Alternative Remedies

How to Use Flaxseed Oil to Treat PMS

By eHow Health Editor

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Flaxseed products--oil pressed from the seed and the seed itself--contain a compound called phytoestrogen. This is a plant-based estrogen that is a weaker form of the hormone our bodies produce. Some women have found that taking flaxseed oil can ... more »

How to Use Folk Medicine to Treat Colds

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Try treating your cold with folk medicine remedies that date relevant information that was popularly distributed a hundred years or more. Folk medicine remedies, which often use easily available herbs, were popularized during a time when HMO's ... more »

How to Use Hematite Energy

By Patricia Resnick

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Hematite, one of the most commonly occurring stones on the planet, has a heavy iron content, and has even been used as a red dye in sacred ritual. Hematite is magnetic, and carries and bestows a lot of energy. It also adds that grounding energy ... more »

How to Use Herbs

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As people become aware of the side effects of conventional medications, they are turning to herbal medicine or phytotherapy for their health needs. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 4 billion people, or 80 percent of ... more »

How to Use Herbs for Liver Health

By Katherine Huether

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Your liver is the organ in your body that gets a lot of use. If you take medication, you need your liver to process it. If you drink alcohol you need a healthy liver to help it leave the body. You also need it to help you lose weight and process ... more »

How to Use Honeyed Ginger to Fight Colds and Coughs

By Diana Monda Dill

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The concoction of honey and ginger has been proven to be an excellent home remedy for colds, coughs and other respiratory conditions. Both have anti-oxidant properties that boost your body’s immunity, enabling it to fight colds or cough infections... more »

How to Use Laughter Therapy

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One doesn't usually think of laughter as therapy, but a chuckle a day can prevent stress buildup, enhance physical and mental performances and strengthen the immune system. It also promote the release of mood-enhancing hormones, such as ... more »

How to Use Lavender as a Mouthwash

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Lavender gets its name from the latin "lavare," meaning "to wash." Lavender is indeed an excellent topical cleaner for your house and a good additive to wash water for a clean floral scent. The plant has also proven to have antiseptic qualities ... more »

How to Use Melatonin

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Melatonin is a natural substance found in the body that regulates its sleep cycles. Melatonin is now available in an over-the-counter supplement. Many people take melatonin supplements to help reset their body clocks and to compensate for the ... more »

How to Use Oriental Bodyworks to Relieve Digestive Problems

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If you're suffering from chronic digestive problems, you're probably hoping there's a way to alleviate your symptoms without invasive surgery. Oriental bodyworks treatment may be a viable alternative for you. The theory behind Oriental bodyworks ... more »

How to Use Simple Remedies for Common Problems

By chinne01

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For most physical common complaints there are tried and true household remedies that are inexpensive and readily available ready to cure you from head to toe... more »

How to Alleviate Heartburn

By thndrstrck63

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Overeating, stress and the wrong types of food at the wrong time are all causes of heartburn. Listen to your body. It will give you clues as to what you may be eating or doing to cause the discomfort.. more »

How to Alleviate.or Eliminate Restless Leg Syndrome Discomfort

By Judy Cutler

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I have had Restless Legs Syndrome and now I don't. The symptoms are: 1. The uncontrollable urge to move the legs accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations in the legs. 2. Symptoms of restless legs syndrome are worse during ... more »

How to Avoid Insomnia

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Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep for the whole night. It can last for a few nights or more, and it can even lead to anxiety or depression. Natural remedies can help quite well to ensure a good night's sleep... more »

How to Be Cryogenically Frozen

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For many the fear of dying is frightening, not because it holds a world of unknowns, but because they hate leaving life and it's abundances behind. Instead of dying, preserve yourself and wait for the right technology to come along to push the ... more »

How to Become a Certified Neuro Linguistic Programmer

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Those sold on the visualization and language techniques that make up the life-change therapy known as neuro linguistic programming are often encouraged by their mentors to become programmers themselves. NLP is used to eradicate bad behavior (like ... more »

How to Become a Polyphasic Sleeper

By Tippy

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If you’ve ever wanted more waking hours to complete your tasks and you are convinced that you need less sleep than you’re getting, consider becoming a polyphasic sleeper. Although the term, in its purest sense, only means “multiple sleep phases,” ... more »

How to Choose the Right Strength Magnet for Your Magnetic Therapy

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The application of magnets to various parts of the body for relief of pain, stress reduction or treatment of other medical conditions is called magnetic therapy. This process, though not new, is gaining recognition in the medical community as a ... more »

How to control headaches with natural remedies

By Amelie

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Headaches may appear very frequent. Generally disappear after few hours, the most common reason being stress or fatigue. What is to be done? If there are no serious reasons, headaches can be treated with simple methods, like getting some fresh ... more »

How to cure a hangover

By AskLucy

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Party a little too much? Over indulge at the company party? Forgot to hydrate yourself and realized that 3 bottles of wine were empty at the end of the night? Uh-oh. There is a cure for a hang-over... more »

How to Cure All

By welch

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cure: headaches,burns,asthma,sore throat,urinary tract infect.splinter remover,boils.. more »

How to Cure Allergies with Natural Remedies

By HS Schulte

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Allergies occur when your body over-reacts to normally harmless substances. Your immune system typically saves it's efforts for fighting off bacteria or viruses. But, when you have allergies, your immune system is reacting to pollen, dust, mold, ... more »

How to cure Earache with a Chopped Onion Bag

By Christina

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Have you ever experienced the terrible pain of an earache? You must be interested then in my home remedies for earache collection... more »

How to Deal With Depression Naturally

By alienangel555

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Depression is more than just the blues. It can be a killer, especially among young people. Many sufferers do not wish to risk the side effects that some prescription drugs carry. Here are some ideas for dealing with depression in a natural and ... more »

How to deal with stress

By jasmyn15

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You will learn some techniques that will help you relieve your everyday stress... more »

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