Alternative Remedies

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...

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...

Heavy metal toxicity is a potentially dangerous condition. Initial symptoms include mental confusion, dizziness, muscle pain and headaches; if untreated, heavy metal poisoning is potentially...

Alternative practitioners treat a variety of ills using two popular methods: chelation therapy and colon therapy. In addition, Western medicine supports the use of chelation to remove toxic agents...

Candida yeast overgrowth in the body can cause a variety of health problems, such as excessive gas, stomach bloating, abdominal pain, fatigue, sugar cravings and, in women, recurring vaginal yeast...

According to the Mayo Clinic, hair loss affects one-third of men and women. It can be troubling; however, options do exist. To spark new frontal hair growth, you could try several easy remedies....

If you should happen to find your feet swelling abnormally, you may be suffering from peripheral edema, or the abnormal build-up of fluid in the feet, ankles or legs. Such swelling is common and...

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...

In most cases, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a sign of mercury poisoning. If you do a search on the internet, you will be surprised to know how many people miraculously recovered from chronic...

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...