Marijuana often is used to self treat chronic pain and, with 24 states legalizing
medical use of the herb, the American Pain Society published guidance in The Journal of Pain for physicians caring for patients who use cannabis.
Not exact matches
Goop promotes and sells
herbs used in Ayurveda — a
medical system that originated in India thousands
of years ago and is still practiced today.
As I researched the
use of foods and
herbs for lactation from
medical traditions and systems from around the world, I found that I was able to build a full milk supply and nurse my babies exclusively for more than a year.
In 1998 a team led by physician David M. Eisenberg
of Harvard
Medical School determined that
use of herbs for physical and mental problems had risen 380 percent between 1990 and 1997.
In a 2001 study sociologist Ronald C. Kessler
of Harvard
Medical School and his associates found that more than half of people with panic attacks or severe depression used some form of alternative therapy, including herbs, during the previous year, usually without medical super
Medical School and his associates found that more than half
of people with panic attacks or severe depression
used some form
of alternative therapy, including
herbs, during the previous year, usually without
medical super
medical supervision.
If you haven't heard
of turmeric yet, it's time you got familiar with this versatile
herb that has been
used in traditional
medical systems throughout history!
After all, a growing body
of medical research on the health benefits and therapeutic
uses of tonic
herbs can't be ignored.
Elderberries or other
herbs are not a substitute for
medical treatment when needed and as always, check with a doctor
of health care professional for any illness or before
using any remedy.
Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is one
of the most famous
herbs used in ayurveda, the traditional
medical system originating in India.
Medical uses for fennel include internal usage
of the
herb for flatulence, colic, gout, cramps, lactation and indigestion.
Fortunately,
medical science is waking up to the
use of herbs as legitimate healing tools, especially in Europe.
Turmeric juice is perhaps the most common form
of the
herb in
medical use, but it can also be mixed into topical salves and creams.
Medical Herbalists reduce cholesterol by
using herbs which benefit the liver — which is the organ which churns out 75 %
of the cholesterol in your body.
Sykes gives us plenty
of medieval terminology to enjoy, including litanies
of lovely - sounding archaic
herbs with aromatic and
medical uses.
Each chapter covers an
herb used in brewing, telling the story
of its history and
use, but also folklore surrounding it, modern
medical discoveries and much more.
As with any form
of medical intervention,
herbs should only be
used after a competent veterinary practitioner has made an accurate diagnosis for your companion animal.
This type
of medicine combines Chinese and holistic therapies, such as acupuncture,
herbs and food therapy, with Western
medical treatment, including dentistry, surgery and the
use of advanced diagnostic tools.
The renewed interest in botanical medicine (phytomedicine), combined with the availability
of non-prescription herbal supplements, has prompted many veterinarians to investigate the potential
use of herbs and other preparations to treat a variety
of medical concerns.
Acupuncture,
herbs, and
medical massage is highly successful for a host
of medical conditions for animals including: emotional issues (fear, anxiety, behavioral afflictions), seizures, immune support, musculo - skeletal pains, upper respiratory / gastro - intestinal / uro - genital
medical disorders, side affects from necessary medications, and is also
used to maintain health to keep your animal feeling energetic as they age.
Developed and taught weekly classes focusing on the
use of herbs and food to maximize health for
medical students and other alternative health practitioners