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Although they can not replace the drugs, their effectiveness has been proven to relieve pain and improve many health problems. They also have far fewer side effects than conventional drugs and are virtually harmless to our body.
Ginseng is perhaps the most popular medicinal herb. Recognized worldwide for therapeutic use has been given in the East since ancient times in recent years has been popularized and extended to the point that at any drug or herbal preparation is possible to find him.

Since its discovery, ginseng has continued to be present in cookbooks and books on oriental medicine. The use of an extract of the root, which are obtained for medicinal purposes. Although it spans the American continent, East Asia and India, the species of ginseng that is used for therapeutic purposes is native to China and Korea, where this plant is known scientifically as Panax pseudoginsegn.

In Korea, known as ‘cure-all’, which mentions medicinal purpose. This species grows in the mountainous areas of this country, northeastern China and Siberia. You need very specific conditions to germinate, and that only grows one centimeter a year.

It seems that ginseng was known and used for thousands of years, although its difficult industrial farming and marketing, either prepared in the form of tablets and capsules in its original form or root, only started a few decades ago. Ginseng extract has a role in stimulating the biosynthesis of RNA, whey protein, and DNA of the spine, which makes us feel better emotionally.

Korean ginseng is practically the only one healing power thanks to its unique chemical composition. Contains about twenty saponins, compounds which possess many beneficial properties for the body. Primarily, it acts as a stimulant in the body by increasing engine capacity, enhance central nervous system and act as a vasodilator, hence its reputation for energizing or invigorating and even an aphrodisiac. Home From Pharmacy revealed that certain experiments confirm that ginseng ‘increases resistance to fatigue and improve cold tolerance. ”

Other properties include anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, antipsychotic and anti-pyretic. It also works as an analgesic and is beneficial for stomach and intestinal tract to be able to prevent ulcers. In addition, ginseng has been shown to have anti-fatigue and anti-stress effects, which is why experts recommend in cases of “fatigue and physical and mental exhaustion.”

This popular plant does not produce either physical or psychological dependence, although care must be taken in its administration and that in large doses, can act as an exciting cause insomnia and diarrhea. The researchers say that? Not recommended for use during an extended period of three months or more doses greater than 1 g / day, which can lead to disorders similar to those produced by corticosteroids (high blood pressure, nervousness, insomnia)? . However, these effects occur very rarely, and do not affect everyone equally.

However, it is possible that, when administered with certain drugs have unwanted side effects such as headaches, irritability, manic and attitudes, combined with anticoagulants, can lead to hemorrhaging. Nor should it be used by pregnant women. Therefore, it is advisable to seek advice before using it and always ask your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you are taking any other medication.

Acupuncture is one of the main forms of healing in traditional Chinese medicine. It is performed using needles that are placed on specific body points.

The process should regulate and adjust the flow of energy to return to as it should be and is used to treat many conditions and pain.

The basis of acupuncture is that when the body has health problems your energy flow is blocked, usually happens by 14 points throughout the body, which are called meridians.

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Currently, the problems of stress affecting all kinds of people. We all talk about him but can we define it without fear of being wrong?.
Stress is an automatic reaction of the organism to a situation of danger, whether an illness, a responsibility, air travel, etc. Through this reaction triggers the release of brain neurotransmitters, hormones, etc..
When faced with a story or a new situation, we get warnings, we sweat our hands, we the heart beats faster, the presiónarterial rises, it increases the adrenaline. This is normal as our body to react and face the new situation gives us strength and puts us on alert to deal with it. Read the rest of this entry »