Over the last year, sleep became a bit of a national obsession, with the trend showing no signs of slowing down in 2019. Time and time again, experts emphasize the importance of routinely getting a good night’s rest, and considering that one third of Americans aren’t getting enough regular sleep, according to a 2016 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the trend doesn’t exactly come as a surprise. But for many people, the quest for a good night’s sleep involves some kind of sleep aid, whether that’s good sleep hygiene, exercise, melatonin, or cannabidiol — aka, CBD. If you’re interested in potentially trying out a new sleep aid, it’s worth understanding how melatonin and CBD differ when it comes to helping you sleep.Read more
Herbal Therapy
AROMATHERAPY FOR INSECT REPELLENTS
Use tea tree, eucalyptus, lemongrass or citronella in a vaporizer or in candeles to keep flies and mosquitoes away, and use patchouli and cedar wood for moths. Add a drop to a cotton ball and place near stored clothing.
CALMING TEA
Take a moment and sip this calming concoction that uses soothing herbs.
Mix one teaspoon of the following herbs:
* Whole chamomile flowers
* Dried spearmint leaves
* Dried hops
* Honey or Stevia
Add all the herbs and bring to boil, simmer for 5 minutes. Strain into a mug or cup and serve, sweetening with honey or stevia. Enjoy!
LEMON BALM TEA
Lemon Balm Tea can be used for a variety of ailments including fatigue, cold sores, and digestive issues.
Mix equal parts:
* Nettle
* Raspberry leaf
* Oat tops
* Lemon balm with 1/4 part each of cut-and sifted licorice and ginger.
Enjoy!
CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE FOR ENDOMETROSIS
Traditional Chinese herbal medicines can help relieve the pain of endometriosis as well as the prescription drugs normally used, and they also cause fewer side effects. British researchers who reviewed two trials that included a total of 158 women found that a preparation of Chinese herbs provided relief comparable to the drug gestrinone with fewer side effects. Continue reading
CORYDALIS: Is This Right for You?
by The Dr. Oz Show
Corydalis is an herb often used in traditional Chinese medicine for pain relief. Experts say it can be used for headaches, menstrual pain and back pain – even back pain caused by nerve problems or muscle spasms.
Though corydalis has been used since ancient times, much of the modern research done on corydalis so far is still in early stages. Studies done in animals suggest that corydalis may be effective at treating pain triggered by cold and may help block inflammation and nerve pain. Continue reading