Folk Medicine

Leg cramping can ruin a perfectly good night's sleep. You are in dream land winning the lottery, and then you wake up feeling extreme pain, and think you may need to go to the hospital. You...

Magnesium oxide is a white powder often prescribed in tablet or capsule form either as an antacid or laxative. Sometimes magnesium oxide is used as a dietary supplement for patients with magnesium...

A recent survey found that three out of every five college students have engaged in binge drinking. Binge drinking completely thrashes your liver and kidneys, not to mention putting you at risk of...

Many people find that after a round of antibiotics they have a yeast infection. This happens because the antibiotic kills both the invasive bacteria and beneficial bacteria in the body. It isn't...

Just a few different old time remedies for sore throat

If you have been cursed with recurring kidney stones, chances are you are familiar with many of the prescription medications used to treat them. However, if they are still a problem, something...

You have just been informed that your cholesterol level is in the danger zone and your doctor's first reaction is to write you a prescription. Your first reaction to that is "Oh no, I don't want...

You can lower blood sugar with apple cider vinegar, which has long been valued for its nutritive properties as a folk remedy. The health benefits and effect of apple cider vinegar on blood glucose...

Add shine, bounce and remove build-up from your hair with this simple apple cider vinegar rinse. Apple cider vinegar is a well-known health food and folk remedy. Acetic acid, the main ingredient,...

My husband suffered from Acid reflex after he had taken ibuprofen for a long period of time. My daughter suffered from a condition called Gerd. She had gone to her doctor about three or four times...

Want to stop your indigestion the natural way, without popping a pill, or chugging the pink stuff? There are common foods in your refrigerator that can ease and eliminate the pain and bloating of...

Folk remedies have been used for hundreds of years by midwives and elders in communities to treat the ill or ailing. You have probably used a folk remedy at least once in your life and didn't even...

When I have a splinter I can usually just rip it out with my fingernails, but some are a lot more stubborn like the one I got when I was doing yard work and moving around outdoor furniture....

When it comes time to remove those extra pounds, it is easy to get swept up into the latest trends--fad diets, diet pills and the latest exercise gurus are all part of this profitable industry....

Herbal liniments have traditionally been used as a natural means for relieving muscle and joint aches, sprains and bruises. These topical preparations are typically made using warming, stimulating...

Alfalfa leaf is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. Saponins, an active constituent of this herb, works to lower blood sugar, inhibit the body’s absorption of cholesterol and prevent...

I've had Rosacea for the past eight years or so--since I was in my early 20s. In fact, I think I may have had it since I was 18--I just never went to the dermatologist to get it checked out. At...

Chamomile is one of the most popular of all the medicinal and aromatic herbs. While there are a number of different species of chamomile, English Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) and Roman Chamomile...

Usually, women obsess over a period that is a day late. There are women who are unable to qualify for free or low cost birth control because their income is just a tad too high. Some religions...

When you or your child has been ill, it is important to replace the electrolytes in the body to restore natural balance. This electrolyte drink can be made easily with ingredients you already...

Hiccups can be annoying, especially when you are in a meeting or on a date. Hiccups are generated at the diaphragm, a thick muscle layer at the bottom of the lungs that helps us breathe....

Everybody knows that you can change that stinky refrigerator to a sweet smelling one by putting a box of baking soda in it. Few know that it also has medical uses. Have some baking soda in that...

Almost every woman at some point in their lives will develop stretch marks. They look like red to purplish lines across the body, and with time, they will turn white. Two conditions that tend to...

Many folk remedies used to treat body odor are easily applied to your skin. They involve inexpensive, locally-acquired materials like baking soda. Some folk medicine remedies suggest treating...

Folk medicine is a traditional, regionally-based form of medicine that relies heavily on natural, local ingredients. It's been used to treat just about everything from coughs to constipation to...