Archive for November, 2007

Instant stress cures

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

The kids are screaming; the lights are red; you’re running late or the cash point swallows your card. The following alternative therapies can all offer on the spot stress relief when other options aren’t available:

  • Hand reflexology: Reflexologists believe that massaging key points in your hand can ease stress and tension. Try pinching the area between your thumb and  …

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Herbs that can boost fertility

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

When having difficulty getting pregnant, many women consider natural fertility options such as herbs. Because they are natural, herbs are becoming increasingly popular natural fertility options when trying to conceive. More research needs to be done but in my opinion the following herbs can have beneficial effects when it comes to getting pregnant:

  • Agnus Castus (Chaste Tree Berry): Agnus castus can improve a woman’s chances of conceiving because it helps  …

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Vitamin K links to varicose veins:

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

Vitamin K is found in green leafy vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage and in fermented dairy products and its primary role is to help blood clot.

New research from the University of Nantes in France has shown that when a vitamin K dependent protein, matrix GLS, is inactivated it restricts blood flow and causes swelling in the veins. This highlights the important role vitamin K can play in maintaining vascular health. Varicose veins affect one in three women and around half as many men.

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