A herbal or homeopathic female hormone stabilizer is intended for use in any condition where regulating the female hormone levels will ease the associated signs and symptoms. These conditions may include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, dysmenorrhea (painful periods) or an irregular menstrual cycle. A natural female hormone stabilizer should not be used in conjunction with an oral contraceptive or any other hormone replace or modulating therapy.
Reflexology was originally known as reflex therapy. Reflexology is a holistic method of treating the entire body, which involves pressure on reflex points found on the feet, hand, and ears. Reflexologists regard the feet as a mirror image of the entire body, with the left foot representing the left-hand side of the body, and the right foot the right hand side. Reflexology teaches that a vital energy, or life force flows between the organs of the body via zones (meridians), permeating every living cell and tissue. If at any time this energy becomes blocked, the part of the body related to the blockage will become affected.
Anemia is term for a number of conditions causing low blood iron levels mainly due to the reduced concentration of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an essential component of red blood cells and are responsible for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the blood. Hemoglobin is composed of iron bonded to proteins. The low intake of iron, loss of iron through bleeding or abnormal utilization of iron in the body will result in anemia.
Psoriasis vulgaris is an inflammatory skin disease due to autoimmune causes. The body’s immune cells attack healthy skin cells of the body causing disordered skin growth. This results in the characteristic skin symptoms of thick, silvery skin, red patches and usually severe itching.
Nutritional supplements have become a popular everyday health aid, primarily used to prevent deficiencies and maintain health. However in most cases, multivitamins are not necessary as the average middle class diet ensures sufficient nutritional intake through foods. Even junk food has moderate amounts of vitamins and trace minerals and overeating, a common problem, ensures almost complete supplementation for our body’s needs. Nevertheless, multivitamin supplements are big sellers.
Candida infections of the human body are not common as this species of fungi (yeast) usually occur in small populations on the skin and within the cavities – mouth, intestines and vagina. However under certain conditions, an yeast overgrowth may occur allowing the candida to switch from a harmless microorganism to an invading pathogen.
A blocked nose (stuffed nose) is the partial or complete obstruction of the nasal passages, either affecting one nostril or both, and may be constant or episodic where it occurs only at certain times of the day, seasons or under specific conditions. Nasal obstruction is usually considered to be a result of swelling of the nasal lining or nasal congestion with mucus due to conditions like sinusitis or hay fever but can also occur from anatomical abnormalities like a deviated septum.
Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition affecting both teenagers and adults and is usually due to hormonal causes linked to puberty. Pimples most often occurs on the face, particularly the cheeks and forehead, chest, back and shoulders. Secondary bacterial infections of a pimple causes large pustular eruptions commonly referred to as a ‘zit’.