Alternative Remedies

How to Use Folk Medicine to Treat Hangovers

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Combat the vicious effects of a hangover with traditional folk medicine. Discovered through hundreds of years of experimentation, these remedies offer natural health through wholesome ingredients. Begin by drinking water, then continue by ... more »

How to Use Physical Therapy to Relieve TMJ

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Temporomandibular Joint disorder (TMJ) causes pain to nearly 10 million Americans each year. TMJ is often detected by dentists who notice the uneven muscle ability of the facial joint. TMJ is a disorder that is caused by the temporomandibular ... more »

How to Use Vermont Folk Medicine

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Apply the principals of Vermont folk medicine to benefit from natural, healthy remedies developed over decades of practice. Vermont folk medicine relies heavily on the use of apple cider vinegar to treat ailments like arthritis. Follow these ... more »

How to Become a Spiritual Leader Through Shamanism

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Shamans are the spiritual leaders of shamanism, an old religion akin to animism. In shamanism, it is believed that the material world and spirit world are interconnected. Shamans heal the sick in mind, body and spirit, treating various ailments. ... more »

How to Cleanse Your Crystal Healing Gemstones

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Crystal healing is often used to treat and cure stress, arthritis, illness or circulation disorders. It's thought that crystals and gemstones contain vibrational forces, which are then applied to the body's energy fields to correct ailments. In ... more »

How to Cure Athlete's Foot

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Can someone who is not an athlete get athlete's foot? You bet your 10 little piggies, he can! The nasty bug that causes athlete's foot is an equal opportunity fungus. It doesn't care if you are a star quarterback or a couch potato! Athlete's ... more »

How to Do a Hydrotherapy Body Wrap

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If you are looking for an all natural and easy way to to cleanse the body of toxins or aid insomnia, try a hydrotherapy body wrap. Hydrotherapy is water therapy and has been used since ancient times to alleviate or cure various diseases. Many ... more »

How to Do Hypnotherapy

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If you know nothing about hypnotherapy, you may have the notion that it's about someone swinging a shiny gold watch in front of your face and telling you that you're getting very sleepy. Another image people might get is hypnotized people jumping ... more »

How to Ease Foot Pain from Standing

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Standing on your feet for long hours cuts down on your circulation and causes pain. The goal here is to stimulate circulation through a few easy steps. Naturally, it is very important to wear comfortable shoes. High heels or badly fitting ... more »

How to Fight Cancer With Antioxidant Foods

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It's no secret that the nutrients in many fruits and vegetables have been found to fight cancer by preserving healthy cells. Some foods keep cancer from taking hold, while others help the body to defy deadly carcinogens. No single food can ... more »

How to Find Alternative Therapies to Treat Ovarian Cancer

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Ovarian cancer is a malignant growth in or on the ovaries. For many women suffering from ovarian cancer, pursuing alternative therapies can help alleviate side effects, reduce stress and anxiety and even treat the actual disease. Many women find ... more »

How to Find Natural Supplements to Boost Metabolism

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In this age of beauty and fitness, some people strive for that perfect body. For those who struggle with weight loss, an herbal supplement may be the answer to boost metabolism and achieve that desired body weight goal... more »

How to Get Rid of a Sty

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Eye irritations, who needs them? Put down the eye drops, here's a simple way to get rid of those nasty Sty 1, 2, 3!.. more »

How to Give an Oriental Bodyworks Massage

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Oriental bodyworks is based on ancient Asian medicinal theories that claim the cause of most physical and mental disturbances is imbalanced energy levels. To correct this imbalance, Oriental bodyworks practitioners believe massage therapy, ... more »

How to Have Colors Affect Your Everyday Life

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Colors surround us every day. We're so used to seeing them that we forget they may have a subliminal effect on our bodies and minds. Color therapy (chromotherapy) is an alternative therapy that uses light and color to purportedly restore balance ... more »

How to Heal a Canker Sore

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In general canker sores heal in 7 to 10 days. Canker sores can prevent you being able to enjoy food or drinks, so healing them quickly will allow you to enjoy life again... more »

How to heal or treat Cracked Yellow Toenails

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If you hate wearing sandals because of your fungus infested, yellow and cracked toenails, do not overlook this article. I will give you a very useful home remedy that is sure to heal up those brittle nails in no time and have you prancing around ... more »

How to Learn About the History of Crystal Healing

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Any good student knows their stuff. If you practice crystal healing, chances are you're well-informed about its history. If you're new to crystal healing, you need to learn the ropes before you proceed. Use your new knowledge to improve your own ... more »

How to Learn About Tibetan Medicine

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According to Tibetan medical theory, all illness can be attributed to ignorance. This is not saying that all illness is in the mind. Rather, we misperceive the world due to ignorance, which then causes us to act in ways that start illness. The ... more »

How to Make a Ginger Compress

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A ginger compress will stimulate the flow of blood wherever you use it. You can use this home remedy to treat lower back pain, sluggish kidneys and other ailments... more »

How to Make a Reuseable Ice Pack

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Reusable ice packs are expensive, and even a thorough search doesn't always produce a dependable product. So make leaky, expensive ice packs a thing of the past by using common household items to easily make your own... more »

How to make an herbal compress

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Herbal compresses are a way to apply herbal extracts to the skin to reduce inflammation or promote healing... more »

How to Make Herbal Horehound Candy

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The herb horehound has been known to work effectively for a cough. You can make your own candy and/or cough drops just in time for cold and flu season... more »

How to Make Sanitary Napkins

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Homemade sanitary napkins are an eco-friendly and frugal alternative to disposable pads and panty liners. Made with flannel or other thick cloth, they are both washable and reusable. Learn how you can save money (and the environment) my making ... more »

How to Massage the Neck and Shoulders

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Many people experience tension, stress and pain in the neck and shoulders. Massage therapy is an excellent tool to relieve such pressure and encourage relaxation. By following these guidelines, you can learn how to massage the neck and shoulders... more »

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