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To cleanse the body of parasites, see a general physician to obtain parasite-killing drugs, visit a Chinese herbalist for a natural cure or eat a handful of pumpkin seeds every day to prevent...

Boosting metabolism with herbs requires consulting with a certified herbalist to find the safest herbs, but eating small meals throughout the day and increasing water intake can also help improve...

A congee is used in traditional Chinese medicine as a fast or cleanse. Learn how to make rice congee with tips from an acupuncturist and herbalist in this free video on TCM.

In traditional Chinese medicine food provides certain energies for different parts of the body. Learn about food energies in Chinese medicine with tips from an acupuncturist and herbalist in this...

The spleen is the most important organ in traditional Chinese medicine. Learn all about spleen function in Chinese medicine with tips from an acupuncturist and herbalist in this free video on TCM.

Use a relaxed posture in the hand and gently curl the fingers. Learn about using the Tui Na rolling technique in acupuncture to treat migraine headaches in this free TCM video from an acupuncture...

Work on stagnation of the chi and blood with acupuncture. Learn about using acupuncture to treat migraine headaches in this free TCM video from an acupuncture physician and registered herbalist.

Common health risks and side effects that have been reported with fucus vesiculosus, or bladder wrack, are iodine problems, abnormal thyroid hormone levels, lowered blood sugar, digestive upset,...

Herbal remedies for puffy faces include steeped and cooled bags of green tea, chamomile tea, lavender tea or rose tea. Oatmeal mixed with milk or egg can also be soothing to puffy, irritated skin....

Herbal and natural remedies for treating scars include exercising to promote circulation, removing preservatives from the diet, staying hydrated and applying cocoa butter, vitamin E oil or jojoba...

Home remedies for removing old stretch marks include exercising regularly, removing preservatives from the diet, getting lots of protein and applying cocoa butter, vitamin E oil or jojoba oil....

Cure a hangover by throwing up if you are feeling nauseous, keeping the head cool and the extremities warm, and drinking a mixture of water, lemon juice, dark maple syrup and a pinch of salt. Try...

The best products for colon cleansing are found in a healthy diet and include lots of fiber, apples, dried plums and peaches. Use chia seed or psyllium to help cleanse the colon with tips from a...

Some home remedies for heartburn include a mixture of baking soda and water, peppermint tea, ginger in all of its forms, chamomile tea, slippery elm tea or probiotics. Consider removing...

Saw palmetto is a small plant with oily berries that are used to support men's prostate health and benign prostate hyperplasia. Take saw palmetto as a whole berry, chopped, powdered or in liquid...

Use apple cider vinegar as a home remedy to help cure acne, bruises, varicose veins, diaper rash, poison ivy, jellyfish stings and sunburns. Ingest apple cider vinegar mixtures to help regulate...

Natural treatments to cure toe fungus include changing shoes and socks everyday, exposing the feet to sunlight and air, soaking the feet in water mixed with apple cider vinegar once a week, and...

Black cohosh root is typically used to support women's hormonal and reproductive systems. It works to balance hormones, relieve PMS and menopause symptoms, and sooth muscle cramps. Take black...

Kombucha tea is a sweet tea that has been fermented with a symbiotic colony of microorganisms. It has many purported health benefits, but can be easily contaminated. Purchase kombucha tea from a...

Home remedies for helping a cold and flu include chicken soup, teas made with ginger, cayenne, chamomile or common yarrow, a long shower, and getting extra sleep. Consider adding lemon or honey to...

Cure a sore throat by washing the mouth thoroughly, gargling with water mixed with salt or hydrogen peroxide, and drinking tea that contains slipper elm, marshmallow, white willow bark or honey....

Cure a sinus infection by adding apple cider vinegar or lavender to steam, clearing the sinuses with ginger tea and cayenne pepper, and taking eyebright herbs or golden seal. Visit a qualified...

The Meyer lemon master cleanse uses Meyer lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper mixed with water to cleanse the system over a 10-day period. Add vegetable broth to a Meyer lemon cleanse in...

Steam rooms affect the body by increasing circulation, removing toxins through the skin, relaxing blood vessels and providing relief to the kidneys. Sweat the body in a steam room, especially...

The main difference between a steam room and a sauna is that a steam room provides a wet heat, while a sauna provides dry heat. Find out what works better with your body by considering information...

Try to wear as little clothing as possible in a steam room in order to allow the body to cool itself as best as possible. Wear nothing at all, a bathing suit or a small towel in a steam room with...

Lemon cleanse detoxification refers to the master cleanse program, which requires drinking a mixture of lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper for 10 days straight. Feed body tissue and draw...

Lemon juice cleanses are a great way to meet daily nutritional requirements, improve circulation and get rid of harmful waste products. Mix lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper for a lemon...

The miracle lemon cleanse, also called the master cleanse, is a body cleansing routine that involves drinking a mixture of lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper and vegetable brother for about...

The Burroughs's lemon cleanse, also known as the master cleanse, is a 10-day cleanse that involves drinking a mixture of lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper in order to remove harmful...

How long a person should stay in a steam room will depend on the person and how long it feels comfortable to sit in the steam. Expect to stay in a steam room for about 10 minutes with insight from...

Breaking a bad habit often takes about 30 days and requires looking at the perceived benefits of the bad habit in order to analyze why it would be good to give up the habit. Replace bad habits...

The benefits of ganoderma, also known as reishi mushroom, include helping the body to handle stress and sleep deprivation, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and treating respiratory...

Maca is an herb plant that grows in the mountains of Bolivia and Peru, and it is used to promote energy, support strength and act as an aphrodisiac. Understand the other uses of maca root with...

Home remedies can help cure cold sores, such as eliminating caffeine from the diet, eating yogurt, taking a B-complex supplement, including enough calcium and zinc in the diet and using aloe vera...

Rinsing hair with apple cider vinegar is a great way to add shine, cleanse the hair and close the cuticles of each follicle, and it can be done using a cup of warm water and only a tablespoon of...

The master cleanse was developed in 1941, but it has gained popularity in recent years for its weight loss properties. Learn the recipe for the master cleanse program with health information from...

The health benefits of steam baths include dilating the capillaries (which increases circulation and nourishes the skin), skin detoxification and immune system boosting. Discover the many benefits...

Home remedies for foot odor can include changing shoes on a daily basis, wearing natural-fibered socks, soaking the feet regularly in a solution of apple cider vinegar, Epsom salts or lemon juice,...

The home remedies for vomiting are making a ginger tea, chewing on crystallized ginger, drinking fennel seed tea, consuming a few fennel seeds directly or taking a skull cap liquid extract. Use...

The lemon cleanse diet can work for a number of reasons, including detoxifying the body, giving the digestive system a rest, losing a few pounds or regenerating the body as a whole. See how...

Increasing metabolism after a master cleanse can be done by reintroducing easy-to-digest foods very slowly, such as high-quality soups, steamed vegetables and white fish. Work the body back up to...

Diets to promote healthy hair include a combination of proteins, foods that promote healthy digestion and high-quality fats rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Improve the health of the skin, hair and...

Smart Burn is an over-the-counter product designed to help lost weight, and it includes ingredients such as hoodia, green tea, calcium and garcina herb. Understand how Smart Burn is designed to...

Dieting by blood type is an idea developed by Peter D'Adamo, who suggests that different blood types come form different regions of the world and require different types of food. Learn about this...

The benefit of Ester-C as opposed to other forms of vitamin C includes it being able to circulate through the body longer, but whole food forms of vitamin C are always more effective and more...

The effects that nicotine have on the brain include both stimulating and sedating the body, which makes it a powerfully addictive substance. Learn how nicotine differs from other chemicals in the...

Weight loss patches tend to suppress appetite, which is not always a healthy approach to weight loss, and knowing when to eat and when to stop eating is more effective in losing weight. Find out...

The zone diet refers to a meal plan that includes 40 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent protein and 30 percent fat at one time, which is a great way to start learning about food content and its...

Improving HDL levels may not get at the root of a health issue, but improving a diet, eating higher-quality foods and concentrating on overall nutrition is a great way to maintain cholesterol...