Alternative Remedies

HGH is usually used to treat those with severe growth problems, such as dwarfism. While some people say that HGH (human grown hormone) is a great way to keep your vitality and to get big and...

Most of us experience it wherever we go, shopping at the grocery store and especially visiting the local mall, people are coughing and coughing. You can't wait to get home wondering whether you'll...

High blood pressure is a common condition that is hereditary. Although there is no cure for high blood pressure, there are things that can be done to keep it lowered. They say that certain...

Ulcers are defined as an open sore or lesion that develops on the inner lining of the stomach or the upper part of the intestine. It's known as a gastric ulcer when it occurs in the stomach. When...

Rescue Remedy is one of many Bach Flower Remedies. It contains a combination of Bach Flower essences, including Impatiens, Star of Bethlehem, Cherry Plum, Rock Rose, and Clematis, which work...

Bad breath also known as halitosis is caused by active bacteria in the mouth, Either the teeth or gums. There are common causes for bad breath that effect millions of people everyday. these causes...

Acid reflux also known as gastro-esophageal reflux is a condition that alto of people are affected by. This is also the most frequent cause of indigestion and can cause you to have heartburn....

I didn't want to take blood pressure medications. I wasn't overweight. However I stressed a lot and my blood pressure was dangerously high. I tried for years to lower it through natural means...

Proponents of alkaline water say that drinking it can optimize health, slow the aging process and prevent numerous diseases. Alkaline water is claimed to flush toxins from cells, prevent toxins...

Roughage helps maintain a healthy body in a variety of ways. Fiber-enriched diets benefit diverticulitis (a common digestive disease), diabetes, constipation and heart disease. Eating at least 20...

Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, treats the entire body and not just the disease. Unlike western medicine, TCM holds that everything functions by way of the life force called the chi...

A healthy colon should have 85 percent or more of "good," beneficial bacteria. However, unhealthy lifestyles, poor eating habits and antibiotics can destroy good bacteria, allowing "bad" bacteria...

Flat warts are unsightly and can appear anywhere on the body. Some of the unpleasant side effects of warts are itching, burning and oozing. Warts can also be painful and quite difficult to remove....

Tibetan medicine is increasingly popular in the west for a host of ailments. People are looking for alternative ways to deal with common problems, such as restless leg syndrome. Tibetan Medicine...

Without treatment, a cold sore will usually last 10 to 14 days. Once your sore has scabbed, it should heal rather quickly. You can try a few things, though, to speed the healing time of a...

The necessity of passing a kidney stone is often a frightening experience, and it can be a very slow and painful process. Many home remedies claim to help speed this process and cushion the body...

Manuka oil is an alternative topical treatment for various skin ailments, including irritations, rashes, athlete's foot, dandruff, and other minor skin issues. Although it is a natural treatment,...

Black salves were used by Native Americans as a medicinal tincture to help alleviate certain skin ailments. Made of mixtures of several herbs, black salves are sometimes marketed today as an...

Drinking a glass or two of wine, beer, or other alcoholic beverage can help you relax and take away your inhibitions. Having a few drinks each week or even one or two a day isn't a problem for...

Lanolin is another word used to describe wool wax, wool fat or wool grease. It is a term that refers to the grease that woolly animals secrete through their sebaceous glands. Although the lanolin...

Blackheads are made when oil forms and hardens in your skin. It can be an annoying and painful condition. Goat's milk is a home remedy that is supposed to help remove the blackheads from your...

A face that is clear, glowing and radiant signifies both beauty and good health. There are a number of easily accessible, natural ingredients which can be used to gently clean and moisturize the...

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, non-contagious skin condition that affects 7.5 million Americans, which is 2.2 percent of the population, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. At...

Indigestion which is also known as dyspepsia is a common complaint and can be the result of many underlying conditions. When indigestion has no obvious cause it is called functional dyspepsia....

Arthritis is an affliction that has effected man since the beginning of time. While there are over 150 different types of arthritis, the one thing that seems to be a constant is the pain and...

Corosolic acid is scientifically known as Lagerstroemia speciosa. This active compound is derived from the banaba tree. It is often referred to as banaba leaf extract, particularly in nutritional...

The purpose of an ionic foot bath or ionic cleansing is to send positive and negative ions through the body to put all the cells back in balance. This is supposed to make the cells efficient and...

Gas is caused by swallowing air and from the breakdown of foods by bacteria in the colon, according to the University of Virginia Health System. Gas is eliminated from the body by either burping...

Before I started using a Neti Pot I could not breath, period. I tried those Breath-Right things, I tried nasal sprays, I tried breathing out my mouth. But nothing helped in the least bit. Then...

If you are a parent or caregiver looking for a way to soothe a child's tummy without medicine, there are several methods you can try that are quite effective. I find that if one of the methods...

A canker sore looks like an inflamed ulcer spot in the mouth with a grey center surrounded by a red, inflamed halo. Canker sores usually last for one to two weeks and can be painful occurring...

Epsom salt, also known as magnesium sulfate, is a powerful source of magnesium that can be used in a variety of ways to treat a variety of ailments and conditions.

Toe fungal infection is due to the accumulation of fungus under the nails. These bacteria, which can stay in the nails for a long period of time, affect the nail tissues. This is a difficult...

Drop foot, also called foot drop, is a condition in which the front part of the foot cannot be raised. Drop foot is normally caused by a muscular or neurological disorder such as stroke, cerebral...

Edgar Cayce was well-known for his unusual and effective advice. Bunions can be effectively treated through a method derived from his teachings.

Chapped lips is a condition where lips can become dry, flaky, sore or even cracked. Some people experience chapped lips more often or more severely than others, sometimes even to the point of...

Dandruff is a condition where the scalp gets flaky, causing little flakes to settle on a person’s shoulders, clothes or even on their face and eyebrows. There are two kinds of dandruff. First...

A sinus infection, (or sinusitis as it is otherwise known) is an inflammation of the sinus and nasal passages. Some of the symptoms associated with a sinus infection can be pressure in the eyes,...

There are a few possible ways that someone can end up with the hiccups such as: eating too fast, laughing, eating hot or spicy food, smoking, heartburn or drinking excessive alcohol. Regardless...

With nearly every medical condition the fact remains the same: what treatment works for some, may not work for others. Therefore it is imperative that you speak with a health care professional...

Candida Albicans is a yeast microorganism that normally resides with many other microorganisms in your lower intestine. But harsh antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, a poor diet or alcohol...

Rescue Remedy, made by a company called Bach, is a popular homeopathic remedy which claims to calm and relieve stress and painful emotions for the user. First sold only as drops or a spray taken...

Acid reflux is a common problem. Acid reflux happens when there is too much acid in the digestive system. Acid reflux can cause sensations such as burning pain and other discomfort. Getting your...

Skin tags are small benign tumors comprised of extra skin that grow on bodily areas prone to skin folds such as the neck and armpit. While they can be surgically removed or snipped with cuticle...

Migraines afflict more than 28 million people in the United States alone. Symptoms of a migraine include a pounding headache, sensitivity to light, nausea and possible vomiting. The most common...

Use of bee venom as medicine is a part of apitherapy, a discipline of alternative treatment that in addition to venom utilizes other bee products such as honey, pollen and royal jelly. Although...

Constipation is a condition where bowel movements are affected by being delayed or difficult to pass. It can result in bloating, stomach pain or even cause it to be painful while trying to go to...

While most people have suffered from stomach bloating at some point in their lives, it doesn’t make the condition any easier to bare. Not only is stomach bloating uncomfortable, but in some...

Much has been written lately about the benefits of drinking tea. There are so many to choose from, right? Actually, there are only five recognized true teas. These are Black, Green, Oolong,...

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of smooth muscle in the uterus. Fibroids are non-cancerous. Fibroids may or may not cause female problems like, prolonged menstrual cycles and sharp pelvic pain....