Holistic Ways To Health And VitalityLloyd Morgan (452)   Natural Cures For Insomnia:What Kind Of Insomniac Are You?Posted Friday, May 11, 2007 (1 year 120 days ago.) Viewed 267 times. The most common is known as psycho-reactive insomnia which is medical-speak for being unable to sleep because of stress. You get this when there's a lot going on in your life. Your mind is racing and the events of the day flash by over and over. Or maybe you're anticipating something special that's happrning the next day. It starts to get worse as you begin to worry about getting to sleep at all that night. This itself keeps you awake. For this type of insomnia you need to use some relaxation technique. You can get CDs and MP3s which can do this. The next is called endogenous insomnia. This results from some physical discomfort such as heartburn or any other painful condition you may be suffering from. For this type of insomnia, you first have to treat the underlying condition or take painkillers. When the pain is at a manageable level, you can try some techniques to get yourself to sleep. Exogenous Insomnia, the third type on our list, is caused by external disturbances such as a noisy environment or a spouse's snoring. Unless you can change your environment (or your spouse), a possible solution is to use earplugs. Foam earplugs which you squish and push deep into your ears work well. Another possible solution is a white-noise machine. Finally, there's functional insomnia. This results from a functional problem in the part of your brain that deals with sleep. You'll have to visit your doctor to get a diagnosis of this. If you have this condition, your doctor will recommend treatment. Many sufferers from this type of insomnia have reported good results with hypnosis. One great thing you can do to reduce your chances of insomnia is just to be confident that you'll get to sleep. Fear of insomnia can get so bad that some insomniacs dread going to bed at all. This insomnia-phobia can itself engender insomnia. So find an insomnia cure that you believe in. Whatever kind of insomniac your are, you know that drugs are not the way forward. So if you're looking for a natural cure for insomnia, look into nudging your mind into sleep with brainwave frequencies. The Sound Tracks program helps you surf the waves to deep refreshing natural sleep. 
Permalink Comments (1) Natural Ways To Quit Smoking: Using Herbs And Herbal RemediesPosted Sunday, April 22, 2007 (1 year 138 days ago.) Viewed 1,784 times. Herbs can work in many ways to help you quit smoking. Some herbs are herbal cleansers for nicotine. They can help detox your body of nicotine thus speeding up the recovery from addiction. Other herbs can help break your nicotine addiction by substituting for nicotine in the brain. Still others can help calm your body during the stressful withdrawal period. And several work on many levels. Here are three such herbs with a description of some natural ways to quit smoking with herbs. First, we'll look at licorice which is a natural detoxifier. Detoxifying herbs work by spurring the elimination of nicotine from your body. The quicker this happens, the sooner you'll be free from addiction. One way in which licorice does this is by boosting the liver's ability to filter out poisons (including nicotine and other tobacco poisons). Chewing licorice root works to help you in many other ways too. For example, it reduces the food craving which often leads to weight loss in reformed smokers. It helps relax the body as well. What's more, a licorice stick works as a substitute for a cigarette. Don't get the candy though, get the natural twigs at a health food store. Another natural powerhouse herb to help you quit smoking is peppermint. Not only does it clear the lungs and ease breathing, it also calms your nerves and boosts circulation. This speeds up the detoxification process. Peppermint is also good for the headaches that accompany nicotine withdrawal symptoms and the use of such drugs as Zyban. You can take peppermint as a tea or use it as an oil for aromatherapy. When it comes to detoxifying, few herbs can beat slippery elm. Other than driving out toxins from the lungs and other parts of the body, it is also a wonderful balm and lubricant. You can also take slippery elm as root, infusion or capsules. Take a half teaspoon of slippery elm tea after lunch. These are just a few of the herbs that can help you quit smoking. There are many, many more. Make herbs part of your quit-smoking program and get free of nicotine today. Remember that nicotine addiction is a multifaceted condition that must be attacked on many levels. Herbs are extremely effective but are only one part of a detox program.
Permalink Comments (0) Natural Remedies For Heartburn UncoveredPosted Thursday, February 15, 2007 (1 year 205 days ago.) Viewed 300 times. Heartburn is a distressing and painful condition that affects 20 percent of the population regularly. It is the name given to the symptoms caused by the reflux of the stomach contents into the esophagus - the tube that connects the throat with the stomach. It results from improper functioning of the espophageal sphincter- the valve that facilitates the one way passage of food from the esophagus into the stomach. The usual quick fix remedy for heartburn is the antacid. Sodium bicarbonate has been the remedy of choice for centuries but antacids have their drawbacks. And they treat only the symptoms, not the underlying condition that causes them. Here is a round-up of some natural methods for heartburn that are both safe and effective. The first approach is by using herbs. The main type of herb for providing quick relief is known as carminative. They relieve indigestion and soothe the digestive system. Such natural remedies for heartburn include chamomile and fresh basil. Another herbal powerhouse is ginger which relieves heartburn by boosting the digestive process. Another gift from nature that works wonders on heartburn is the banana. The bananas is a great source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fiber, all of which help the digestive system. But more importantly, the bananas is nature's antacid. It neutralizes an acid stomach and relieves irritation through coating the stomach lining. Finally, a range of alternative treatments exist to treat heartburn. Ranging from acupressure to homeopathic medicines to meditation and yoga, all take a holistic approach to treating both the causes and symptoms of heartburn. Massaging an acupressure point on the chest can bring instant relief while relaxation and stress reduction techniques help by improving our general well-being. More specifically, they reduce heartburn by allowing us to enjoy our food at a leisurely pace rather than wolfing it down. So if you suffer from heartburn, don't just reach for the Tums when you feel an attack coming on. Take a look into the natural remedies for heartburn available and do you body a favor. Click here for an amazing program to crush your heartburn
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