Alternative Remedies

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A night of restful sleep makes for a productive day. Over-the-counter and prescription sleep aids sometimes have undesirable side effects that leave us looking for other options. Essential oils may help you sleep better. Check out the following ... more »
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Hypnotherapy combines hypnosis and counseling to help patients recreate their perceptions of reality so they can understand and solve their problems. Obesity, addiction, chronic pain and tension are some of the problems that hypnotherapy may be ... more »
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Using vanilla extract to soothe burns is a home remedy I learned from my mother. It really helps take away the pain... more »
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Quality sea salts are rich in vitamins and minerals, have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and are useful both internally and externally to boost health. Whether a sore throat is caused by a cold or flu, laryngitis, strep throat or ... more »
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Holistic medicine, which takes into account an individual's entire being and circumstances as opposed to focusing only on the physical aspects of health, is an expanding industry. More and more people are turning to holistic medicine to treat ... more »
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You might be wondering what an eCouse is? Let alone a natural health eCouse. Read on to find out... more »
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Herbs benefits the body by healing it or by activating our body’s healing ability. Here are some tips and examples of herbs benefits that you can start to use today... more »
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You drink and drink and drink... your friends tell you to stop and the three headed elephant which turns out to be your best friends minx coat tells you to stop... but you carry on anyway. The Morning after is going to be a bitch... or is it?.. more »
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Accidents happen and sometimes they include bleeding that needs to be taken care of. Applying pressure to the wound and a compress is the most common way of stopping the bleeding, but there are other ways. A well known spice in your cupboard ... more »
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The Alexander Technique is often credited with being a good natural method of relieving pain and preventing injury. It is also said to promote good posture and coordination, reduce stress and contribute to good mental health. The Alexander ... more »
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There are situations when yawning is inappropriate and you may need to suppress it. These include interviews, weddings and funerals. Yawning, according to some people, is a sign of boredom. Follow these steps to learn how to suppress a yawn so ... more »
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There are many places in society where burping would be rude or inappropriate. Therefore, you would need to either stop the burp or suppress the need to burp... more »
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Hot springs are beautiful and known for their great healing powers. They give people a place to socialize and relax. A hot springs bath can be part of a vacation or a soothing remedy for those seeking its health benefits... more »
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Growth hormones are used in humans to stimulate the growth process. Once you are injected with growth hormones, your body's cells begin to reproduce at a more rapid rate. Growth hormones have several functions including increasing height, muscle ... more »
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Since the traditional acupuncture approach has been shown to be effective in clinical trials conducted in China (and elsewhere in the Orient), one can rely on the traditional methods. However, many practitioners in the West, with little or no ... more »
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Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais was the founder and developer of the Feldenkrais method which has two formats. The group lessons are referred to as Awareness Through Movement (ATM) and the individual lessons are referred to as Functional Integration (FI). ... more »
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Oatmeal can be an effective home remedy to treat milder forms of sunburn, since it has been used for centuries for all types of skin conditions. By dissolving oatmeal into a cool bath, and soaking immediately after exposure to the sun, you may be ... more »
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Anyone who has ever suffered a toothache knows exactly how it can stop your regular daily activities in their tracts. Suddenly, chewing, drinking and living in general become difficult and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, waiting for a dentist ... more »
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The use of oatmeal masks and oatmeal-based products to treat acne has become popular in recent years. You can use colloidal oatmeal, which is simply rolled oats that have been milled into a fine powder, as a facial scrub. Or, you can cook up some ... more »
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Asthma attacks can be scary, especially when a fast action inhaler can't be found. For instant relief and emergency tips, look here... more »
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Caffeine has been found to dilate bronchial tubes. It is chemically similar to asthma drugs and has been used to treat asthma since the 1800's. Numerous studies have shown the positive effects of coffee drinking used to treat asthma symptoms. ... more »
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An autoimmune disease is any disorder in which the body's natural defense, its immune system, turns on itself. This can cause a range of complications, from increased illness to severe, debilitating muscular pain. Women are at the highest risk ... more »
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Gerson therapy is an alternative treatment available to patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. The Gerson therapy program was developed by Dr. Max Gerson in the 1920s and involves the use of natural products to rid the body of diseases. ... more »
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A cancer patient wants to do everything possible to rid his body of the disease. Along with traditional cancer treatments, patients often opt to try alternative remedies as well. One popular choice is the use of Sun's Soup to treat cancer. Sun's ... more »
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The cause of canker sores is unknown but they seem to signal an imbalance in the body. They can be triggered by stress, menstrual cycles, poor nutrition, food allergies or too much candy. Follow these steps to treat canker sores with sauerkraut... more »