Wednesday, April 7, 2010 as of 11:14 AM ET
If we were all able to relax on the beach or in the mountains daily, get rid of our hectic schedules, and remove virtually all stress factors from our lives, we wouldn't require aides to calm us down.
However, since we don't live in this utopia, but in high-stress circumstances instead, we require support to soothe frayed nerves and to relieve the grind of ongoing stress.Enter lemon balm, also known as Melissa. A versatile traditional herbal remedy, this perennial herb is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated throughout Europe. Germany, Spain, Romania and Bulgaria are important countries for this crop, which enjoys broad use in herbal medicine. The dried leaves and flowering tops are used, and the herb imparts a pleasant lemon-like aroma.As early as 300 BC, lemon balm was described in the Historia Plantarum by noted Greek biologist Theophrastus. Eleventh century Arab physician Avicenna noted that "balm makes the heart merry and joyful, and strengthens the vital ...
The rainforests of the world used to occupy 14 percent of the Earth. But now they make up less than six percent. Medicine Hunter , Chris Kilham , talks to actress and founder of The Rainforest Foundation Trudie Styler about what’s being done to save the rainforests
With more states opting to legalize the sale of medical marijuana, researchers are taking a closer look at how cannabis may protect the brain. Dr. Manny sits down with the Medicine Hunter , Chris Kilham , to find out more
Everyone wants to live a healthier and more enriched life, but few feel they have the tools to do it. The Medicine Hunter , Chris Kilham , speaks to physician and author Deepak Chopra about his book, “Spiritual Solutions: Answers to Life’s Greatest Challenges†for some insight
Malaria, a parasitic disease mostly transmitted by mosquitoes, causes fever, chills, pain in the joints, anemia, headache, nausea, sweating, and in some cases convul...
For several months each year, Dr. Joe Tafur works in a family medical clinic in Arizona, practicing conventional medicine. The rest of the year, he's south of the bo...
Recently you may have seen the term MRSA in the news and have wondered what it is. MRSA is an acronym for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a strain of co...
Chris Kilham, the Medicine Hunter, stopped by Fox News Channel recently to discuss his book, "The 5 Tibetans."The five Tibetans are a group of very simple, yet power...
The Medicine Hunter , Chris Kilham , goes in search of medicinal plants in Central Park with Steve "Wildman" Brill. They discover a plant that tastes good and helps to relieve pain, too
Recent studies show that saffron may play a valuable role in delaying mental decline in cases of Alzheimer’s disease.But before I get to those studies, here's a litt...
Dr. Manny Alvarez of Fox News Health and I now have an official tradition that's two years old. We get together around the holidays and drink cocktails. So what's a ...
Chris Kilham shows ways to heal burns
The Medicine Hunter , Chris Kilham , tells Dr. Manny about some natural remedies that will help to heal all sorts of skin problems like acne, stretch marks and infections
You may be surprised to learn that many common foods offer some protection to your skin from the potentially damaging rays of the sun, from the inside out. This SPF ...
It's the full flush of spring, and many people's minds turn toward getting into better shape. But for some people, the thought of getting into the gym, changing thei...
Kava, an herb from the Pacific islands whose roots yield relaxing compounds, has been sold in the U.S. for a long time. In 1900 kava extract appeared in the Sears Ro...
The French paradox has been used to describe the low rates of heart disease among a population that eats a diet rich in saturated fats.For decades, red wine was cred...
Bam - the year is slipping away to the last few hours, and it’s hard to know where the time goes.Over the past year, many things have happened health-wise in the U.S...
By now, pretty much everyone has heard of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), the mysterious and widespread disappearance of vast numbers of bees. In 2006, U.S. beekeepe...
The Medicine Hunter , Chris Kilham , finds a few brave students to eat grubs in the Amazon with him
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