Alternative Remedies

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 Home Remedy for a Kidney Infection

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Kidney infections are very painful and best treated by a doctor. But if you can't get in to see a doctor right away, there are a few things you can do to feel better while you wait. Learn to treat your kidney infection with a home remedy and get ... 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 Legs

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Massaging the legs helps release knots in the muscle and sends more oxygen to the muscles for healing. A deep-tissue massage works really well for a focused massage on specific areas of the body. Learn to massage the legs by practicing these ... 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 »

How to Naturally Relieve Period Cramps

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It's not something we ladies speak of often, other than in our private groups, but many of us suffer from excrutiating cramping during that time of the month. Not too keen on popping pills for a week straight? Try these tips for naturally ... more »

How to Overcome Phobias With Hypnosis

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A phobia is simply a fear. However, the fear is so severe that it often hinders normal activities, such as flying, swimming, going outside, talking in front of others or going to the dentist. You can overcome any of these phobias and more with ... more »

How to Soften and Soothe Cracked, Dry Feet

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If you have tried everything to relieve dry, cracked, callous feet; read on for an inexpensive home care solution... more »

How to Take Homeopathic Medicines

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Treating allergies, fighting depression, healing injuries and boosting the immune system are the goals of homeopathy, a type of alternative medicine. Pioneered in India and utilized for thousands of years, homeopathic medicines have been a part ... more »

How to Tell Some Commonly Used Acupuncture Points

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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 »

How to Treat a Toothache at Home

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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 »

How to Treat Dandruff With Witch Hazel

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Dandruff can be an embarrassing condition. It's caused by dead skin cells on the scalp that become itchy. This dry skin flakes off and can fall onto your clothes where everyone can see it. You can treat dandruff with food if it's caused by an ... more »

How to Treat Herpes Naturally

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Herpes is an incurable viral disease that often involves outbreaks over the course of a person's lifetime. The outbreaks often include the appearance of red and painful sores that last for several weeks. Many herpes sufferers are now finding ... more »

How to Treat Impotence With Yoga

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Impotence can be the either the inability to have an erection, or simply not being able to keep one. Disease, drug side effects or injury can cause impotence. There are many ways approach the problem, and one of the gentlest is yoga... more »

How to Treat Itchy Skin With Oatmeal

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Colloidal oatmeal, which is ordinary rolled oats that have been ground into a fine powder, can be used to treat itchy skin. From insect bites and poison ivy, to eczema and psoriasis, adding a little oatmeal into your daily bath can bring quick ... more »

How to Treat Oily Skin With Oatmeal

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Oatmeal can be used to effectively treat oily skin, as well as dry skin. This is due to the fact that rolled oats can absorb excess amounts of oil from your body. By applying a simple oatmeal mask to your face, or by soaking in a warm oatmeal ... more »

How to Treat Skin Problems With Folk Medicine

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Use herbal remedies discovered through the development of folk medicine to treat skin problems like excema inexpensively. These herbs are available as tea or as topical applicants from many from different parts of the world. Follow these steps to ... more »

How to Use Aloe Vera as an Herbal Remedy

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The healing powers and health benefits of Aloe Vera are well known throughout the world. The medicinal uses of aloe vera gel primarily center around its ability to treat skin ailments, minor burns, sun burn, poison ivy and nettle stings It is a ... more »

How to Use Abalone Pearl Energy

By Patricia Resnick

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Abalone pearls are some of the rarest pearls in the world and considered by many to be among the most beautiful. They have an intense luster and can be blue, lavender, orange, green, pink, silver and nearly every conceivable combination. The ... more »

How to use Alternative Medicine Cure

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easy and effective.. more »

How to Use an Oriental Bodyworks Trigger Point Chart

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There are certain points in our muscles that are extremely receptive to touch and pressure. Although sensitive, these spots, known as trigger or pressure points, can supposedly help people better understand body energy and how to get blood ... more »

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