Cushing's syndrome is a familiar disease that affects older horses. Veterinarians focus on treating its symptoms, since the cure for Cushing's disease is still elusive. The best approach is to make the horse affected by the disease as comfortable as possible. Herbal treatments as a supplement to standard drug treatments for Cushing's disease, however, show outstanding results.

Recognizing the symptoms of Cushing's syndrome

Hormonal instabilities, as the result of either over-activity of the pituitary gland or a tumor in the gland itself, give rise to Cushing's syndrome. As a group of clinical signs and symptoms, the distinctive characteristic of Cushing's is an unusually long, dense, kinky or rough-cut hair surface that does not shake off in the spring, as it ordinarily should.

Anyone who has faced the frustration of trying to get a good nights rest knows how difficult it can be be. The harder you try to fall asleep the less success you have. Each minute that passes brings you closer to the hour when you have to get up and began a new day. Your tension increases as you try to will yourself to go to sleep which only adds to the problem. While knowing that it is estimated that one in fifteen people have trouble falling a sleep won't help you with your insomnia at least you will realize that your not alone. So what can you do rid yourself of insomnia? Some people have success with over the counter medications such as Nytol, Sominex or Sleep Eze. If that does not work prescription drugs such as Halcion and Ambien help some.

At one time or another, many of us suffer from occasional or mild depression. Symptoms of mild depression are not as severe as those in moderate to severe depression, and if diagnosed early, you can benefit from using home remedies and certain herbs versus prescription drugs that can leave you feeling less than up to par, and leave you feeling impaired and unable to function properly.

Symptoms of mild depression include low spirits or feeling down, not being as sharp in our thinking, stop doing the things you don't absolutely have to do but still have the ability to go to work, for example.

The following is a list of different remedies that are effective in treating mild depression.

Lavender:

There are ways to improve ones circulation without having to rely on prescription drugs. Blood circulation is very important factor when it comes to your health. Many of the people who face poor blood circulation range from the middle aged to the elderly. Some of the areas that may be affected by poor blood circulation are the toes and fingers as well as ears and nose. Numbness in these areas can often be a sign of poor blood circulation. We will take a look at some home remedies to better blood circulation.

KELP

Kelp contains algin which is known to improve the digestive system by removing the toxins from the body. Kelp helps cleanse the body's system by neutralizing the wastes and toxins that is used by nutrients that are found in the sea.

Herbal medicine is as ancient as mankind itself. The knowledge of herbal medicine dates back to several centuries ago, to about 5000 B.C. when Sumerians used herbs such as laurel, caraway and thyme for their medical illnesses. Since then, people from all generations have turned to natural remedies as a means of healthy healing of the mind, spirit and body.

The use of herbs has now evolved over time. This wonderful natural way to heal is now being realized by modern technology through the use of chemistry and other physical sciences. It was said that about 25 percent of prescription drugs in the US are from herbal plants. The World Health organization, at present, estimates that 80 percent of the world's population uses herbal medicine as a part of primary health care.

You may have heard about herbal remedies for ADHD. Perhaps you have also done some research. In this article, you will learn why some parents and professionals believe that these supplements are much more effective than drugs and what to look for in a good quality product.

An herbal ADHD remedy contains natural ingredients that reduce the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, but what makes them different or even better than drugs? In order to answer this question, let's first take a look at the pros and cons of prescription drugs.

Alternative medicine has become quite popular once again. One aspect of alternative medicine is the use of herbs for common ailments and disease prevention. Many people tend to believe that because herbs are all natural they are much safer than a man made drug. This is not true. Here are some things you need to consider when using any herbal remedy...

Herbs ARE medicines. Man has made many of the medicines we know and have used from plants with medicinal properties. However, man has regulated the strength and dosage of the medicinal ingredients. In the plant itself the medicinal strength may be so strong that a unsuspectingly small amount could be fatal. The best thing you can do is to remember that natural does not always mean safer. Always read all package labels and follow directions precisely when using herbal products. Although the use of herbs in pretty safe and beneficial, overdose on herbs is as real and deadly as overdose on prescription drugs.

According to various estimates, up to 80% of the World population consider Herbal Remedies a part of an individual wellness regime. In the United States, the figure is about 30% with annual sales of Herbals approaching $4 Billion Dollars. Due the the increases in production Numbers of new prescription drugs and lack of funding by Government Regulating Agencies, many Herbal Remedies have gone under the radar so to speak, in terms of research and effectiveness. Compounded by the uses of Herbals in concert with conventional prescription medicines, many times unsupervised by a Physician, this can present a recipe for disaster.

Anxiety and panic attacks are said to be brought on biochemically, because of the effects of certain things, like caffeine and other drugs, on the brain. A panic attack is an intense feeling of fear- some people even claim to think they are dying, or feel as though they are having a heart attack. Panic attacks are one extreme form of anxiety.

Most prescription drugs given by doctors for anxiety are mainly used for depression. Though these illnesses are both very different from each other they do both stem from the same areas of the brain and have some of the same factors creating their presence in our lives. This is why I have lumped them together in this article.

Herbal and dietary supplements have gained great popularity over the last few years.Herbal and dietary supplements might be popular but are they safe?

What are Herbal Supplements

Herbal supplements are called a form of dietary supplement by the FDA consequently they are not regulated like prescription drugs are in this country. Herbal supplements are sold in many forms these include:

powders
tablets
capsules
teas

Many herbal supplements are also added to vitamins, minerals, and other food products.

Herbal Supplement Regulations