Herbs & Alternative Medicine

How to chill a Headache without Aspririn

By CestDesiree

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Headaches SUCK! Here's how I get rid of mine..... more »

How to Choose An Alternative Health Practitioner

By Donna Piko-Jones

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With the dawning of the New Age came many "healers". Alternative medicine and healing practices have been around since the beginning of time. The earliest humans didn't have doctors and hospitals to go to; so they had to rely on ... more »

How to Cleanse Your Internal Ecology

By Wendell Fowler

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As we sleep, waste products and toxins are removed in the body, primarily through the nervous system. Between our bodies' cells are located neurotransmitters and hormones that build up to the point of being flushed periodically. The more active ... more »

How to Clear Up a Bladder Infection

By thndrstrck63

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Urinary tract and bladder infections can be painful and long lasting if you let them get out of hand. They can also lead to more serious problems if you don't get things under control quickly. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Control Heavy Periods With Herbs

By Katherine Huether

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If you suffer from a heavy menstrual period (or menorrhagia), then you know the drill. Tired of your situation, you visit the doctor who then puts you on birth control to manage it. Some doctors may even suggest getting a hysterectomy to fix it. ... more »

How to Cure a Cold Naturally

By HS Schulte

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If you suffer from sneezing, coughing, sore throat, and congestion, you probably have a cold. Standard cold medicines contain a variety of warning labels. Try these natural remedies and you will be feeling better without the side effects... more »

How to Cure Dandruff With Tea Tree Oil

By Katherine Huether

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Dandruff is one of those problems that people don't like to talk about. It's embarrassing. I always think about those dandruff commercials where the person is wearing a black shirt that is covered with white flakes. I don't ever want to be that ... more »

How to Deal with Anxiety Naturally

By Melanierose

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Anxiety can interfere with everyday activities, as well as stopping your from going to your dream vacation (fear of flying). Yes, there are medications out there that can help you, but those medications also come with side effects that may hurt ... more »

How to Detoxify your Body with Edible Clay

By deepthinkin

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The recent news of trace pharmaceuticals in our drinking water has us all worried. But truly, our city tap water has never been a fount pristine of H2O. If you take a peek at the EPA website (don’t do it if you have a weak stomach,) you’ll ... more »

How to Ease Digestion With Tea.

By amylaine

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If you have ever had problems with digestion you may want to try drinking teas with a specially of herbs that helps with digestion. While there are many recipes out there, I prefer the one written below because I like the taste of lemon balm ... more »

How to Fight a Cold

By CCrock

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During cold season, it is hard to avoid catching at least one. Try these natural remedies to reduce the duration of your cold and get better faster!.. more »

How to Gather, Store, and Use your Herbs

By youherbal

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In this article we will talk about Gathering, Storing, and Using your Herbs... more »

How to get rid of a stuffy nose with a household item

By patty892

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Not being able to breath through one's nose is one of the most annoying feelings. Nasal sprays can cost anywhere from $2.00-to $18.00. However, this solution will only cost a couple of cents, and although it may sting, it works just as well or ... more »

How to Get Rid of Bad Breath

By Author Stacey Chillemi

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Did you know…? The medivcal name for bad breath is called halitosis. It can be causes from poor oral hygiene habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Bad breath can also be made worse by the types of foods you eat and other unhealthy ... more »

How to Get Rid of Belly Fat With Herbs

By Katherine Huether

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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. But it doesn't need to be expensive or hard to lose ... more »

How to Get Rid of Head Lice Naturally

By kaiteywolf2

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Have you ever been faced with head lice? Do you hate to have to go out and buy the expensive shampoo? I know that I did when I faced it with a newborn in the house. Here are some tips that you can use to get rid of them naturally without having ... more »

How to get ride of warts and moles

By Belgianknowhow

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Do you have a mole or wart on your skin and do not want your Doctor to remove it by freezing it or remove it surgically ? It will leave a scar for sure . Sometimes they are on your face in a place where it is very hard to have it removed . There ... more »

How to Heal a Sore Throat with Cayenne Pepper

By WriteDae

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I can't remember a time when I had to miss work due to a sore throat, but I answer a high volume of calls for a living and the pain was unbearable. I tried everything, chamomile tea, gargling with apple cider and sucking on a lozenger, which ... more »

How to Heal a Sunburn

By Katherine Huether

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Laying out in the sun, especially without adequate sun protection of at least SPF 15, is just about the worst thing you can do for your skin. And it doesn't matter if you don't burn--you can still suffer skin damage. Knowing this, I still find ... more »

How to help heartburn and indigestion using papaya enzymes

By 02SmithA

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Do you ever have problems with indigestion or stomach pains after eating a meal? Papaya enzymes could be a nice and affordable answer for you... more »

How to Help Your Heartburn and Indigestion

By Author Stacey Chillemi

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Troubled with heartburn and indigestion? Try using Papaya Fruit! Papaya contains papain, a remarkable, protein-dissolving enzyme that eases many stomach ailments and is an exceptional aid to digestion. A rich source of minerals and vitamins A, C ... more »

How to Identify Wild Plants

By Katherine Huether

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You can collect your own wild plants and herbs to either eat or use for medicine. But this is an art that needs to be learned carefully. Mistakes can get you really sick. Understanding how to identify the plants correctly is the first step to ... more »

How to Improve Health With Green Tea

By eHow Health Editor

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Millions of people are learning the health benefits of green tea. It contains nutrients that are essential to a healthy lifestyle. Green tea has helped build people's immune systems for more than 4,700 years. Today you see it added to bottled ... more »

How to Keep Headaches Away by Eating Different Foods

By beyond

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Keep your migraines and headaches from coming back by eating the right foods to fight headaches, and don't eat the foods that CAUSE your headaches... more »

How to Know Herb Side Effects

By Katherine Huether

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There's more to taking an herb than just popping a pill and following the directions on the package. You need to learn about the side effects, too. The fact is, there are plenty of herbs that can't be taken under certain situations or for ... more »

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