Sjogrens Disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by excessive dryness of the mouth, eyes and other mucus membranes . It is thought to be an autoimmune disease , however its cause is not really known, it is often associated with Rheumatoid arthritis, lymphoma and lupus. It is more prevalent in women. White blood cells infiltrate and injure the affected secretory glands leading to further problems such as organ or nerve damage and infections. The herbal mix for...
Interestingly this disease was never heard of before antibiotics. Candida albicans is part of our normal gut flora, however when it overpowers the others it is indicative that our lactobacillus friendly flora needs some support. This is a fungal infection of the mucus membranes caused by different strains of candida , especially Candida albicans. It can occur in the mouth or vagina even in people with a normal immune system . For those with a weakened immune system suc...
Many adult males begin to experience difficulty in passing urine from middle age onward. These difficulties include incomplete emptying, frequency of urges to urinate but not being able to pass much, or spraying urine as if it is coming out under pressure rather than a good strong stream. All these problems arise because the prostate gland which encircles the urethra (the tube from the bladder to the penis) has become engorged and is strangulating the tube. This is very much t...
Ovarian Cysts sound like some sort of illness or abnormal occurrence but in fact, every month a cyst forms on either the left or the right hand side ovary in a normally ovulating woman. This 'ovarian cyst' actually contains an immature egg, which matures inside the cyst and then, when it is ready for conception the egg triggers a release of hormone which ruptures the cyst, and the egg is then taken up into the fallopian tube on its way toward to Uterus for fertilisation. The...
Ginger has a place in all types of nauseous responses and my Morning Sickness mix has this herb along with Chamomile, Liquorice, Sarsaparilla, Raspberry Leaf, Hypericum, Vervain, Fennel and St. Mary's Thistle all in concentrated liquid extract form. In addition, I include the following Bach Flower Remedies:- Olive, Gorse, Scleranthus, Oak and Agrimony. This simple to take mixture (just a few drops in water) will support the Liver and Pancreas where most nausea responses origina...
There are many natural alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy (H. R. T. ) and its attendant discomfort and dangers. My choice as a starting point contains the following herbs:- Vervain, Wild Yam, Euphorbia, Pulsatilla, Chaste Berry, Sarsaparilla, Liquorice and Blue Flag in a Bach Flower base of Cerato, Wild Oat and Scleranthus. I do however find a great variability in the mixtures which suit different individuals and offer this formulation as a good general purpose one. It should b...
Mastitis is an infection of the milk ducts of the breast and it is particularly likely early in a mother's first experience with breast-feeding. Until: A baby learns to suckle strongly; An inexperienced mother learns to let her milk down; And until the baby's demand and the mother's milk production match one another. There is always a risk of a Mastitis infection developing in a duct which is temporarily blocked or left un-emptied d...
Uterine leiomyomas, better known as uterine fibroids, are benign smooth muscle tumours of the uterus. As the most common tumour found in the female reproductive system, uterine fibroids are seen in 20-25% of all women and are estimated to occur in 40% of menstruating females older than 50 years. Uterine fibroids can be seen at any time between menarche and menopause but most commonly occur in those aged 35-49 years. They typically resolve after menopause. Fibroids affect the c...
Herbs have traditionally been used to assist a person to come back to a healthy state of well being. Individual herbs, specifically prescribed for a particular situation may assist the body to come back into balance, thereby allowing a healthy homeostasis to be reinstated as nature intended. The herbalist looks to the whole person, their values and attitudes as well as their circumstances and physical condition along with other aspects of their individuality. This is in marked contrast to the...
A very good start toward minimising stretch marks is to get a good Vitamin E cream and add 10% by volume of an extract combination of the herbs Comfrey, Hypericum, Maritime Pine, Equisetum, Slippery Elm and Wheat Grass to it. This cream can then be massaged daily into your tummy, perineum and upper thighs, or anywhere else you want your skin to be in top shape. It will support the elasticity of the skin during the stretching and allow it to spring back more effectively. Massag...
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