Herbs For Measles

Rubella, or measles is highly-contagious viral infection that is very common in children. The infection causes a fever and rash, and its incubation period generally is between 9 and 11 days.

The initial symptoms of this infection is frequently feeling tired, irritability, fever, runny eyes, aversion to light as well as cold-like symptoms. The usual manifestations of this infection are, a bright red rash which breaks out on the forehead and face and then on the neck and leading down to the feet. The rash usually lasts about three days in each area. This infection is very common during the spring and the winter. Here are some of the herbs below to handle such disease.

Neem Leaves

These herbs, when placed in the room of an infected person, will act as an antiseptic and also freshens up the air as well. They also aid in preventing the spread of infection.

Echinacea

This herb is effective for enhancing the immune system and preventing infections. .

Garlic Oil

Individuals may apply garlic oil to the affected area to prevent the infection from developing.

Eleutherococcus and Ginseng

These herbs are effective as general tonics for adults, and improve strength and resistance to infections.

Saffron and Snake Root

Saffron and Snake Root are herbs which help speeding up the healing process. Patients may drink saffron and snake root tea daily.

Those suffering from measles are also advised to consume food rich in copper. Copper is a mineral that is prevalent in foods like seaweed, almonds, avocado, cocoa, cereals (whole wheat and rice). mushrooms, shellfish, oysters, crustaceans, calf and sheep liver, dried fruit, nuts, fish roe, plums and tea.

You also need to give patients plenty of liquids, in as much as he or she can tolerate, preferably juices, because drinking lots of fluids is important, especially with children.

Herbs For Obesity

Obesity has become a major cause for concern in the U.S. Around two thirds of the adult population weigh more than they should and a third are extremely overweight or obese. If you have an abnormally high amount of body fat, you are defined as being obese. This relates to weighing 20 - 30 % over the recommended weight for people of similar height, age and sex.

The rate at which calories are burned up by the body is called your metabolism and this is different in each individual person. Many factors determine your rate of metabolism including your genetic make up. If you frequently eat more calories than your body requires, you will gain weight. If you take in 100 extra calories each day, you will increase your weight by around one pound in the space of a month. One pound of body fat is equals 3,500 calories.

Apart from extreme dieting and exercising, using an herbal product can help in raising your metabolism and also help to improve your diet plans.

Aloe Vera  

Aids with digestion and cleanses the digestive tract

Astralgus  

Gives you more energy and helps with absorbing nutrients

Bee Pollen  

Helps stimulate the metabolism and stops any longing for sweets

Bladder Wrack  

Has the ingredient iodine which improves thyroid function

Brewer's Yeast  

Lessens cravings for certain food and drink

Cayenne  

Alleviates hunger pangs after eating and helps burn calories

Chitosan

Slows down fat being absorbed by the intestine

Chromium  

Helps build muscle and aids energy

Ephedra  

Otherwise known as ma huang, this is an appetite suppressant

Fennel  

Clears fat and mucus from intestinal tract and is an appetite suppressant

Green Tea

Helps burn energy and aids the body in burning fat

Guarana  

Has the ingredient caffeine which suppresses appetite, boosts metabolism and acts as a mild diuretic

Guggul 

Helps decrease cholesterol and aids with controlling weight

Liquorice  

Maintains blood sugar levels and stops sweet cravings

Malabar Tamarind  

Stops the body producing fat and quells appetite

Siberian Ginseng  

Regulates blood sugar levels and stops sweet cravings

Yohimbine  

Increases metabolism, suppresses appetite and helps burn fat.

Herbs For Acid Reflux

Taking herbs for acid reflux may be a beneficial way to avoid heartburn so you don't ever have to worry about confusing heartburn symptoms with a heart attack. Herbs can help you stop heartburn before it starts which will help you limit the number of antacids or other medications you may take for heartburn relief.

There are various herbs used as health remedies, but only some are truly effective at preventing and relieving acid reflux. The following are some effective herbs for acid reflux.

Black Pepper  

This is an aromatic herb that enhances taste, improves gastric circulation, and stimulates digestion. Black pepper can be added to recipes or can be an additional feature to prepared meals. For best results, use a small (approximately a tsp.) amount of fresh black pepper whole and grind it over food.

  

Indian long pepper

Indian long pepper is a powerful stimulant for digestion, and is one of the most recommended for enhancing digestion, assimilation, and metabolism for foods ingested. In addition, Indian long peppers are fantastic herbs for acid reflux disease, as studies have found it can provide considerable protection against the development of gastric ulcers.

Ginger  

Ginger has been used for thousands of years to aid in digestion and treat stomach distress such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Ginger is one of the most highly effective herbs for acid reflux, and it is likely the most pure. The effectiveness of ginger is due to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and analgesic properties.

Liquorice  

Liquorice is a powerful herb and anti-inflammatory that studies have found are showing much promise as inhibiting the development of ulcers, wounds on the mucous membrane, and gastritis. Liquorice also acts like an antacid.

Indian gooseberry  

Indian gooseberry is a fruit that has been used to treat peptic ulcers and ingestion that is non-ulcer related. Studies have found Indian gooseberry to have considerable antioxidant effects, and it significantly reduced gastric mucosal injury and acid secretion. Indian gooseberry is made up of cell-protective properties as well as antiulcer, and antisecretory properties.

When considering herbs for acid reflux, keep in mind that you shouldn't take herbs as a form of medicinal treatment without first consulting your doctor about your plans. This is because some herbs may interact with other herbs.

Herbs For Cholesterol

It is not unusual to have high cholesterol level in your blood. It happens even to the best of us. But if you suddenly find out that you have high cholesterol you must immediately take action. This is called 'Cholesterol Management'. It may seem a pretentious notion, but it keeps you away from heart problems. Cholesterol management involves few simple rules for lowering your cholesterol level: eat low fat (it doesn't matter if it is saturated fat or total fat, they are wrong nonetheless) foods; lose weight; eat fruits and vegetables; grill your food instead of frying it; and start being more physically active.

There are some herbs that can help you with your cholesterol management action. Research has shown that nature is providing us with all the necessary elements for a healthy life. In this case, plants help reducing cholesterol.

Garlic Bulb

Garlic's curing properties have been known for centuries as it was used for treating different illness. Garlic has a highly concentrated content of organosulfur substances that can be also found in vegetables like cauliflower, onion and broccoli. But garlic's sulfur concentration is four times higher than other vegetables. Sulphur lowers the serum cholesterol level (LDL or bad cholesterol) and raises HDL or good cholesterol. It does this by decreasing the clotting effects that are causing plaque formation in blood vessels and arteries which are responsible for the occurrence of heart disease and strokes. In other words, garlic is providing a good, healthy blood circulation.

Alfalfa Herb

Research has shown that saponins in alfalfa seeds are blocking the formation of atherosclerotic plaque which is being caused by the accumulation on cholesterol in the blood vessels. Alfalfa seeds are attacking the low-density lipoprotein (LDL), removing it from the blood and replacing it with high-density lipoprotein (HDL) which is good for the human body. However, you must pay attention to the amount of alfalfa seeds you would be using as consuming them in excess may cause damage to the red blood cells.

Capsicum Fruit

It has been proven that the extract of this plant stimulates the blood flow. This means that capsicum extract is making the slow and toxins-loaded circulation faster, determining the blood to reach the far parts of the body that need oxygen and nutrients. It has the same favorable effect as garlic.

These are the most important herbs to be used in cholesterol management, but if you want to add some 'spice' in your life, you can use: Ginseng, Turmeric, Cayenne, Aloe Vera, Saffron, Dandelion, Burdock root, Red Clover blooms or Echinacea root.