Folk Medicine

Do you lay awake at night coughing, tossing, turning, disrupting your spouse and cant seem to get rid of that annoying cough to get a decent nights rest? I know what you mean. Every winter i get...

The term "snake oil" has become synonymous with a remedy or idea of little or no value that is being passed off as a miracle cure. Historically, many of the cure-alls being peddled as snake oil...

Worms in the human digestive tract can be an embarrassing and annoying problem. Pinworms are the most common parasitic worms to affect humans. You can become infected by touching bedding, food or...

Winter weather can mean nasty colds and flu, but this cold & flu broth recipe should definitely help the next time you aren't feeling well. It includes garlic, leeks, scallions, and onions,...

The common cold can be miserable, with a runny nose, sore throat, foggy head and hacking cough. When you are sick and achy, spicy foods are actually an effective remedy. Spicy foods that burn a...

The Cimicifuga racemosa plant (also known as the Actaea racemosa plant or black cohosh) is native to the eastern United States. It has traditionally been used to treat gynecological disorders as...

The next time you have a sore throat or otherwise need to gargle try making your own gargle at home. The basic ingredients are baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and aspirin. The peroxide cleans the...

A runny nose can be messy, keep you from getting work done, and even lead to dry skin. Plus, the interruptions from having to blow your nose so often are annoying. Is this a problems you're more...

Water makes up roughly 60 percent of the human body's weight and is essential for the proper functioning of virtually every body system, according to MayoClinic.com. However, 21st century life can...

Wild yam is used to treat a variety of ailments and can be bought in liquid, capsule or tablet form. Because it is an herbal supplement it has not been FDA rated. When taking, follow label...

Keeping supple youthful looking skin is hard during the harsh winter months. Dry itchy flaky skin on your arms, legs and body is unsightly, aggravating and uncomfortable. By incorporating some...

When I was younger I trip and fell hit the side of the house, then hit concrete and glass. I think my mom screamed louder then me but by the time I got home I had swelling, bruising and a nasty...

Vinegar has been used for many years for different things. From cleaning a coffee pot and windows to treating different ailments, vinegar is a miracle product. There are many different medical...

Consuming vinegar on a daily basis has many health benefits. One of the top benefits of consuming vinegar is that it builds up your immune system, warding off those pesky colds and viruses. ...

The common cold is a nuisance that most everyone has to deal with at one time or another. As is well known, there is no cure for this sickness, but there are a number of ways to make the symptoms...

If you suffer from toenail fungus, you may find the condition to be extremely frustrating and difficult to treat. Pharmaceuticals are available to treat toenail fungus, but they don't always work....

Soy milk powder, found at supermarkets and health-food stores, is beneficial as a skin-softening agent, which makes it a soothing choice to keep on hand for a soak in the tub. Soy milk powder can...

You won't find instructions on how to use Vicks VapoRub on your toenail fungus on the back of the package, and that is because it is not what the makers of Vicks have intended it for. However, the...

Many different cultures in the world have been known to use traditional medicines for the cure of common illnesses. The countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa have been using traditional...

If you have toenail fungus, you may be looking for an effective solution in which to soak your feet. One home remedy for nail fungus, according to the Mayo Clinic, is a vinegar soak. While the...

First sold as Vicks Croup and Pneumonia Salve in the 1890s, Vicks VapoRub has a long history of use in homes around the world. Sold as a cough suppressant and topical analgesic, people have been...

The common cold "is the most frequently occurring illness in the world," reports MedicineNet.com. It normally lasts five to ten days and produces various symptoms, including sneezing, a runny nose...

Thinning hair and outright hair loss is an embarrassing sign of aging for many men and some women. Many options exist to help alleviate this problem, ranging from realistic wigs to radical...

Suffering from heartburn, gastric reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be a harrowing experience. There are a number of homeopathic and alternative cures suggested to relieve...

Fungal infections affect millions of people worldwide. These infections can be minor or they can be dangerous and even potentially deadly. There are many treatments for fungal infections,...

Five species of pine trees in America and Europe produce commercial pine nuts. These are cold pressed to make pine nut oil or cedar nut oil. Small international research studies suggest pine oil...

Warts can appear on your skin--usually on hands, feet and face--inside the mouth, and in the genital and rectal area. Doctors normally remove common external skin warts by freezing, cutting,...

The Amish have developed countless remedies to everyday afflictions over the last few hundred years. Because the Amish abstain from modern technology, their natural cures are usually made up of...

The scalp, like other skin, can become infected with the ringworm fungus that thrives in moist, dark areas. This can lead to to patches of ringed, discolored skin that flake and cause irritating...

Bee sting therapy is an alternative treatment for arthritis and diabetes. The idea is that the venom from bee stings helps reverse these conditions. Bee sting therapy has been practiced as an...

Caused by contamination and poor personal hygiene, an infection by the ringworm fungus results in patchy, discolored, flaky skin, especially that of the scalp and toes and itchy irritation. While...

A nightcap is a drink that contains alcohol which is suppose to help go to sleep faster and better. There has been documentation of nightcaps over 200 years ago. While a nightcap can actually be...

Hair loss has dozens of potential causes. Nutritional deficiencies, genetics and benign hormone imbalances are responsible for many cases of poor hair growth. Nutritional supplements and herbal...

The Chinese method of ear wax removal is often considered a modern form of alternative medicine, but it actually extends far into history. Ear candling is believed to date back 2500 years and has...

Headaches can be a tough part of life. They at best are an annoyance and at worst can be completely debilitating. Often they come unexpectedly and we may not want to pop more pills. Sometimes we...

Having the flu seems to be a pretty big deal these days with all the media hype. They make it seem like an instant death sentence and if you make it out alive you are one of the lucky ones. On the...

Vinegar water is a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar. For centuries apple cider vinegar has been used for medicinal purposes ranging from an antiseptic to weight loss. Researchers have...

Apple cider vinegar is purported to be a medicinal remedy, dating back to Hippocrates. It is good for many ailments, from relieving arthritis to lowering cholesterol. Used both internally and...

Constipation can be painful and inconvenient. However, by making a few lifestyle changes and having a ingredients on hand for a few fast-acting home remedies, you can reduce the chance of...

Migraines hurt. These intense super-headaches are often debilitating and bring along a host of other bodily aches and pains. While prevention and education can help reduce their occurrence,...

Many of has at some point have because nausea but with increased traveling in the last few decades people have searched for nausea treatments. However most modern day medicines have a list of side...

At some point everyone gets a splinter in his finger, toe or somewhere else. While it is not typically a medical emergency, it might seem pretty urgent to get it out as soon as possible. There are...

Excess earwax in your ear canal can be painful. It can even cause an infection or temporary hearing loss. Your ear makes wax to protect the eardrum. When you are exposed to loud noise for an...

Uric acid is a byproduct of protein enzymes that help to digest food, and is normally excreted in the urine. If a person doesn't urinate in sufficient quantities, the uric acid remains in the...

The ear canal is a self-cleansing organ, and the wax produced there prevents the canal from becoming dry or unclean. Ear wax is a friendly substance, and contains anti-fungal and anti-bacterial...

Neti pots are ancient medicinal tools used to help alleviate sinus problems such as allergies, colds and chronic congestion or infections. Neti pots work by filling and rinsing your nasal and...

Sulfur and blackstrap molasses is a centuries-old homemade remedy. The mixture of one teaspoon of sulfur and two teaspoons of molasses was believed to prevent health problems and to serve as a...

Mother of vinegar is a substance made up yeasts and bacteria that act as a vinegar starter. While it is rarely used by itself for anything but making vinegar, some alternative health supporters...

When a baby gets hiccups, it can be caused by the development of the baby's organs and/or too much air in the lungs. There are a few ways to help the baby deal with the hiccups, but it is...