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Herbal Body Lotion
Posted by in Herbal Medicine on July 10, 2011
If you want to know about the different type of lotions which are good for your skin then it will be interesting to know the function of skin in our body. Skin is the largest organ of our body which gives us protection from harmful environmental factors. Skin also acts as largest excretory organ.
Nowadays people are finding herbal and natural cosmetics for their skin and body. Herbal cosmetics are good for your skin as they do not contain any harmful ingredients. You should be very careful when you are applying something on your skin as every thing which is applied on the skin get absorbed in to your blood stream. Most of the natural body lotions contain essential oils which are needed for soft and glowing skin.
Always try to find a body lotion which contains organic botanical oils, jojoba and shea butter. All these ingredients moisturize your skin deeply. Natural herbs and essential oils have protective action against the harmful environmental elements. If you will apply natural lotions regularly they will make your skin soft, smooth and silky. If you are having sensitive skin then you should look for a lotion which contains extract of a herb known as Aloe. Aloe is a natural herb which is being used from ancient times for the treatment of various skin irritations. If you don’t want to have the harmful effects of the cosmetics which are being used world wide then it is a good idea to opt for natural and herbal skin care products.
By Jitesh Arora.
Maximizing Athletic Performance With Herbal Medicine
Posted by in Herbal Medicine on July 9, 2011
Looking for a way to improve your golf swing, knock a few seconds off your race time or recover from that tennis injury that won’t seem to go away? The answers just might be found in alternative medicine. Many serious athletes as well as weekend warriors have found that herbal medicine gives them the edge they need to increase stamina, heal from injuries and maximize performance.
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For many years the world wondered how Chinese athletes had such superior performance in sports events. In the 1980s and 1990s dozens of world records were broken and the athletes found themselves being accused of steroid use despite negative drug tests. Slowly we discovered the secret: traditional herbs for energy, stamina and metabolism.
• Cordyceps – Reportedly the herb behind the Chinese dominance of the World Championship Games in 1993, cordyceps increases energy and endurance. It may also relax your airway, allowing you to use less energy to bring oxygen to your muscles.
• Eleuthero Root – Formerly known as Siberian Ginseng, this herb is now cultivated stateside in Oregon, Washington and Northern California. Eleuthero root helps the body adapt to stress and increases energy. Not quite prepared for the marathon? Taking eleuthero root may also help to prevent adrenal burnout and help your body deal with lactic acid build-up, common side effects of overexertion.
• Dong Quai – Not just an herb for female hormone balance, dong quai benefits the circulatory system, increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the tissues and removes metabolic waste toxins. It can also relieve swelling and promote healing.
• Dipsacus – Traditionally used to strengthen sinews and bones, dipsacus is especially useful for lower back and knee pain. Read the rest of this entry »