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Herbal and natural remedies can treat a variety of illnesses, skin conditions and emotional states using natural ingredients and holistic methods. Find out how to live a more natural life with this free video series on herbal remedies.
There are 20 videos in this series:
To avoid complications while fasting, first talk to a doctor, do a trial fast for 24 hours, drink plenty of water and stay active throughout the fast. Do a fast safely, weening the body off of the fast by eating a very light meal, with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Home remedies for colic in an infant includes mixing baby formula with water instead of milk, feeding the baby in an upright position, giving the baby a warm bath and gently massaging the baby's stomach. Treat chronic colic in a baby with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Colic in a baby can be treated through homeopathic remedies, including diluted chamomile tea, either cool or warm, and a drop of aloe vera juice in water. Use homeopathic remedies to eliminate colic in an infant with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Making essential oil is most commonly done by steam distillation, as steam is passed through raw plant material before carrying the oils into a condenser chamber, where the water and oils are separated. Understand how essential oils are produced to maximize their benefits with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Natural cures for gum disease include maintaining proper oral hygiene, eating plenty of raw fruits and vegetables to strengthen the immune system and placing a simmered tea bag over the infected area for five to six minutes at a time. Pursue natural treatments for gum disease, seeking the help of a dentist if the infection persists, with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Psoriasis can be treated naturally by treating the fungus in the digestive tract, and spraying down fruits and vegetables with diluted white vinegar and ingesting aloe vera juice is a great way to eliminate psoriasis. Use natural methods to help reduce the affects of psoriasis with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Remedies for stretch marks include drinking plenty of water to keep the body and skin hydrated, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables to pump the body full of vitamins A, C and E and using an exercise ball in place of a desk chair at work and home. Get rid of stretch marks on various parts of the body with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Chinese remedies for Sjogren's syndrome are available at any local Chinese herb store or doctor, where a concoction of 12 different herbs are mixed into teas, ointments or capsules. Use Chinese remedies to cure dry membranes, which have proven a 97 percent success rate, with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Natural remedies for Sjogren's syndrome include maintaining good nutrition, eating plenty of vegetables and fruits, rotate foods on a daily basis and stay hydrated. Avoid the symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome, remembering to avoid getting stressed, with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Improving the immune system is done by drinking plenty of water every day, getting at least nine servings of fruits and vegetables and taking vitamin packs that are full of echinacea, zinc and vitamin C. Boost the immune system to avoid getting sick often with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
To cure a hangover naturally, take several deep breaths from the abdomen to increase oxygen to the brain and take a few drops of herbal aloe vera juice in a full glass of water. Treat the headache and stomach ache of a hangover naturally with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
A candida cleanse requires eliminating all process sugars, high-dairy products, mushrooms, yeast breads and anything fermented from the diet, and it also involves increasing water intake to help flush out the system. Do a candida cleanse after eating too many processed foods with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Tea bags can be used to treat swollen eyes by simmering each tea bag for a few minutes in hot water, allowing them to cool slightly and applying them to the eyes for five to 10 minutes until they cool down completely. Use tea bags to eliminate early-morning puffy eyes with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Hormone imbalance can be treated naturally by maintaining good nutrition, drinking plenty of water and getting lots of rest to reduce stress. Keep hormones in balance using natural remedies with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Holistic learning incorporates different learning styles, such as visual, audio and kinesthetic learning, to make education more efficient. Discover the benefits of holistic learning with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
For good complexion on the hands and feet, use natural ingredients, such as mashed up strawberries, extra virgin olive oil and aloe vera gel. Rub natural ingredients on the hands and feet with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Tea tree oil can be bought at specialty herb or supplement stores, such as GNC, the Vitamin Shoppe or online herbal stores, and it is available in ointment, tablet, capsule and liquid forms. Find tea tree oil to treat a variety of skin irritations with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Armpit sweat can be treated using herbs, as drinking sage tea, peppermint tea and applying tea tree oil to the area can greatly decrease heavy sweating. Take natural measures to eliminate armpit sweat or clammy hands with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Tea tree oil is extracted from the leaves of the Melaleuca plant, which is native to Australia, and it is used to treat a variety of skin irritations. Discover the benefits of tea tree oil with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
Bergamot oil is extracted from the rind of an orange and is often used in Earl Grey tea, and it acts as an antihistamine, antidepressant and has a calming effect on the body. Discover the benefits of bergamot oil with information from a practicing wellness consultant in this free video on herbal remedies.
People are becoming increasingly wary of western medicine. And, unfortunately, there is good reason. In today's world, a pill seems to be the answer to everything. Doctors are over-prescribing drugs all the time. Who knows what the long-term effects are of taking prescription drugs? We all hear the horrendous side effects on the commercials. It makes even the safest drug seem terrifying. So, the populace is shifting. Now, we are becoming increasingly interested in alternative, holistic medicine. Through the use of natural herbs, people are finding healing without a trip to the doctor's office. In this free video series on herbal remedies, a practicing wellness consultant discusses a few ways to treat common ailments with herbs and natural ingredients. Find out how to control hormonal imbalances through proper nutrition, ample hydration and plenty of rest. Get information about treating colic in infants, psoriasis and hangovers using holistic practices and natural ingredients. For better eating and living habits, consider a holistic lifestyle.
Isabelle Simon Isabelle Simon has a Bachelor of Science in wellness consulting and has been in practice in nutrition for more than a decade. Currently, Simon owns her own wellness consulting business, www.herbal-nutrition.net/isimon. She has worked at the College of Public Health at the University of South Florida for more than four years.dkdk
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