Alternative Medicine
Broccoli reduce the risk of skin cancer
The broccoli extract may protect skin from UV rays. According to recent research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Chemistry Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences, broccoli extract may protect skin from harmful UV rays and reduce the risk of skin cancer.
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University, carried out a study on the effect of broccoli extract of harmful UV rays and reducing the risk of skin cancer.
Shows
* We chose 2 groups of hairless mice.
* Both were subjected to UV ray.
* One group was fed with an extract of broccoli and the other was applied sunscreen standard.
Results
* Mice fed broccoli extract developed 25% fewer tumors than the other group.
* 70% addition to developing tumors were of a size much less than that consumed broccoli extract.
This skin protection should be an active called glucosinolates, which when metabolized by the body becomes isothiocyanates, substances with anticancer properties.
Conclusion
* If these results are confirmed by further studies, the broccoli extract is considered an ally in fighting skin cancer, caused by UV rays.
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Old home remedies for insomnia
You could say that insomnia is something that humans suffer from “the world began,” so that their struggle against him is not for little time, but a long battle.
Today we understand that sleep is related to the mind and brain, but before, precisely in the Victorian era was not paid attention to the mind. At that time did not relate to sleep with my mind but, for example, was linked with blood.
Some home remedies insomnia pair used were: alcohol (it’s not home, but was in safe houses), also opium, and used marijuana. Another of the tricks they used to prescribe the Victorian doctors were hot baths, but also cold. And some recipes drink something cold, hot drinks when others recommended.
The walks were also recommended, especially the long walks, go barefoot even recommended. Another strange advice was filled soap head to the hair root and go to bed, then wash the next day.
One tip I know that even today is used is: do not drink tea after 6 pm, and this seriously because we know the area is exciting. With respect to the other, there are several other very interesting and very funny, right?
Aromatic Water for Heartburn
The bitter taste in the mouth is a symptom of heartburn. Aromatic water consumption slows the effects of heartburn. These days, public services are more patient gastroenterology.
In these days of excess, our body undergoes various chemical reactions product of them, like the bitter taste in the mouth, a symptom of excessive acidity.
Aromatic water consumption can be a very good solution to combat the effects of stomach acid and is, these days the public emergency services in hospitals are saturated these days, because of the binge eating and indigestion.
The abuse of certain foods or eating irritating character large quantities of products, fats, fried and derivatives are the main cause of this heartburn, at least when consumed in excess. Read the rest of this entry »
Phytotherapy and Menopause
Medicinal plants useful in menopause.
When you pass 50, women begin to suffer from hot flashes or so-called “hot flashes” indicating that was the cessation of menstruation.
There are a variety of natural products specially trained to help women to better withstand the menopause.
Menopause has a number of hormonal changes in women that can cause various symptoms, both physical and psychological, which can be very annoying and sometimes unpleasant.
These are usually hot flashes, nervousness, irritability, sleep disturbances, depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, headaches and palpitations. You can also make vaginal dryness, pain during sex, dryness of the skin and mucous membranes, weakness, hair and nails, redistribution of body fat and osteoporosis. Read the rest of this entry »
White Zapote Against Hypertension
Eating white sapote, or also called grass or sinicuiche San Francisco, can help control high blood pressure, according to several Mexican specialists.
Eat white sapote, or also called grass or sinicuiche San Francisco, can help control high blood pressure, according to several Mexican specialists.
According to several experts, eating sapote may help control high blood pressure and help fight this “silent murderer” because, according to estimates, affects more than 15 million people in Mexico alone.
According to researchers at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the white sapote may help reduce high blood pressure of people.
According to Beatriz Vázquez Cruz, head of the Laboratory of Pharmacology, College of Higher Studies (FES) Iztacala “a hypertensive person is at risk of cerebral hemorrhage, renal failure or severe changes in the retina that can significantly reduce visual acuity and advanced stages of blindness, “he said. Read the rest of this entry »
Green Tea Against Prostate Cancer
Green tea and prostate cancer
Five cups of green tea prevent advanced prostate cancer according to a recent Japanese study.
Five cups of green tea prevent advanced prostate cancer according to a recent Japanese study.
Men who drink five cups of green tea a day reduced by 50 percent the risk of advanced prostate cancer compared to those consuming a single cup, according to a recent Japanese study has been carried by news agency Kyodo.
According to research by Japan’s Ministry of Health, the habit of drinking green tea alone would be effective to prevent an advanced stage of prostate cancer, but not to prevent the arrival of the disease.
While scientists know why green tea has no effect on the initial development of prostate cancer, say the risk of advanced disease is reduced by half if you take five cups of this variety of tea, day. Read the rest of this entry »
Herbal School
The museum and the school put him develop an educational project to raise awareness of the school fees, utilities and medicinal and aromatic plants, under the name “the path of Herbs.”
The museum and the school put him develop an educational project to raise awareness of the school fees, utilities and medicinal and aromatic plants, under the name “the path of Herbs.”
The school put him has launched an educational project designed to raise awareness of aromatic and medicinal plants that have been commonly used by rural people until a few decades ago, their students. Read the rest of this entry »
Laurel Medicinal Properties
The laurel is a plant that grows in moist soils and shaded, is a tree that can measure two to ten meters and there are other varieties that are shrubs.
The bay laurel medicinal properties are highly valued by older people who use laurel to relieve joint pain from arthritis, for rheumatism and muscle aches of old age.
To this can be made poultices from the leaves and is also good to relieve the torticollis, back pain, ankle sprains and other pains in the bones, joints and muscles.
Another virtue of this herb is to be an excellent digestive tonic and appetizer, very useful to stimulate appetite and improve digestion. As an appetizer we infusion bay before meals and taken as a digestive after meals. Read the rest of this entry »
Medicinal Herbs Themselves But With Control
The danger of abuse of medicinal plants
Despite the contrasting use of “medical or therapeutic treatment” of medicinal plants in certain human diseases should not abuse them, at least without the advice of experts.
Despite the contrasting use of “medical or therapeutic treatment” of medicinal plants in certain human diseases should not abuse them, at least without the advice of experts.
Although it is known that the use of herbal medicines has multiple health benefits, or uncontrolled use inexperienced combination of certain plants can be harmful to health, hence the importance of advice and recommendations of experts. Read the rest of this entry »
Herbal Remedies for Cough
The cough is a reaction of human body which serves to cleanse the digestive tract. Any foreign objects like dust which can penetrate through the mouth or an excess of mucus are expelled by coughing.
We have many herbal remedies for coughs and some of them are usually very effective, even when we cough due to illness like the flu or a cold we worry about healing the disease, the symptom of cough disappears to heal sickness.
These are some natural remedies for cough, are prepared with herbal remedies found in nature, many of which we consume daily.
The onion is antiseptic and antibacterial, is effective against microorganisms and is particularly suitable for breathing problems. We can make a natural cough syrup by boiling onions with sugar and water, and we snuck up to four tablespoons, three times daily. Read the rest of this entry »
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Artichoke Extract: Properties
The artichoke extract has properties very beneficial to humans, and therefore its use is recommended. I’ll tell you a little concerned about this product.
The wild artichoke originated in Ethiopia and is currently used for therapeutic purposes. Since ancient times has been attributed to this plant many properties mostly related to the digestive process. Of the artichoke are used for therapeutic purposes leaves which prepare the extract.
For the preparation of this extract is also used a caffeic acid derivative known to have the utility cinarina assess and standardize the quality of artichoke extract. Read the rest of this entry »
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Home Remedies to Keep You Awake
Although it sounds paradoxical, home remedies for lack of sleep may serve a lot if you suffer from insomnia. If you’ve spent a sleepless night without being able to sleep a wink during the day surely you’ll fall to sleep.
Then you can dip into these home remedies to keep you awake. So help keep you active throughout the day or at least keep you awake. Insomnia is a disorder that can greatly alter your quality of life, so you should not take lightly.
One of the natural remedies that can help you stay awake is coffee. The coffee is well known for its energizing and stimulating the nervous system. This is due to the caffeine it contains. A large cup of strong coffee will help you go about 2 or 4 hours active and it will be easier to conduct any activity, especially any mental activity. Read the rest of this entry »
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Remedies for Bad Breath
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a very annoying problem and can become quite traumatic if not properly fight. Whether it causes gastrointestinal tract or oral problems, these remedies for bad breath can be successful.
If you suffer from bad breath and know very well how annoying it is traumatic for this problem. Is that not only is difficult to combat, but is also a problem to interact with other people. For this reason, these remedies for bad breath may be your allies.
Some herbs such as sage, eucalyptus, tarragon, mint or thyme can become an excellent starting point to make home remedies for bad breath. Infusions may be included in order to combat this problem. Read the rest of this entry »
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