Tag: natural-remedies
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Please Pass the Gas
Word to know: Carminative A few years ago, I discovered that I have an intolerance to corn. If I eat any corn products – even baking powder (which contains cornstarch), my body will react by swelling just a little in every cell, it seems. I get bloated and feel terribly uncomfortable. After I stopped eating…
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Word to Know: Anxiolytic
This week’s word is: anxiolytic. An anxiolytic is a substance, such as an herb or a pharmaceutical, that reduces anxiety. Anxiety is the body’s response to stress. It is psychosomatic because it involves symptoms in both the mind and the body. When we experience anxiety, we have racing and worried thoughts, a feeling of restlessness, and…
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Word to Know: Anti-Spasmodic
This week’s word is: anti-spasmodic. I think the importance of this week’s word is less about the definition of the word than to understand when an anti-spasmodic herb might be helpful. When do we experience spasms? We often associate spasms with either serious problems like epilepsy, or with slight annoying things like an eye twitching. Those…
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Word to Know: Demulcent
This week’s word is: demulcent. The “c” is soft. Herbs with demulcent properties are moistening and mollify (soften) inflamed and irritated tissues. You are probably familiar with the gel of an aloe vera plant. Perhaps you have used it on a sunburn and have personally experienced the soothing qualities. Not only does it help a little with…
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Word to Know: Analgesic
This week’s word is: analgesic. Analgesic is a word that you might associate with a doctor’s office. It sounds medicinal and scientific, doesn’t it? Well, there’s a reason for that – and it is because herbs actually have medicinal properties! Analgesic herbs help to relieve the sensation of pain. Pain is an indicator that something is wrong in the…
Herbs for Musicians 