Holistic Medicine

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By Therese Haberman 6 comments
Are you in the doldrums and seem to be down on yourself? Read how to beat the blues and smile a little... more »
By Lisa Smegal 1 comments
With more and more people choosing to take a natural approach to healing their bodies these days, it is becoming easier for an individual to find a holistic health practitioner in their area. A holistic health practitioner is a medical ... more »
By Katherine Huether 5 comments
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 »
By only1special1 2 comments
When was the last time you took a long, luxurious bath? Hydrotherapy- the use of water for soothing pain and treating disease- is one of the oldest forms of medical treatment. The Romans even made bathing a central element of life. Today, ... more »
By Katherine Huether 2 comments
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 »
By deepthinkin 11 comments
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 »
By joyful327 7 comments
There are many benefits of massages including alleviating back pain, lessening depression/anxiety, enhancing immunity, improving circulation and much more. The downside is that professional massages can be costly. This article tells how to get ... more »
By Katherine Huether 0 comments
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 »
By whoknew 1 comments
This will show you some ways to reduce the appearance of veins in your legs... more »
By Barbara Price Galvan 0 comments
It is hard to find time for everything that we have to do in one day, but to add time for yourself is even harder. Just trying to find an hour in your day for yourself doesn’t mean that you will have a crazy schedule... more »
By Katherine Huether 3 comments
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 »
By Lifesmypuzzle 0 comments
I have lived with IBS with Constipation for over 12 years. I have had flare up after flare up. I have been to the doctor over and over, year after year with no relief, Until now… As with all natural remedies give it some time to kick in. Aloe ... more »
By beyond 1 comments
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 »
By jennandmark 0 comments
Anyone that suffers from allergies or colds normally will have the complaint of chest congestion or coughing. It can be relentless and uncomfortable. For those of you who grew up in the years of Lee’s “Save the Baby” and “Vick’s” will ... more »
By Katherine Huether 2 comments
As an herbalist, I like to find creative ways to add herbs to my life. One of my favorites is to make herbal honey. Not only are my remedies tasty, but the honey add extra health benefits. Your best bet is to purchase raw honey. When honey is ... more »
By Katherine Huether 2 comments
I've created an herbal tea blend that is designed to calm me down when I'm under stress. In the beginning stages I opt for something gentle that will help nourish my nervous system, and if I deal with the stress early, it won't escalate into a ... more »
By 3Amy Jaine 5 comments
Its a fact of life for women to go through menopause. Next time you feel hot flashes come forth grab a cup of hot flash tea to sooth yourself... more »
By DandelionMom 17 comments
While paying for the convenience of a manufactured herbal extract can be nice, we have found that the best medicines are those we make ourselves. Not only that, but for those of us that incorporate tinctures into our daily diet the costs really ... more »
By MIHealthCoach 1 comments
Cholesterol levels are a concern for many people in the United States and can correlate to heart disease. Cholesterol lowering medications can have toxic side effects and to be avoided if possible... more »
By Trish62 0 comments
Enjoying the outdoors is fun until someone gets an insect sting. Forget expensive medical products--there are natural ways to treat insect stings and save money in the process. There are also simple ways to repel bugs from your yard and from ... more »
By pianistic 11 comments
Do you or your children get car sick? Here are some tips to help prevent car sickness naturally... more »
By wellbeingguide 1 comments
Two and a half years ago the "specialists" gave up treating my father's condition of congestive heart failure. They said that there was nothing more that could be done for him: he should just go home, get comfortable, and ... more »
By parvenue 1 comments
I often see people in my every day life that have a glow about them, a real shine! They are fit, active, happy people. They may not always drive the best cars or have the best clothes but they have an inner glow. I stopped to ask them what it was ... more »
By Katherine Huether 0 comments
It's very easy to believe that all you need to do to relieve your menstrual cramps is take your favorite pain killer. Trust me, I know. That's what I used to do. But all those pills started to take a toll on my stomach. So, I started to explore ... more »
By pigs4fun 1 comments
Repel mosquitoes with what you have at home. Non toxic and safe for people and pets... more »