We hear the term “free radical” almost on a daily basis in news reports and magazine articles. Given their potential to have a major impact on health, it’s important to have a firm grasp of what they are and how we can prevent the damage they can inflict on our bodies. (more…)
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Free Radicals and Antioxidants:What You Need to Know
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Homeopathic Medicine at a Glance
Friday, January 15th, 2010Have you heard of homeopathy or homeopathic medicine, but are unsure of what they are? Homeopathy, a popular way of treating aliments holistically, was founded by German physician Samuel Hahnemann some 200 years ago. The name “homeopathy” comes from two Greek words meaning “like disease.”
Homeopathic remedies are derived from plant, animal and mineral sources, and form the core of a medical system that posits the substances that produce symptoms of sickness in healthy people have curing effects in diluted amounts. In other words, the prescribed applications mimic the illnesses and symptoms of the user, and promote natural healing, between body and mind (1). (more…)