December 18, 2007

Using Herbal Hormone Replacement

If your doctor tells you that your hormones are fluctuating, you may want to consider an herbal hormone replacement. Herbs have been used throughout the centuries for all that has ailed mankind, and hormone replacement has also benefited from the use of herbs. If you are worried about finding and using the correct herbs to help your body, you shouldn't be. Finding the right herbs for you is as easy as a trip to the library, a search on the internet, or a call to a dietician.

First of all you must figure out what type of symptoms you are having. Are you having hot flashes, mood swings depression, irritability, or vaginal dryness? Some herbs work better than others depending on the symptoms and if you can find a good herbalist trained in the area of herbal hormone replacement than he or she can definitely point you in the right direction. Of course, the basic herbs are black cohosh, red clover, wild yam extract, evening primrose, dong quai, and damiana that you need to research in order to know which is best.

Your local public library will have many resources to benefit your search for an herbal hormone replacement. From medical references to magazines, books to educate you in selecting the right herbs or growing them, your public library will have all you need to educate yourself in your body's needs. The librarians you find there will be able to point you in the right direction for any book you are seeking. Just imagine the amount of information you can bring home to help you in your quest!

If you have access to the internet, you may want to try an internet search for an herbal hormone replacement. You may be able to find a forum to ask your questions, with knowledgeable people who have already done the research and are willing to share their hard earned results. You would also be able to find which herbs would best benefit you and which ones to avoid. You may even become so knowledgeable that you choose to help other beginners to find the herbs that are right for them.

Dieticians can be very helpful when it comes to finding an herbal hormone replacement. Dieticians have studied the effects of herbs and their benefits for many years, and are able to help you control your body's hormones for a fee. If sitting and reading is not exactly your cup of tea, you may benefit from an appointment with a dietician. You wouldn't need to spend your time researching the correct herbs for your needs – a dietician would be able to immediately suggest something for you to use. Of course, a responsible dietician will want to see you over the course of many months to keep up with your progress and make sure that the herbal hormone replacement is working for you.

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January 15, 2007

Using Herbals to Stop Smoking

Everyone knows that giving up an addiction is very difficult, but did you know that it’s possible to use herbals to stop smoking? For thousands of years, cultures around the world have depended on the power of herbs to help them heal, for nutrients and to give up addictions, such as nicotine. There are many different ways to apply the wonderful uses of herbs to your life, and if you are looking for a way to give up smoking, you will not regret finding out what herbs can do for you.

To begin, you will need to do some research on herbs. Finding out what herbs best tackle the problem of nicotine addiction is the first step. While doing this research, you will also want to take note of how each herb is best applied. Some herbs are better when used in foods, while some are more potent in teas. Some herbs will even work by breathing the aromas or rubbing it into your skin. You may need to try a variety of herbs in different manners to find the best herbals to stop smoking. Perhaps you will be able to use a few different herbs and drop the addiction that much sooner!

Now that you have started your research, I have found that the first thing you need to do is get a very good multi-vitamin.  When you stop smoking this puts your body under a lot of stress so a multi-vitamin will help alleviate this.  Also the herb lobelia mimics nicotine as an herb of choice to help you stop smoking.  However lobelia is a very potent herb because it can cause respiratory failure if you take too much but more than likely will cause you to throw up. Make sure you consult your health care professional or herbalist before using lobelia. 

Also remember the best places to look are your local public library and the internet. In the library, you will be able to find many books about herbs, and may even find a book that is only about the particular herb you need. On the internet, you may be able to find a forum where you can ask questions of others. There you would be able to find out what herbals to stop smoking that others have used before you.

When you have educated yourself on herbals to stop smoking, it will be buy the best products for you. Go to your local health food store and find out what they have to offer. The employees may be able to answer your questions and give some advice of what you may find useful. You may also want to consider contacting a dietician or addiction specialist. They would also be able to give you insights into which herbs could help you to stop smoking.

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