Alternative Medicine: Holistic Healing & Natural Home Remedies

What are the benefits of integrating holistic practices like acupuncture, herbal therapy, and mindfulness into a traditional wellness routine for long-term health?

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Cleansing Detox Diet

Cleansing detox diets have become increasingly popular as a quick weight-loss method for improved health. A detox involves eliminating the toxins that accumulate daily in our bodies from what we eat and drink, our environment and the chemicals we use.

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What Is L-Citrulline Malate?

If you're regularly involved in strenuous exercise or are concerned about your cardiovascular health, you might find a supplement called L-citrulline malate of potential value. Citrulline is an amino acid that's considered nonessential because your body makes a sufficient supply and dietary intake isn't essential.

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How to Naturally Cleanse an Impacted Colon

There are a number of factors that can contribute to an impacted colon, including a sluggish colon, insufficient fiber in the diet, lack of water, illness, stress, allergies or just poor dietary habits. It causes bloating, discomfort, headaches and fatigue.

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York Peppermint Patty Allergy Information

York Peppermint Pattie is a dark chocolate candy with a soft, peppermint-flavored filling. Manufactured by Hershey’s, York Peppermint Pattie has several versions, including sugar-free, king-size and bite-size.

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Detox Diets for Teens

Teens who want to lose weight may find themselves drawn to the quick results advertised by popular detox diets. However, TeensHealth.org warns that these diets are dangerous for adolescents who need optimal nutrition for growth and development.

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28-Day Detox Diet That Cuts out Sugar, Wheat, Gluten, Alcohol & Caffeine

Taking a 28-day break from bad dietary habits like caffeine and alcohol or too much refined sugar and flour may help you establish healthier patterns. Base your detox diet on fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. Your doctor or a nutritionist can help you develop a long-term plan.

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Aloe Vera Plants & Babies

Aloe vera plants have been used historically for treating dry skin and healing wounds. Since your baby’s young skin is delicate, you may find yourself wondering if aloe vera is a natural remedy that is safe for him, or if a decorative aloe vera plant is safe to have in your home.

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What Fruits Contain Papain or Bromelain?

Fruits can not only benefit your health when eaten whole, in fact certain fruits can produce beneficial enzymes that can be extracted and used for other purposes. Surgeons and health professionals use various enzymes, extracted from fruits to treat patients for a variety of reasons.

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Herbal Remedies for a Mucous Cyst

A mucous cyst, also called a mucocele, is a small, fluid-filled sac inside your mouth. It may be due to a blocked or ruptured salivary duct or a sinus infection. If you suck on your lips, or have tongue or lip piercings, you may be at risk for a mucocele. They are not harmful, but they can be annoying.

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Ganoderma Lucidum Side Effects

For more than 4,000 years, traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine have included Ganoderma lucidum as a remedy to promote longevity and treat asthma, cough, fatigue and liver disorders, according to Drugs.com.

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How to Take Ginger to Detox the Body

Medicinal ginger use dates back at least 2,000 years, according to the experts at the University of Maryland Medical Center. A study published in the September 2006 issue of “Phytotherapy Research” used rats and mice to confirm that ginger does reduce inflammation, soothe pain and help regulate blood sugar.

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Dong Quai & Miscarriages

During your pregnancy, it is often confusing determining which herbal supplements are safe to use. Angelica sinensis, or dong quai, is a root used by herbalists for centuries to improve circulation, alleviate menstrual pain and help with reproductive problems.

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Herbal Remedies for Urethritis

Urethritis is swelling and inflammation of your urethra, or the the tube that transports urine from your bladder to the outside world.

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Physical Therapy Exercises for Lumbar Spondylosis

Lumbar spondylosis is a condition that occurs when the bones in your spine begin degenerating, resulting in a narrowing of the spinal canal in your lower back. This degeneration can result in severe pain due to pressure placed on the nerves in your lower back.

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Instructions for a Gallon of Master Cleanse

The Master Cleanse is a detoxifying diet intended for cleansing the body of toxins and quick weight loss. This particular detox requires simple ingredients and is done for a duration of 10 or fewer days.

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Are There Disadvantages to Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is an alternative healing technique that promotes the healing power of essentials oils that are extracted from plants. The application methods vary, with some practitioners heating the oil to inhale it, while others massage it into the skin.

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Colloidal Silver & Acne

Acne is commonest in teenagers but may also occur throughout adult life and, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, nearly 17 million people in the U.S. suffer from the condition.

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Bromelain & Sinusitis

Acute sinusitis can give you a severe stuffy nose by causing swelling of the tissues in the nasal passages. This swelling blocks drainage of mucus, allowing it to back up and making it difficult for you to breathe through your nose. It can cause painful throbbing in the front of your face and bring on a sinus headache.

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Home Remedies for Pain Relief from Minor Skin Burns

A minor burn, also known as a first-degree burn, harms only the very top layer of skin. While painful, this type of burn responds well to treatment at home. Sunburns, rope burns and most burns incurred while cooking are examples of minor burns you can treat with home remedies. Keep the burn clean to avoid infection.

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What Are the Health Benefits of Redbush Tea?

Redbush tea is a beverage brewed from the dried leaves of the rooibos plant, a low-growing shrub native to South Africa and known scientifically as Aspalathus linearis. The herbal tea gets its name from the English translation of rooibos, which means “red bush” in Afrikaans.

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