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- Ringworm Symptoms And Causes - Are You Sure It Is Ringworm - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Dr John AnneRingworm is often mistakenly caused by a worm. However, contrary to its name, ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. It is contagious and could affect any part of the body. It is characterized by reddish to brownish bumpy patch of skin. It could be lighter at the center that seems to appear ...
Views: 1816(1 vote) - Joint Pain Causes and Treatment - Prevent Muscle Pain - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Dr John AnneAs we grow older so is our body systems and parts. Many of these parts already begin to deteriorate their functions and they affect each other. The diseases they give to the body become complications. One of the diseases that is caused by old age is joint pain. Joint pain is very common to ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Jaundice - Causes, Treatment And Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Dr John AnneJaundice is Yellowish Not all that is yellow is good for the eyesight. Not all that seemed to be pale and yellow is anemia. So what it could be? Jaundice is also yellowish. What is jaundice? Jaundice is characterized by yellowing of the skin and the sclera or whites of the eyes. It is not a ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Acid Reflux Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Michael MalegaKnowing that you need to better understand this topic I recommend that you take 5 minutes to read what we have to say. Acid Reflux Symptoms include the following. (You may print them our for handy reference). Short in the middle of the night you are awakened by a burn sensation in your throat. ...
Views: 1293 - A Clean Colon Is The Body's First Line Of Defense - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Paul RodgersNumber one risk factor for colon cancer is age. Importantly, colon cancer is also one of the most curable forms of cancer. It has been well demonstrated that if colon cancer is caught in the earliest stages, the cure rate could be increased to 90%. Although colon cancer is among the most common ...
Views: 1785 - What Is Allergy : Causes, Types And Treatment For Allergy - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction An allergy occurs when a person’s immune system over-reacts to substances — called an allergen — in the environment. These allergens are found in house dust mites, pets, pollen, foods, drugs, insect stings, latex and moulds. An allergen for one person may not be a ...
Views: 834 - Colon Cleanse: What Is A Colon Cleanse? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from S. HuppA colon cleanse is a method of cleansing your colon. Your colon along with your liver both strain the nutrients out of your body that you put into it. Your colon stores your waste byproduct from the food that you eat. As you may have imagined, your colon resides in your stomach area. To be ...
Views: 792 - ***St. Valentines Day Tea - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Kennon and Aurelia WardValentines Day is a special time to celebrate love and romance. Sometimes, with our busy lifestyles and constant barrage of stressors, we need help relaxing and enjoying the more intimate moments with that special someone. At these times, an aphrodisiac can be helpful. Aphrodisiacs have been ...
Views: 1512 - Herbal Solutions Vs Chemical Solutions - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from David HavershamHerbal products have become ever increasingly popular as remedies for everything from skin conditions and hair loss to breast enlargement and increasing sexual vigour and penis size. A large percentage of the consumer dollar in many countries is switching from pharmaceutical based solutions to ...
Views: 1172 - A Healthy Colon Is The Key To A Healthy Body - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Paul RodgersMaintaining a healthy colon is one of the single most important steps you can take to detoxify your body of accumulated toxins and waste. A healthy colon is truly essential to one's overall health, especially when you consider that literally everything you eat ends up in your bowels as toxins. ...
Views: 862 - Anti-Ulcer - Drug Facts And Information - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Robert BairdType of Drug: Anti-ulcer drug; prostaglandin. How The Drug Works Misoprostol reduces the amount of acid secreted by the stomach. It also helps to protect the stomach lining. Uses To prevent formation of stomach ulcers in patients who are taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), ...
Views: 1486 - What Is Vascular Disease? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Robert BairdRenal Disease and Hypertension A patient with hypertension has an increased risk of developing renal disease. In stage I renal disease, the patient has a diminished renal reserve but no symptoms of renal disease. If untreated, the condition may progress to stage II renal disease, in which the ...
Views: 1010 - ***Herbal Remedies For Cold And Flu - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Kennon and Aurelia WardSince the dawn of time, we have been plagued by the common cold. Throughout time, many civilizations have attempted to eradicate it, but it continues to prevail. Most remedies of today only treat the symptoms of the cold, but not the cause. In this article, some of the remedies beneficial for ...
Views: 1969 - What Is Asbestosis? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Robert BairdWhat is this Condition? This lung condition is characterized by widespread filling and inflammation of the lung spaces with asbestos fibers. It can develop as long as 15 to 20 years after regular exposure to asbestos has ended. A potent cocarcinogen, asbestos aggravates the risk of lung cancer ...
Views: 1082 - Information About Passive Smoking, Smokeless Tobacco And Other Health Risks - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Robert BairdInvoluntary or passive smoking is associated with premature disease and death. Estimates indicate that 38,000 to 43,000 nonsmokers who are regularly exposed to environmental smoke die annually from smoking related causes. 16 The majority of these (35,000 to 40,000) die from heart disease, and ...
Views: 1448 - Healing Naturally...Applications Of Herbs Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Kathleen LambertUsing herbs for natural healing is not hard with the right tools. Here is part two and the final segment of the applications of herbs. Syrup An herbal syrup is a herb or a combination of herbs that are added to gylcerin or honey. It is steeped in the liquid for 4 weeks so that the herb can soak ...
Views: 1220 - Healing Naturally...Applications Of Herbs Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Kathleen LambertMany people would like to use herbs as a natural alternative to allopathic medicine, but have no idea how or where to get started. Using herbs to heal is safe and easy if done with care. Here are a few ways you can get started using herbs to treat you and your family. Compress Compresses are ...
Views: 1143 - Tendinitis And Bursitis - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Robert BairdTendinitis is a painful inflammation of tendons and of tendon-muscle attachments to bone, usually in the shoulders, hips, Achilles tendons, or hamstrings. Bursitis is a painful inflammation of one or more of the fluid-filled sacs that cover and cushion the ends of bones. Bursitis usually occurs ...
Views: 1208 - Massage Techniques - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Michael MalegaI hope that the following article will help you to better empathise this topic. As many people can tell you having a massage is capable of giving you mountain of great benefits. Among the many ways that you can reach this relaxation is by the different massage techniques that are exploited for ...
Views: 1140 - ***Herbal Remedies Vs. Conventional Medicine - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Kennon and Aurelia WardThere are two main philosophies around the treatment of illnesses. The conventional approach looks at disease as the actual problem, whereas the holistic approach, which utilizes herbal remedies, sees the disease as an outcome of systems dysfunctioning within the body. In conventional ...
Views: 10343 - Healing Naturally...Lowering Cholesterol With Herbs - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Kathleen LambertOne of the medical buzz word these days is cholesterol. Your doctor tells you you need to lower your numbers. Well just what does it all mean. Just what is cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fat like substance that circulates in the blood stream. It is produced by the body for building cell membranes ...
Views: 1405 - Herbal Remedies To Treat Acid Indigestion - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongAcid indigestion can be treated with herbal remedies instead of antacids. Herbal remedies, in general, are better options as they are less harmful to our body. It is a reality that indigestion is becoming a pervasive problem in modern times. There are indications everywhere. The shelves of ...
Views: 7968 - Ginseng And Chinese Traditional Male Sexual Health Product - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from rene TangChinese traditional medicine tells us “Medical treatment is not to be given to those who have fallen ill, but to those who are not ill.” This precept comes from the Classic of Internal Medicine(written about 3000 years before). It means that attempts to cure a disease should not be ...
Views: 854 - ***Herbal Medicine Is People's Medicine - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is people’s medicine. Herbal medicine is the primary medicine of most people on this planet, right now. It’s not something old and dusty. It’s not a bunch of doctors and chemists figuring out how to use herbs like drugs. Herbal medicine is a 3-year-old picking ...
Views: 2514(1 vote) - Ideal Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from jitesh aroraIf you want to lose weight I am going to tell you best weight loss program. I will tell you what a weight loss program should include. A real weight loss program should not promise fast or rapid weight loss. As rapid weight loss programs never give long lasting results. So prepare your mind if ...
Views: 715 - Body Detox With Herbal Teas - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongYou can do a body detox with herbal teas. The use of herbal teas has been around since several thousand years ago. Herbal teas are essentially body balancers, and their mild detoxification properties are easy for the body to utilise.In fact, you can also view herbal teas as high mineral drinks ...
Views: 1801 - ***Glorious Goldenrod - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedI love autumn, don't you? The days shorten and fall colors thrill my senses. Perennial roots get busy storing nourishment that will last them through the winter. And the meadows bloom with purple asters and riotous goldenrod flowers. Goldenrod (the Solidago genus, Asteracea family) is one of ...
Views: 2556 - Herbal Remedies For Anxiety - Stress-Free Herbal Cures - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Michael LeeStudies on the use of alternative medicine have revealed effective herbal remedies for anxiety that are capable of relieving stress, tension, and unwanted fear. Below are common herbal remedies for anxiety which have gained recognition for the past decades: Passion flower (or Passiflora ...
Views: 749 - The Many Uses And Benefits Of The Famous Citrus Fruit Called The Lemon - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Daria PerseWe all know lemons, citruses growing in warmer climates, available to us year round. This small yellow fruit is probably most famous for its C vitamin (renowned antioxidant) content and has traditionally been used to fight the effects of colds and flu. However, there are many other benefits of ...
Views: 980 - Plant Sprit Shamanism: Icaros, The Magical Chants of the Ayahuasca Shamans - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Howard CharingThe Shamans of the Amazon, exhibit a close union with the Natural World. This powerful emotional and spiritual bond, enables them to commune with the powers of the Rainforest. Singing the chants or Icaros, is a way that this bond is expressed, and the Rainforest responds. I recall one night ...
Views: 2995(2 votes) - Natural Ways To Relieve Allergies And Sinus Problems - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Jody KellyNatural ways to relieve Allergies and Sinus problems I have suffered many years from allergies and sinus problems. Each year I would have four sinus infections, which sent me to the doctors for prescription drugs to get rid of the pain and infection in my sinuses. I wasn’t able to work for ...
Views: 4303 - ***No To Licensing Of Herbalists - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedNo to all licensing of herbs and herbalists. Never. No way. Ask the midwives of North America. They fell for "let's regulate ourselves before the big boys do." And they regulated themselves out of existence. There are no midwives left, according to Jeannine Parvati; only medwives. I agree. ...
Views: 2197 - The Humble Goosberry - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Jeni RoperJust in from Pawel Reszka: Ever wondered if you could find a help for aging, skin diseases, heart diseases etc.? Well, you can find the answer to all these problems and more because everything is power packed in one small fruit - the humble Gooseberry. A relative of the currant family, the ...
Views: 1240 - Garlic An Ancient Natural Medicine - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2007 from Jennifer KaysGarlic is one of the oldest known medicine from plants. Ancient Sanskrit documents describe garlic remedies being used in India 5,000 years ago. Chinese medicine has used the healing and beneficial health qualities of garlic for over 3,000 years. In 1858, Louis Pasteur praised the ...
Views: 1107 - Homeopathic Medication For Anxiety Disorder And Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Giri AnanthaMany people don't like taking drugs. If you suffer from an anxiety disorder panic attack homeopathic remedies may be your answer to finding relief. This actually makes a lot of sense, since there are fewer side effects, is generally safer and healthier and when you think about it, natural ...
Views: 2194 - How To End Constipation With Home Remedies - Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Peter rodrickIf you are looking for the constipation cure then you are at right place because in next 15-20 minutes I will tell you how to treat constipation with some simple but really useful constipation home remedies What is constipation? Constipation refers to any abnormality in, or absence of bowel ...
Views: 19836(2 votes) - Introduction to Herbalism - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from George KeyHerbal medicine or Herbalism is the component of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (C.A.M.) which has to do with the use of herbs and their extracts for various conditions therapy and it is based on traditional and folk recipes from all over the world. Medical herbal products are used more ...
Views: 969 - Head Lice Treatment Tips - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Jen CarterHead lice are something that no one likes. These small insects that are almost impossible to see with the naked eye cause such a lot of problems that they can become a major cause for worry, both for the child (kids are usually affected), and their hapless parents. Head lice treatment can offer ...
Views: 1196 - Adrenal Health - Herbal Remedies For High Cortisol Levels, Stress and Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Dawn RowlettThe definition of stress is the strain felt by somebody: mental, emotional, or physical strain caused by anxiety or overwork. It may cause such symptoms as raised blood pressure or depression. Stress has become an everyday part of our daily lives. The high school student stresses over exams ...
Views: 12160(3 votes) - Ancient Cause of Cold Sores and Fever Blisters - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Denny BodohIncredible, but true - Cold sores and fever blisters have been a world-wide epidemic since before Christ. The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 90% of earth's population is infected with the cold sore virus today. Cold sores and fever blisters are produced by the herpes simplex ...
Views: 6815 - ***Genital Warts - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun Weed“I am the Grandmother of all growth, all growing things, all life. I am the grandmother of bacteria and viruses as well as plants and animals, fish and insects. When you throb with life these other lives live with you. When your life force ebbs, they live on you, growing grotesque without ...
Views: 5151 - Most Common Uses of Manuka Honey - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from Bryan JonesUnique manuka honey is obtaining increasing worldwide fame for the healing properties that are found in some batches of this New Zealand produced honey. With more people trying it, and using it for many different purposes, there is growing anecdotal evidence that it does help in many of them. ...
Views: 7998 - Excessive Sweating - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Michael MalegaTime to get started on this topic. Take a few moments to read every aspect of this paper hopefully it will be of great help. Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is a problem that many people endure from. It is also something which is difficult to treat in that there is no particular ...
Views: 1152 - Yeast Infection - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Michael MalegaKnowing that you need to better understand this topic I recommend that you take 5 minutes to read what we have to say. What is a yeast infection and how can you get free of it? If you’ve never before even heard of yeast infection and you’re all of a sudden told by your doctor that ...
Views: 1258 - Pau D'Arco A Natural Antibiotic & Powerful Anti-Fungal - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from Jennifer KaysWe can be grateful to American Indians for a multitude of herbal and natural medicines. Pau d’arco has a been used as a medicine by the indigenous people of the rainforest. The Pau d’arco tree is a broad-leaf evergreen that grows to a height of 125 feet and produces violet colored ...
Views: 4896 - Echinacea - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2007 from ruth butterfieldA little about Echinacea... Echinacea is by now one of the western world’s most famous herbs, known to many for it’s profound immune stimulating responses in the wake of viral, bacterial and fungal infections of either a lighter more acute nature or a chronic deep seated one. It not only ...
Views: 5374 - Natural Remedy For Eczema: Sarsaparilla - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2007 from Evelyn LimIn most cases, conventional doctors would prescribe or recommend that you use topical steroids to apply on your eczema skin. However, such medications can only be used over the short period only. Any prolonged use can lead to potential side effects such as the "thinning" of your skin. Hence, ...
Views: 5008 - ***Digestive Distress - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedStep 1: Collect Information As the mix of hormones in your blood changes during your premenopausal years, you may notice the effects on your gastrointestinal tract both directly - estrogen is a gastrointestinal stimulant and varying levels may swing you from loose stools to dry ones - and ...
Views: 1804 - Homeopathy For Anxiety In Toddlers - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2007 from Giri AnanthaUsing homeopathy for anxiety in a toddler or even babies is generally quite safe. Homeopathy has been around for a very long time and has treated many ailments successfully. Homeopathy may have existed hundreds of years before, but the modern father of homeopathy was a German physician named ...
Views: 2118 - Acne Home Remedy - You Must Know - by Acne home remedy may be effective if you have the right understanding about your skin condition, the ingredients and the treatments that you are apply.
1. Causes of Acne
Acne chiefly targets the neck, face, back, chest and shoulders. Teenagers, young adults and sometimes babies are worst ...
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