Natural Remedies VS. Pharmaceuticals PULSE / Health
#1 Headache / Migraine Natural Remedy: White Willow Bark Ex-
tract Pharmaceutical: Vicodin, Imitrex
*White Willow Bark is an analgesic, anodyne, an- ti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diaphoretic and fever reducer. Aspirin is a synthetic derivative of white willow bark. SOURCE:
www.livestrong.com
**A common factor in all types of headaches is inflammation. The inflammatory response trig- gered by food allergies can also cause head pain. SOURCE:
www.centerforfoodallergies.com
#2 Insomnia Natural Remedy: Babuna Extract
Pharmaceutical: Ambien *Babuna is an extract from the flower chamo- mile. Azulene, found in Babuna, regulates and improves the function of serotonin – which slows down nerve traffic and induces normal sleep. SOURCE:
www.sciencedaily.com
#3 Anxiety Natural Remedy: Amantilla
Pharmaceutical: Paxil *Amantilla impacts the nervous system in a way that is very effective in treating stress and anxi- ety. It’s been used medicinally for at least 2,000 years. SOURCE:
www.herbalremedies.com
#4 Stress Natural Remedy: Kava Kava Root
Pharmaceutical: Xanax *Kava Kava root promotes relaxation and is used by the native inhabitants of the South Pacific as a ceremonial drink to relax the body, relieve stress, reduce anxiety, and enhance mental activity. SOURCE:
www.webmd.com
#5 Acne Natural Remedy: Tea Tree Oil, Fish Oil
Pharmaceutical: Retin-A, Proactive *Tea Tree Oil has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti- viral, and antiseptic properties, which may be beneficial for acne. SOURCE:
www.webmd.com **Fish Oil helps to lessen inflammation and stops the body from overproducing sebum. Sebum is the main cause of acne because it clogs pores causing blemishes to appear. SOURCE:
www.beatdownacne.com
#6 Weak Immune System Natural Remedy: Garlic
Pharmaceutical: Antibiotics *In laboratory tests, researchers documented gar- lic working against bacteria, viruses, and fungi in-
dicating that it may have some infection-fighting capability. SOURCE:
www.askdrsears.com
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#7 Nausea / Motion Sickness Natural Remedy: Ginger Root
Pharmaceutical: Finnegan *The ginger root, native to Southeast Asia, has been shown in other studies to reduce morning sickness in expectant mothers, help control mo- tion sickness, and improvement in symptoms has been reported by chemotherapy patients. minutes of cardiovascular exercise. SOURCE:
www.bloomberg.com
#8 Fatigue Natural Remedy: Ginseng
Pharmaceutical: Ampligen, Cymbalta * The ginseng root has a sweet, licorice-like taste, and has been used for thousands of years to treat weakness and exhaustion. Caution: do not take ginseng unless you are really fatigued as it can be too stimulating otherwise. SOURCE:
www.webmd.com
#9 Weight Loss Natural Remedy: Evening Primrose Oil
Pharmaceutical: Phentermine, Xenical *Evening Primrose Oil can help to stimulate me- tabolism, causing the body to burn more calories. Advance weight loss by taking a capsule of Eve- ning Primrose Oil once per day followed by 20 minutes of cardiovascular exercise. SOURCE:
www.organicfacts.net
#10 Lack of Mental Focus Natural Remedy: Lemon Balm
Pharmaceutical: Adderall, Ritalin *Studies have also shown that Lemon Balm sup- ports mental performance, attention span, accu- racy and memory. Its active components include Flavonoid and Phenolic Acids which help to re- lieve restlessness, anxiety, and mild mood chang- es. SOURCE:
www.webmd.com
#11 Hair Loss Natural Remedy: Nettle Root, Vitamin
B7
Pharmaceutical: Rogaine, Propecia *The root extract of Nettle plant is very helpful
in combating hair loss and is available in pill or capsule form. Nettle root contains lipids and min- erals that stimulate hair follicles and thus encour- age the re-growth of hair. SOURCE:
www.hairgrowthvitaminsdirect.com
#12 Depression Natural Remedy: St. John’s Wort
Pharmaceutical: Prozac *St. John’s Wort strengthens the nervous system and can be helpful in reducing feelings of depres- sion. SOURCE:
www.webmd.com
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