Wonder Herbs.

Coltsfoot:
Tussilago Farfara

Perennial,Old World herbs of the composite family ( Tussilago farfara ). bearing yellow flowers: formerly used in medicine.The leaves and flowers were cured of cataract, hoarse voice, all types of cough, asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis, gland problem, stomach problem.
The young leaves is good for ulcers, foot problem skin problem, wrinkles and gout.

Health Tip Of The Week

Are relationships the fountain of youth?

Physical health is an important part of your well-being. But when it comes to aging, mental health matters, too. Strong relationships with your partner, friends and other loved ones can motivate you to take good care of yourself. These relationships can also be an important buffer from the stresses of everyday life. Want to live a longer, healthier life? Take time to nurture your relationships, starting today.

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Citrus

Citrus: Everyday almost all the people use citrus fruits. The citrus high vitamin C good for fever, urenation problem, cold, wounds infection,For strong bones, high level of calcium, phosphorous, potasium. All of this needed of the body pectin and anti diarrhea.

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Nutrition

The Papaya is a plant native to Mexico and Central America . It is a short-lived, fast growing herb that bears fruit. The Papaya is a pear shaped fruit that is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and potassium. Papayas also contain the enzyme Papain. Papain is a digestive enzyme that is more readily found in green, unripe fruits. Papain has a mild and soothing effect on the stomach and is very useful in helping to aid digestion.


The History of the Papaya

The effectiveness of the papaya as a medicinal herb has been known since the 1700's. But it
was not until 1870 that the enzymes of the papaya were recognized medicinally. Papain is by
far the most widely studied enzyme of the papaya and has been used in many areas including:
wound care, clotting milk, treatment of jellyfish and insect stings and the treatment of
digestive problems.

Health Benefits of the Papaya Enzyme (Papain)

• Papaya enzymes can be used to treat ulcers, dissolve membranes in diphtheria and help to
reduce swelling and fever after surgery. Papain has also been used to treat cold sores and
food allergies.
• In low dosages the Papain enzyme is an excellent digestive aid. Papain helps to regulate
the bowels and helps to clean away dead tissues from the body.
• Papaya enzymes may also prove beneficial to people who suffer from lower back pain,
sprains and strains. It can also help to maintain healthy skin and boost immune system
function. Papain enzymes have been found to be extremely effective in dissolving fats to
purge and soften the skin.
• Papain can also work wonders for sports injuries because of its ability to reduce
swelling and thin mucous. Papain can be used as a treatment for a sore throat and can help
to alleviate sinus pain caused by blocked or swollen sinuses. Many people have reported a
rapid reduction in symptoms of sore throats and sinus pain after taking the Papain enzyme.

Alternative Facts about the Papaya Enzyme (Papain)

Some people can be allergic to enzymes and it is always a good idea to consult your doctor
or health nurse before you start taking any supplements. All papaya extracts including the
Papain enzyme should be avoided during pregnancy. They should also be avoided if you have a
bleeding disorder.

Rheumatic Fever

The care and protection of our body is a step towards the success of our
purpose in life, so important to preserve the vigor of our body, more than wealth.

Symptoms
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Rheumatic fever symptoms may vary. Some people may have several symptoms, while others
experience only a few. The symptoms may also change during the course of the disease. The
onset of rheumatic fever usually occurs about two to four weeks after a strep throat
infection.

The signs and symptoms — which result from inflammation in the heart, joints, skin or
central nervous system — may include:

* Fever
* Painful and tender joints — most often the ankles, knees, elbows or wrists; less often
the shoulders, hips, hands and feet
* Pain in one joint that migrates to another joint
* Red, hot or swollen joints
* Small, painless nodules beneath the skin
* Chest pain
* Sensation of rapid, fluttering or pounding heartbeats (palpitations)
* Fatigue
* Shortness of breath
* Flat or slightly raised, painless rash with a ragged edge (erythema marginatum)
* Jerky, uncontrollable body movements (Sydenham chorea or St. Vitus' dance) — most
often in the hands, feet and face; less often in the arms and legs
* Outbursts of unusual behavior, such as crying or inappropriate laughing, that
accompanies Sydenham chorea.

Rheumatic fever can cause permanent damage to the heart that may result in serious harm to
the heart valves and heart failure. Treatments can reduce tissue damage from inflammation,
lessen pain and other symptoms, and prevent the recurrence of rheumatic fever.

Swollen Liver

Olive oil and Lime juice

The natural Olive oil is good medicine for stomach problem,
even the swollen liver remediable, Use two spoon of Olive oil everyday
and mix one spoon lime juice and drink before meals.

Deepest Passion

Courtesy by:Timothy F. Hogan, Psy.D. PLLC

The deepest passion of every human being is

to love life, to love God, and to love people.

Where did my passion go?

We are all born with a passion to love God and people and to live with enthusiasm. Loving imperfect people, however, is always, eventually, painful.

The most common reaction is to close our hearts and love people solely on our own terms. While this path brings safety, it also suffocates passion. Most of us have purchased emotionally safe lives, but paid for it with hearts that are closed, musty, and waiting to come to life.

A far less common response to the pain of relationship is to open our hearts and learn to love people surrendered to God. This path is filled with legitimate suffering to be sure, but is also the only sure path to a life of purposeful passion. This path requires wisdom and skill.

How do I recover healthy passion in my marriage?

There is no better place to rediscover passion than in marriage. Most of us marry people who initially create deeper pleasure than we have ever experienced, only to leave us in deeper pain than we can remember. The gold of a passionate life can only be mined by skillfully moving into the pain and emptiness of marriage. Most of us need some guidance and skill here.

Strategies to Recover Passion in Marriage

How do I cultivate healthy passion in my children?

Children are born with a natural and healthy passion for life. The challenge is to move children from the pursuit of self-centered passion to the pursuit of passion that flows from selflessly loving other people. How do we do this? The first challenge is to teach children how to work with their Sexuality, which I define as their core longing to love and be loved that reveals the life of God.

Strategies to Help Children Cultivate Healthy Sexuality

A second strategy is to teach spiritual disciplines to our children.

Spiritual Disciplines for Families

How do I mentor my teenager in living with healthy passion?

Teenagers are all about awakening to their core passion for love. Teens flourish when parents transition from dictators/managers to mentors. Teens can be mentored to seek healthy passion through a 4 step process.

Strategies to Guide Teenagers into Healthy Sexuality

Timothy F. Hogan, Psy.D. PLLC

(Practicing in Southeast Michigan)