Alternative Remedies

The development of scar tissue is our skin’s natural response to an injury, burn, cut, scratch, bite or even acne. Our skin has an amazing ability to rejuvenate, revitalize and restore the skin to...

If you suffer from acne this is not the first article you have read about it. You have probably tried conventional treatment that failed or did not sustain. In this article I will not bore you...

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder characterized by persistent fatigue, neurological symptoms including headaches, brain fog, mood disorders, and motor dysfunction. Many scientists...

Parkinson's Disease has become much more prevalent in recent years. For those of us who have a beloved relative or friend with the disease, it goes without saying that the symptoms of Parkinson's...

Side effects of prostate surgery often include urinary incontinence (inability to control urine flow), a condition that can lead to anxiety and avoidance of social situations. Medications for...

The swine flu virus, also called H1N1, is a contagious influenza virus first detected in the United States in April 2009. In June 2009, the World Health Organization declared it a pandemic....

The colon is the region of the digestive tract where waste is prepared for removal and is the area most exposed to cancer-causing substances. The typical American diet is low in fiber and high in...

Hair needs proper nourishment in order to grow. Weak and unhealthy hair breaks easily and seems to take forever to grow. Massaging beneficial herbal essential oils into the scalp helps to...

Skin tags are small growths that are most often found on or around the neck, armpit and knees. Their appearance can be anything from a small circular bump, to a large flap of skin. While the exact...

Toenail fungus is caused by dermophytes, a fungus that implants itself under the nail bed. This results in a thick, crusty, discolored nail that can cause pain and swelling in the toe. Several...

Airborne, also known as Airborne Effervescent Health Formula, is a cold remedy available at most grocery stores and drugstores. Although it is touted by Airborne Health Inc. as an effective way to...

Concentrated rosewater is produced by the steam distillation of rose petals. In addition to its uses in alternative medicine, it is also frequently added to skin care products for its healing...

If you suffer from osteoarthritis, chances are you experience pain – especially when you first wake up in the morning. The pain and inflammation of arthritis can make even the simplest tasks...

Athlete’s foot is a harmless condition that occurs when you wear very tight fitting shoes for long period of time or not properly drying feet before you where your shoes. This causes the area to...

Bedsores are very painful, and if they do not heal, they may require surgery. Some bedsores can become so bad that they become life threatening. There is a way to get bedsores to heal, ways that a...

In the U.S. alone there are ten million people afflicted with osteoporosis. This crippling bone disease, can make life more of a chore than anything else. A doctor can prescribe medication that...

Soft tissue warts are caused by a viral skin infection, and these small bumps most commonly occur on the hands and feet. Standard medical treatment often includes removal by freezing or laser and...

Many factors, such as genetics, stress, thyroid dysfunction or vitamin deficiencies, can cause hair loss. If you are experiencing hair loss or thinning, you can try one of the many available...

The neti pot is a device that is used to perform nasal cleansing or irrigation. The pot itself can be made out of a variety of materials and is generally shaped like a small teapot or gravy boat.

Human lips do not produce natural oils to help protect them from extremes in temperature and climate. Lips often become dry, chapped or cracked in extreme conditions such as very cold winds or...

Frankincense, also called olibanum, oil is an extract from the resin of the Boswellia carteri tree. The aroma is pleasant, reminiscent of a church sanctuary. With uses documented in ancient Egypt,...

Liposuction is a costly surgery ranging from $1,500 to $7,000 or more per area, and it can be traumatic to the body. There are several alternatives available for spot reduction of fat and...

Broken capillaries occur when cells in the capillary walls are weakened and lose their elasticity. If they occur often, see a doctor to make sure they are not a symptom of an underlying disease....

Cartilage is a connective tissue that works within the skeletal system. Sharks have a vast amount of cartilage, which contains proteins, calcium salts, glycoproteins and proteoglycans. Shark...

This gentle ointment helps to relieve the pain and discomfort of nipples sore from breastfeeding. This treatment also helps to soothe and help heal nipples sore from breastfeeding. This treatment...

This natural bath soak treatment helps to treat hot flashes, which are a common symptom for women that are dealing with menopause. This gentle bath treatment for hot flashes helps with hot...

Muscle cramps are the result of a lack of blood and oxygen supply to an area of muscle caused by a muscle spasm. There are many factors that can lead to muscle cramps, and one of the easiest ways...

Having cat allergies is a common problem for many people, and causes an issue for many families that have a cat. Below are some tips to help treat, prevent and reduce your cat allergies, so your...

A bruise is a sign of injury located below the skin. A bruise is caused by broken blood vessels that usually break from impact. Below are some of the more effective ways to treat a bruise.

Having a fever can be miserable, but there are ways to naturally treat a fever and make yourself more comfortable during the recovery. Below are some of the more effective ways to help naturally...

Diarrhea is a common problem, that can be caused by many factors. Trying to cure Diarrhea can be difficult for some, especially those that don't know what foods to avoid. Below are some of the...

A healthy liver filters blood and absorbs fat-soluble nutrients in foods. When scar tissue builds in a liver with fibrosis, digestion of fat-soluble vitamins becomes poor and the abnormal cell...

Hair needs proper nourishment in order to grow. Massaging beneficial oils into the scalp helps to stimulate blood flow and accelerates hair growth. There are herbs that aid in hair growth by...

Castor oil is known for its medicinal properties. A Castor oil pack is made by infusing several layers of cotton or wool flannel with Castor oil, applying it to the body strategically, and placing...

The prostate is a very important organ of the male anatomy. As part of reproduction functions, it produces seminal fluid allowing the sperm a better chance to reach their destination and do their...

Warts are caused by the virus known as human papilloma. The human papillomavirus causes a rapid growth of cells on the outer layer of your skin. Common warts usually grow on hands, palms and...

Acid indigestion occurs when excess stomach acids move back into the esophagus. This results in an uncomfortable burning sensation in the stomach. To treat acid indigestion, you need to protect...

Essiac liquid extract is prepared by boiling Turkish rhubarb root, slippery elm bark, burdock root and sheep sorrel and steeping the mixture overnight. The extract takes its name from its...

Tiger Balm is a topical herbal remedy originally formulated to treat muscles aches and discomfort. Due to its potent mix of aromatic herbs, Tiger Balm can also be used as a decongestant and for...

There are many reasons for dark underarms. A few of the more common causes of dark armpits include dead skin cells, deodorants, antiperspirants, shaving, sweating and friction with clothes. There...

Found easily in food and supplements, vitamins may be the answer to healing and preventing your unsightly, troublesome warts. Vitamins A, C and E all work to treat warts. You might also find help...

EDTA stands for ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. It is used in chelation therapy for patients with lead poisoning, digoxin toxicity and atherosclerosis. It has side effects which can be harmful if...

When capillary cells become severed or weakened, they often appear on the skin's surface in a red or purplish color. Broken capillaries are most common on the face around the nose and cheeks, but...

The standard 12-step program for drug rehabilitation works for some people, but for others it is ineffective. Different people have different needs, but the traditional form of rehab is highly...

Detox foot baths are advertised all over the Internet as having the ability to cleanse the entire body of toxins. These claims are enthusiastically made by the manufacturers, but there is no...

If you are at risk for developing blood clots, then you may also be at risk for heart attack, aneurysm or stroke. A proactive approach to improving blood circulation and the integrity of your...

Have you ever chopped jalapenos and then wondered (after it was too late) how on earth to get the juice off your hands? Well...I experienced this recently after chopping and seeding 2 lbs. of...

This gentle steam treatment helps to relieve the pain and discomfort caused by sinusitis. This sinusitis treatment also helps to clear out the nasal passages, and help speed up the recovery period...

This natural treatment helps to treat Peptic Ulcers naturally. A peptic ulcer is an ulcer in the gastrointestinal and is usually acidic and quite painful. This gentle oil treatment works by...

A cough is the body’s natural way to rid itself of foreign material or mucus from throat and lungs. This is the reason why we cough more often when we are sick. There are times however, when...