What are the benefits of integrating holistic practices like acupuncture, herbal therapy, and mindfulness into a traditional wellness routine for long-term health?
Intestinal parasites are worms that spend at least part of their life cycle in the human intestine. Common intestinal worms include tapeworms and roundworms, such as ascarids, hookworms, pinworms, Guinea worms, threadworms and whipworms.
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Any break in the skin is considered to be a wound, whether it occurs as the result of cutting yourself accidentally or from a surgical procedure. A wound can be a clean cut from a surgical incision or a jagged-edged laceration.
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Epsom salt is a popular treatment used for muscle soreness and other bodily aches and pains. According to the Epsom Salt Council, Epsom salt isnβt just folklore anymore as numerous studies show that Epsom salt is an effective over-the-counter remedy for treating a variety of conditions.
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As many as 80 percent of adults in the United States have lower back pain, making back pain the second most common reason people visit their doctors, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Sleep is a period of deep relaxation needed for the health and functioning of the mind and body. In some instances, it may be necessary to prevent sleep to complete tasks like work or studying.
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Tendons are often the first thing thought of with regard to joint pain, but there are also small cushioning sacs surrounding our joints called bursae that can become inflamed. According to Dr. Robert Rister in "Healing Without Medication," bursitis occurs when the bursae fill with extra fluid in response to trauma.
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If you are suffering from a cold, you are likely wondering what you can do to relieve your symptoms and feel more likely yourself again. There is an array of cold remedy medications available at your local drugstore, but there are lesser known treatments that may work just as well, or perhaps even better.
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Peppermint oil (Mentha piperita) is one of the strongest of the essential oils. The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the flowering herb and has many therapeutic uses.
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If you feel fatigued and commonly get head colds, you might be tempted to try a detoxification machine, such as a footbath. One device that promises to clear your body of built-up toxins is the IonCleanse Detox Footbath.
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The latest trend has people drinking their own urine, but are there actual health benefits to throwing down your own pee?
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Coconut oil, a saturated fat, has been shown to have significant health benefits and even pharmacological uses. Although unsaturated fats are usually considered to be the healthier kind, studies have found that coconut oil can lower levels of unhealthy fat in the body and promote weight loss.
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Arnica montana, named for the mountain daisy from which it is derived, is the homeopathic remedy of choice for bruising and trauma. Homeopathic arnica may also be helpful for injury, swelling, shock and severe insect stings.
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Homeopaths use various types of sulfur to prepare remedies for ailments like acne, diarrhea, and itching. Learn how to use sulfur homeopathically, including dosage and precautions, as a constitutional remedy.
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Ear cones, more commonly known as ear candles, are long, tube-like instruments made from fabric that has been coated in wax. The idea behind an ear cone is that when you insert it into your ear and light it on fire, the gentle heat creates a mini vacuum that draws heat-softened wax up through the open end of the tube.
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Excess poundage is a common problem; the National Institutes of Health states that almost two thirds of the United States population is overweight. The NIH advises a well-balanced, low-calorie diet and more exercise. Some people turn to homeopathic remedies for weight loss.
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Epsom salts contain magnesium, which can help alleviate the pain and inflammation of injuries such as sprains and strains. Make an Epsom salts compress to ease pain in sore muscles or help relieve pain from bruises.
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Massage has been used since ancient times to relieve pain and promote healing. There are many different types of massage but most offer similar benefits.
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Microwavable aromatherapy bags are available at health stores, bath shops and even supermarkets, but making your own aromatherapy rice bags is easy and lets you customize your bag exactly the way you want to.
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According to Princeton University Health Services, approximately 85 percent of the population is sensitive to urushiol, the active ingredient in poison ivy, and will break out in a vesicular rash within 48 hours of exposure. Home remedies may be helpful for relieving symptoms.
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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by a spirochete -- a type of bacteria that looks like a corkscrew. Syphilis-causing spirochetes may be passed between individuals via direct contact during sexual intercourse, although this infection may be passed from a mother to her child during pregnancy.
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