Naturopathy

Any pain around the teeth or jaws is considered a toothache. The affliction can be caused by tooth decay, mouth bacteria, cavities, an exposed root or cracked tooth, and disease of the jaw joint...

Though both ingredients are commonly used in the kitchen, olive oil and lemon also have external healing properties, and may be used externally to treat muscle pain and discomfort. If you suffer...

Scabies is a contagious parasite infection on the skin, usually on the limbs, digits, waist and groin. It results in excessive itching with bumps and occasional pus-filled blisters. While skin...

Peppermint essential oil is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint and is sometimes referred to as the world's oldest medicine. Since it has been used successfully to treat a myriad of ailments, it...

Calendula (Calendula Arvensis) is also called field marigold. Another species (Calendula Officinalis) is called pot marigold, but they are not true marigolds. They are two of twelve related...

Nutritionists and naturopathic pediatricians have proposed numerous alternative approaches for children with ADHD. Some alternative techniques for treating ADHD involve nutritional supplements...

Central geographic atrophy, or dry macular degeneration, is a common form of age-related eye disease. Dry macular degeneration involves the gradual loss of vision due to the deterioration of the...

Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as dandruff or cradle cap, occurs when the skin flakes. It is a form of eczema that usually affects the scalp, but can also manifest on the face, chest or creases...

Fungal infections can occur in any part of the body, especially warm, moist areas, like between your toes, your scalp and nails. Depending on the particular strain, infected areas might have...

Stretch marks are not just a skin condition of pregnancy. The good thing is that they will usually fade away within a couple years, and even better, you can speed up the process with several...

Though it is natural to lose a handful of hair each day, when that handful leads to tufts or clumps, you start to worry about thinning hair. In such cases and for those who have less hair on their...

In addition to being a flavorful, oil used in cooking the Chinese and Indians have for centuries used sesame oil medicinally. Among its properties, sesame oil has strong anti-oxidant, anti-fungal...

Suffering from dry, calloused feet? There are remedies galore to soften up those precious hoofs, the more natural the better. Right? Plus why pay dearly for treatment you can enjoy freely? Read up...

Winter can be your skin's worst nemesis. The good news is that there's plenty of easy-to-make, natural home remedies for dry skin, many of which give expensive, store-bought creams a run for their...

Evening primrose oil has long been used as a natural remedy for a wide variety of diseases and conditions. The oil is considered effective because of the high levels of gamma-linolenic acid (aka...

Olive oil shows some promise as an eczema treatment. Its skin-healing benefits have made olive oil a natural skin treatment for centuries. Olive oil has a high content of...

Natural lice treatments may be an option for some, when faced with using toxic pesticides. Even natural remedies can pose a risk to children, and caution should be carefully considered. It is...

Tea tree oil is an essential oil made from the leaves of the Malaleuca alternifolia plant, which is native to Australia. Used as a medicinal remedy for many ailments, tea tree oil's popularity in...

Krill oil supplements are nutritional supplements containing krill oil, an extract from tiny ocean crustaceans. Krill are tiny creatures that inhabit southern Pacific waters. Primarily the food of...

Athlete's foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a common fungal infection that thrives in warm moist areas. Once infected, feet itch, burn and sometimes sting. Cracked, scaly feet with blisters...

Dandruff is a common skin problem where dry, flaky particles of skin stick to and fall from the scalp and hair. It is common for simple washings to do nothing to control dandruff and special...

Most of what I do centers around using herbs to help support and encourage health. But I also keep a collection of my favorite essential oils. I find that the two support each other very well...