In a previous post I began the discussion on what I regard as the most powerful natural cure we can utilise. In this second part I expand upon the previous post and take the discussion to another level.

I would love to hear your feedback and comments.

In this sense every part is inter-dependant. This co-dependence gives rise to the so called butterfly effect. This is where it is theorised that one small change in one part of an interdependent system automatically brings about changes in the sum of the parts. Hence a butterfly flapping its wings in Borneo can create a winds disturbance that is accentuated by existing winds sufficient to tip it over the edge and bring on cyclonic weather conditions that cause massive weather changes in another part of the world causing a typhoon or tidal wave.
3. The physical energies referred to above have parallels in the world of thought. Everyone has the gift of free will, the ability to choose to think and do whatever we want. The choices we make, and which we act upon, bring about consequences that we have to endure. These consequences can be a good experience or a bad one. There is an extension to this theory that suggests that not only do we have the capacity to choose our actions but we also have the capacity to choose our reactions to the consequences. In other words we have continually changing capacities to choose how we feel and act in every instant of time.

The choices we have at our disposal are very powerful and basically determine our life patterns all the time. What I am leading up to is that we have the capacity to heal ourselves by harnessing this power within us. I will develop this in subsequent postings. If you want to be notified about these just post a comment or subscribe to the RSS feed of your choice.

It is possible to cure heart burn naturally or relieve the symptoms of heart burn. There are natural cures for heart burn that have been handed down from generation to generation. There are natural cures for heart burn originating from the native people of the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe, as well. Practically everyone has experienced occasional heartburn. Chronic heartburn may be caused by how much or what foods a person chooses to eat, what he or she chooses to drink and other lifestyle issues, but it can also be a symptom of more serious medical conditions. If you watch what you eat, when you eat and what you drink, but you still experience heartburn once or more per week, you should have your symptoms evaluated by a physician.
In order to cure heart burn naturally, you may need to add a few items to your pantry. Fennel tea is one of the natural cures for heart burn. Fennel seeds are available at most grocery stores and can be ordered online from companies that sell herbs and other natural products. A tea is created by seeping one or two teaspoons of seeds in eight ounces of boiling water. Gingerroot and/or rhubarb may cure heart burn naturally. Chewing on a small piece of either may relieve the symptoms. Gingerroot is available at many grocery stores. Rhubarb grows wild, can be purchased (when in season) at some grocery stores and can be grown in your own garden. Rhubarb stalks reach maturity in early summer or late spring and can be frozen in chunks for later use. These natural cures for heart burn may neutralize the stomach acid that causes the burning sensation or saliva produced by the chewing action may neutralize the acid. Saliva in the mouth and throat naturally neutralizes stomach acid. Smoking, which dries out the mouth and throat may worsen or bring on symptoms of heart burn.
If you have an herb garden, be sure to include peppermint. You can cure heart burn naturally by chewing on the washed leaves or adding a pinch to your fennel tea. Peppermint oil is one of the well known cures for heart burn and indigestion. It is an ingredient in many over the counter products sold for relief of heartburn and gas. Other mints may work as well.
None of the previously mentioned natural cures for heart burn carry any risks unless you have allergies. If you have allergies, you should check with your allergist before using a natural product that you have not used before. Natural does not always mean safe. Some herbal remedies said to cure heart burn naturally may cause serious side effects and should be used with care and caution. Pregnant women should not use products that contain slippery elm and should always consult there doctor before using anything to treat heartburn that is not a common food product. Heartburn is fairly common during pregnancy because of the extra pressure on the stomach. Chewing on a chunk of rhubarb should help.
For more information about heartburn, indigestion and other digestive problems, visit www.digestive-disorders-guide.com.

Patsy Hamilton writes informational articles for the Digestive Disorders Guide. Visit us at http://www.digestive-disorders-guide.com.

Of all the natural cures you can find I think there is one that stays under the radar. I am talking about the most powerful natural cure we have at our disposal that could work not only as a natural cure for the many illnesses that plague our society, but that also serves as the best approach to how we live our everyday lives.

I am talking about a natural cure for health problems, to financial troubles, to mental health and to foster a new sense of well being in the world.

Now, this is not a crackpot natural cure recently discovered in the ancient hidden valleys or hilltops of a previously undiscovered exotic location. Nor is it an expensive new herb or natural cure product recently released by some new health product marketing company.

It is quite simply the ultimate natural cure. And it’s free.

It might surprise you to know that it’s been around for possibly the last few thousand years but has been forgotten and hence fallen into the category of impossible or impractical. Yet it works, and has done so for a few fortunate individuals who happily share their experiences. Although it is difficult to fully explain it in this short article, I will give you a few pointers to start you thinking. I will be pursuing further evidence and will reveal it to you as I go. You can follow the progress on my web site. Here is the basic outline:

1. There is an old, possibly ancient, belief that we are all interconnected. When you look at the make up of all matter at a subatomic level, there are particles flying in and out of the object being observed. In other words everything, including human bodies has a blurred edge. When two adjacent bodies are examined closely, for example, it could appear as one mass with two concentrated portions. At the extreme view, therefore, all bodies are part of one continuous mass.
2. When seen from this perspective you can draw the conclusion that, as human beings, we are all part of one larger ‘being’. This larger ‘being’ is a complicated and sophisticated arrangement of energy that interrelates, affects, and is affected by, all parts of it.

I am going to continue this post tomorrow so come back for the next instalment.

Sorry, I have to go out for a few hours and wanted to post this quickly.

Depression affects millions of people around the world. It is considered by experts to be on of the greatest hidden conditions affecting not only the lifestyles of sufferers but also their families, friends and employers. In fact, the condition can last from moments of simply “feeling down” or “a bit blue”, to weeks of worry and complete debilitation.

Depression, What is it?

At its worst, depression is labeled “Clinical depression”. This is best understood as a complete overwhelming emotion of sadness and helplessness. It can also be experienced as a period of utter despair without hope of escape. Sufferers lose the ability to express their feelings at this stage and the spiral continues to draw them into a seemingly endless spiral of fear. In this state, people can lose their appetite, and lose touch with friends and family. Their employment also suffers, and they may be at risk of suicide.
 
In its more minor form depression can be a less intense suffering of the same symptoms or maybe only suffering from on or two symptoms. Nevertheless depression, in any form, is a hidden menace for many people who are not able to deal effectively with their problem because they have difficulty talking about it. They suffer from the feeling of shame and “stupidity” which they attach to their behavior that unfairly keeps this debilitating condition hidden.

Treating Depression With Herbs

Doctors will prescribe a variety of drugs for the depressed patients. Often the side effects of these prescriptions leave the patients with a set of side issues to deal with, such as feelings of sleepiness, lack of clarity or mental focus and loss of libido and appetite. Herbal remedies on the other hand, offer a wonderful alternative that have few if any side effects. Two herbs that have shown great promise are Licorice and St John’s Wort. 

Having its origins in Europe, St. John’s Wort contains the vitally active ingredient called hyperforin. Experts recommend a dosage of 900 – 1800 mg a day with a concentration of 3 per cent. This dosage can be altered in accordance with the severity of the condition and will be adjusted by your naturopath.

Ironically, St John’s Wort is classified as a toxic weed because it adversely affects the central nervous system of some animals.  Although demonstrating this negative affect in animals, it does not affect humans this way in the slightest, and the herb has been effective in the treatment of depression. Studies have shown that it inhibits the release of Serotonin which is the result that traditionally prescribed medications seek to achieve.  Some patients have found this naturally occurring product more acceptable than a drug prescription, and have achieved good results in the treatment of their depression.

Licorice

Licorice has been known for a long time as an effective herbal treatment fro colds, but recently recorded results have shown impressive results in the treatment of depression. Licorice is a natural anti-depressant which contains eight monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

This herb is taken either as a capsule or can be drunk as a tea.  There is one cautionary rider to the use of Licorice. If taken in too large a dose or over a lengthy period, there may be side effects like increased blood pressure, headaches and lethargy. It is recommended that licorice be supplemented with potassium capsules and increased water intake to offset the side effects, but in any case you should only use licorice on the advice of a licensed practitioner.

Natural Cures are being sought for more and more. So how do you know what works and what doesn’t?
I have devoted this site to researching what is reliable and what is not, and to refer you to the most dependable information on Natural Cures.
My experience is that there are many sites devoted to selling their own products under the guise of providing independent information. Please don’t take my word for it, just do a Google Search and see for yourself. You will be drawn in to a world of advertising and product pushing. OK, we all have to make a living I guess, but whilst I can’t stop this completely, I encourage you to check out the rest of this site and see where it leads. I hope you will find exactly what you want.
If you know where to go, you can really find what you want.
Let me share a friend’s experience.
She suffered some symptoms of Arthritis and sought out a source of natural cures on the web. She took about three weeks of solid research and found something she trusted and tried out the recommendations. She discovered that essential fatty acids like Omega 3, 6 and 9 can help ease arthritic problems. She bought some plain seed oil and added others - like flaxseed oil- then took a tablespoon every morning as part of her breakfast.
After eight weeks she was a new woman. The pains had gone.
Now, I’m not saying that everyone will achieve the same results no matter what their problem. But, try and tell her that! We can all improve our own lives.
One highly regarded expert on Alternative medicines is Professor Edzard Ernst. He looks at complementary medicine and alternative therapies to discover what is useful, what is bogus and what is downright dangerous.

He has highlighted many so called “cures” as baseless and possibly dangerous.
 
Two examples of bogus cancer treatments were shark cartilage and laetrile, sometimes called vitamin B17, a chemical made from almonds or stones in soft fruit.

The point is, do not be sucked in to the easy “miracle cures” do your research and learn from the experts.
Believe it or not, some studies have shown that people believe what they see on the computer screen more readily than what they may hear from an expert. It may be that in our desperation to find a natural cure we adopt a distorted view of what is reliable.
 
Doctors at University College London reported that people suffering from a chronic condition such as diabetes who used the net to find out more were often in a worse condition than if they had listened to their doctor.

It seems an overload of information can give a false sense of security.

I repeat, don’t be fooled into thinking the internet can help you diagnose yourself or worse, treat yourself.
 
I have found the following to be sites you can trust:

www.quackwatch.org

www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/
 
www.cancerbacup.org.uk

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

www.breakthechain.org

We all know how important a health sex life can be. Medical conditions that impact on it can be the start of many marital difficulties. Natural cures can provide added benefits by not only assisting you to overcome your ailment, but also to improve your sex life as well. Let’s face it you need strength and stamina to maintain your marital bonds and it’s only natural that illnesses can impact on all aspects of your life. Taking care of yourself by embracing natural cures is a great way to stay on top of things. Remaining healthy using natural cures gives you the benefit of a healthy lifestyle without the side effects that traditional medicines may produce. You can boost your energy levels too by following the easy to understand information available here and through the regular updates.
 
It is no secret that in order to maintain a healthy relationship, you need a healthy body. The increased endorphin levels that come with good health make it easy to satisfy even the heaviest demands a partner may place upon you!

Natural foods and herbs are the necessary ingredients of a healthy lifestyle. Couple this with an exercise program to keep you in trim and you will be well on the way.

There are particular herbs for instance that maintain and in some cases increase sexual potency. Even the word aphrodisiac is enough to excite the dullest appetite! Damiana Tea is a potent brew available at most herbalists, and is known for increasing sexual urges. It contains a substance known as seta-bitoserol, which has a direct effect on sexual organs. There is a high alkaline content that supplements this stimulation.

Maca root is a new style of herbal “food” that can be eaten like a snack. Some people say it is like Rice Krispies! More importantly it is also seen as the natural alternative to Viagra. It has been suggested that the impact of aphrodisiacs is as much psychological as physical, but whatever the real reason the evidence says that they do help maintain a healthy libido.

As far as vegetables go, celery, artichoke, asparagus and bananas are mentioned regularly as natural libido stimulants. Of these celery is known to contain androsterone, a male hormone that stimulates the sexual arousal of females. Bananas contain chelating minerals and the bromelain enzyme, both of which are supposedly male libido stimulants so too the pomegranate held by Chinese herbalists as a symbol of fertility.

It appears to be a harmless pursuit to maintain a diet rich in the above fruit and vegetables. Even if the aphrodisiac properties are yet unproved, they are certain to provide a natural cure for many conditions.