Research has shown that these ailments can be caused by toxins and pollutants in the air. More and more people are using body detoxification treatments and watching what they eat to keep their liver in good order.

The liver is the main organ involved in detoxifying and cleaning the body. When the liver is working well it clears out excess estrogen and helps with the problems of endometriosis.

Herbal Remedies can be used efficiently in fighting infections and some parasites. One of the herbs that can help to balance the hormones of the body is garlic.

Other herbal Remedies:
• Dandelion is a cleansing herb. It is high in calcium and good for the female organs. If you think that you may be anaemic, use this herbal remedy.
• Parsley has many vitamins and minerals including potassium and iron. It is also a natural diuretic.
• Fennel is more known as a vegetable that is used in cooking. However this herbal plant is good for keeping a digestive tract in good order.
• Horsetail has a variety of the nutrients the other herbal remedies have. One of the reasons this herbal remedy is used is that it has a good reputation for healing the body’s tissue.

Obesity can cause many health problems. However, there are Home Remedies that can help in this ongoing war.

The main naughty things we do don’t appear to be major things to us; like having an excess of carbs, fats and a lack of exercise. When there is not enough physical exercise it can cause excess fat to accumulate around the middle of the body.

Some home remedies:
• Add a teaspoonful of honey to hot water.
• Cabbage reduces the sugar that converts itself to body fat.
• Mint or mint chutney is an effective remedy especially if taken with a meal.
• Drink ginger tea and try to drink hot water after a meal.
• Carrot juice or black pepper also reduces weight.

Daily:
• Eat tomatoes or drink ginger tea with a teaspoonful of honey.
• Drink Eat Indian plums water which has been soaked the previous evening.
• Try drinking a mix of black pepper and limejuice on a daily basis, mixed with water for at least three months.

• Try to include fruits such as grapes and peaches in your diet.

Exercise:
• Try stretching and walking as much as possible.

Things to Avoid:
• Potatoes and rice.
• An excess of salt.
• Chocolates or any sweet desserts.

Aromatherapy Oils have their uses in many forms which is no big secret - the secret is how to use them to the best of their ability.

Essential oils can be used as a blend for the skin, in candle form or in a burner set in a room. The oils burn and the aromas reflect the oils which suits different moods.

A few of the ailments that can benefit from the oils being used by numerous people in their Home Remedies are:
• Colds and asthma.
• Depression and anxiety.

Aromatherapy blends for ailments can be used in bathwater, inhalation over a bowl of hot water or a burner; in doing so sending out the oils and their aromas to uplift the senses to feed the physical body, calming the mind at the same time.
• Colds require basil, cardamom, the fresh smell of tea tree oil or Eucalyptus.
• Jasmine and neroli are essential oils which can help with a mild depression.
• Aromatherapy oils such as chamomile, sandalwood and lavender are a few of the favourite oils to use to reduce stress.

Warning: If you are an asthma sufferer do not use inhalation as a method of using the essential oils, and keep your doctor informed of the aromatherapy oils you are using.

Most people associate athlete’s foot with bad shower conditions or swimming pools. The fungus ‘tinea pedis’ which is responsible forms and lives in warm puddles of water.

The fungal infection can be found between the toes of a person’s foot, under the layers of the skin. It was named after athletes who always suffered from this fungal infection when public facilities were not up to the good standard of cleanliness that they are today.

Athlete’s foot requires medication as if not treated it can spread to other areas of the body; it is advisable to use your own personal towel and flannel until the infection is gone.

Watch out for toenails being a yellow colour as there may be a concern as the toe may have the fungal infection.

Lemon grass, calendula officinalis and tabebuia impetiginosa are gentle and soothing to the itching skin as a natural healing remedy. However it is advisable to keep your doctor informed as there may be a problem with a lowering of the body’s immune system.

Warning: If you are using a prescribed medication then keep your doctor informed of all the Herbal Remedies that are being used.

There are a variety of herbal plants that combine scents to give healing which affects the pyschological and physiologocal health of a person.

Aromatherapy Oils are extracted from herbal plants, trees and shrubs; they are the natural product used to help to boost, calm or balance the body as and when required. They have different properties which can be: an anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antibiotic and anti-viral.

Aromatherapy oils have the added advantage of fighting off polluted air, bad smells and give out aromas that can be uplifting to a person and alter their moods.

Whatever a person needs to either heal, calm or balance their bodies there are Herbal Remedies available in the form of tinctures, tablets or a form to use in burners.

It is easy to choose a desirable aroma or scent that appeals to help in the healing process. A few drops of the essential oil of your choice can help you to relax after a hard day at work.

Warning: Do not use aromatherapy oils undiluted on skin and avoid if you think you may be pregnant. Always keep your local doctor informed if you are taking any prescribed medication

This is a flowering herbal plant that can be found in Malaysia and Indonesia. It is reported that the plant can grow up to about forty-nine feet tall and has leaves that are coiled in shape. The male and female flowers are on separate trees and the fruit changes from green to red.

This herb has become popular since it has been said it has properties that can assist with enhancing testosterone properties.

It has historically been used in South Asia in particular for its aphrodisiac, antiulcer, antimalarial and cytoxic properties. Studies have confirmed that it has these effects, however it should be noted that most of the studies were done on animals.

Some body builders and athletes use the anabolic extract of Tongkat Ali in the hope of improving their muscle mass and strength without drugs. Unfortunately it appears that this herbal product has become popular and in doing so it has become a very expensive purchase.

Note: Any tablet or capsule may vary the amount of this expensive herb. You should check the ingredient list for the exact amount in each tablet or capsule.

Today there are many products available to help with bad breath or halitosis over a shop counter or at a chemist.

Herbal Remedies have been around for thousands of years and Mother Earth has been providing all the herbal medication required long before the medical prescriptions that are available today. Nutritionists and herbalists would recommend you try chewing some parsley which can sweeten up a foul breath or a bitter taste in a persons mouth.

Some of the other herbal remedies that have the antiseptic elements required are cloves, thyme, cardamom and mint. Eucalyptus is the only herbal plant that is not used by mouth but it can be effective in a mouthwash to freshen up a person’s mouth instantly. Garlic is known for being a cause of bad breath; eaters should chew on a sprig of parsley.

If you are a smoker than you may find that your bad breath is due to the smells of tobacco leaving a foul odour in your mouth.

Warning:
• Herbal remedies are not the permanent answer and it is advisable to check out the symptoms with your doctor.
• You may need to check out your teeth and gums with a dental technician.
• Do not use herbs if you think you may be pregnant.

Prescription medication can be expensive for sufferers of arthritis, bursitis and other joint conditions. Old Herbal Remedies are now helping to save not just joints but costs as well.

Camphor oil has been used for thousands of years helping to sooth toothache and other painful injuries. It can be made into a good medicine by mixing with peppermint oil. The best method of application is by covering the area with a soft cloth soaked in it and making circular movements. Note: You can mix Camphor with other essential oils of your choice.

If you suffer from tired and painful feet try soaking them in a bowl of hot water that has had Epsom salts added to it. Make the water as hot as possible for the best results and when the water starts to cool, dry your feet with a warm towel. Note: Epsom salts can be used in hot water for other aching joints such as knees and elbows.

If you have stomach problems, garlic is known to be an aid for healing due to it being an anti inflammatory. It can be used in food or if you don’t like the taste, try taking garlic in capsules or tablets.

Elemi is a member of the Burseracae family. The essential oils are collect by making incisions in the bark of the tree. The pale yellow liquid that seeps from the tree is a sticky gummy substance and is at its best in the rainy season. When it reaches the air the liquid solidifies – and stops when the last leaf falls.

It has been a popular essential oil since the seventeenth century and is still found in some medical preparations and plasters. In nail varnish the gum is used as a toughening ingredient. It has two constituents: one is Primera the clean gum and other one is called Secunda which is unclean.

The herbal remedy is an: analgesic, balsamic, fungicidic and tonic to name but a few properties. However, it can be considered as an irritant to sensitive skin.

When the herbal remedy has been used it can have a calming but joyful effect on the mind; it can also be used as a sedative.

A person’s body will react by strengthening itself and help to fight against any disease.

If a person is suffering from a breathing or sinus problem then this herb may be of benefit. It can also help clean the urinary tract.

Warning: Keep your doctor informed of any herbs you are using.

Patchouli is a perennial bush and can be named as ‘puchaput’ but is more known as ‘patchouli’. Patch means green and ‘ilai’ means leaf hence the bush the bush has green leaves. Also, it has white flowers with a trace of purple at the ends of the petals.

In the sixties, in the time of hippies the flowers were worn in a person’s hair; but at the same time were used to treat anxiety and depression.

Its properties lean towards it being a diuretic and good for reducing the dreaded cellulite. It is also good for preventing scars forming as it helps to regenerate skin cells very quickly.

This essential oil is a bit like a fine wine - it matures with age as it is steam distilled from the youngest of the leaves.

The liquid is dark brown/ orange in colour and its aroma or scent is strong.
Note: Some women find this scent exotic though some may find it overpowering.