Andrographis paniculata helps boost immunity and dissolves blood clots (Herbs)
During a recent herbalists’ seminar in London, a Swedish practitioner told the audience about the wide-ranging benefits of an annual...Eclipta alba: The Ayurvedic herb that helps treat everything from hair loss to high blood pressure (Herbs)
A creeping plant with small white flowers that grows throughout India is highly prized by Ayurvedic (ancient Indian medicine) practitioners...Horny goat weed - helps improve everything from libido to arthritis (Herbs)
Back in September 2004, NHR featured an article on a herb called horny goat weed (Epimedium), which has a long...Oregano can heal everything from urinary to fungal infections (Herbs)
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is usually thought of as a culinary herb used primarily in Italian, Greek and Mediterranean cooking, but...Gugulipids: Discover how the gum of the Indian mukal tree is causing such a stir among scientists (Herbs)
A small, thorny tree that grows throughout India seems an unlikely contender as a remedy in the fight against heart...Digestion: Aperino May Help to Maintain a Healthy Digestion (Herbs)
Everyone is familiar with the term ‘you are what you eat’, but to be entirely accurate nutritionists now say it’s...Colds: Ayurvedic herb speeds up recovery from cold symptoms (Herbs)
On the heels of the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918, the East was rocked again in 1919 with the Indian...Ginkgo: Is There No Stopping Ginkgo? 4 New Breakthroughs Using This Remarkable 5,000 Year Old Remedy (Herbs)
We already know that Ginkgo biloba is helpful for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, can improve poor memory and impaired...Herbs: Eat your way to good health (Herbs)
New research reveals a new way to get all the antioxidants you need without loading up on fruits and vegetables...Antioxidants: The Amazing Health Benefits Of The Fruit From The Amazon’s ‘Tree Of Life’ (Herbs)
HSI recently learned about a superfood from the Amazon that, fresh from the tree, provides over 30 times the amount...Heavy Metals: Rid Your Body Of Poisonous Metal Linked To Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s And Dementia (Herbs)
The new dirty words in medicine are ones no one would have expected 30 or 40 years ago. Lead, mercury,...Surgery: Surgery and Herbs - Do They Mix? Discover What You Need To Know Before You Go Under The Knife (Herbs)
I received an email from an NHR member called Sue recently, asking about some advice her mother had been given...The herbal formula from Tibet that helps ease leg pains (Herbs)
When occasional leg pain turns into a chronic, daily problem, this presents a red flag that something more serious may...Echinacea Supplement: Taking Echinacea Alongside Liquorice Helps Boost Immunity And Can Reduce The Duration And Severity Of Cold And Flu Symptoms (Herbs)
During recent years, scientists have learnt far more about how nutritional supplements work in the body to help prevent and...Gingko Biloba: Chinese Herb May Help Ringing In The Ears (Herbs)
About two years ago, Bill Bonner, the owner of our parent company, asked me what we had that could treat...Arnica: Can Arnica Help You Make A Speedy Recovery? (Herbs)
Could I interest you in some mountain tobacco? Or how about some wolf's bane or sneezewort? Those are just three...Green Tea: Even More Benefits Linked To Green Tea (Herbs)
For centuries, Traditional Chinese Medicine has taught that tea can be potent medicine. Modern alternative medicine has embraced that idea...Ginkgo Biloba - Is It All In Your Mind? (Herbs)
I have an old friend named Kate whose age is... well, let's just say she started collecting her pension some...Medicinal Herbs: The Ancient Inca Herbal Remedies That Help Fight Arthritis, Diabetes And Even Cancer (Herbs)
The Inca Empire of Peru was one of the greatest of all ancient civilisations, and a principal factor in its...Hepatitis C: How A Herbal Remedy Could Prove Vital Against Hepatitis C... The Potentially Life-threatening 'sleeping' Disease (Herbs)
Hepatitis C is a health crisis waiting to happen in Britain according to some medical experts. The virus was discovered...Forskolin - The Remarkable Plant Extract That Can Help Glaucoma, Allergies And Psoriasis! (Herbs)
The medicinal properties of forskolin - the root extract of the Coleus forskohlli plant, which grows wild in the mountainous...Heart-friendly benefits linked to hawthorn extract (Heart Disease)
If you had a heart ailment during Shakespeare's era your doctor might have given you an extract of hawthorn, a...Menopause: Investigating the controversy surrounding black cohosh (Menopause)
Many menopausal women turn to black cohosh because they’re looking for an alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) – and...Hibiscus: This plant can help lower cholesterol and even defend against cancer (Heart Disease)
There are over 200 species of hibiscus (rose mallow) that make up the Malvaceae family. These plants with their distinctive...Aswagandha update: The remarkable herb that helps fight serious diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer (Cancer)
Back in October 2001, we brought you a report on the numerous health-benefits linked to the herb ashwagandha (withania somnifera). Since...Acacia nilotica: How a traditional herb is generating a great deal of excitement among modern scientists (Immunity)
The acacia nilotica tree is found in Natal, Swaziland and near the Zambezi river in Africa, but takes its name...Thunder god vine: Take care with this rheumatoid arthritis remedy (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Whoever named "thunder god vine" obviously had a flair for the dramatic. Or maybe the name was simply intended to...Give yourself a herbal boost in the bedroom (Sex & Relationships)
I feel I should whisper this... but sometimes, we all might need a little help to give things a boost...Menopause: Relieve menopause symptoms with black cohosh (Menopause)
Women have traditionally used the herbal treatment black cohosh to address menopausal symptoms, according to a study that appears in...IBS: Herbal relief for IBS symptoms (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Ancient healers in the mountains of Tibet once treated digestive disorders with an herbal formula, handed down through generations and...Allergy remedy: 10 Traditional Chinese Herbs May Get Rid of Your Allergy Symptoms (Allergies)
It all started when Jim English got a package from one of his contacts in China. In the box were...Prostate cancer: Protect prostate health with this herb combo (Prostate Problems)
Every man wants it, but few men actually want to talk about it.
The "it" is prostate health. And a...Kidney stones: Say goodbye to painful kidney stones (Other Ailments)
From what I’ve heard, kidney stones are so painful that you wouldn’t want to wish them on your worst enemy....Benign prostatic hyperplasia: Treat bladder problems with this herb combo (Prostate Problems)
On the list of "Things I LEAST Want to Talk About" most middle-aged men would probably place "bladder function" up...Colds and flu: Boost immunity and relieve menopause symptoms with ginseng (Immunity)
Your chance of catching a common cold this season is far greater than any chance of being infected with the...Ovarian cancer: Ovarian cancer protection from a surprising source (Cancer)
A friend of mine broke her leg just this past summer. After watching her struggle to get around and go...Libido: Women boost your libido with this Amazonian plant (Sex & Relationships)
Why do men get all the help and have all the fun?
Sometimes that question is put delicately, and sometimes...Homeopathic Medicine: The Mainstream Finally Acknowledges Homeopathic Medicine; Scientific Research Agrees Cascarilla Improves Digestion (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
It seems that we’ve been waiting years for the mainstream to finally catch up with alternative thinking. Finally, it appears...Alzheimer's: Why sage is a valuable herb for Alzheimer’s sufferers (Alzheimer's)
According to a US National Institutes of Health (NIH) web page I found recently, there's an important Alzheimer's disease (AD)...Mental fatigue: Beat mental fatigue with ginseng extract (Mental health)
Among the many reported benefits of ginseng, two of the most appealing include evidence that ginseng may improve cognitive performance...Boost immuntiy: 3 Immune-Boosters That Help Protect You From Colds and Flu (Immunity)
How many of you get the flu each and every year? Unless, you are one of the lucky few, I’d...Lower Back Pain: Learn How You Can Ease Your Back Pain Without Turning to Medication (Back Pain)
Lower back pain is one of the commonest health problems affecting people under the age of 50. Millions of working...Immune system: Recent echinacea study is flawed (Immunity)
It's time once again to fill in some key details the media has left out.
If you've ever successfully used...Gingivitis: Herb combo helps relieve gum disease (Other Ailments)
A recent visit to my dentist prompted me to write today’s e-alert.
I went along for my usual check up...Prostate cancer: The flaxseed paradox (Prostate Problems)
Flax has been used cultivated and used for centuries and any traditions are associated with this useful plant. In the...Menopause: Worried About the Risks of HRT? Combat Symptoms of the Menopause With An (Menopause)
Every woman will eventually go through the menopause. On average, women reach menopause at around 50-51 years of age, although...Insomnia: Two Herbs to Help You Get a Good Night’s Sleep (Insomnia)
Sleep has become a valuable commodity these days, with people working longer hours, shuttling kids and grandkids to and from...Insomnia: The Herbal Sleep Aid That Aims to Work in Just 30 Minutes (Insomnia)
You may remember the product Seditol that we wrote about in the April 2005 issue that helps decrease cortisol levels,...Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Saw palmetto relieves prostate problem (Prostate Problems)
"I take saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) daily, and will for the rest of my life."
That quote comes from US...Diabetes: Don’t Let Type-2 Diabetes Damage Your Health! (Diabetes Type 2)
Diabetes, and in particular adult onset or Type-2 diabetes, has reached epidemic proportions in the western world. In the UK,...Allergies: Conventional Allergy Drugs Only Scratch The Surface – Herbal Alternatives To Alleviate Your Allergy Suffering (Allergies)
Your eyes are streaming, your nose is itching, you’re sneezing and coughing and your skin is covered in a rash....Depression: How saffron may help treat depression (Depression)
Morocco, India, Spain, Iran, Azerbaijan, Italy, Turkey, Greece... These exotic locales have one thing in common: The cultivation of saffron,...Hair loss: Discover Three Natural Ways of Reversing Hair Loss With No Side-Effects (Other Ailments)
If you are a man, you may well see losing your hair as one of the inevitable consequences of growing...Impotence: Don’t Let Impotence Get the Best of You - Safe Treatment Alternatives to Fight Back (Sex & Relationships)
It’s ironic that just when most men reach the point in their life when they want to spend less time...Heartburn: Is Your Heartburn a Symptom of GERD? Herbs to Squelch Your Stomach’s Flames (Other Ailments)
The TV commercials for Tums and other antacid medications make it sound so easy: Pop a pill or two, and...Bone health: The Ancient Chinese Remedy That Helps Build Bone Density And Speed Up The Healing Time Of Fractures (Osteoporosis)
A 3,000-year-old Chinese herbal bone health formula that has recently been launched in the UK looks set to fill the...Multiple sclerosis: Gingko biloba may offer relief to multiple sclerosis sufferers (Multiple Sclerosis)
I’ve never met her, but I’m inclined to like Janice Winfield.
In a press release issued last month by Oregon...Alzheimer's: Discover How Wormwood’s Ability To Boost Cognitive Function And Memory Is Offering Hope In The Fight Against Alzheimer’s (Alzheimer's)
Over 100 years ago, a strong alcoholic drink called absinthe was extremely popular among French intellectuals and artists. Many believed...Depression: A Centuries Old Eastern Medicine – Padma 28 Can Improve Your Mood And Help Overcome Depression (Depression)
Over 2,000 years ago, a herbal preparation called Padma 28 was formulated in Tibet to treat illnesses like atherosclerosis, which...Prostate Problems: Enlarged Prostate? How An Ayurvedic Herbal Preparation Can Prevent Night-Time Trips To The Toilet (Prostate Problems)
A remarkable supplement from India that has been found to be beneficial for men suffering from benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)...Beat Impotence With A Traditional Chinese Remedy That Works Like Viagra But Without The Harmful Side Efffects (Impotence)
Impotence, also called erectile dysfunction, is a distressing problem that is thought to affect one in 10 UK males over...Colds and Flu:Two New Remedies to Protect Against Colds And Flu (Immunity)
We’re well into the cold and flu season now and despite your best efforts to maintain a healthy immune system...Hepatitis: Natural alternatives to hepatitis C drugs (Other Ailments)
“Question: What nutritional support is documented for hepatitis C?”
That question comes from an HSI member named Kaylie. In her...Alzheimer's: Eating curry may lower your risk of Alzheimer's (Alzheimer's)
I have a friend who lived for a few months on Brick Lane in London. One of the things he...Migraines: How a root extract may help prevent migraines (Migraines)
Imagine this scene: Summertime in the countryside... a small stream shaded by trees on both sides... along the banks grows...Arthritis: How A Combination Of Cutting-Edge Technology And Ancient Herbal Wisdom Could Bring Much-Needed Relief From Arthritis (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Mainstream medicine relies too heavily on prescription drugs and too readily dismisses natural therapies – there’s no arguing that. One...How ginger can help soothe persistent joint pain (Osteoarthritis)
After yesterday's e-alert on arthritis remedies I received an email from an HSI member who said she'd benefited from using...Osteoporosis – Discover The Ayurvedic Preparation That Strengthens Your Bones And Prevents Fractures (Osteoporosis)
According to the National Osteoporosis Society, the UK’s leading osteoporosis charity, one in three women and one in 12 men...Damiana: Discover the Herb that Helps Both Men and Women Boost a Flagging Libido (Sex & Relationships)
Many plant-based products boast an ability to improve sexual performance and heighten desire. Yet only a handful of these herbal...Acid Reflux: When Drugs Can Mean Swapping One Problem For Another? (Other Ailments)
If you think you've heard everything on the subject of heartburn, acid reflux, and the pharmaceuticals that treat those problems,...Flu Jab?: Protect Yourself From The Dreaded Flu Virus (Immunity)
At this time of year someone always asks this question:
"What is your advice on getting a flu jab?"
This...Garlic And Other Heart-Protective Botanicals (Heart Disease)
Recently, three branches of the US National Institutes of Health threw a little party they called, "Mechanistic Studies of Cardiovascular...Menopause: Much-Needed Relief From Symptoms Of The Menopause (Menopause)
My cousin Emily is currently going through the menopause and is trying to cope with the hot flushes it's causing,...Willow Bark Extract: Relieve Back Pain With This Inexpensive Natural Remedy (Back Pain)
When you have back pain, it affects everything you do. Everyday activities like carrying shopping or walking around the block...Chemotherapy Treatment: When Orthodox And Complementary Cancer Therapies Meet (Cancer)
Some people stubbornly embrace the new as the one true way, when plenty of evidence shows that the old ways...Prostate Problems? How To Prevent Pain From Occurring When You Have Sex Or Go To The Loo (Prostate Problems)
A staggering 75 per cent of men over the age of 50 suffer from prostate problems, including prostate cancer and...Quit Smoking: How To Quit Smoking... Part Two (Cancer)
We all have our weaknesses.
I was reminded of that the other day after I worked out at my gym....Calcium Rich Foods: Get All The Calcium You Need Without Milk (Osteoporosis)
Yesterday I featured a report on the importance of having the right balance of calcium and vitamin D for heart...Alzheimer's Disease: Exciting New Research Findings Offer New Hope In The Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease (Alzheimer's)
George is a 72-year-old retired decorator from Lincolnshire, who lives with his wife Pat. Both their lives were turned upside...IBS Symptoms: Turmeric Can Reduce The Number And Severity Of IBS Attacks... Meaning Less Abdominal Pain And Bloating (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
The healing properties of turmeric (Curcuma longa), a perennial herb and member of the ginger plant family, have been known...Blood Sugar Levels: Momordica Charantia - An Important Breakthrough In The Treatment Of Diabetes And Obesity (Diabetes Type 2)
Many diabetics, including those suffering from Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, are dependent on medication to keep their blood...Menopause Symptoms: HRT Can Double Your Risk Of Breast Cancer, Dementia And Stroke... NHR Reveals Safe And Effective Natural Alternatives (Menopause)
Last August, an alarming report in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet finally confirmed what NHR has been saying for...Diabetes Herbal Remedy: Tropical Plant That May Prevent Diabetes Complications (Diabetes Type 2)
New research shows there's a natural, herbal remedy that can help prevent and treat some of the most common complications...Barley Grass: How A Plant Remedy May Offer Vital Protection Against Heart Disease, Stroke And Ulcerative Colitis (Heart Disease)
Barley grass, the botanical name of which is hordeum, is proving to be an extremely valuable remedy for a host...Lemon Balm: The Common Garden Plant That Helps Keep Your Mind Young And Energetic... Boosting Your Memory And Brainpower (Alzheimer's)
Melissa officinalis is a common garden plant that grows up to three feet in height and produces attractive small white...Deep Vein Thrombosis: Natural Ways To Help Protect Against DVT (Other Ailments)
The term "deep vein thrombosis" (DVT) is well and truly embedded in the public's consciousness now, following numerous newspaper reports....Lower Back Pain: How To Alleviate Lower Back Pain Without Having To Rely On A Potent Cocktail Of Painkillers And Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Back Pain)
If you suffer from lower back pain then you'll be only too aware of how painful this condition can be....Migraine Remedy: Don't Reach For The Painkillers At The First Sign Of An Attack... Natural Remedies Can Alleviate Pain Without Harmful Side Effects (Migraines)
What do Julius Caesar, Napoleon and Elvis Presley have in common? Apart from the obvious answer that they are all...Chest Infections: Grindelia Camporum Can Provide Relief From Irritating Coughs And Chest Infections (Immunity)
Grindelia camporum, also known as great valley gumweed or giant gum, is a perennial plant that thrives in the dry...Cats Claw: How An Ancient Herb Is Currently Generating A Lot Of Excitement For Its Potential To Provide Relief From Rheumatoid Arthritis (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
There's an interesting debate heating up among supporters of the herb Cat's Claw. On the one hand, its track record...Candidiasis: An All-natural Remedy Can Beat The Debilitating Symptoms Of Candidiasis - A Condition Most Doctors Ignore (Candida)
If you suffer from chronic fatigue, thrush, abdominal bloating, depression or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the root cause may be...Flu Virus: The Three Herbs That Outperform Many Conventional Drugs In The Fight Against Viral Infections And Colds (Other Ailments)
Even though the summer is still with us, it's not too early to think about building up your immune system...Kava Kava: Magnolia Bark Offers A Safe And Effective Alternative To Banned Kava Kava - Helping To Ease Tension And Anxiety (Stress)
Following the ban on kava kava by the Medicine Control Agency (MCA) at the beginning of this year, after reports...Zyflamend Helps Ease The Pain And Inflammation Of Arthritis And May Possess Cancer-Fighting Properties (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Like most people you've probably resorted to taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - over-the-counter painkillers like aspirin and ibuprofen -...Diarrhoea: Don't Be A Slave To The Bathroom: A New Herbal Remedy Can Help Control IBS And Prevent Diarrhoea (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Diarrhoea is an uncomfortable subject to talk about. It's even more uncomfortable to live with. Yet, it's a problem we've...Showing 1 to 100 of 115 results.
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