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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7 Health Benefits of Cold Weather

Now that the thermostat is dropping and sweater weather has arrived (or is at least well on its way in many geographical areas), letโ€™s try to look on the bright side. Cold weather, believe it or not, has quite a number of positives in the form of health benefits.

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Home Remedies for a Blocked Tear Duct

The main home remedy for a blocked tear duct in babies is a type of eye massage, with or without warm compresses. Adults typically require medical treatment.

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10 Things Your Boss Wants You to Do Without Being Told

Depending on how effusive โ€” and prone to giving feedback โ€” your boss is, it can be hard to know exactly what he or she really needs from you. But no matter what industry you work in, there are some universal traits that higher-ups wish the people they manage had, according to experts.

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30 Days of Thankfulness Challenge

Researchers have found that people who keep gratitude journals feel better about their lives. All we need to do is write down what we're thankful for.

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17 Diet, Health and Fitness Products With Totally Bogus Claims

In an effort to stay fit, lose weight, dodge diseases and limit medical costs, Americans spend billions of dollars on health-and-wellness products each year. Sadly, many of the claims companies make to boost sales turn out to be completely false or not substantiated by research.

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10 Natural Herbs and Supplements to Help Calm Anxiety

Daily pressures at work and home can sometimes quickly reach a boiling point, and too much stress can wreak havoc on your immune system and lead to headaches, digestion problems, stomachaches, insomnia, depression and other problems. But donโ€™t fret!

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Are Sage Flowers Edible?

In the summer, common garden sage produces purplish-blue flowers that you can eat. You can cut the fresh flowers and use them as a decoration on a cake, use them to make herbed vinegar, pour hot water over them for tea, or dry and store them to use in the winter, when fresh flowers are rare.

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Vitamins & Minerals in Aloe Vera

Skin lotions and topical anti-inflammatory treatments tout aloe vera as a healing and soothing wonder gel. The gel comes from the thick leaves of the aloe vera plant. It does more than just leave skin soft, however.

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Best Colon Cleansers to Kill Parasites

A number of parasites can infect the human intestinal tract, the most common of which include tapeworms, hookworms, giardia, roundworms, flukes and trichinella. These parasites cause disorders such as vomiting, diarrhea, intestinal cramping, dizziness, weight loss and dehydration.

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What Are the Benefits of Black Walnut Hull Tincture?

Juglans nigra, known as black walnut, is a hardwood tree that grows naturally in North America and some European countries. The tree produces edible fruits that are also called black walnut, and contain protein, essential fatty acids and minerals.

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Nettle & Kidney Function

Nettle, or stinging nettle because of its stinging properties, is used both as a culinary herb and medicinally to treat various ailments, including those affecting the kidneys. In fact, nettle is approved in some European countries, such as Germany, for treating certain kidney aliments.

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Essential Oils That Naturally Repel Fleas & Ticks

Using essential oils to repel fleas and ticks helps eliminate the amount of chemicals you and your family are exposed to. Some botanical oils are suitable for direct skin contact, while others work best sprayed on clothing or under rugs and cushions.

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Home Remedies for Getting Visibly Whiter Teeth Overnight

Teeth whitening has become a craze in America. A brighter smile can boost your confidence and self-esteem. Many people have dentists supervise their whitening process, whether they have treatments in the office or at home. This is the wisest, most efficient way to whiten teeth, but it can be hard on your wallet.

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Master Cleanse and IBS

Those diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, suffer from mild to severe digestive and bowel elimination complications. The Master Cleanse, labeled as a detoxification diet, purports to gently cleanse the digestive system while eliminating toxins.

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