Alternative Remedies

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...

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....

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...

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 gentle treatment helps to keep open boils clean and helps to prevent infection or scarring. This natural treatment is gentle enough to be used on any skin type and will not cause skin...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Cancer is a very serious and potentially life threatening illness that should be treated with as much care and careful considerations as possible. Some traditional cancer treatments may be...

Allergies are the body's reaction to foreign entities in the body. The immune system is attempting to remove the invading object by causing itchy, watery eyes, stuffy nose, coughing and sneezing,...

Decreases in libido for men are perfectly normal, and can be contributed to many different factors. This gentle treatment helps to naturally increase libido in men through aromatherapy, and also...

This simple oil treatment works wonders to help with leg pain, especially leg cramps or sore legs. This natural treatment for sore legs or leg pain works to relieve discomfort after a workout as...

Hemorrhoids occur when the veins around the anus become swollen and can be either internal or external. This natural treatment helps with hemorrhoids relief and not only helps to relieve...

Millions of adults suffer from troublesome knee pain due to weakness, overuse or chronic conditions. Developed in the 1940s by George S. Hackett, prolotherapy is recently becoming more accepted as...

Tonsillitis occurs when the tonsils become infected. Tonsillitis is either viral or bacterial, and of the three types of tonsillitis, it's usually caused by a bacterial infection. This gentle...

Tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon. Symptoms of tendonitis often include swelling, stiffness, pain and sometimes a burning sensation surrounding the tendon. This treatment works by helping...

These natural treatment options for Athletes Foot takes advantage of the healing powers of essential oils. There are quite a few essential oils that help to fight against, and prevent athletes...

Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin that grows in a ring formation. Ringworm is known for being stubborn when it comes to treating the problem, so use this treatment consecutively for about...

This natural treatment helps to calm hyperactive children naturally by using aromatherapy. This natural treatment can be used daily for general care, or just use as needed for your hyperactive...

Everyone will suffer from a lower libido at some point in their life. It is normal for sexual desire to be impaired or reduced from time to time. This gentle bath soak treatment naturally helps to...

Cellulite affects most women and many men, and essential oils are one of the easiest treatment methods for cellulite. Essential oils are used to treat just about everything, and some essential...

Eczema is difficult to deal with, even though there are many treatment options available. This bath soak takes advantage of the affects that salt water has on eczema skin, then uses essential oils...

This gentle bath soak helps to treat hemorrhoids both externally and internally. I suggest using this treatment for hemmorhoids 2-3 times per week, or as frequently as needed to help with the...

This gentle treatment helps to treat the itching caused by eczema. It also helps to soothe the area affected be eczema, and help to speed up the healing process of eczema.

Thread veins are rarely a serious condition, but are annoying due to their cosmetic appearance. This gentle oil treatment helps to reduce the appearance of thread veins. Thread veins are also...

A Stretch mark is actually a form of scarring on the skin that is caused by stretching of the dermis. Though a stretch mark will usually fade over time, it will not disappear on its own. This...

Massage has been used for thousands of years to treat and prevent injuries and illnesses. Bas-relief carvings from Ancient Egypt and ancient Chinese texts show how massage was used by ancient...

Genital herpes refers to a genital infection that is caused by the herpes simplex virus. Genital herpes outbreaks usually last up to a couple of weeks before crusting up and healing, but natural...

Hepatitis C is a chronic inflammation of the liver that is caused by a virus. Although many people with hepatitis C suffer from eventual liver damage and even failure, it is possible to live a...

Alternative treatments for diabetes should always be approached with a measure of caution. Consultation with a physician is advisable before taking any alternative approach. For most people, it is...

Narrow angle glaucoma is one of the two main forms of glaucoma. Glaucoma increases pressure in the eye, advances slowly and can lead to blindness. There is no cure, and treatment aims to reduce...

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by abnormally elevated highs and debilitating lows. The episodes are typically separated by periods of normal mood. Cannabinoids, compounds in...

Vitiligo is a skin condition where areas of the skin lose pigmentation. The exact causes of this condition are unknown. Natural treatment strategies are available, but consistent use is important;...

Ear stapling for weight loss is a treatment based in part on auricular, or ear point acupuncture. A metal staple is placed within the ear with the tips of the staple placed in a way that is...

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....

Hepatitis C is a highly communicable virus which affects the liver. This version of the hepatitis virus can lead to liver inflammation and is considered to be the most serious of the hepatitis...

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,...

Benzodiazepines, like Xanax and Klonopin, are commonly prescribed to treat anxiety and panic disorders. These drugs carry a risk of dependence and are usually not recommended for long-term...

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...

Second-degree burns reach down to the dermis, the second layer of skin. They usually cause blisters that may ooze, as well as pain and redness. Burns compromise the skin's ability to protect the...

Leukemia is a form of cancer characterized by the abnormal production of white blood cells. Ninety percent of children suffer from acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), a form which progresses...

Castor oil has long been known for its laxative properties, but its medicinal uses are more widespread than as a cure for constipation. From topical treatments to boosting the immune system,...

Triphala is an Ayurvedic medicine that is made up of three different fruits; amalaki fruit, bibhitaki fruit and haritaki fruit are combined to make triphala. The three fruits are dried and then...

Cellulite is fat deposits under the skin that cause lumps and hollows in the skin. Besides being unsightly, cellulite affects the lymphatic system, body tissues and blood circulation. In...

A number of people diagnosed with cancer are turning away from traditional approaches to treatment. Traditional approaches such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, can harm vital organs and...

Chelation therapy is the controvesial process of using the amino acid EDTA to go through the bloodstream and attach to unwanted minerals, metals and other toxic substances in your body. These...