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  • Natural Cures - Does Pyramid Energy Really Benefit Your Health?  By :
    For those of you who have never heard or thought much about pyramids or thought they were just an occult thing, I am here to let you know that the power of pyramids is real. And that they don't stem from the occult but rather a higher power (in whom there is no darkness). It is really possible for pyramid energy to improve your health? Yes. The reason being is...
  • All Natural Health - 5 Simple Tips To Be More Alkaline  By : Annika Ek
    Basically all degenerative diseases like cancer, arthritis, heart disease and osteoporosis thrive in an acidic environment. Our bodies work hard at keeping the blood pH at 7.4, which is slightly alkaline (anything below 7 is acidic). This is done by making deposits and withdrawals of acid and alkaline minerals from places like your bones, tissues and fluids like your saliva. Read on and learn easy ways to alkalize...
  • Cold Sore Treatment Through Natural Remedies  By :
    The medical community is currently frustrated by the lack of progress in providing a highly effective medicinal cold sore treatment, and as drug based solutions remain relatively expensive and with some risk of side effects, many sufferers turn towards natural remedies for a solution.

    As there is no complete cure for the condition at present, any current cold sore treatment focuses on prevention, easing the symptoms, or healing. Because the virus awakes from its dormant st...
  • Boost Skin And Joint Health With Natural Supplements  By :
    A lot of health conscious adults are now attempting to keep a youthful appearance for as long as possible by exercising, taking growth hormone enhances, and using expensive cosmetics. However, studies have proven that the major signs of aging in the skin, joints, and eyes occur due to a progressive collagen and hyaluronic acid degradation in our tissues. Researchers believe that supplementation of these key nutrients can actually reverse sings of aging.

    Normal functioning ...
  • Powerful Natural Remedies For Hypertension Uncovered  By : William H King
    Hypertension – or high blood pressure – is a big problem for many people. Millions of people in the United States alone have been diagnosed with high blood pressure.

    You are the only one that can take charge of your life and change your current lifestyle to do something to improve that blood pressure problem.

    Increasing the consumption of plant foods into your diet is very important in lowering blood pressure. A good vegetarian diet contains less saturated fat and refin...
  • Are You Desperately Seeking Natural Remedies?  By : William H King
    Natural remedies have been used for many centuries all around the world. In fact, before more traditional medicine was introduced natural cures were all that were available.

    However, as with all things, the human race strived to make medicine easier and better, so along came synthetic drugs such as pain killers which were created to duplicate the results of natural pain relief medicines, but are able to be produced in laboratories and eventually replaced the old medicinal ...
  • Discover The Hidden Benefits Natural Remedies  By : William H King
    Natural therapies as well as home remedies made from natural ingredients such as fruit, herbs and vegetables are become very popular. Some of the reasons for this are that home remedies are simple, have no chemicals, no side effects and are reasonably inexpensive.

    Your health and the health of your family are usually quite high on your list of priorities. After all what good are you without your health?

    Of course synthetic drugs are important and have saved many lives. ...
  • Cranberry May Have More Uses Than Just Bladder Infections  By :
    The effects of cranberry on bladder and other urinary tract infections are well known. The infections are caused by a bacterium, Escherichia coli, known to most people as E. coli that attaches to the wall of the bladder or the urinary tract, and is very difficult to dislodge with antibiotics once it is there.

    Cranberry contains a glycoprotein that prevents the E. coli from doing this, and so acts by preventing, not the invasion of the bacterium itself, but the mechanism by...
  • Garlic An Ancient Natural Medicine  By : Jennifer Kays
    The long history of and modern validation of the health benefits of garlic
  • Natural Remedy For Kidney Stones  By : Mary Rose Antonio
    Is there a natural remedy for kidney stones?

    If you are looking for a natural remedy for kidney stones for either for yourself or for your loved ones instead of the conventional methods, you shouldn't have a difficulty finding it as more and more people are inclined to more natural and healthier solutions. This results to a more and more stores carrying natural and alternative medicines.

    Your local health food stores should have different types of alternative medicines ...
  • Easy Natural Dandruff Cures  By : Malan Yu
    The greatest enemy of healthy hair is dandruff. This is a problem which worries many women, and experts reckon that one in every three suffer from it. If there is the slightest sign of this, deal with it without delay. Fortuna­tely, these days there are a number of excellent prepara­tions available in the market for curing it. Besides the anti­dandruff creams, lotions, oils and shampoos available in the market, there are many simple house hold remedies to fight dandruff descr...
  • Natural Remedies For Children's Vomiting  By :
    The treatment for vomiting will depend upon the actual cause of the trouble in each individual case. In case of gentle vomiting, if it does not occur of its own, it should be induced by tickling of the throat with a feather dipped in oil.

    If the parents cannot ascertain the cause, the child should be kept in bed. He should not be given anything but hot water to drink. Co-operative children can be given warm-water enema to cleanse the bowels. They can be given fresh fruits...
  • How To Treat Anemia With Natural Remedies?  By :
    Diet is of utmost importance in the treatment of anaemia. Refined foods like white bread, polished rice, sugar and desserts rob the body of the much-needed iron. Iron should always be taken in its natural organic form in food as the use of inorganic iron can prove hazardous. It may cause destruction of protective vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids, serious liver damage, miscarriage during pregnancy and delayed or premature birth in younger females.

    The diet should be pre...
  • Natural Cures For Muscle Cramps  By :
    Muscle cramps caused by nutritional deficiencies can be treated successfully through diet. The patient should take a diet which contains liberal quantities of all the essential nutrients. This diet may consist of seeds, nuts and whole grain, cereals, vegetables and fruits. The emphasis should be on calcium and magnesium-rich foods, such as leafy green vegetables, fresh fruits, particularly apricots, and soured milk products. The best sources of calcium are most vegetables, ce...
  • Effective Natural Remedies For Prostate Disorders  By :
    The natural treatment for prostate enlargement consists of detoxicating the system by proper fasting and diet. To begin with, the patient should forgo all solid foods and subsist on orange juice and water only, for two or three days. The intake of water should be as plentiful as possible. The water may be taken cold or hot and it should be taken every hour or so when awake. This will greatly increase the flow of urine.

    A warm water enema should be taken once daily during t...
  • Natural Remedies For Gall-bladder Disorders  By :
    Surgery becomes necessary if the gall-stones are very large or in cases in which they have been present for long. Smaller gall-stones can, however, be cleared through dietetic cure. In cases of acute gall-bladder inflammation, the patient should fast for two or three days, until the acute condition is cleared. Nothing but water should be taken during the fast. After the fast, the patient should take fruit and vegetable juices for few days. Carrot, beet, grapefruit, pear, lemo...
  • Natural Remedies For Rheumatism  By :
    In the case of acute rheumatism, the patient should be put on a short fast of orange juice and water for three or four days. The procedure is to take the juice of an orange diluted in warm water, if desired, every two hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nothing else, whatsoever, should be taken, otherwise the purpose of the fast will be entirely lost. While fasting, the bowels should be cleansed through a warm-water enema.

    After the juice fast, the patient should be placed on a re...
  • Effective Natural Remedies For Hernia  By :
    In the beginning of the treatment, it will be advisable to raise the head end of the bed by placing bricks below the legs of the bed. This will prevent the regurgitation of food during the night. More pillows can also be used for the same purpose.
    The next important step towards treating hiatus hernia is relaxation. An important measure in this direction is diaphragmatic breathing. The procedure is an follows: Lie down with both knees bent and feet close to buttocks. Feel re...
  • Natural Home Cures For Cough  By :
    In case of severe cough, the patient should take only orange juice and water till the severity is reduced. The procedure is to take the juice of an orange diluted in warm water every two hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The patient should drink hot water freely. This will make the secretion thinner and less viscid, thereby loosening the cough.. The quantity of water should be considerable so as to cause a feeling of warmth and perspiration, giving much relief. The warm water enema...
  • Safe Natural Cures For Emphysema  By :
    Emphysema is a serious and debilitating lung disease. In this condition, alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs and bronchioles, the narrow passages leading to the air sacs, become permanently distended with air. The lung tissues lose their elasticity, and the number of blood vessels is reduced. It is essentially a chronic disease, which generally occurs after the age of 40. It is less frequent in women.

    Severe type of emphysema is rare in old age. This is because severe ...
  • Natural Treatments For Pulmonary Tuberculosis  By :
    Tuberculosis is no longer considered incurable if it is tackled in the early stages. An all round scheme of dietetic and vitality building programme along natural lines is the only method to overcome the disease. As a first step, the patient should be put on an exclusive fresh fruit diet for three or four days. He should have three meals a day of fresh, juicy fruits, such as apples, grapes, pears, peaches, oranges and pineapple.

    After the all-fruit diet, the patient should...
  • Varicose Veins And Natural Home Cures  By :
    For proper treatment of varicose veins. the patient should, in the beginning, be put on a juice fast for three to five days or on fruit diet for five to seven days. A warm-water enema should be administered daily during this period to cleanse the bowels and measures should be taken to avoid constipation.

    After the juice fast or the fruits diet, the patient should adopt a restricted diet plan. In this regimen, oranges or orange and lemon juices may be taken for breakfast. T...
  • Natural Home Treatments For Falls  By :
    Falls is a common and most frightening nervous disorder in advanced old age. A fall occurs when the vertical line which passes through the centre of the mass of the human body comes to lie beyond the support base and correction does not take place in time.

    There are two types of falls in the elderly. The young old person falls occasionally because he unwisely indulges in activities involving large and rapid displacements of which he was once capable, but which now exceeds ...
  • How Can Flaxseeds Treat Sexual Disorders And Other Ailments?  By :
    Natural cures and remedies have become very popular over the last couple of decades in the United States and other countries as well. One of the most popular methods for natural treatments are remedies and supplements obtained from herbs and plants. One of the most interesting in recent history is the use of flaxseeds. Flaxseeds are used as a kind of cure-all for many different ailments, and they may inadvertently even have beneficial qualities for sexual disorders.

    Why...
  • What Is The Glyconutrient D-mannose And How Does It Benefit The Body  By :
    The glyconutrient mannose is named after the word ‘manna’, that is mentioned in the Bible as the food God provided to the Israelites during their flight from Israel after crossing the Red Sea. It occurs naturally in a number of shrubs.

    Its main natural dietary source is cranberries, and is one reason for the popularity of cranberry juice as a dietary supplement. However, the acidity of the cranberry juice can detract from the effectiveness of the sugar as a bactericide si...
  • Renew Your Spiritual Self With Natural Health Supplements  By : Molten
    Many products on the market to day bill themselves as being "all natural" and "pure." Based on these claims, users may believe they are taking a natural health supplement. From the labels on their colorful bottles to the flashy advertisements in magazines and on cable television, one would think that the makers were organic farmers ripping roots straight out of the dirt and shoving them into the bottle. However, reading the labels of these bottles lets you know a couple of things; namely, there are likely ingredients that do not grow naturally anywhere on this planet, and that all of those statements and claims have never been verified by the FDA.
  • Herbal Skin Care And Exciting Home Remedies For Acne  By : Wilson Stout Jr.
    The herbal skin care recipes which once used to be common place are not so popular today (and even unknown to a large population). This transformation from herbal skin care to synthetic, can probably be attributed to two things - our laziness (or just the fast pace of lives) and the commercialisation of skin care. Even herbal skin care products have been commercialised.
  • Natural Health Care through Bitter Melon  By : Dr John Anne
    Bitter melon or karela is now days very popular among people world wide. The reason for this is its potential to reduce the blood sugar levels. Karela has certain properties that are extremely helpful in curbing diabetes mellitus or commonly known as blood sugar.
  • Yucca: A Natural Pain Releiver  By : Jeff Taylor
    Yucca, known for its natural healing qualities, is a plant name that refers to a wide variety of botanical life. There are 40 to 50 varieties that we know about. They grow as perennials, shrubs, or trees. Some species are known to grow to heights of 10 to 13 feet. The plant belongs to the Agavaceae family that is known for its rosettes, which are evergreen, tough, and have sword-shaped leaves. Yucca is also known for its clusters of white flowers. You can usually see a flower...
  • Natural Remedies To Battle Snoring  By : Shareen Aguilar
    Snoring is a widespread problem by most men with a few cases on women. The problem in snoring is that most people don’t think that it’s a dangerous condition since it doesn’t appear to be as harmful as cancer and among any other sickness today. The problem in snoring is the fact that it is taken for granted by most people and thought of by many as completely harmless.

    If you think your snoring problem is already causing your partner sleepless nights or giving you problems...
  • Understanding Naturopathic Medicine  By : Rocky Yupangco
    Naturopathic medicine (also known as naturopathy) is healthcare that takes advantage of the natural healing process of the body. This branch of medicine emphasizes a holistic approach to patient care. It seeks to improve health and treat disease primarily by assisting the body's natural capacity to recover from illness and injury. A broad array of different methods or modalities are utilized in naturopathic medicine, including acupuncture, aromatherapy, environmental medicine...
  • Are We Destroying Remedies Faster Than They Can Be Found?  By : Doug Smith
    The vast majority of discoveries and inventions began as accidents. A military radar technician that walked in front of an active radar dish noticed that it melted the chocolate bar in his shirt pocket. This was the basis of the microwave oven concept. A glue chemist accidentally created a very weak glue, but noticed that it remained sticky and could be reused many times. Those popular yellow sticky notes were born. Modern medical miracles have also had such humble begin...
  • Naked Minerals: Natural Goodness For Your Skin  By : Tom Cromlento
    Mineral cosmetics are made from finely powdered naturally inert substances which are found in the earth.
  • Natural Remedies For Your Mold Allergy  By : Ramone Stevenson
    Whether you have a mold allergy, gluten allergy, or any other type of allergy the time has come to learn about natural allergy treatments that will boots your immune system and adrenal system.

    Most people treat the symptoms with a quick fix 12 hour relief and forget all about the reason they are suffering from allergies. Alternative treatments don’t treat symptoms they treat the underling causes which means over time you will see your allergy diminish and you’ve got to adm...
  • Why Natural Remedies Are Healthier And Cheaper  By : Jon Arnold
    Natural remedies are, in the majority of cases with ailments, every bit as effective and frequently even more effective than their prescription counterparts, and the great thing is that they are almost always much less expensive too.
  • Natural Treatment of Lupus  By : Lac tran
    There are as many different combinations of symptoms for lupus as there are sufferers. This makes the treatment of lupus very difficult. This article discusses some of the current natural treatments available.
  • More Natural Cure : Saw Palmetto What Is It ?  By : David Caine
    Saw palmetto comes from the fan of a palm tree like plant; the fan has thorny stems. Found mostly in warm climates in the southeast parts of the United States such as South Carolina, Mississippi or Florida.

    Saw palmetto directly comes from the white flowers, which turn to olive size berries, which are dark blue when ripe. Used for medical purposes when dried because their active ingredients include fatty acids, plant sterols, and flavones. Mostly used because of the affect...
  • 11 Natural Remedies to Fight against Colds, Flu and Fever  By : Marcus Martinez
    Fight flu with elderberry. Boost immune function. Chase away chills with ginger. Zinc the virus. Relieve congestion with essential oils. Relief from muscle aches and chills. Cool down with yarrow. Eat garlic.
  • Ivy - Medicinal Uses, Interactions, Side Effects, Dosage  By : Peter Thomas
    This article provides description about ivy, its uses and benefits, some of its main interactions and side effects. This article also deals with the preparations, dosage, clinical trials and phamocology for ivy.
  • Ginkgo - Medicinal Uses, Interactions, Side Effects, Dosage  By : Peter Thomas
    This article provides description about ginkgo, its uses and benefits, some of its main interactions and side effects. This article also deals with the preparations, dosage, clinical trials and phamocology for ginkgo
  • Ginger - Medicinal Uses, Interactions, Side Effects, Dosage  By : Peter Thomas
    This article provides description about ginger, its uses and benefits, some of its main interactions and side effects. This article also deals with the preparations, dosage, clinical trials and phamocology for ginger
  • Xanthones In The Mangosteen Fruit  By : D Fraser
    A wonderful compound found specifically in mangosteen fruit Xanthones (said zan-thones) are polyphenolic compound sets that are wonderful antioxidants. If you're not familiar with antioxidants then you might want to get a quick over view of exactly what it is they do, for now we'll go a head break down the benefits of Xanthones in Mangosteen fruit.

    Xanthones: A Miracle Antioxidant?

    Better then most other known types of antioxidants xanthones in mangosteen are said to he...
  • Garlic - Medicinal Uses, Interactions, Side Effects, Dosage  By : Peter Thomas
    This article provides description about garlic herb, its uses and benefits, some of its main interactions and side effects. This article also deals with the preparations, dosage, clinical trials and phamocology for garlic.
  • Rhinitis – Natural Remedies To End The Misery Of Rhinitis  By : Alvin Toh
    Rhinitis is caused by an inflammation or irritation of the mucus membranes in the nasal passages. There are some natural remedies that can put an end to the misery of rhinitis.
  • Cranberry - Medicinal Uses, Interactions, Side Effects, Dosage  By : Peter Thomas
    This article provides description about cranberry herb, its uses and benefits, some of its main interactions and side effects. This article also deals with the preparations, dosage, clinical trials and phamocology for cranberry.
  • Goji Juice And Chemotherapy  By : D Fraser
    Most times when your family doctor prescribes a new medication for you, you can get ready to read the long list of side effects the drug may cause to alleviate the symptoms of something else.

    Common side effects that you'll read about, or even see on TV commercials these days for new drugs are cramps, nausea, and diarrhea. It's rare that we come across a form of prescribed medication that doesn't have some negative side effects.

    How ever when we look to the world of n...
  • Improve Your Health and Wellbeing with Wu long Tea-- Benefits of Drinking Wu long Tea.  By : Jon M. Stout
    Wu Long Tea is helpful in anti aging, bringing high blood pressure down, improving the immune system, and controlling cholesterol. Wu Long Tea can help you digest food, refresh yourself and return to sobriety. It is also helpful in prolonging your lifespan.
  • Plantars Warts & Duct Tape  By : Jeff Foster
    Plantars warts and duct tape... You probably think I am crazy; but I am not. First of all, let me tell you about my personal experience with plantars warts and duct tape.

    My daughter who is eleven years old has had plantars warts for approximately the last year. I have taken her to several dermatologists and most recently a podiatrist. I learned through a ton of research that she had plantar warts but they spread at a rapid rate.

    I began seeking treatment immediately...
  • Plantars Wart Treatments  By : Jeff Foster
    Plantars wart treatment can be time consuming and you should seek the advice of your podiatrist or primary care physician to see which treatment option is best for you.

    Plantar warts are benign growths that appear on the sole, ball of your foot or heel. Excessive pressure from walking or standing for long periods of time causes them to grow deeper into the skin. These warts should not be ignored and you should work with your physician to determine the best plantars wart tr...
  • Himalayan Tibetan Goji Juice, The Best Kept Anti-aging Secret Of Our Time  By : Willie Jones
    Tibetan Goji Juice is finally gaining in popularity and it is about time. Thanks to the clinical trials being done in China, Japan, Mongolia and Switzerland, we are getting the much needed information (that the ancients knew) on this wonderful berry.

    The most famous story in regards to Goji Juice (also known as Lycium Barbarum) and its benefits, come from China where according to their records, Li Chung Yun, a renowned Chinese scholar and herbalist, was born in 1677. A...
  • How To Find Alternative And Natural Ways to Reduce Your Blood Pressure  By : verro
    There is a lot of attention in the media about the obesity problem, quite a lot about diabetes but not so much about blood pressure. In comparison blood pressure is just a serious.
  • How And Why Natural Remedies Are So Much Better  By : Jon Arnold
    Natural remedies are far healthier for you than their prescription counterparts, with far fewer of those nasty side effects, and will almost always be cheaper for you, even after your health insurance co-pays. Understand what natural health remedies can do for it, and give them a try for a healthier lifestyle without the bad side effects.
  • XanGo Juice Info and Benefits  By : Steve Goltiao
    XanGo is the first nutritional supplement infused with the amazing mangosteen fruit, which has been known for centuries to promote great health and well-being. Packed with antioxidant-rich xanthones, XanGo helps you lead a healthier, happier life.
  • Cranberries Can Save Lives  By : Ethan Miller
    Many of today’s health foods loose their benefits while being processed and mutated for production. Many of today’s common health foods are genetically altered so they will ripen earlier, are disease resistant, and can survive transport to market without spoiling.

    This processing and genetic manipulation dilutes the original benefits. Not so with cranberries. Cranberries naturally grow in swamps making them naturally hardy and resistant to disease. They are a tart berry, ...
  • Himalayan Goji Juice Miracle Supplement Or Fad  By : D Fraser
    Really there isn't any for sure answer on this yet. How ever it is proven that high up in the Himalayan Mountains, the tallest found on earth, there is a small berry growing that has been used by Buddhist monks and Asian healers for centuries. Of course the Western world isn't fast to adopt Chinese medicine, Himalayan Goji juice has been hitting the Western supplement market with a storm.

    Over the last couple of years western researchers have been closely studying goji ber...
  • Are All Acai Berry Supplements Created Equal?  By : Dan Nessel
    The Acai berry has been called the #1 Superfood in the world. Do Acai supplements retain the amazing nutritional values of the Acai berry? Read this article to learn more.
  • Essential Vitamins – Essential For Life  By : Mich Tucker
    Taking nutritional supplements is now commonplace and it is known that regular use of multivitamins with minerals can be essential for long-term vitality and health. A nutritional supplement is distinctly different from an herbal remedy, which uses natural materials to treat an illness or condition, such as the use of herbal teas sometimes used to clear mucus from a baby's lungs. A supplement is precisely what the word suggests. It supplements the diet and ensures the provisi...
  • The Acai Berry – Nature’s Super-Fruit  By : Mich Tucker
    The acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is found in the Brazilian rainforests and is truly an Amazon super-fruit. A deep rich purple color, the acai berry is exceptionally rich in antioxidants, nature’s free radical destroyer.

    Free radicals are commonly formed by the body’s metabolism and can cause premature aging, cancers and heart disease. They are mopped up the body by chemicals known as antioxidants, examples being ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and tocopherol (vitamin E). T...
  • How To Use Natural Remedies For Common Ailments  By : Jon Arnold
    Natural remedies have been used in various parts of the world for centuries to promote good health and provide comfort and relief from many common ailments. You should consider trying natural remedies and find out how they work for you, since they are far less expensive than prescription medication and have far fewer side effects.

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  • Say Hello To Aloe Vera Juice Gel For Healthy Skin  By : Ryan Cote
    The aloe vera plant is a high-sulfur member of the garlic family. The healing benefits of aloe vera juice gel have been known for over six thousand years. Cleopatra revered the use of aloe as one of her best beauty secrets. Further, Alexander the Great brought the aloe vera plant to the battlefield to treat wounded soldiers. In the United States, aloe first gained notoriety in the sixties to use as a salve on burns.

    Today there are over two hundred scientific research pape...
  • How To Enjoy Better Health With Natural Remedies  By : Jon Arnold
    The use of natural remedies for health and other ailments is gaining popularity rapidly for various reasons. Natural remedies are significantly less expensive than their prescrription counterparts, and almost always have notably fewer detrimental side effects. Studies are not 100% conclusive but much evidence shows that natural remedies overall are healthier for you.
  • Coconut Oil - A Natural Mouth Ulcer Cure  By : Lee Dobbins
    A mouth ulcer is an open wound in the mouth where tender nerve endings are exposed and can often cause extreme pain to the person who is affected with them especially when they can become irritated. Often a person suffering from mouth ulcers will find it difficult to eat, drink and sometimes even talk and unfortunately these exposed ulcers are vulnerable to infection by bacteria that is find in our mouth and unfortunately create even more pain.

    Many mouth ulcers often see...
  • Find Out How Natural Remedies Help Health And Skin  By : Jon Arnold
    Many times it has been found that natural remedies are much more effective than "modern medicine" at curing ailments and resolving problems. Natural health remedies rarely contain chemical preservatives which can sometimes change the chemical content of what should cure the ailment. Try natural remedies and judge for yourself but understand what natural remedies are designed to do for you to see maximum results.
  • The Many Uses Of Peppermint Essential Oil  By : Lee Dobbins
    Peppermint Essential Oil is made by distillation of the flowering herb and is normally a pale yellow or greenish coloured liquid. When inhaled it can reduce a fever, relieve the feelings of nausea and vomiting, improve a person's digestion as well as soothe the respiratory system of the body.

    There have been various studies performed which show the oils ability to improve a person's sense of taste and smell as well improve concentration levels and mental clarity in thos...
  • Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy: Is It All Good?  By : Barbara Morris, R.Ph.
    Thanks to Suzanne Somers, natural hormone replacement, including estrogen, is gaining acceptance by women. But Board certified internist Dr. Michael E. Platt, M.D.is not happy about Suzanne’s promotion of natural estrogen Dr. Platt says estrogen, natural or synthetic, causes six kinds of cancer, and has statistics to back it up.
  • Benefits of the Acai Berry  By : rolfie
    Recently we were introduced to the Acai Berry. Unbeknown to us we were about to experience the incredible fruit juice drink
  • Deer Velvet Antler: A Natural Health Tonic.  By : John Ryan
    INTRODUCTION

    This article introduces deer velvet antler, its origins and use, but more importantly velvet's beneficial clinical effects. The report combines traditional knowledge with modern science and describes velvet's use in a way that today's consumers can make informed decisions on the benefits of velvet for them.

    HISTORICAL

    The Chinese has used velvet antler for over 2000 years for its powerful health promoting properties. The first documented evidence of the...
  • The Magic Of Black Cohosh For Hot Flashes  By : Linda Bruton
    You might ask those around you “is it hot in here or is it just me?” If everyone in the room is fine with the temperature, you might be suffering from the onset of menopause. While sifting through the many supplements geared towards women, you will encounter a wide range of products. But most will pale in comparison to the results offered through the use of black cohosh for hot flashes. For many years, this herbal medication has been highly regarded for its powers on premenst...
  • All About Aloe Vera – Nature’s Soothing Agent  By : James Calvin
    Aloe Vera has long been a popular houseplant. It is a succulent plant, a member of the lily and onion family. Aloe Vera has been found described in writings in many different cultures and as far back as the Greek, Egyptians, and Roman eras. References have also been found in writings from the Indian and Chinese early cultures. I remember my Mother grabbing a piece off her aloe Vera plant and applying its gel to a burn or minor wound. The aloe Vera gel comes from the inner por...
  • All Natural Animal Products – Five Secret Remedies That Work  By : James Calvin
    Animals, like humans, have varying needs and sensitivities. Some animals suffer from allergies, yet others have sensitive skin that does not respond well to chemical applications. For this reason, many pet owners are turning to all natural products to keep their pets happy and healthy. Some pets don’t have specific health issues, but some pet owners simply prefer using all natural products with their pets for environmental reasons.

    Allergies

    Food allergies account for a...
  • Five Secret Natural Allergy Remedies To Try  By : James Calvin
    Approximately one out of every ten Americans suffers from allergies of some type. Allergies are the body's natural reaction to any foreign substance. When the body encounters one of these substances, it produces many different substances, including histamines. Once released into the body, these cause tissue swellings called allergies. Allergies can affect many different parts of the body including the lungs, skins, nasal passages, sinuses, and stomach. Symptoms of an allergic...
  • Black Raspberries – Just The Faqs  By : Dr. Paul Gross
    Talk to today’s medical scientists studying the disease-prevention properties of plant foods and most would tell you that a fast-rising star is the black raspberry—one of Nature’s most powerful antioxidant fruits.

    Particularly in the prevention of cancer, black raspberries are revealing remarkable effects as anti-tumor agents in laboratory research. In pursuit of this important finding, over the past six years no other fruit has had as much progress toward human clinical t...
  • Berries As Nature’s #1 Antioxidant Food  By : Dr. Paul Gross
    Dark berries like blueberries and cranberries are increasingly recognized in the public as health icons. Not only nutritious by their contents of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, protein and dietary fiber, berries are also synonymous with antioxidant health benefits.

    Antioxidants are an important nutrient category thought to be the major health characteristic of colorful fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants are substances synthesized in our bodies or obtained via edible pla...
  • Acai Palm Berry – Just The Faqs  By : Dr. Paul Gross
    One of the newly discovered berry “stars” of antioxidant plants is the acai (“ah-sigh-ee”) palm berry (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) that comes from the tropical regions of Central and South America.
    The genus is named after the muse Euterpe of Greek mythology and the major plant family is Arecaceae. The vernacular name is sometimes called Assai Palm.

    Acai is well-known in the exotic functional food industry as a rich tasting, darkly pigmented (deep blue-purple) fruit whose del...
  • Bounce Back From Colds And Slow Aging's Natural Processes With This Small Red Berry  By : Adam Tijerina
    Would you like to add some kick back to step and recover from colds in no time?

    We all know that Vitamin C is a powerful cold-fighter and most of us get our Vitamin C from oranges or orange juice. But, there is another fruit out there with 500 times more of the sickness fighting antioxidant Vitamin C and it's called the Goji Berry. It also has more beta carotene than carrots, another highly recommended healthy food by nutritionists.

    You may have given the Goji Berry a c...
  • A Natural Remedy For Hot Flashes – How To Be Side-effect Free!  By : Linda Bruton
    If you've begun experiencing the "hormone hell" of menopause, you may be wondering just whose body you're in! Your changing estrogen levels have sent your body’s temperature into a crazy burning/freezing cycle. You may be suffering mood swings and insomnia as well. Your menopausal hot flashes can start getting the best of you until you’ve had it! You need a solution just to get your life back to normal. But like many other women, you may be worried about hormone replacement t...
  • The Top 10 Essential Uses For Eucalyptus Oil  By : James Calvin
    Eucalyptus is more than just that crafty stem of leaves used in wall decor and other home made crafts. Although these decorations add a fresh scent and attractive accent to your home, eucalyptus is also available as an essential oil that may benefit you in other ways. Eucalyptus oil has a clear, thin appearance that provides a fresh, cooling, and soothing application with a soft earthy aroma. Eucalyptus oil is most commonly used to treat skin irritations such as insect bites,...
  • All About Honey – 10 Naturally Sweet Cures To Try  By : James Calvin
    Honey, especially mixed with cinnamon, can cure a multitude of ailments. Honey is produced in all parts of the world. Scientists of today believe honey can be used without any side affects for a number of diseases. Honey is sweet but if taken in the right dosage as a medicine it won’t harm diabetic patients. It’s important to remember that these ten natural sweet cures haven’t been independently verified. These are homeopathic cures, many passed down from generation to genera...
  • Natural Cures: Why All The Confusion?  By : George Trams
    There is a lot of confusion and controversy regarding the topic of natural cures. What are natural cures? Do they really work? Do many people use natural therapies? What‘s the reasoning behind natural medicine? How do I find out which nutrients to take? Why doesn’t my doctor prescribe these nutrients if they are so effective? Why do the labels on vitamins, mineral and herbs say that they are not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease? Let’s address each these question...
  • Natural Therapies For Back Pain: Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Yoga And Herbs  By : Caroline Colby -
    Back pain can cause you immense pain. Other than drug medications, there are many natural therapy methods for your pain. Take a proactive approach to your pain and you will then be able to live life to its fullest.

    Here are some facts to reveal how common back pain is. Back pain in the U. S. currently accounts for approximately 50-60% of pain complaints for workers. It is surprising to note that it does not matter what type of job you hold. Whether you are a factory worker...
  • Old Time Cold Remedies  By : Sharon Stajda
    A hundred years ago herbs were not only used in cooking, but were the basic ingredient in most health remedies used to treat common aliments. The herb were planted in the spring and dried in the fall, to be handy for the up coming year. Perhaps using home remedies was found to be the more prudent way to treat illness, than a costly trip to the doctor. Home remedies were used to treat illnesses such as colds, stomach aches, muscle pain, and more.

    Most home remedies included...
  • Natural Home Remedy, How To Heal Naturally  By : Burt Cotton
    For every ailment, there are natural home remedies to apply as treatment. Millions of people around the world already discovered and realized this simple and easy way of treatment.

    There can be no reason why you should not try the natural home remedy. After all, there are no side effects. Your health will not be at risk. In addition, no natural home remedy can cause harmful consequences in your body. It works fast and prompt, and the most important and imperative reason is...
  • Dealing With Dandruff - Natural Home Treatments  By : Fawn Bales
    Messy and embarrassing, dandruff is one of the most common of hair woes. A few simple techniques and natural and inexpensive home treatments can help prevent and keep dandruff at bay.

    CAUSES OF DANDRUFF

    Although the cause of dandruff is not completely understood, it is currently theorized that one of the main causes is a breakdown of the scalps natural lipid barrier, leaving it more exposed to infection by the microscopic yeast that is commonly found in the scalp. When ...
  • Natural Remedies For Your Baby’s Diaper Rash  By : Opal Victoria
    You know that your baby’s skin is a very sensitive one. You follow all the instructions of the health consultant to make your baby’s skin avoid any kind of irritation or things alike. But a worrying thing for you is his developing of rashes in the diaper area. It is so uncomfortable for your baby and you can’t bear his distress. Usually, every baby has those rashes in his diaper area at least once. There are some natural remedies that you make your baby stop suffering from th...
  • Hate Drugs? Try Natural Therapy  By : Eric Cho
    In alternative medicine, the term ‘Natural Therapy’ refers to an eclectic self-care system that is primarily concerned with building and restoring health through prevention techniques and healthy lifestyles. In natural therapy, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders is undertaken by the therapeutic use of natural methods and materials.

    The philosophy underlying natural therapy is that all living things have an innate ability to heal. This innate ability flows thr...
  • Shingles Natural Treatment  By : Wayne McDonald
    In the past ten years recent studies and research with alternative treatments for shingles has shown it is possible to recover in less than one week and to reduce outbreaks of lesions and pain in three days.

    Shingles is a serious health condition and it is important to follow your doctor’s recommendations. Traditionally, most doctors prescribe painkillers for the temporary symptomatic relief of the pain and an antiviral drug to suppress the virus. This form of treatment wi...
  • Is Natural Therapy Right For You?  By : Zachary Thompson
    Natural therapy is an alternative medicine using a combination of alternative medicines. The most common ones used are diet modification, different foods, dietary supplements and exercise. All of these alternative medicines are used together to cure the body naturally. Natural therapy excludes the use of major surgery and most conventional drugs. The emphasis is on helping the body heal itself naturally.

    There are 6 principles that natural therapy (Naturopathy) is guided b...
  • Bilberry Fights Night Blindness And Other Diseases  By : Sharon Hopkins
    Over centuries bilberry has been used for its medicinal purposes. Similar to blueberries and cranberries, bilberry also contains anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant qualities. This fruit is used for its astringent, tonic and antiseptic properties which can treat various health problems like diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhoids and gastrointestinal inflammation. The most important use for bilberry has been the treatment of various eye disorders and improvement of capillary health.
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  • Pain Relief Options: Medical and Natural  By : John Davis
    At some point in our lives, we will experience some sort of chronic pain that we positively hate and wish to go away. But as much as we seek pain relief immediately and despise the discomfort, the truth is that pain is useful to our survival as it alerts us to problems within our body.
  • How To Relieve Yourself From Pain Using Natural Treatment Methods  By : Caroline Colby -
    With little awareness, I used to think that OTC medication such as paracetomol or the anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen are the only choices when dealing with pain. Increasingly, I become aware that there are a number of ways to deal with pain using natural methods. While these methods may not provide instantaneous relief, at least, you eliminate the problems or side effects that you may otherwise have with drug treatments. Here are a couple of natural methods to he...
  • Home Remedies For Warts  By : Sharon Hopkins
    Warts are a skin infection caused by viruses from the Human papillomavirus (HPV) family. It is also a known cause for sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are more than 100 variety of warts of which many are harmless. In this community of harmful warts, 30 are spread by sexual contact. They can grow on any part of your skin, inside your mouth, on your genital, penis, rectum, vagina, cervix and vulva. Many a times these warts are harmless looking bumps, sometimes pink o...
  • Home Remedies For Body Odor  By : Sharon Hopkins
    Many of us may not know this, but perspiration by itself is odorless. When sweat comes in contact with bacteria it gives out a disgusting smell. With so many daily activities in our life we are bound to sweat. Sweating is an important function of our body. Excessive perspiration is known as hyperhidrosis and no perspiration is known as anhidrosis. As sweating becomes an embarrassing situation we try to cover it up by using deodorants and antiperspirants.

    Body odor refers t...
  • Can The Northwestern Larch Tree Boost The Immune System?  By : Darrell Miller
    The answer is yes, the northwestern Larch tree can boost the immune system. The fiber that has this amazing immune boosting property is found in the wood of the larch tree and its called arabinogalactan (AG). Researchers recently discovered that AG can boost the activity of natural killer (NK) cells, these cells kill off microbes and cancer cells as soon as it detected in the body. In laboratory tests, AG has shown to prevent cancer cells from spreading to the liver and organ...
  • Aloe Vera - The Ancient Healing Plant  By : Zachary Thompson
    Aloe Vera is a succulent plant resembling a cactus but is in fact a member of the lily family. Its medical benefits have been recorded as long ago as 2,200 BC. The clear aloe gel that is found in the leaves is used for external applications and the base of the dried leaf has a yellow sap that is known as bitter aloes. This is taken internally for many ailments.

    Where did this plant come from? It seems to have had its beginnings in the eastern and southern regions of Africa...
  • The Health Benefits Of Taking Borage Oil  By : Darrell Miller
    In recent years borage seed oil has gained much attention by alternative health practitioners and the medical establishment for its medicinal properties. Borage oils active component, gamma linoleic acid (GLA), has had extensive research done. Studies dating as far back as 1940 have shown GLA to benefit your health. But back in the 1940’s most of the research was done on primrose oil, now a day’s borage oil gives you more GLA for your buck making borage the oil of choice for ...
  • Evening Primrose Oil And Health Benefits  By : Megan Stansfield
    Evening primrose is an indigenous plant to North America. The flowers have a strong, sweet scent, and only bloom at night during the months of June through October. Evening primrose has been used for hundreds of years to treat various ailments of the skin and muscular system. Several Native American tribes discovered that the entire plant is edible, and could be used as a painkiller in addition to everyday consumption. In Europe it is a proven treatment for PMS. The bark and ...
  • Pau D'arco Extract Vs. Cancer And HIV  By : George Finnerin
    Pau d'arco is a tree that grows in the Brazilian rainforest. In Brazil the tree is called Tahuari and has been used by the indigenous people in the rainforest as a cure-all. Pau d'arco has two constituents that have interest to medical science: Beta-lapachone and lapachol which are topoisomerases that have been proven in medical science to be anti-cancer agents. However, there is a dark side: They can have side-effects of severe nausea and anemia.

    These two constituents in...
  • Home Remedies For Head Lice  By : Sharon Hopkins
    One of the most common parasites to be found on our body is the head lice (Pediculus capitis). We are its humble hosts on whom these parasitical insects thrive. These are found mainly on the scalp which also happens to find its way on your neck and face. The six shaft like legs grasps the hair for better movement. Head lice reflect lack of hygiene and sanitation but many a times that is not the case. Children are most common hosts for these parasites due to the daily interact...
  • Tinea Versicolor – A Fungal Skin Infection  By : Sharon Hopkins
    It is a common problem with no serious or permanent ill-effects. Tinea Versicolor is a fungus which mainly affects adolescent or teenager’s skin. This occurs due to heavy growth of the yeast on the skin surface. When such kind of a growth occurs it causes uneven skin color, scaling which can be itchy. An oily skin type makes things easier for this kind of a condition. The area affected is the neck, upper chest and back. You develop these spots which are light reddish brown in...
  • Jock Itch – A Groin Problem  By : Sharon Hopkins
    The other name for Jock Itch is Tinea Cruris. This is an embarrassing infection to reveal. It is a skin infection which mainly develops around groin due to the ideal environment it provides. The groin becomes the perfect area for the growth of the fungus as it is warm, moist and humid. Therefore increased amount of sweating, wearing wet clothes just makes things easier for the fungus. This kind of a problem is mainly seen with men in comparison to women. The jock itch fungus ...

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