There are various health benefits derived from celery and its juice. The medical virtues of celery were first described by the Greeks Discorides and Pliny. In the early middle ages celery juice was very beneficial for curing ailments such as stones, constipation, menstrual problems and for health disorders of the liver and gall bladder.

The green leaves and stem and the bulbous root of celery are all extremely rich in active ingredients that make celery a very important medicinal plant and very beneficial to health. There is a well balanced content of the basic minerals, vitamins and nutrients, but in addition there are important concentrations of plant hormones and the essential oils that give celery its strong and characteristic smell. These oils have a specific effect on the regulation of the nervous system, and have a great calming influence. It is the presence of the essential oils which makes celery special. These are also found in the seeds and, if available, they too can be added to the juice.

Celery is used for its strong stimulating and beneficial effect on a weak sexual system, but as is usual with plant therapies the normally active person does not have to fear an uncontrollable upsurge. Plant therapy tends to make the system normal. Like beet there is also a general health tonic effect.

The strong diuretic (water removing) powers of celery enable it to be used in the control of health problems such as arthritis and rheumatism. Sufferers cannot have too much and may consume the vegetable cooked or raw, or in juice form which is the most health effective treatment of all.

A tablespoonful of honey in celery juice, sipped slowly, will very effectively reduce the appetite if taken before a meal, and makes a delightful drink. You can take the same mixture as a nightcap when it will help you to relax into a soothing and restful sleep.

Those who take the juice who have in the past suffered from a tendency towards stones in the gall bladder or the kidneys usually find that these painful deposits do not form again. It seems likely that this effect is related to the anti-arthritic properties of the juice.

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Kevin Pederson has been managing a number of natural home remedies websites which have information on home based natural cures by the usage of juices extracted from vegetables and fruits like celery.

When you look around, it’s easy to spend thousands of dollars to have unwanted hair removed by professionals. If you’ve got hair where you wish it wasn’t, don’t despair! Nowadays there are lots of hair removal procedures you can use at home, and they’re relatively inexpensive. This two part series will tell you about the most common ones.

Shaving Tips for Men

If you’re looking for a smoother shave, try shaving in the shower. This softens up the beard and makes a smoother shave easier. If you like to use creams or gels, don’t get carried away and use too much. They’re more effective if you apply them correctly. Gently massage the shaving cream or lotion lightly onto your skin. This stimulates the little pilli muscles, which then lift the hairs up and so makes them easier to shave. Double or triple bladed shavers may sound fancy, but single blades usually give a better shave. And you can forget about shaving with a blunt razor, you’re asking for trouble. Change the blade as soon it loses its sharpness. Look at the direction your hair grows, and shave in the same direction for the first couple of passes. Finally, reverse and shave against the grain for the final pass. Finish by rinsing your face with cool water, then pat, don’t rub, your face dry with your towel. If you take the time to shave properly, you will generally only have to shave once a day, although for some men twice daily is still required.

Shaving Tips for Women

You might think that razors made specially for women are just a marketing ploy, but in fact they really are different. They’re a more convenient shape, and the blade is at the right angle for underarms and legs. It’s always helpful to run warm water on your underarms and legs first, then massage in your shaving cream or gel. There’s no need to spend heaps buying expensive shaving lotions, hair conditioner is just as effective. Interestingly, it’s best for women to shave at night, because that’s when body fluids drain away a little and aren’t tightly packed around the hair follicles. You should always be extremely careful shaving the bikini area, because the last thing you need is underwear chafing on a shaving rash. Contrary to the old wive’s tale, shaving facial or moustache hair won’t make it grow back even thicker. Frequency of shaving is your choice, but generally it’s recommended that you shave underarms and legs twice a week, although you can adjust that depending on how fast the hair grows.

Tweezing Tips

It’s very easy to be slack when using tweezers, and not think about hygiene. In fact, it’s important to clean your tweezers in hot water before you use them, and preferably wipe them with alcohol. You can use tweezers to shape eyebrows and remove stray hairs on the chin and face. However, never use tweezers for nose hairs, because you could spread infections. Always pull the hair out in the same direction it’s growing. To make it easier, place a hot face cloth over the area to be tweezed. This helps open the pores a little. Wait until afterwards to apply creams or moisturizes, otherwise you could end up with infected or blocked pores. Generally, tweezing is effective for about two weeks.

Depilatory Cream Tips

Some people have an allergic reaction to depilatory creams, so it’s always good to check first. Place a small amount on the area you want to treat, follow the instructions on the label, then wait 24 hours. If everything looks okay, you can go ahead and do the whole area. Depilatory creams are most effective straight after a warm bath. This leaves the hair softened and the pores open. Always read the label instructions carefully before beginning, and it might be a good idea to have a timer handy so you don’t leave the cream on too long. Don’t use depilatory creams is you have cuts, a rash, acne blemishes or mosquito bites in the area you wish to treat. Mostly you can get by using a depilatory cream twice a month, although you can adjust the frequency to suit your own rate of hair regrowth.

There are many medical conditions that can be improved and indeed healed by practicing yoga. It can be used to lessen the negative effects of infertility, lung disease, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis, insomnia, cancer, high blood pressure, and joint pain. The beneficial effects of yoga practices are well recognized not only by the yoga community and alternative practitioners, but also by many mainline medical doctors.

One of the main elements that leads to an illness is stress. Being responsible for a huge number of sicknesses, this item, which we develop in our minds, can be reduced through a good usage of yoga techniques. Here are just some of the problems that are related to an over active stress response: depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, some types of diabetes mellitus, cardio vascular disease, several autoimmune diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, reproductive problems, and an aggravated suppression of the immune system.

The response of the sympathetic nervous system can trigger stress in our metabolism. The reaction to various outside stimuli is also known as the fight or flight response, this is where the mind and body, faced with an endangering or disturbing element, prepares for one of the two options. Physically, this is manifested through an instantaneous heart rate increase, together with a high ascent of blood pressure. Breathing gets shallow and the muscles tense in anticipation of the following action. Internally, this response reduces the blood flow to internal organs and processes that are not essential in that particular moment (such as digestion and elimination) are shut down.

This state of increased awareness and readiness is beneficial on a short term, preparing our body to react to the outside interventions and stimuli. Both in a fight, and in a flight situation, the body is physically and mentally prepared to act. The problem arises when long term exposure to similar stress takes place. This fight or flight response is only meant to help on short periods of time, the longer it is activated the less resources will the body have to function normally.

There is a natural countermeasure for the fight or flight response. It is called the parasympathetic nervous system or the relaxation response. It is automatically activated when the elements that caused the stress are gone but it is also possible to increase its effects by breathing deeply and relaxing your muscles. By increasing the length of this process we allow our body to recover faster, enabling it to eliminate the harmful effects of stress in a prompt and efficient manner.

Yoga highlights the idea that by using breathing and relaxation techniques you can reduce the harmful effects of stress factors on your body. A lessened fight or flight response can also be achieved by looking at adverse factors as challenges rather than threats. This approach allows your mind to focus on finding a solution, rather than creating an abrupt response. Another concept employed by this technique is that of acting versus reacting, of taking initiative versus responding to outside factors.

The positive effects of yoga during a healing process are undeniable. However, these techniques should only be used as a form of support and the healing should not rely solely on them. The best results are achieved by combining yoga with traditional and modern medicine and by addressing a problem both from a mental and physical point of view.

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