‘High Blood Pressure’

Alternative Treatments for Hypertension

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Hypertension is a disease that, fortunately, can be treated through various alternative therapies that do not necessarily force you to consume drugs to control your high blood pressure. Homeopathy, herbal medicine and acupuncture also offer their knowledge to be able to get it.

Homeopathy is always good options to offer the hand of his special preparations. Of course, you should consult a specialist to provide the remedies you mentioned, but some sources reveal, however, that some as Aconitum napellus, Baryta carb, Lachesis or phosphorus are used for high blood pressure. (more…)

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Aromatherapy

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

AromatherapyAromatherapy has been a part of human history for centuries past. It goes back to Egyptian times when essential oils extracted from plants to soak for a while and then filtering the oil through a linen bag. Some records that the procedure is now known as aromatherapy was used by Hippocrates and other medical history of Egypt. However, do not become general knowledge until the late 1920s when the French scientist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse first used the procedure in the treatment of those wounded in World War I. The term “Aromatherapy” was coined by the scientist. After continued research, discovered that certain essential oils have different healing properties. He went ahead to recognize these essential oils from plants in groups such as antiseptic, stimulant, tranquilizer, contratoxic, etc. based on their healing properties.

However, aromatherapy has come along way from that point. Interest has grown in the field of holistic healing with many users claiming that stimulates aromatherapy stress relief and self-healing. One therefore, wonders how aromatherapy works and how much can realistically be self-healing and emotional / mental uplifting.

Basically, aromatherapy, aroma rich oil extracted from specific plants. These oils are mixed with other materials such as alcohol, oils, lotions, etc. to give the desired effect on the body. These oils are applied to the body made by either massaging the skin, inhalation of air, although the release or discharge into the water bath soothing and calming effect on the body. (more…)

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