Title: Thai Herbal Compress WorkshopLocation: Evanston, IL Description: Learn the preparation and use of Thai herbal compresses, and how to give a 90 minute session. These herbs have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, muscle relaxant and aromatherapeutic properties. Receive a 20 hour certificate for ABMP and 17 CEUs for NCBTMB.
Time: Fri. 6:30-9:30 [...]

A traditional herbal remedy may become a component in combating the rapidly rising cases of obesity and associated heart disease.
Scientists from Germany have recently discovered that extracts of a traditional herbal remedy derived from Tabebuia impetiginosa can act to delay the absorption of dietary fat in animal models. The researchers believe that the extract could [...]

Research published in the journal Diabetes Care finds that extracts of the Indian herb Coccinia indica significantly reduced blood sugar levels.
In the small randomized study, researchers gave half the participants one-gram C. indica extract each day, and half were given a placebo.
After a 90 day period of this regime, tHose receiving the herb had their [...]

Herbal Medicine Awareness Week is being held 23rd to 30th May 2008 in the UK. The National Institute of Medical Herbalists is arranging for journalists to attend free consultations at their local qualified medical herbalist.
The consultation will look at the journalist’s health from a holistic perspective as well as advising on any specific issues.
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