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What is Hydrocotyle Asiatica?
By Dr. Peter Klapper Ph.D.When it comes to dermatological issues, when the root cause is an immune disorder such as psoriasis, opens in a new tab, eczema, opens in a new tab, and possibly rosacea, certain homeopathic, opens in a new tab medicinal plants can be of great benefit to provide an immune response to help return the skin back to its normal state. Our go to in this case is homeopathic Gotu Kola (Pennywort), it stands heads and shoulders above most others to help heal skin ailments. The scientific name of this herbal plant is Hydrocotyle Asiatica or Centella Asiatica. Recent published medical studies establish efficacy for this herb to treat dermatitis related conditions. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease caused mainly by immune imbalance. The anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of Pennywort have been demonstrated to have a positive healing effect in the treatment of AD. Collectively, the data demonstrates the pharmacological role of Pennywort is its anti-inflammatory action on the skin, which supports its action to be used as a therapeutic agent for AD. This includes eczemaGo to eczema control, opens in a new tab and psoriasisGo to psoriasis relief, opens in a new tab. According to the Journal of American Academic Dermatology, selected natural therapies have been reported to promote wound healing, reduce edema or purpura, and provide anti-inflammatory effects. Because of high rates of use of natural medicines amongst the global populations, more and more doctors and health practitioners are familiarizing themselves with their common uses, potential benefits, and complications.
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5 Tips To Simplify And Create Less Stress In Your Life
Did you know that the first week of every August is “National Simplify Your Life Week?” It’s a time for you to focus on the areas in your life that could use a little decluttering mentally and physically. However, this practice of removing clutter from your life can be done at any time - not just August.
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What is Rosehip Seed Oil?
The beauty of rosehip seed oil is its high levels of triple unsaturated fatty acids. This creates the ideal medium for healing damaged skin from atopic dermatitis (AD) including psoriasis and rosacea.
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What is Matricaria chamomilla?
There are four distinguishable chemotypes of German Chamomile. Of those, the a-bisoblol type performs the dynamic healing properties associated with true German Chamomile.
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4 Solutions to Those Problems You Forgot About During Lockdown
If you can believe it or not, we’re already halfway through the summer and as things continue to open back up, life is becoming more normal. However, as we begin to venture outside doing our favorite fun activities, don’t forget that those not so fun ailments can creep in causing you to seek relief.
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Get a Leg Up on Varicose and Spider Veins
Summer often means showing a little skin as we laze by the beach or pool (with adequate sun protection, of course), but for the 80 million Americans who have spider and varicose veins on their legs, this big reveal is not all that appealing.
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Everything You Need to Know About Heartburn
Most of us will experience heartburn at some point. That feeling of pain in the upper portion of your stomach followed by wanting to vomit is none other than heartburn.
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Medical Paradigm
The challenge within the health community is the ever-present wonderment if medication is an angel or a demon? The truth to this very real phenomenon is that the path of wisdom lies in the dosage.
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Ingredient Highlight; Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)
Roman Chamomile is like no other. Its chemical makeup contains an incredibly high number of ethers, up to 80%.
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