Herbs & Alternative Medicine

All of you avid readers out there know what I'm talking about. Whether it's from poor lighting or marathon reading, strain on the eye can cause a stye. Sometimes, a stye cream can provide relief,...

For me, searching around to try and find the cheapest supplements around has been a constant uphill battle. After much searching, trial, error and a little success, I have now found what I would...

Glaucoma is a serious eye disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness. Eye pressure, also known as intraocular pressure (IOP), damages the optic nerve,...

Coenzyme Q10 is similar in substance to many of what we know as vitamins. In the body it acts as an antioxidant similar to vitamin E. It is believed to improve the efficiency of energy production...

Low testosterone, which can have a variety of causes, can be a problem for both men and women. The best way to establish if you have low testosterone is to ask your doctor for a blood test. There...

If you have recently quit smoking you may wish to clear your lungs naturally. There are many reasons for doing this. The first reason is that the chemicals and toxins from smoking tobacco...

Madafinil is a psychostimulant known by the brand name Provigil and is usually used as a treatment for narcolepsy. However, the drug has gained popularity as a treatment for many other symptoms,...

Gout is the result of uric acid building up in the body. It is a form of arthritis and can be very painful. The first line of defense for doctors when a patient comes in having a gout attack is to...

Oftentimes mouth sores and thrush are caused by an imbalance in the body. There are herbal alternatives to treat mouth sores and thrush which can be used instead of over-the-counter or...

Menopause is characterized by unpleasant symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, insomnia, vaginal dryness, and loss of sex drive. In addition, many women experience feelings of...

A fungal infection of the skin, ringworm causes itching and discomfort. Ringworm can be treated in a variety of ways. Your doctor can prescribe a topical cream, but it is possible to prevent and...

There are many reasons why chronic marijuana users decide it's time to quit: illness, family pressure, problems at work, or a self awareness of how getting high negatively impacts your life. While...

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that usually affects the smaller joints in the hands and feet. The disease is most common in women between the ages of 40 and 60, and it causes...

Ear infections can be excruciatingly painful and induce serious symptoms like fevers and severe dizziness. If the infection is untreated, rupture of the eardrum may occur. Luckily in some cases,...

The lungs play a vital role in the operation of the body and it is imperative that they work properly in order for the body to function optimally. Sometimes lungs can become obstructed with...

When incorporating pomegranate into their diet, most people immediately think of eating a pomegranate or drinking a glass of pomegranate juice. But there is another way to incorporate pomegranate...

An herbal diuretic is an herb that helps to remove water from the body. Diuretics generally work with the kidneys to increase urine production, thus increasing the amount of water the kidneys need...

Attention deficit disorder, or ADD, is a term used to describe several different symptoms that affect concentration as well as the individual's ability focus and complete tasks. Both children and...

Joint and muscle pain can be caused by a number of ailments, from arthritis to vitamin deficiencies. There are many Chinese herbs available that will reduce the pain in muscles and joints, which...

Anxiety disorders are typically treated with medications. They may be treated with medication that is taken regularly to prevent anxiety and/or medication that is taken when anxiety or a panic...

Using prescription medications to treat acid reflux may seem like the most obvious choice in curing this sometimes painful and irritating condition, but quite often the medications and pills are...

There are numerous natural remedies for insomnia that can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Certain foods, essential oils, herbs and vitamins can all help, but you'll also need...

Rhodiola rosea is a plant sometimes referred to as roseroot. The roots of the rhodiola rosea are used in herbal medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including fatigue, anxiety, depression,...

As the weather changes and gets colder or allergy season comes around you may develop cold or flu like symptoms more often than you're used to. Among these may be a dry, ticklish cough and while...

Cordyceps is a fungi that normally grows on caterpillars and other insects. Despite its unusual origins, cordyceps is made into nutritional supplements that have a number of health benefits and...

Fibermucil is a dietary supplement that contains blond psyllium or psyllium husk derived from the seeds of the Plantago Ovata plant. Despite its being marketed as a natural product for maintaining...

A perennial herb, St. John's Wort in indigenous to Europe but has been introduced around the world. The plant, with its distinctive five-petaled yellow flowers, grows in many temperate regions....

There are many ways to control your ADHD without the use of medication. Alternative medicine and natural treatment options can help effectively control the symptoms of ADHD for many people....

Calendula has been used for centuries to clean and disinfect wounds, and reduce swelling and inflammation. Soldiers used it to pack wounds and to stop the bleeding during the Civil War. Calendula...

Cracked heels are uncomfortable and unattractive. Fortunately, homeopathic healing allows you to treat cracked heels without worrying about prescriptions. With patience and a disciplined treatment...

A few spices and herbs are known to lower blood sugar levels. Many can, conveniently, be found in tea form, and are sometimes labeled as being specifically designed for diabetics or for those...

Respiratory complaints can be particularly distressing for the afflicted. If you can't breathe properly, what else matters? Fewer things are more frightening than realizing you're not taking in...

During the cold and flu season, you may find yourself with an uncomfortable cough. While you have access to a variety of cough medication choices, you might prefer to use natural ingredients found...

Hydradenitis suppurativa is a severe form of acne. The condition is more intense and painful than most forms of acne. It is characterized by intense blackhead pimples and skin lesions. It is...

Bach Rescue Remedy is a commercial herbal supplement. It is marketed as a treatment for stress and to promote calmness in the individual. It is formulated as a liquid to be taken as drops, an...

Anger and anxiety are states of overexcitement in areas of the brain responsible for fear and other basic emotions. They can be caused by biological or situational factors and are often...

Arbonne Protein Shakes are a commercial product marketed as a diet supplement. The shakes are often used by people participating in a body building program or by those looking to lose weight.

Bladderwrack fronds are an algae that grows on the northern Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States and on the northern Atlantic coast and Baltic coast of Europe.

Antibiotics are generally reserved for high-risk cases and not given to every woman who tests positive for group B strep (GBS). Some women even choose to take herbal treatments on their own, and...

A runny nose is the common way of describing the medical condition rhinorrhea. Characterized by a thin, watery discharge from the nose, a runny nose is generally not dangerous. The discharge is...

UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) are common, especially in women. These painful infections can be difficult to get rid of,even with antibitics, and even harder to keep away. As someone who suffered...

Soothing a sore throat is all one can think about, when they are in pain. Here are four ways to sooth a sore throat.

Many women search for effective weight gain methods; especially since curvy figures are increasingly becoming more popular. Maca Root is a natural root vegetable native to Peru that is consumed...

Bell's palsy is a nerve disorder that affects the nerves in your face, causing facial nerve paralysis, most often only affecting one side of the face. These episodes can come about gradually or...

A tincture, or extract, composed of the hulls of black walnuts--Juglans nigra--can be used as an alternative or herbal medicine, because the compound juglone is found in the hulls.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is characterized by a group of symptoms which include pain and cramping in the abdomen and lower intestine. Other symptoms of IBS can include chronic diarrhea and...

High blood sugar is a problem that affects many people. But if you suffer from this condition you can control it with natural remedies. There are a variety of Japanese herbs, such as kudzu, that...

Migraine is an intensely painful headache that is commonly preceded by an aura or visual disturbances such as flashing lights, wavy lines or even a temporary blindness, and progressing to a...

Ear and nose congestion can make your life somewhat miserable while the condition lasts. Congested ears make it difficult (even impossible) to hear conversations; you might hear popping or...

The kidneys are filtration organs that clean the bloodstream by removing wastes and excess fluids. These wastes are stored in the bladder before being released as urine. If the kidneys can't...