Alternative Remedies

This gentle hemorrhoid treatment helps to reduce the inflammation that causes hemorrhoids and also helps to treat itching and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids. If you are pregnant, I suggest...

There are EASY "DO" strategies, NOT including exercise, which have always and truly assisted me to lose weight. i share them with you here in this article :)

Jet lag is caused by several factors involved with flying, especially the poor air quality and the time zone factor often involved. This natural jet lag treatment can be used during a flight to...

It is hard to swallow and your throat feels scratchy, dry and just overall miserable. Having a sore throat is not fun and can be pretty darned uncomfortable. Here are a few home remedies for a...

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx that can cause pain and discomfort in the throat as well as affect a persons ability to speak. There are a few possible causes of laryngitis such as:...

Cabbage has been long been used as a natural remedy for acid reflux disease and ulcers. It is loaded with essential vitamins and nutrients, but its gastrointestinal healing ability is due mainly...

Light therapy is a technique that uses exposure to different forms of light to treat the symptoms of a number of conditions, including seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and other forms of...

Acne is a common occurrence in adolescence. Increased hormonal activity increase the production of sebum, which clogs the pores and causes lesions in the form of red pimples, blackheads and...

Colds, congestion and sinus infections are a fact of life, especially during the fall and winter months. However, that does not doom you to months of not being able to breathe or pumping yourself...

Kidney stones or renal calculi, are hard masses that form in the kidney or urinary tract. They can vary greatly in size, but are always painful. Some large kidney stones must be removed by...

Scalp odor comes from the apocrine glands that produce a fatty sweat in areas of the body where there is more hair. When you are under stress, the gland contracts, and the sweat is pushed to the...

A holistic approach to ailments is the idea that patients benefit from multiple strategies of treatment targeting both the direct problem and underlying issues. Holistic treatments for skin...

A music therapist is a person who has gone through certified training to administer music therapy, a form of therapy that rehabilitates people through the use of music.

Mycotoxins is a term typically used to describe the toxic chemicals that are produced by the fungi that are often found colonizing crops. As there are many different species of fungi, so too are...

There are many people who suffer from chronic and acute pain that stems from various disorders, including those pertaining to the back. These can be caused by stress and injury. Many of these...

This gentle lotion treatment helps to speed up the healing process of chickenpox. This lotion treatment for chickenpox also helps to gently moisturize the skin, and help stop the itching, as well...

Bone fractures are a break in the bone. Bone fractures are usually caused by impact or stress, and on occasion medical conditions play a factor as well. There are no magical ways to fix bone...

This natural treatment for hay fever is absorbed through the skin to help treat hay fever naturally. I suggest using this natural treamtnent for Hay Fever every morning and evening while trying to...

Most women will end up with cellulite in their future, as well as many men. With some changes to your diet and lifestyle though, you can help to naturally prevent cellulite in your future. Below...

Spider Veins are distended veins that are just below the surface of the skin. Spider Veins tend to occur more freuqently on the legs, and can even cause itching and pain, as well as swelling in...

This natural tea treatment helps to treat psoriasis internally. I suggest drinking the tea in the morning and evening to help treat your psoriasis. If you suffer from more severe psoriasis I...

Many people suffer from low circulation, making this gentle bath treatment a great option to help to naturally increase their low circulation. The ginger root and parsley and lemon help to promote...

Sick of that unwanted hair on you legs, under your arm, or even on you face? Every woman wishes they could remove unwanted hair fast and easy, with less pain. Sure, you can try waxing and shaving...

Aloe is a medicinal plant. A clear gel from the succulent leaves of the aloe vera plant has been used topically to treat skin problems for thousands of years, according to the Mayo Clinic. Aloe...

If you experience swelling and stiffness in the joints of your hands, wrists, knees and ankles, you may be suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, a progressive inflammatory disease and autoimmune...

Silicea, which is also known as silicea terra and silicic acid, is used as a homeopathic remedy, a natural remedy and is being studied as a possible medical treatment for removing aluminum from...

Carrot seed oil, with its earthy smell and myriad uses, is one ingredient you may be able to use to add fragrance to lotions or even to counteract signs of aging (from wrinkles to age spots)....

Leaky gut syndrome (LGS) is a defect on the intestinal wall that allows toxic materials to leak into the bloodstream. This toxic material in turn damages other internal organs especially the...

Sleep disturbances can leave one feeling severely tired and dragging throughout the day. Light therapy is a newer approach to healing, although the sun's rays that it simulates has been giving us...

Both men and women may experience lowered testosterone for various reasons. Sometimes it is just a matter of aging, and other times there are health reasons behind it. Whatever the cause, this...

Making black walnut tincture is a great use for all of those walnuts that fall from your black walnut tree in autumn. Black walnut tincture is made from the green hulls (the external coverings) of...

Though several over-the-counter anti-itch remedies are widely available at your local drugstore, you might be looking for an easy solution to try at home. Baking soda and oatmeal might give you...

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a method for treating pain. A TENS machine is a small, portable device that uses electrical signals to mitigate pain. The device has a small,...

5-HTP, the common abbreviation of a chemical called 5-Hydroxytryptophan, may relieve mild to moderate depression. People with depression suffer a wide spectrum of unpleasant feelings, ranging from...

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of staph infection that is resistant to almost any kind of antibiotic. There are many people who are carriers and don't even know they...

The eyes are sensitive organs in the body which can get overworked or infected. Throughout time, eye washing and bathing has been practiced to soothe dry and irritated eyes, as well as to remove...

With the popularity of home remedies of every kind, it is no surprise that many people are now using homemade eye rinses to relieve tired or irritated eyes and homemade makeup removers to cleanse...

Taking care of your immune system is probably the most important part of staying healthy, and avoiding any illnesses or virus. Luckily, there are natural ways to help strengthen your immune...

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome hasn't been studied until more recently, in fact many modern doctors still don't believe it's a real illness. Most medical treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome don't...

Anxiety is one of the most common medical disorders in today’s society. Normal anxiety is a protective reaction to prepare for a difficult situation. However, chronic and vague feelings of...

Heart disease is one of this country's major health concerns. As anyone suffering with heart disease will tell you, they've tried numerous methods to manage this condition. This simple, homemade...

This gentle massage oil treatment helps to relieve the pain and discomfort of sore muscles, this treatment works especially well for sore legs or sore arms. This massage treatment works especially...

Cellulite is a skin condition that affects most women where the skin becomes dimpled. Though there aren't any magical ways to get rid of cellulite, there's several ways to help treat it, including...

Gallstones are formed in the gall bladder when digestive fluids solidify into hard "stones." (See Reference 1.) While many people never develop gallstone symptoms, others are plagued with sudden...

Hyperbaric oxygen treatment is the use of specialized equipment to surround the body with 100 percent oxygen at a pressure of 2 atmosphere absolute (ATA) compared to gravity's normal 1 ATA. This...

Bach Flowers, also known as Bach Flower Remedies® and Bach Flower Essences, are a set of 38 tinctures created by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s for alleviating emotional suffering and...

Poison ivy is a plant that is causes what is considered to be one of the most common allergies in North America. Urushiol, the oil on poison ivy leaves, will cause an allergic reaction--in the...

Urate crystal deposits can form in joints because of an increased level of uric acid in the body. This can lead to the condition called gout, a form of arthritis, which can cause pain and...

Fibroid tumors are largely benign uterine growths diagnosed in nearly 30% of women, although they may be present without symptoms in an estimated 75% of women.

The process of making yogurt developed in Eastern Europe. Over a century ago, it was recognized by westerners that populations who ate yogurt daily lived longer and healthier lives. The secret...