Alternative Remedies

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....

People might find it surprising that the cure for smoking cigarettes could come from the same product that is used to produce the addictive substance. Such is the case with tabacum being used as a...

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...

Homeopathic Remedies are a great way to help improve Lupus and treat specific symptoms of Lupus such as pain and inflammation naturally without the use of prescription drugs. Below are some of the...

The symptoms of polymyalgia can be nearly unbearable. The inflammatory disorder is known for causing pain throughout the body. Polymyalgia sufferers experience stiff muscles and sore joints,...

Senna has a number of medicinal properties that are beneficial for herbal home remedies. This herb is native to North African, and was used by Arabian physicians as long ago as the 9th century...

The common cold affects millions of people every year, and the symptoms can include headache, sneezing, coldness, and congestion. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find information on natural...

If you are a woman nearing menopause, you might begin to experience pre-menopausal symptoms, including night sweats, which can affect your sleep and negatively affect your everyday life. You can...

For many parents, putting a child diagnosed with attention deficit disorder, or ADD, on central nervous stimulants seem like a daunting choice due to their addictive nature. While a doctor should...

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect the skin, kidneys, other organs and the joints. Symptoms of lupus differ amongst patients and can also range in severity. Making changes to...

Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, is often strived for but in some it can cause severe symptoms that can interupt everyday life. Dizziness, fainting, light-headedness and weakness...

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder than usually starts to present itself in individuals between the ages of 30 and 50. Although it is less common than osteoarthritis, it is more...

In America, doctors are often quick to diagnose a child as having ADHD. Many symptoms of ADHD can be caused by other factors, often times including a lack of proper vitamins and nutrients, which...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has become somewhat controversial in recent years due to the seeming link between synthetic hormones and the incidence of high blood pressure and breast cancer in...

Chemical imbalances in the brain often manifest with feelings of depression and anxiety. It's more common than you might think--one study reveals one in six people suffer from some form of...

In the 1960s, Mexican wild yam was used to chemically produce progesterone, and this has led to the misconception that the wild yam contains bio-identical hormones. Now, there are a number of wild...

Several good alternatives for managing the symptoms associated with menopause can be found in your local health food store. Herbal-based supplements for hot flashes or for balancing hormone levels...

Attention deficient hyperactivity disorder is a condition that affects millions of children in the U.S., and can continue into adulthood, according to the Mayo Clinic. Although this condition was...

Allergic rhinitis occurs when your immune system overreacts to harmless substances you breathe in, like pollen, dust, mold or pet dander. This overreaction releases inflammatory chemicals that...

Bladder infection is a condition that causes inflammation of the bladder. Commonly called a urinary tract infection, this condition may be treated with alternative remedies. Make sure that you...

Lyme disease is caused by bacteria known as Borrelia that is carried by ticks and is identifiable by a circular, reddish rash that appears on the skin. If caught in the early stages, Lyme disease...

Acid reflux happens when stomach acid and juices from the stomach back up into the esophagus leading from the throat to the stomach. There are several home treatments that may help control the...

Crohn's disease is a gastrointestinal disorder. With Crohn's, your body has an inflammation in the intestinal tract. This can lead to abdominal tenderness as well as bloody or watery diarrhea,...

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus cavities that is followed with headaches, sinus pain, and cold like symptoms. Below are some tips to help treat your sinusitis naturally.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, also known as IBS, is known mostly by its symptoms. Patients usually suffer from cramps, stomach aches and pain, stabbing pains, and often times go back and forth from...

Menopause is a physical and emotional milestone in every woman's life and symptoms are nearly impossible to avoid completely. The most common and effective treatment is hormone therapy. However,...

Most of the human population is infected with some sort of parasite and most of these cases exhibit no symptoms or signs of the infestation. There are several herbal remedies used to treat...

Meniere's disease affects your inner ear and is characterized by unusual sensory perceptions, vertigo, hearing loss, a sense of pressure in the ear and tinnitus. This disease usually affects...

Rhinitis is the result of an overactive immune system that attacks inhaled substances such as pollen and dander. It mimics the symptoms of a cold but is not caused by a virus. When the substance...

It is often thought that stress causes ulcers, but there is no conclusive evidence. What is known is that stress can exacerbate and make ulcers worse. It may not be the stress in our lives that...

Diagnosing one's own health problems by the symptoms can save you time and money. Rather than make a doctor's appointment every time you feel an ache, you can track your symptoms, investigate via...

Most people occasionally feel low, usually because of an upsetting event. Depression however, is a more serious condition that can lead to the inability to function or even to suicide. Major...

According to the American Chronic Pain Association, fibromyalgia affects more than 6 million people in the United States. People who have fibromyalgia know a life of chronic pain and fatigue....

Tapazole, generic name methimazole, is used to treat hyperthyroidism, usually caused by Grave's disease. Because Tapazole has many side effects, many people are searching for natural alternatives.

Asthma is most commonly triggered by an allergic reaction. People with allergies are often allergic to trees, pollen, weeds, dust mites, mold, cat dander, among other things. Avoiding some of...

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel condition characterized by chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract. It causes a host of problems in the intestinal area; malnourishment is also a...

Hemorrhoids are inflamed veins in the anus that can cause painful symptoms such as itching, burning and bleeding. The pain and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids can often be quite painful,...

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition in which you experience pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. You also have certain points on the body that are very tender when touched. The cause has...

Customized Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is HOT! You’ve seen it on Oprah, Dr. Phil or The Doctors Show, you’ve heard about it from Robin McGraw and Suzanne Somers, and your friends are talking...

Psoriasis, a common condition, produces red, irritated skin with grey dry patches called scales. Many people who suffer from psoriasis experience symptoms sporadically throughout their lives....

Sometimes referred to as a “superfood,” wheat germ and the oil extracted from it is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Vitamin E is concentrated in the germ layer. One ounce of wheat germ...

If you belong to the millions of people who suffer from some form of vertigo, dizziness or balance disorder related to problems in the inner ear, it is, unfortunately, unlikely that these symptoms...

Menopause in women can cause a variety of symptoms, such as fibrocystic breasts, insomnia and PMS. Estrogen cream is a popular type of hormone replacement therapy or HRT, designed to relieve these...

There are several causes of colon pain, or what is sometimes referred to as "spastic colon," none of which should be ignored. It is an incurable condition that afflicts up to 20 percent of the...

Traditionally, hormone replacement therapy has been the gold standard for treating the symptoms of menopause. However, we now know that hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, can lead to an...

Psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that affects the skin, is ordinarily treated by topical creams and ointments. A number of dietary treatments are advanced as being good supplemental treatments....

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is due to abnormal contractions in the intestine that cause pain, cramping, gas, sudden diarrhea and constipation. IBS comes in two forms: spastic colon IBS causes...

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland found at the base of the throat. It is responsible for metabolism of all cells of the body. An under-active, or hypothyroid, condition is one...

Soy supplementation has long been used to treat the symptoms of menopause. Like herbs, soy can be used safely instead of hormone replacement therapy offering many of the same benefits with fewer...

Acid reflux occurs when the contents of the stomach and small intestine travel back up the esophagus. This causes a number of symptoms including heartburn, burping, nausea, vomiting, coughing,...