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Lemon grass or the local tanglad (scientific name: Cymbopogon ciatrus) is one of those wondrous herbs that one can always associate with Asian cooking Thai, Malaysian and Vietnamese homegrown meal enthusiasts always have this tropical grass at hand for its aromatic citrus flavor with a trace of ginger. Few people know that its other popular name is citronella – the common scent you usually find in candles, perfumes and soaps.

Citronella is known for its calming effect that relieves insomnia or stress. It is also considered as a mild insect repellant. But more than scent, tanglad or lemon grass provides a lot of health benefits. Studies have shown that the lemon grass has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Mixed with pepper, it’s a home therapy for menstrual troubles and nausea. Drank as tea, it is an effective diuretic. When it comes to pets, citronella is used to neutralize excessive barking of dogs. Since dogs hate citronella, it is sprayed to dogs to prevent them from barking or just to lessen the behavior.

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Fitness Resolution 2006: The New Rules of Training

You’ve seen those amazing before and after pictures of men and women completely re-vamping their bodies in as little as twelve to fifteen weeks, right? Believe me, their success has less to do with their ‘discipline’ and more to do with their training program, so don’t let the “I Can’t” bug hit you square between the eyes in 2006. Use these training methods to transform your body into a fat-melting furnace in record time.

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Amnestic disorders are characterized by inability to learn new information with the ability to recall extremely remote information. These disorders along with dementia and delirium were once called organic mental illnesses. But as most or all the mental illnesses have organic basis, the word organic is no more is in official use. Anything that damages the hippocampus-fornix-mammillary body-thalamus circuits can produce an amnestic disorder. In practice the most common causes of amnestic disorder are –

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Rats given varying doses of aspartame — the second most widely used artificial sweetener in the world — experienced a statistically significant increase in the incidence of malignant tumors, lymphomas and leukemias in a study slated for publication in Environmental Health Perspectives.

The study’s authors are calling for an “urgent re-evaluation” of the current guidelines for consumption of this compound.

“Our study has shown that aspartame is a multipotential carcinogenic compound whose carcinogenic effects are also evident at a daily dose of 20 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) of body weight,” the authors write, “notably less than the current acceptable daily intake for humans.” Currently, the acceptable daily intake for humans is set at 50 mg/kg in the United States and 40 mg/kg in Europe.

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Hemorrhoids, both internal and external hemorrhoids should be treated aggressively before they worsen. It is thought that hemorrhoids never improve with time, they only worsen and so treatment and prevention is the key to the management of these tiny little aggravations.

So if you have been “afflicted” like so many other Americans what can you do? What are the best treatment options available so that you can get relief from the pain and risks of hemorrhoids?

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If you do not take measures to ensure great dental health, your pocketbook and mouth will suffer. Cavities and root canals, gum disease and tooth decay, all of these cost money to fix, and are extremely painful. Most people will agree that having dental work done is not pleasant, so what can you do to avoid it and ensure great dental health?

When it comes to great dental health, prevention is the key, so what can you do? The following are five important tips for great dental health:

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You may have heard the talk around the place about the new weight loss supplement
Lipitrex.

You will notice that I used the word lipitrex supplement instead of pill. I will
explain in this article specifically what I mean by this and try to inform you of
what you need to know about how these two types of diet products can work for and
against you in your quest towards weight loss.

Firstly, there are diet pills and diet supplements.

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Erectile Dysfunction is a serious problem, which leaves a person with trauma about his future sex life. The dysfunction is accompanied by several other disorders that have adverse effect on the health of a person. A person may suffer from depression and anxiety that prohibit him from normal sexual activities. Erectile Dysfunction is a man’s inability to maintain or have an Erection. There are various factors that lead to Erectile Dysfunction in men. These factors are mostly physical in nature such as heart disease, diabetes, and Peyronie’s disease. However, there are certain psychological factors as well; these are: stress, anxiety, guilt, depression, low self-esteem, and fear of sexual failure.

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Comment from one of our readers …

I did find it interesting that your list of recommended
books did not include any by Ornish, McDougall and others.
But then I recognize that you stress the elimination of sugar
while the others stress the reduction of fats. It seems to
me to be different paths to the same place of greater health.

Mary Ann
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Discussion:

So much for genetics …

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Asthma is an airway disease which is not only common but also very debilitating. The afflicted finds it difficult to live life to the best of his/her potential. The treatment or management of asthma should be holistic and well integrated to get desirable results. One should plan nutrition therapy. herbal and detox therapy, stress management and pranayam and asanas.

Nutrition Therapy

According to Ayurveda, asthma is a disease that results from overeating coupled with anxiety and fear. The asthmatic should avoid preserved foods, as they contain chemical preservatives one could be allergic to.

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Zingiber officinale has been held in the highest regard by the Indian and Chinese civilizations for as far back as 5000 years.

Pythagoras the Greek mathematician was a devotee, as was King Henry VIII.

What did they Know that we should Know?

Improves and stimulate circulation to assist in the removal of toxins.

Is a natural antihistamine and decongestant.

It is anti-inflammatory and can help for rheumatoid arthritis.

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With the recent popularity of far infrared saunas and steam saunas comes the necessity of learning to use them properly and safely. Listed below are the traditional steps the Finns would take in order to benefit fully from their cleansing saunas. And the Finns should know, as roughly one in five inhabitants possesses a sauna.

It should be stated that one should consult their health care practitioner before embarking on any kind of sauna program, though it’s interesting that sauna usage doesn’t seem to harm the five million plus Finns and many others who know how to take a sauna correctly.

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Having had panic disorder for 15 years, I’ve come across some of the worst writing by supposed ‘experts’ on the topic of panic and anxiety disorders. What makes them terrible articles is that they mention words or phrases that will automatically cause a person with panic attacks to hit the back button on their browser, slam a book shut, or even go as far as to cancel all future appointments with a doctor or counselor.

If you want your article to be read, or your speech to be absorbed, then never use trigger words or phrases.

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It’s not a widely known fact that contact lenses are not all the same. Some of them may be more suitable for your eyes compared to others. It depends on your preferences and your particular vision needs and problems. Your doctor may suggest the type of lenses you should wear but it is you who has to select the specific ones that best suit you.

Contact lenses can be classified into the materials they are made of: two basic categories of materials are: hard lens-which are kind of rigid, and soft lens. The rigid lenses are further classified into two more sub categories, which consist of: 1) Gas tight conventional rigid-these don’t allow gaseous free flow, 2) Gas permeable rigid-these allow natural gaseous flow through the material.

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Firstly, let us look into the issue here. What exactly, is fibre? Or for the matter of fact, we could be more specific and technical here – What is Dietary Fibre?

Ok, basically dietary fibre represents all the parts of plant foods that your body can’t digest or absorb! Amongst so – we have 2 big components to look at here which I shall mention below.

#1 Insoluble Fibre.

This is the type of fibre that increases the movement of material inside your digestive system and increases stool bulk, so it could actually benefit those who struggle with constipation or irregular stools! Examples of these would include Whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, nuts, lentils and raw vegetables.

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There are many different types of acne and with that come many theories, myths, and treatments. The exact cause of acne remains a mystery. Why some pores are affected by acne and others aren’t, is not known. Each case of acne is as complex as the individual battling it and a treatment that works on one person’s acne may not work on yours.

Acne obviously has physical effects but it can also have psychological effects, especially in teens. Most teenagers already feel awkward and different, add acne to the equation and they are identifiably different. Most teenagers with acne tend to have lower self esteem, than their peers with clear skin, and are not involved in as many activities.

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Need a home remedy for nausea?

Oriental medicine says nausea is due to “reverse stomach Qi”. Qi means something akin to energy, so the energy of the stomach is going in reverse… up instead of down!

Here’s a couple quick and effective Oriental remedies to stop nausea, whether from traveling pregnancy, chemotherapy or pretty much any other cause. These don’t have the side effects of nausea medications, and their effectiveness is backed up by plenty of research.

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In our previous article, we emphasised the negatives and difficulties of giving up smoking, but there are positives which far outweigh the bad things.

After that initial three months, when you will probably cough more than ever before, you will find that you will wake up in the morning with a clear chest and without that hacking cough so typical of the inveterate smoker.

When you’re still struggling with the giving up process, it is a good idea to get all your curtains and soft furnishings laundered or dry cleaned to get rid of the smell of smoke. The cost of this will make you think twice about smoking in that room again and the added benefit is that when you walk into your lounge in the morning, you will be able to sniff the air and think “Thank goodness, the whole place doesn’t reek of smoke”. You won’t have filthy ashtrays to wash either.

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Nisim shampoo provides a welcome alternative to prescription drugs for hair loss with their various side effects.

Produced by Nisim International since 1993 with very positive clinical test results published in the Medical Post of 1993, Nisim shampoo is the first part of the NewHair Biofactors system which also includes a stimulating growth extract. This hair care system has a success rate of over 85%.

A brief look at some of the ingredients of Nisim shampoo explains why they are so effective in combating hair loss.

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One of the most natural things that an individual does every day is to walk. For years, this single act has been linked to improving cardiovascular health. The reason is because, generally, walking is a safe movement that isn’t likely to cause injury. New studies have shown that walking is also a terrific way to improve your mood. The next time you are feeling a little blue, there may be a way to walk it off – literally.

A recent study paired individuals into groups, one of which spent 30 minutes on a treadmill and the other that participated in 30 minutes of rest. Each group’s progress was monitored throughout the treatment with a conclusion that both groups reported having less negative feelings at the end of the study, along with less stress and tension. The difference, however, was found when the group that spent 30 minutes walking also noted an overall improvement in well-being.

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Constipation is a common disturbance of the digestive tract. In this condition, the bowels do not move regularly, or are not completely emptied when they move. The stools are unduly hard and unusual straining may be required to achieve defecation.

The most common symptoms of constipation are infrequency, irregularity or difficulty of elimination due to hard faecal matter. Other symptoms may be coated tongue, foul breath, loss of appetite, and constant fullness in the abdomen.

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1.Find out what kind of support is available outside the district in the area. They should know this if they are at all attuned to the needs of their students.

2.We checked out the schools before we checked out the houses. Opted for a smaller school outside the city. Less stress and shuffle.

3.Don’t underestimate how stressful this will be on you and your child. Prepare for some serious backsliding. Try to keep a few people from your old area that you can call from time to time just to vent — you probably won’t find people in your new area very quickly.

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