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According to the Greek researchers, a few cups of green tea each day may help prevent heart disease.

Heart disease is the world’s leading cause of death. It is caused by fatty deposits that harden and block arteries, high blood pressure which damages blood vessels, and other factors.

The study showed that green tea improves blood flow and the ability of arteries to relax, said Charalambos Vlachopoulos, a cardiologist at the Athens Medical School in Greece who worked on the study.

Other studies have shown that black tea also has benefits for cardiovascular health.

The Greek team said they believed green tea is better because it had higher quantities of beneficial compounds called flavonoids — some of which are lost in the oxidation process that black tea undergoes.

Flavonoids are also found in cocoa, tomatoes and grapes. “A couple of cups a day would probably be a good dose for people,” Vlachopoulos said. “This is the first study to show these effects for green tea.”

The researchers gave 14 healthy volunteers either green tea, diluted caffeine or hot water on three separate occasions and then measured the function of endothelial cells lining the circulatory system.

Usually, herbal medicines do not show any significant side effects when you use appropriately and as suggested by the practitioner.

Very rarely, taking the herb as prescribed by your practitioner can cause headache and stomach upset.

Usually erectile dysfunction is of two types, one is psychological impotence and the other is organic impotence.

Mental factors like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, mental illness and financial difficulties are the leading causes of psychological impotence.

Malfunctions in your body can lead to organic impotence. Some causes behind organic impotence include: insufficient blood flow to your penis, nerve damage due to disorders like diabetes, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease and low levels of testosterone.

Emotions also play a great role in erectile dysfunction. They can drop the testosterone levels.

If you are a person with erectile dysfunction and don’t like to use conventional medicines, then why don’t you try for natural methods. Here are the most popular herbs for erectile dysfunction:

Saw palmetto as an herb for erectile dysfunction:

From many years, saw palmetto has been used as a natural cure for enlarged prostate. Also, this herb is effectively used for urinary tract infection. Most of you are not aware of the fact that urinary tract and prostate play a key role in erectile dysfunction.

Approximately ¾ of all teenagers and young adults suffer from the condition of skin called acne. Usually acne occurs at the age of 20-30.

Acne formation takes place when the oil and dead skin cells clog the skin’s pores.

Most of the time, acne affects the places where oil glands are higher such as cheeks, nose, forehead, trunk, chin and back.

Acne persists in females for longer durations and males are also more likely to suffer from acne. Some males can also have more severe acne than in females.

Also, there is a chance to develop acne during infancy [Baby acne]. If you had tried all types of conventional medicines to get rid of your acne, then once you can try for herbal acne remedy. In most of the cases it showed good results.

Different types of herbal acne remedy:

Azadirachta indica (neem): Neem is one of the greatest detoxifiers and blood purifiers. Most often, neem is used as herbal acne remedy for sustaining healthy skin. Also, neem is scientifically proven as effective for many conditions.

In the ages between 45 and 55, menopause occurs. At this time, particularly in the progesterone and estrogen, menstrual cycles are finished and levels of hormones are dropped.

During menopause, you can feel the numerous symptoms that range from insomnia and moodiness to vaginal dryness and hot flashes.

You can face risk of heart disease and osteoporosis due to the reduction of hormone levels.

If you want to overcome the menopause symptoms, then proper exercise, diet and environmental related factors are important.

Some of the risks and symptoms which are connected with menopause can be healed with herbal remedy for menopause.

Some herbs and plants contain the compounds called phyto estrogens which will take off estrogen in a gentle way to prevent the symptoms of menopause.

You will get these phytoestrogens from the products of soybean such as tempeh, tofu and soy nuts, which are roasted.

Some of the Herbal remedies for treating symptoms of menopause:

Herbal remedy for menopause symptom - hot flashes

The successfully used herbal remedy for menopause is licorice. You can also get phyto estrogens from alfalfa, red clover and black cohosh. With the regular use of these herbs, you can reduce hot flashes.

Do you like your skin to be dull and covered with pimples? No one likes this right!

Due to this reason, acne treatments are so popular and the products relating with acne treatment are also flourishing.

Still there is dissatisfaction in the treatment and products, as they give side effects such as skin damaging and loss of skin sensitivity.

So, if you are fed up with these problems, herbal acne treatment is the answer to the dissatisfaction and discomforts of acne.

Acne is a skin condition that occurs when oil secreting glands (which avoid the skin from being dry) and skin pores (which let the skin breathe) are clogged hence becoming inflammable and infected. There is also a genetic reason behind acne (if any of your parents is prone to acne in their teenage, there is a chance that you are also prone to acne).

Hormones (especially androgens) when over active stimulates oil secretion glands resulting in clogging the pores. When the blood is not pure (if toxins are present) the reflection is seen on the face as acne.

Natural herbs play an extremely important role in your daily life.

Natural herbs have been around for ages, but they were only limited for adding nutrition and flavor to the human food.

But, now the main source is medicine and healing for many diseases.

Many of you have observed the benefits of natural herbs. Chronic diseased patients have turned to natural remedies for cure, relief and for a better life.

Natural herbs cannot be classified or shorten due to the range and wide spread of the herbs.

Some of the most important and useful herbs are:

Goldenseal: Used to cure Indigestion, constipation, stomachache, ulcers, diarrhea, sore throat, gingivitis, mild conjunctivitis, vaginal irritations, cold, flu and ear aches.

Berberine, a compound present in goldenseal, can kill various germs, bacteria and parasites which cause infections.

Some researches also suspect that they have the ability to activate white blood cells and help them in fighting infections. They can be used as internal and external disinfectant.

Chamomile: Used to cure soothing colds, reduces gum inflammations, treat ulcerative colitis, inflammations, muscle pains and heals wounds.

According to the recent research conducted by University of California, the herbal extracts of yellow-flowered mountain plant can increase the lifespan of fruit fly populations.

Rhodiola rosea is a herb used for stress-relief. But the research does not provide clinical evidence that Rhodiola can extend human life. Researchers found that it can extend the lifespan of a model organism.

Rhodiola rosea is also known as the ”golden root”. This herb grows in cold climates at high altitudes and it can be used as “anti-stress reliever”. This herb has anti-oxidative properties.

Patients who take the extract of Rhodiola rosea called SHR-5 with mild-to-moderate depression can experience fewer symptoms of depression than the people who received a placebo.

To know more about the research conducted on Rhodiola rosea, visit:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/

Folk medicine is traditional healing practice which is used for alleviating illness and injury and provides aid while giving birth to child.

It is not a scientific medicine but folk medicine is more formal and systematic medicine.

Folk medicine uses many plant derived remedies and by using folk medicine, you can keep your self away from modern medical services.

Folk medicines are available for curing both physical and mental illness.

You can use plant or tree roots, fruits, insects, and food items for treating cancer, malaria, warts, sore throats to arthritis, impotence, high blood pressure and infected wounds.

Folk medicine from different plants:

Some plants are also used as folk medicines. The below folk remedies are used for treating many physical disorders.

• Chokecherry plant as remedy: It is used for treating pneumonia. It also treats cold, cough and clears your throat. You can use it by boiling chokecherry plant bark and make it as tea.
• Juniper plant as remedy: It is used for treating kidney ailments. You can use it by crushing berries and mix it in tea and consume.