What are the benefits of integrating holistic practices like acupuncture, herbal therapy, and mindfulness into a traditional wellness routine for long-term health?
Aromatherapists have used essential oils for healing a variety of physical and mental complaints since ancient times. Peppermint essential oil was used by the ancient Greeks, Egyptians and Romans and is currently used for a myriad of purposes.
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Topical hydrocortisone is commonly used as a steroidal medicine to relieve inflammation and other symptoms related to certain skin conditions. You might use topical hydrocortisone to treat itching, redness and swelling from dermatitis, psoriasis or eczema.
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Hawthorn berry is an herb that has been used for centuries for its health benefits. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, it is a treatment for respiratory and circulatory disorders, as well as high blood pressure.
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Americans spend billions of dollars each year on cleansers, toners and scrubs to improve their complexions. These chemical-based products often contain harsh alcohols and soaps. Bentonite clay is an alternative facial treatment.
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Your body comes in contact with a vast number of chemicals, pollutants and unhealthy foods during a typical day. Normally the body is very efficient at flushing out toxins, but detox, or detoxification, programs have become popular as ways to help rid the body of toxins and help you feel lighter and more energized.
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Apple cider vinegar is recommended as a remedy for a host of ailments, but it can be bad for your tooth enamel due to its high acidity.
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Earaches can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergens, fungi, impacted ear wax or hearing aids. Otitis media is an inner ear or ear drum infection. Otitis externa is an ear canal infection and is also known as swimmer’s ear. Sweet oil can help the earaches caused by otitis media and otitis externa.
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Bergamot is a type of orange tree grown in Italy and used for everything from pesticides to perfumes. This fresh and clean smelling essential oil is great for treating urinary tract infections, acne, oily skin, eczema, psoriasis and cold sores.
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Plants commonly called lemongrass (Cymbopogon spp.) have grasslike leaves with a strong, lemony fragrance. Native to Africa and Asia, the plants are used as culinary flavoring and in perfumes, but they also have medicinal properties.
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A strong, effective cough is the first-line tool for clearing your lungs, according to an article Dr. W. D. Kim in a 1997 edition of the European Respiratory Journal. Coughing is the simplest home remedy, requiring neither drugs nor devices, and one you can make even more effective by learning a few simple techniques.
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Severe levels of ankle fractures may need orthopaedic surgery, which involves repairing with a plate and screws. These stabilizing devices play a major role in properly aligning your ankle bones during healing.
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Nerve damage can result from a variety of causes, including injuries, infections, and exposure to toxins, according to MayoClinic.com. Symptoms of nerve damage may include pain, tingling, burning and loss of sensation.
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Boils are known scientifically as furuncles; they are characterized by an infection that makes its way into a hair follicle and the surrounding tissues. The National Institutes of Health reports that boils are most often caused by bacteria on the surface of the skin.
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Acupressure is similar to acupuncture but does not use needles. A practitioner uses her hands, and sometimes even knees and elbows, to press on certain pressure points on the body. You can even perform acupressure on yourself using your hands if you learn the correct pressure points.
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Silent reflux, medically known as laryngopharyngeal reflux, is a condition that occurs when acids in your stomach bypass your lower esophageal sphincter and enter your esophagus. It differs from gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, in that it typically does not produce heartburn.
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Olive oil is an old folk remedy for dandruff. When you apply olive oil-based treatments to your scalp, the oil moisturizes dry areas that may be flaking off.
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Garlic bulbs can pick up the bacteria that cause botulism from the soil. Storing garlic or any other low-acid vegetable in oxygen-free conditions at room temperature can encourage the growth of the toxins responsible for food-borne botulism, a dangerous illness.
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You know garlic as an odorous but flavorful addition to many food dishes. But garlic cloves are packed with potential health benefits because of their natural phytochemicals that may have positive effects on the body.
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Lumps and swelling can stem from a number of maladies. Lumps can apply to a range of skin conditions, including boils, cold sores, breast lumpiness, hemorrhoids and acne. Swelling might refer to those issues, or to a more generalized swelling, as with fluid retention.
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Avena sativa means “wild oats” in Latin. This plant, also referred to as oat straw or oat extract, was used as a medicine prior to being used as food. This plant may have sparked the phrase, “sowing your wild oats,” due to its effect on sexual stimulation, according to “Prescription for Herbal Healing” by Phyllis A.
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