Other Alternative Medicine

Most people have heard how watching fish swimming about in a tank or petting a cat or dog can lower your blood pressure, but pet owners know that their animal friends do so much more than that for...

Candida albicans is a type of yeast that is present in our bodies at all times, in small amounts. Circumstances can arise in which the yeast builds up and causes the malady known as thrush. ...

The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys. Stress is the number one factor that leads to what is commonly referred to as adrenal fatigue. Dietary changes and moderate exercises are the two...

Internet sites and alternative medicine books and magazines have promoted the concept of colon cleaning as a way to rid the body of toxins and promote good health. The U.S. Food and Drug...

If you are active in sports, fitness or gardening--or if you just spent the weekend moving furniture--you need something to help relieve muscle soreness. Many over-the-counter remedies are...

Digestive enzymes like lactase, amylase, papain and bromelain are commonly used as naturopathic treatments for irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance and inflammatory bowel disease. These...

Fungus can cause a variety of ailments, from athlete's foot to dandruff. White or apple cider vinegar can be used as a home remedy. If the condition persists, consult a physician.

According to Dr. David Brownstein's book, "Iodine: Why You Need It Why You Can't Live Without It," iodine is an essential nutrient required by every cell in the body. However, due to diet and...

Taking a sauna exposes your body to dry heat at very high temperatures. Saunas can have some positive health benefits for people. However, there are some potentially negative health effects...

Our bodies, and all of our organs can build up toxins. These toxins can cause health problems, making you feel tired, sluggish or even cause illnesses. There are different types of detoxification...

For many years, doulas have provided emotional support to expecting mothers during childbirth. Doulas, also known as labor assistants, must complete special training in order to coach mothers...

Strokes are the third leading cause of death in America, as reported by physician-assistant.advanceweb.com. One American dies as a result of a stroke every three to four minutes. Those who don't...

A lot of couple's dream of having a baby but often low sperm count presents a problem when it comes to conceiving. There are a lot of causes for low sperm count or male infertility. Thankfully...

Most people have some underarm sweating. However, there are some people that have excessive underarm sweating. This can be problematic during social situations when your shirt gets drenched in...

Ice packs are essential to have on hand in case anyone in the family suffers a fall or experiences some swelling. Ice packs are also useful for toothaches. It is very easy to make your own ice...

If you experience frequent cases of the blues during the shorter days of winter, or from spending hours working indoors without being exposed to sunlight, you might benefit from a SAD sun lamp....

Colloidal silver contains microscopic silver particles and ions suspended in liquid. Advocates say that it has many health benefits, whether consumed or used topically. The National Center for...

Massage therapy has physical benefits such as stimulating blood flow, helping the body clear itself of toxins and relaxing nerves and muscles. It also helps psychologically by calming the patient...

When wounds fail to heal properly with conventional treatments, physicians may opt to use maggots, or fly larvae. Maggots clean wounds by eating dead, infected tissue. Maggot therapy has existed...

Toenail fungus is a common problem, and fortunately, an easy one to treat on your own. You can go to your local drug or department store and purchase a fairly expensive product to kill the fungus,...

A common beginner's mistake when making colloidal silver is to run the process until the distilled water turns yellow and silver particles settle to the bottom. When this happens, the particles...

Malaria is a parasitic disease, transmitted by mosquitoes, which results in high fever, flu-like symptoms and anemia. Untreated, malaria can be life threatening, leading to kidney failure, fluid...

The acai berry has recently been generating a lot of buzz. It has been touted as a "super food" that has incredible health benefits.

The National Institutes of Health has confirmed that magnesium is used for muscle function, nerve function, the heart and immune system, bones, the regulation of blood sugar levels, blood pressure...

Getting a good night's sleep is vital to your health. It is when the body goes into the fourth stage of sleep that repairs are made. Without a full night's sleep, the body suffers, having less...

Inversion therapy for back pain involves tilting back or hanging upside down to apply traction to the spine and decompress the spinal discs. Inversion therapy can help elongate the spine, increase...

This Honey water is so wonderful. I often have family members and friends requesting that I make some for them on a regular basis. It is a natural way to keep your skin tight and fresh looking....

I am still amazed by the idea that the immune system of this perfect body created by God can turn against itself and destroy healthy body tissues. That’s what happens in case of the auto-immune...

Goji and noni produce juices with some benefits and dangers. Goji berry from China and noni fruit from Polynesia have helped alleviate health conditions. There are also inflated claims bringing...

Colitis is a serious inflammatory condition of the bowels. Antibiotics and intestinal disinfectants only manage part of the problem and the other treatment, cortico-steroids cause grave side...

Massage is utilized as a means of relieving symptoms and complications like high blood pressure, diabetes and anemia. However, it has also proven an effective means of combating depression. This...

Chelation therapy is a medical procedure using chemicals to form bonds with and remove toxic metals from the bloodstream. Promotion of the treatment as a cure for everything from heart disease to...

Research is ongoing to determine how safe chelation therapy (removing heavy metals from the blood) is for children and adults suffering from various conditions. Promotion of the dangerous...

Silver has been used to treat infections, and infectious diseases, for over 100 years. In 1924, the first colloidal silver was produced, and it was commonly used until 1938. When patentable drugs,...

Egg crate mattresses are used in hospitals because they provide comfort for bedridden patients without aggravating injuries or causing bed sores. However, because of their comfort and healing...

The pathogen-killing abilities of colloidal silver have been documented since the late 1800s. Colloidal silver has been used to treat viral, parasitic, bacterial and fungal infections; to purify...

Many men experience drops in testosterone levels as they age. This drop in testosterone levels can have an impact on the ability to function sexually. Check with your doctor to determine if your...

Bee venom therapy belongs to a group of medical treatments called apitherapy. Of these treatments, bee venom therapy is one of the most complex. Apitherapy comes from the Latin word apis, which...

Iodine is an element that is necessary for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. In 1829 a French doctor, J.G.A. Lugol, developed a tincture of iodine that became a popular remedy....

Photo light therapy, also called "Phototherapy" or "light therapy," involves using light (usually ultraviolet light) to treat a number of conditions. The NASA researchers who developed it looked...

The first line of defense against poor health is an optimally functioning colon, according to Dr. Edward Group, author of "Health Begins in the Colon. Dr. Group recommends colon cleansing as an...

Inversion therapy uses special tables and equipment to hang patients upside down, applying gentle traction to the spine. Inversion therapy can be used to treat back pain from a variety of...

Jelqing is the word used to describe a technique that men can use in an attempt to increase the length and girth of their penis. The exercises are simple and often described as pleasurable. As...