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Reproductive System – Complete

 REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM COMPLETE This Reproductive System article will be broken up into smaller articles. Essential oils are discussed in the book, Butterfly Miracles with Essential Oils, while the herbals are discussed in Butterfly Miracles with Herbal Remedies. Blessed Waters are energetic remedies that work similarly to homeopathic remedies.  The Blessed…

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Definition: I would like to begin this article with a basic definition of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and a short description of this malady. According to the Mayo Clinic website, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal disorder that is common among women of reproductive age. The ovaries…

Intestinal Parasites – Worms

Intestinal Parasites – Worms By Sharon Moran & Valaree Sharp The human intestinal tract plays host to an enormous variety of bacteria, fungi and various other organisms. Most of these are harmless – some are even beneficial. Other not-so-welcome invaders that can take up residence are called intestinal parasites…

Treating Ear Infections & Earaches with Alternative Methods

Ear Infections and  subsequent earaches are a frequent occurrence with some people, especially infants and children.  Knowing how to prevent them from occurring, and how to treat ear infections quickly with alternative methods when they do occur, is a must. EO (Ear Oil) The herbal preparation EO, made by Butterfly…

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia There is no specific known cause for Fibromyalgia, though there are a variety of factors that are believed to contribute to this condition. Genetics, infections, and physical or emotional trauma being the most common. It is also believed that if you have other disorders such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis…

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic fatigue syndrome has become a rising epidemic. With more than 200,000 cases per year. More than 1 million people suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome. The causes of chronic fatigue syndrome are not well understood. It has even been considered a psychological illness. New research suggests…

Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal Fatigue Before we talk about adrenal fatigue, I would like to make a few points about adrenal glands in general so that what we say about adrenal fatigue makes a bit of sense. The adrenal glands are two bean-shaped glands. They lie over the top of the kidneys…

Endometriosis

Endometriosis By Megan Westover Endometriosis occurs when the same tissue found in the lining of the uterus is found outside of the uterus. It may attach itself to the outside wall of the uterus. Or to the organs and tissues in the abdominal cavity. As a woman goes through her…

The Gut-Brain Connection

The Gut-Brain Connection The Enteric Nervous System (The Brain of the Gut) Scientists in the relatively new field of neurogastroenterology are studying what a British doctor described in 1921 and labeled as the enteric nervous system (sometimes called the intrinsic nervous system). The terms second brain or brain of…

Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure There are two numbers that measure blood pressure. The systolic represents the pressure against your arteries when your heart is pumping. The diastolic represents the brief resting period between pumps, as the heart fills back up with blood. The average range is when the systolic pressure is between…