A comparison of the strategies of traditional physicians and holistic healers.
Using plant medicines to heal the body has been practiced for thousands of years, in every culture in the history of mankind. The discovery of penicillin marked a turning point in modern medical practice. Instead of having to down cups of a less than appetizing tea, containing several herbs, to cure a respiratory infection, this [...]
Seven natural, effective eczema treatments: these work!
If you suffer from eczema, you’ve probably spent a lot of time and money on doctor’s visits and expensive medications without results. Here we’ve got seven natural, old-time eczema treatments that don’t cost an arm and a leg and are quite effective. 1.1.Echinacea is an herb best known as a cold preventative, blood cleanser and [...]
What You Need to Know about Alternative Therapies
If there’s one thing about this country that frustrates me to no end, it’s health care. It has become so expensive to keep your body healthy. Not to mention all of the paper work, insurance forms and new medications that cost an arm and a leg – and I was only taking the medication to [...]
Growing Medicinal Herbs
A lot of people try to grow vegetables at home because they think that it will make it easier for them to be gourmet cooks. Although this is true, growing tomatoes, cucumbers, or similar vegetables is not the best place to start. Believe it or not, you get a lot more bang for your buck [...]
Natural cures for asthma? Eight remedies you should try
Asthma is a widespread condition affecting millions of people and it’s on the rise. Whether environmental conditions, food additives or allergens contribute to the numbers, the fact remains that if you’ve got asthma, you want relief! Asthma is a condition which is characterized by a respiratory shutdown. Your airways are constricted to the point of [...]
Seven natural remedies for arthritis that reduce pain and inflammation, while improving your overall health!
Tens of millions of people in the U.S. suffer from arthritis. This disease comes in two basic categories. Osteoarthritis is a condition described as a simple wearing out of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition which affects the immune system. Osteoarthritis is a good news, bad news condition. While it typically gets worse with [...]
Vitamin D deficiency is far more common than you might suppose
Vitamin D is essential in promoting proper absorption of calcium and phosphate, necessary for good bone health. In addition, vitamin D strengthens your immune system response and enhances strength in muscle tissue. A vitamin D deficiency has become increasingly common, primarily due to a lack of exposure to adequate sunlight. Ironically, if you regularly wear [...]
Maintaining good prostate health is as easy as eating the right foods!
More and more, men over 50 are developing an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer. Men are well advised to have their prostate checked every year, once they reach the age of 50. If you have a family history, it may be a good idea to start having these checks at an earlier age. However, there’s [...]
Aloe Vera Products
Although I swore to myself that I’d never let it happen again, I’ve inevitably come back from the beach with a ruthless sunburn. So much for my 45 SPF sunscreen! I guess there are just those of us out there who have no business being out in the sun for more than 30 minutes. But [...]
Five ways to reduce high blood pressure through your diet alone!
If you have high blood pressure, you know that this increases your risk of future heart and circulatory problems and may even result in an eventual heart attack. While your physician may prescribe medications as one of the ways to reduce high blood pressure, there are a number of dietary changes you can make which [...]
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