You’d probably never guess that a pair of wet socks could pull congestion from your head and stimulate your immune system When covered (insulated) with wool, damp socks draw congestion from the head and work overnight to stimulate systemic circulation. This treatment reflexively decreases congestion in the upper respiratory passages, head, and throat.
Zingiber officinale – Ginger Zingiber officinale or Ginger is a tropical plant that is commonly used in most kitchens. The pungent taste of ginger offers our recipes a unique flavor. In Asian cultures, Ginger is often used to treat stomach aches, nausea and diarrhea. Ginger can alleviate nausea caused by motion, chemotherapy, and pregnancy.
Matricaria Chamomilla (Chamomile) Chamomile is a commonly cultivated herb in Europe and North America. It is a bitter, pungent and cooling herb. Chamomile reduces nervous irritability (anxiety and restlessness), it is calming and gentle and therefore useful for children. Though Chamomile is slow and gentle in action; its effects are long lasting.
Fatigue Fatigue affects so many people around us that it is difficult to ignore. We run around our busy days with a mocha latte in one hand and steering wheel in the other; rushing from one appointment to the next. We, as a society, are sleep deficient and have a diet that is missing essential nutrients.
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) Calendula is a plant native to Europe that is now cultivated throughout the world – it is an anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial herb. This plant has a mild diaphoretic action and is a circulatory stimulant that helps reduce wound healing time. It has high amounts of falvonoids that help protect the body from the effects of free radicals.
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