Natural Cures for Common Illnesses

The most common form of pain experienced in the back is caused by muscles when they get pulled or strained, sprained, damaged, infected or swollen. Sometime muscle pain in lower back is mistaken by spinal pain because it hurts during the movement. Though back muscle pain does not pose any serious threat to health barring few serious infections, but it can be very agonizing and troublesome.

Back muscle pain can be caused by many reasons, one of the most common reasons is muscle strain. Muscles are structures formed by the chains of muscle fibers which are attached to each other. When muscle is over stretched these attachments get damaged or even separated to cause pain and inflammation. However simple massages and use of over the counter pain relieving medicines can cure the problem. Another form of muscle strain is tearing of ligament, ligaments attach the muscles with bones and when due to excess pressure or over use these attachments are stretched or separated they cause muscle pain and swelling. In common language these problems are referred as muscle pulls and conservative measures to cure them are effective.

Muscle stiffness is another form of problem which is caused by back pain and may give rise to pain in other areas. When a muscle or ligament gets injured the surrounding muscles may get stretched due to swelling in the affected muscle or ligament, which causes stiffness in them and if stretched during the movement may get injured to aggravate the pain. Muscle may also cause spasms which may last few seconds or minutes, this is uncontrollable and involuntary.

Implications of back muscle pains can be severe at times if they are left untreated or the root of the problem is not cured. Like people working in an environment where they make repetitive motions or exert continuous pressure on any particular part may become victim of muscle imbalance and may face severe muscular pains in future. This problem promotes reluctance in moving a particular joint which can initiate lack of movement and later cause problems with the range of joint movement.

There are many herbs and oils made up of herbal ingredients which can relax the tired muscles by improving blood flow to them. Few of these herbs can be taken orally and few are for topical use. Winter cherry is an excellent tonic for increasing stamina, strength and energy levels of the body and also provides muscular strength. Saw palmetto, rosemary are excellent anti-inflammatory herbs, cayenne pepper is available in the form of cream as non-prescription medicine for topical use which relaxes muscles and nerves and reduces pain immediately. Chamomile tea 2-3 times in a day is an excellent muscle relaxant. Warm mustard seed extract is very good for moderate massage to relieve all sorts of muscle pain and also good for muscle strengthening.

If you suffer from frequent headaches and migraines, you know how debilitating it can be. Your whole life stops. Even the light of the sun seems to be against you. There are so many different reasons for migraines that the first step is always to seek medical advice first to check that there is not anything seriously wrong, that could be easily treated with conventional medicine i.e. hormonal imbalance etc.
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In majority of cases after visiting the doctor you are just prescribed heavy duty pain killers that can make you sleepy or even sick. And worse of all they only treat the symptoms. You need to try and take control of the migraines and reduce their frequency.

There are many prescription medicines that can help to prevent migraines, but you are taking pretty major medicine such as antidepressants. Although they have shown to have positive effect in reducing the frequency of migraines they have some really horrible side effect such as loss of libido, constipation, agitation, urinary retention and even headaches! Yea I know the medicine prescribed to help with headaches could end up giving you more headaches, Irony at is best.

It is of my opinion once you know you haven’t got anything major wrong with you. It is a good time to look into herbal remedies.

There are so many Herbal remedies that can help with headaches and migraines that it is hard to know where to start. The most widely studied and trialed is Feverfew.

One study showed that the combination of Feverfew and White Willow taken twice a day over a 12 week period significantly reduced both the frequency and intensity of migraines in sufferers.

Feverfew is thought to work similar to antidepressant in that they inhibit the levels of serotonin and prostaglandins which are thought to bring on migraines. The feverfew also reduces the inflammation of blood vessels in the head.

White Willow (Salix Alba) works very much like aspirin to ease aches and pains and can be used to reduce fevers.

These are very potent Herbs and should be used with caution. I highly recommend going to an herbalist and they will be able to let you know how much to take.
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Also a word or Warning if you are on any prescription medicine or have any illness relating to blood clotting it is best to seek advice from your doctor before trying the herbs.

Treating ADHD with herbs and supplements is controversial. As more medical researcher studies look at the benefits of traditional herbs in treating conditions such as the memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease some interesting questions have been raised regarding the benefits of these herbs and supplements in the treatment of the inattention problems in ADHD. The study of complementary medicine has just begun here in the U.S. As native remedies are studied more extensively, we might be surprised to find cures for ADHD growing right in our gardens.

Some herbalists recommend herbal teas for ADHD. Many teas have been recommended but Peony, Bacopa, lemon balm, and ginseng are some that have shown, in medical studies, to perhaps offer some benefits. Adults with ADHD may happily try some of these teas but getting children to try these can be a challenge as some of them taste awful.

The studies linking most of these teas to improvement in attention are limited but there are many positive studies linking Ginseng to positive health outcomes. Positive studies also exist for other products that are referred to as Ginseng but that are really other adoptogens such as Indian Ginseng (Ashwagandha) and Asiatic Ginseng (Rhodiola). All the ‘Ginsengs’ are adoptogens which seems to help with stress. Stress seems to worsen all brain related problems so Ginseng cannot hurt with the treatment of ADHD.

Daniel Amen, MD, the ADHD physician who diagnosis the different types of ADHD based on SPECT scans, recommends Rhodiola for patients with symptoms of Sluggish Cognitive Tempo and there are, in fact, several studies in the literature indicating that Rhodiola might be useful for symptoms of sluggishness. More than Chinese Ginseng, Rhodiola seems to have some stimulating effects.

The amino acids (Tyrosine, L-Carnitine, and phosphatidylserine) have been studied extensively as treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder in children and adults. They seem to, in many people with ADHD, work for the first few weeks and then stop working. Some scientists believe that you must have the exact amount and combinations of certain vitamins on board for the amino acids to make a difference and if these combinations are missing, the amino acids will have no effect.

Pycnogenol has been studied and seems to help somewhat with memory but not necessarily with ADHD. The Omega-3 fatty acids are supposed to help with brain function and zinc and folate may help with symptoms of ADHD as well. Zinc is a mineral that is helpful for keeping our enzymes in working order and that supports our immune system functions, nerve function and that is also good for our senses and our hair health. Folate is a water-soluble vitamin that belongs in the B vitamin category. It is important because it plays a role in the processing of the amino acids, and also plays roles in many cellular functions in the body. Researchers also believe that it is necessary to maintain healthy levels of calcium, magnesium, iron and choline and that these vitamins and minerals may play a role in managing the symptoms of attention deficit.

Many old herbal remedies have helped with memory and attention. The Ginsengs that I mention above are herbs that have been used for years to enhance memory but there are others such as Rosemary aroma, grape seed oil, onion and garlic that may help as well. The study of complementary medicine is in its infancy here in the U.S. and I believe that as some of these native remedies are studied more extensively, we might find surprising cures growing right in our gardens.

You might have glanced at the ingredient label of your shampoo, topical cream, or even facial tissue and noticed one key component- Aloe. Have you ever wondered what makes Aloe so amazing, or so amazingly common?

Currently, there are three hundred and sixty species of Aloe in the world; however, just four of those are equipped with nutritional value suitable for animals or humans. Aloe barbadensis miller (pronounced bar ba den sis) or, Aloe vera, is the most common and potent of the Aloe family.

This spiky green succulent looks like a cactus relative, though they are not botanically related. Snap open any one of the plump leaves and you will find a clear sticky gel that serves as a dynamic healing agent. Inner aloe jelly helps the plant conserve natural moisture by pulling dampness from its surrounding environment. When the gel is placed on human skin, it has a similar effect. Also know as the “burn plant,” Aloe restores moisture to the skin that has been lost through harm while soothing pain in the process.

Aloe’s seemingly magical qualities do not end there. The plant’s anti-inflammatory properties have been likened to comparable steroids. It serves as a bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal (anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal) that keeps vulnerable wounds free from infection and other potentially harmful microscopic dangers. After penetrating the damaged tissue, Aloe dilates capillaries that increase blood supply to the damaged area. Injuries treated with Aloe reveal an advanced content of aldehydic groups (organic compounds) which allow for higher degrees of “cross-linking;” strengthening the wound tissue during healing. Aloe vera has also been shown to augment collagen levels of granulation tissue. Increased collagen content not only aids in the overall curative process, but it also builds a better, more forgiving final scar.

Because of its unique properties, Aloe lends itself to battle more severe skin conditions such as psoriasis and genital herpes. Ingested, the “burn plant” eases internal inflammations like ulcers, heartburn or digestive problems, and ulcerative colitis in certain patients. Additionally, the dried latex found in the lining of the Aloe leaf serves as an oral laxative. Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal attributes of Aloe extracts have been known to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria like Shigella (which can cause dysentery) and Streptococcus (which can cause illnesses like strep throat and meningitis).

Making regular appearances on ingredient labels of lotions and soaps, Aloe gel naturally infiltrates your skin, bringing its moisturizing abilities deep within for more effective healing. While Aloe use dates back to the Egyptians (who regarded it as a sacred plant), modern research shows that Aloe barbadensis miller enhances the proteolytic enzyme action in skin tissue. By supporting exfoliation and cell division, Aloe gel hastens the production of healthy tissue. This rejuvenates even the roughest, toughest epidermis, making it feel soft and supple.

Across the globe, from African cultures to Hispanics, Aloe barbadensis miller is regarded as a multifaceted, handy plant. With few-to-no known side effects, Aloe is a great example of pure organic healing. The next time you see Aloe on the ingredient label, know that you are using nature’s greatest healer.