Alternative Remedies

Headaches, we all get them and we all hate them. Whats even worse, is the price of pain relievers and the damage they can do to your body. Here is a very simple way to help relieve the pain, and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A vaporizer is a machine that converts water into vapor suitable for inhalation and benefits those suffering from sinusitis and the effects of dry air. There are three types of vaporizers: a...

Apple cider vinegar has many uses and is often touted as an eco-friendly remedy for everything from dandruff to acid reflux. Many also drink a mixture of water and vinegar daily to help prevent...

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...

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...

This gentle bath soak treatment helps to treat chickenpox and help relieve the discomfort of chickenpox and prevent itching. This bath treatment also moisturizes the skin, and helps to prevent...

Today we are in an age where beauty seems to matter more than fundamental characteristics like intelligence and personality. Everyone desires to be attractive and are willing to go through...

There are many cough remedies available everywhere. This one is not only delicious it also creates a relaxing ambiance. This winter maybe tough and this recipe will get you through it. Mothers...

Many people will experience mild fluid retention, called edema, throughout their lives, which may be indicated by puffy eyes, congestion in your nose, rings that don't fit on your fingers, a...

Millions of people are affected by headaches every day. They can be caused by a multitude of things including stress, allergies, high blood pressure, and nutritional deficiency. Use this guide to...

Sinus infections can become a nuisance or, if left untreated, a major issue---sometimes becoming chronic problems. The Mayo Clinic defines acute sinusitis as a swelling of the sinus passages,...

According to the Mayo clinic, croup cough is characterized by a harsh, scary repetitive cough that is reminiscent of a seal’s bark. Read on to learn how to prepare herbal home remedies for croup...

The detox foot bath system supposedly cleans the harmful toxins out of our bodies. This process is becoming more and more popular, with many websites popping up every day testifying to the...

Chicken pox is a common, highly contagious disease that usually affects young children from two to five years old. The primary symptom is a rash of red bumps on the skin which eventually blister...

Sinus congestion, otherwise known as sinusitis, can be a daily nuisance; if infection has settled in, that nuisance may become a more serious issue. The practice of washing the nasal...

Asthma affects millions of people throughout their lives. It occurs mainly as a result of an allergic reaction, and its primary symptom is shortness of breath. Unfortunately, it is difficult to...

Dark marks on the skin can result from scarring, excess pigmentation, overexposure to the sun or an uneven distribution of melanin in the skin. Regardless of the cause, there are several effective...

Arthritis pain has many treatment options, but often times natural treatments are just as effective as other types of treatment. Basil is a natural anti inflammatory, making it perfect to help...

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...

I hate mosquitoes and other biting insects. I’m an outdoors person and love to go camping and hiking but dread doing so during bug season. I always try to carry some bug medicine with me to treat...

Sinus congestion can occur anytime of year but often worsens in the high-pollen count autumn and dry winter. Many people affected by runny noses, stuffy heads and cloudy thinking--all due to some...

In addition to being painful, infections can cause serious health problems and, if left untreated, permanent damage to your body and even death. If you are unable to get to a doctor, or don't want...

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...

Gout is a painful disorder connected to rheumatoid arthritis that affects the ankles and the toes. It is characterized by sudden onsets of burning, pain and swelling which vary in severity from...

Aloe vera juice, which is derived from the aloe vera plant, is a nutritional and beneficial product. It contains niacin-amide, choline, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin C and essential...

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 bath soak treatment helps to naturally improve your circulation problem. It works especially well for those that have circulation problems in their legs, arms, feet and hands. This...

This gentle bath soak helps to relieve the discomfort and itching of Eczema, while helping to treat the Eczema directly. I suggest using this Eczema treatment daily to help treat Eczema, or you...

Kidney stones are a painful and common problem with the urinary tract. Most kidney stones are small enough to pass through and out of the body on their own. The problem is so common, however, that...

Colloidal silver is nature's antibiotic. Many call it a hospital in a bottle. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, praised silver for its "beneficial healing and anti-disease properties."...

Boils are painful and horrible, so horrible that even the Bible includes them in the plagues that were visited upon Egypt. Anyone who has ever had a boil will agree that they wouldn't want another...

The turn toward home-based remedies for health is nothing new, nor is the use of a sinus wash as a way to clear unwanted debris and mucus from the sinuses, reducing sinus infections and allergies....

Shingles, also known as Herpes Zoster, is a viral disease that comes with painful skin rashes, along with blisters. This natural treatment helps to relieve the pain and discomfort of the...

The flu season is already upon us and it seems to be hitting earlier than usual this year. There has been a lot of talk about the H1N1 and other strains that appear to be running rampant this...

SOMETIMES I GET HEADACHES, FOR WHATEVER REASON, AND I HAVE A FOUND AN EASY RELEASE. I SURELY AM NO DOCTOR AND DO NOT CLAIM ANY MEDICAL CREDITS, BUT I DO KNOW WHAT WORKS FOR ME. MY...

Now that we've reached fall, cold and flu season is upon us. Each of us seems to have a target area for viruses to manifest themselves. For some of us, it is the sinuses. We can avoid throat...

Kangen water is a purified type of drinking water that has been marketed with emphasis on its health effects. Kangen water is alkaline water that has been purged of any type of chemicals or...

Using a coffee enema to detoxify organs such as the colon, liver, gallbladder and kidneys is a controversial cleansing method that has not been supported by scientific evidence of success....

Ah! You have an annoying stye in your eye and you want to get rid of it! I know the feeling - everybody gets them every once in awhile - especially women. Why? A stye is usually caused by dirt...

People all over the world have used have used herbal teas to cure all sorts of ailments. This is a list of herbs and items that you probably have in your kitchen right now to help you ease your...

Websites such as Natural Good Health, tout colloidal silver as providing health benefits by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms that cause infection. Infection can result in acne, slow-healing...

The throat is the crown of your digestive system. At the very top, it is the first section that greets your food and drink and passes them down to the esophagus, the muscular tube connecting the...

We usually get the heat from the pepper around the tongue areas in the mouth. To cool it off, we drink something. By doing this we try to get the pepper particles washed off from the entire mouth....

Making your own colloidal silver for ingestion is not difficult but it requires attention to detail and supervision for the entire process. The following article is meant to help people who are...