13th
September
2008
Fenugreek has a long history as a breast enlarger and contains diosgenin which is used to make synthetic estrogen. It has been found to promote the growth of new breast cells and increase the size and fullness of the breasts. Of all the herbs used for breast enlargement fenugreek has the highest concentrations of the effective plant compounds. It is also used to increase sexual stimulation, balance blood sugar levels and balance hormone levels to aid in treating PMS and menopause.
Latin Name:
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Common Names:
Fenugreek, Alhova, Bird’s Foot, Greek Clover, Greek Hay, Hu Lu Ba, Methi, Trigonella
Properties:
antioxidant, carminative, demulcent, expectorant, laxative, and stomachic
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25th
July
2008
Toenail fungus is a type of skin problem that makes the toenails look dirty and embarrassing. Your feet will also end up smelling bad. Even if this skin condition is not that serious, it does not look nice if your feet are infected with fungus. You cannot wear closed sandals and shoes your entire life because of your skin problem. Besides, it will only make your feet smell even more if you do not find a treatment for toenail fungus. Most skin experts do not prescribe the use of ointments and feet creams, since these do not have much effect on the problem. On the other hand, there are several physicians that prevent their patients from taking oral medications due to side effects. Since your options are limited, the best remedies are found around your surroundings.
While you can use home remedies for nail fungus, there are no specific formulations that you can actually follow. There are also no known standards for coming up with the perfect natural treatment. Some existing treatments for toenail fungus have been formulated by some individuals and have passed their remedies to their friends and families. The following are certain all-natural treatments, which are said to be effective for curing or lessening the growth of toenail fungus.
Tea tree extract – this has been utilized to treat toenail fungus due to the anti-fungal components of its natural oils. Apply drops of the oil on your affected foot daily and rub the product on your skin and nails. You can use a combination of lavender, olive, and almond with this natural remedy.
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9th
July
2008
It is absolutely not an exaggeration that “Skin is the mirror of mind!” Skin is the largest visible organ of the body. Everybody longs for a blooming, glowing and healthy skin that greatly shapes the personality of a person. It is not easy to maintain a healthy, flawless skin in the stressful world we are living! So, managing stress is the foremost important thing! A tensed mind can never be happy and an unhappy face can never be healthy! You yourself try this test – take a day out of your busy schedule and consciously make an effort not to get stressed and try to keep a smiling face. You will be surprised to visualize the change in your personality! It is said that a smiling face is the healthiest and prettiest thing on this earth! No make-up can compete with the natural smile!
Even the scientific studies have proved that the skin diseases like psoriasis, lichen planus, eczema have direct relation to the state of mind of an individual. Though the stress is not the causative factor for these diseases, it is one of the most important aggravating factors for almost all skin problems. And here comes our holistic mode of treatment –Homoeopathy!
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3rd
June
2008
The early undergarments, such as brassieres and corsets, were used to make the waist extremely small and the breasts flat and formless. Luckily, these pieces of clothing are not in vogue anymore. Nowadays, bras and undergarments are created to protect and enhance the bust and support the upper torso. Gone are the days when you have to make your breasts as inconspicuous as possible and your waist as tiny as the circumference of a solo-sized pizza.
But despite the recent technological advances in the bra industry, there are still a lot of women who do not know how to choose the right type, size and cup to use. Hence, many are suffering in silence because their bras are small, deformed, and even unsightly. Perhaps, the average Jane is still not comfortable about asking the help of sales specialists in lingerie stores.
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2nd
June
2008
In fact, giving up smoking is far from the only thing affected by the menstrual cycle — the ebb and flow of hormones have a powerful impact on nearly all aspects of your life. So, make the time of the month work for you.
The best time to give up drink and drugs Scientists have discovered powerful links between cravings and hormones. Recently, researchers at the University of Minnesota found that women who gave up smoking in the follicular part of their cycle (from the start of their period until ovulation on about day 14) were half as likely to remain smoke-free as those who gave up in the luteal phase (after ovulation, but before the start of the next period). Only two in 10 of the women who gave up in the earlier phase managed to abstain; however, in the second group, four in 10 were successful. Why? It seems the high levels of progesterone found in the luteal phase can help to move nicotine out of the system more quickly, thus reducing withdrawal symptoms. Studies also show women are more easily tempted to smoke by seeing other people smoking when oestrogen levels are high, as in the follicular phase.
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2nd
June
2008
Hair loss in women is most often very gradual and is more easily affected by hormonal changes, medical conditions, and external factors. Hair loss in women is no less distressing than in men. In fact many women become very self conscious about their thinning hair and can very uncomfortable in the presence of others.
Around two thirds of women have some type of hair loss at one point or another in their lives. Unlike men, women do not usually go bald. More often women’s hair loss is limited to the thinning of the hair especially around the crown area. A receding hair line is rare in women. Thinning for most women usually appears around middle age, which is when most women begin to produce less estrogen. However, thinning hair can begin for some women at a much younger age. It usually starts with the hair follicle becoming thinner, revealing more skin. Then the hair will begin to fall out at a rate that is higher than one hundred strands a day (fifty to one hundred is typical hair loss).
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26th
May
2008
Women will spend ten years of their lives dieting, a survey showed yesterday.
The typical woman will go on two diets every year, with each one lasting an average of five weeks.
That adds up to 104 diets between the ages of 18 and 70, in total lasting the equivalent of ten years.
One in ten women goes even further, spending 25 years or more dieting.
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23rd
May
2008
The individual herbs Ginkgo biloba, Damiana and Muira puama can now be purchased together in the Sexual Vitality kit. Three widely regarded herbs for boosting both male and female sexual desire and performance.
Aphrodisiac kit contains three widely regarded herbs for enhancing both male and female sex drive and performance. Many other products on the market contain up to 13 different herbs, failing to provide enough of each herb to give noticeable results.
The finest pure herbs, available as vegetarian capsules or pure alcohol tinctures.
Free guide to Aphrodisiac Herbs included!
Ginkgo biloba has been traced back nearly 300 million years making it the oldest surviving tree species on earth! The Chinese have used the plant medicinally for eons but many of the modern applications come from the research of German scientists.
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21st
May
2008
The individual herbs Fo-ti, Saw Palmetto and Nettle can now be purchased together in our Healthy Hair kit. Three excellent herbs thought to improve hair health, stimulate the endocrine system and restore hair growth. The herbs are privided as alcohol tinctures (to be taken by mouth). Discretely packaged.
Healthy Hair Kit Information:
Evidence suggests that hair loss may be mainly caused by dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, a powerful hormone in your body that is converted from testosterone. DHT kills scalp follicles and they produce short, fine, non-pigmented (white) hair instead of the normal health hair resulting in a condition called androgenetic alopecia, or AGA.
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14th
May
2008
Many husbands and partners become more patient and understanding when their wives and lovers enter the menopausal stage. Men are increasingly becoming aware that women tend to be moody, anxious and experience a wide variety of unexplainable symptoms during this phase. However, one menopausal symptom that many men dislike the most is the loss of sexual libido. It seems that when women reach the age of The Change, which is what menopause is often referred to, they tend to lose their sexual desires.
If you are at this stage in your life, you really do not have to suffer these changes as if you can do nothing about it. Instead of letting hormonal imbalance dampen your sexual appetite, you can find ways to enliven your romantic trysts with your husband or partner. Here are some natural aphrodisiacs that are effective in boosting women’s libido.
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