Other Alternative Medicine

ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) mainly affects children but can affect adults as well. This development disorder causes impulsive behavior, hyperactivity and trouble concentrating....

Eczema is a common skin condition that primarily affects children. Some kids outgrow eczema while others suffer their entire lives. If you or someone you know has the condition, it is vital to...

Supplements are a natural treatment option for people suffering from type 2 diabetes, and they can reduce the amount of insulin required to treat type 1 diabetes. (reference 2) Supplements can...

While both men and women have testosterone, it is most essential to men's health. Not only is testosterone the primary sex hormone in men, it regulates the body's physical appearance and affects...

Through the years, people developed many different diets to help reduce or cure cancer. Some of them work on specific types of cancer or at least there's a remission or slowing of the disease....

There is still some kind of notion that there is a magic pill, herb or food that can eliminate fat quickly and easily. The truth is that if you want to commit to burning fat, you need to devote a...

Yeast Infection is also known under the names of: Candidiasis, thrush and Candida infection. Most people relate yeast infection with sexually transmitted diseases; however this is not always...

A high acid diet causes the body to become more acidic. Certain foods like beef and grains are more acidic in nature. People need to balance their acidic and alkaline food intake to maintain a...

A toxin cleansing diet cleanses the body of any substances that may be considered toxic; this includes any material that has been added to the body through the environment or through a person's...

An excessive amount of Candida albicans, a yeast that can spread unrestricted in a woman's digestive tract and vagina if her immune system is down, may cause oral thrush, skin infections, and...

A new discovery on a Greek island has found youthful people in their 90s and 100s whose diet appears to be a natural longevity diet which anyone can follow. Here’s how to follow the Ikaria...

Polymyositis is also called inflammatory myopathy, a condition where muscles get inflamed and the patient experiences muscle weakness. It affects the body's skeletal muscles and occurs mainly in...

Yeast overgrowth can cause a wide range of health issues. Candida albicans is the most common of these microorganisms. While candida is present in around 80 percent of people, it is normally kept...

There have been numerous reports by parents of autistic children that gluten-free, casein-free diets (GFCF) improve autism-related symptoms in children. A GFCF diet requires the elimination of all...

ADHD diagnoses are on the rise in the United States, and the disorder can severely hinder a child's social and educational development. While many medications exist to control ADHD, a special...

Frown lines or deep nasolabial folds that are deeply ingrained are hard to get rid of. These are acquired lines and not natural markings that a person is born with. After years of using these...

Hyperactivity disorder is a condition that effects people of all ages, and often hinders performance in school, at work and in social situations. It is marked by an inability to concentrate or...

Creatinine is a naturally occurring amino acid that is found predominately in muscle tissue. Creatine supplements are available at most health food stores Creatine is essentially converted to...

The raw food diet is an alternative medical treatment for ulcerative colitis. Instead of medicine and surgery, diet is used to heal the body. The raw food diet eliminates the use of toxic,...

This one day lemon cleansing diet will clear the bowels, intestines, colon, and liver of harmful toxins, and leave you feeling great. It can be performed as much as twice per week, as needed, and...

Detox diets and body detox programs are designed to improve the digestive system and restore the immune system by eliminating toxins from the body. Many positive effects such as improved mood,...

Triglycerides are a type of fat that's found in foods. While it's natural (and perfectly healthy) for the body to contain a reasonable amount of triglycerides, overeating and an unhealthy diet...

Whether you have the stomach flu or just a "bug," there are easy and effective ways to treat diarrhea at home without medication. But if it persists for several days, you should seek the advice...