What are the benefits of integrating holistic practices like acupuncture, herbal therapy, and mindfulness into a traditional wellness routine for long-term health?
A teen with a high fever worries most parents. Typically, a high fever indicates your teen’s body is fighting a viral or bacterial infection. Home remedies can also help make your teen more comfortable. They assist with reducing fever and keeping the body cool.
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Second to the skin, the liver is the largest organ in the body and plays a vital role in digestion, distribution of nutrients and the removal of toxins from the body.
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Although you may use garlic and parsley in the kitchen to add flavor and taste to salads or cooked dishes, you might be unaware that both contain beneficial minerals and vitamins. Both are also part of traditional herbal medicine, where practitioners recommend them to boost health and treat illness.
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Ice therapy is not just a home remedy but a medically proven technique for reducing inflammation and pain. It is beneficial for athletes with major injuries, but also for those, such as marathon runners, who place an above-average strain on the muscles and tissue in their feet.
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Dermatitis is the inflammation of your skin, and perioral dermatitis involves the presence of red bumps around your mouth. This skin disorder is much more common among young women than men. Treatments for perioral dermatitis typically involve applying cream or medication to the infected area.
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Fish, flax and borage oils all contain essential fatty acids, or EFAs, but they are not created equal and differ in their health benefits. Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed oil contains both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, whereas borage oil is rich in omega-6 fatty acids.
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Although traditionally used to add color and flavor to food dishes, curcumin has also been studied and used for medicinal purposes. After extraction from the turmeric plant, curcumin is made into supplements to treat a variety of health conditions, such as arthritis and certain heart disorders.
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Candida albicans is a fungus that lives in the intestinal tract of all humans. Candida overgrowth can occur when healthy bacteria levels are interrupted from excessive sugar consumption or the use of antibiotics.
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Staphylococcus, or staph, infections are cause by bacteria found in moist, warm environments, especially hospitals and public restrooms. The bacteria enter the skin through cuts, sores or bug bites.
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Essential oils are a natural alternative for treating mature acne and scars. It is important to know how to use essential oils and know the properties they possess before you use them. Dilute essential oils in a carrier oil, such as grape seed, sunflower or apricot oil, before applying to the skin.
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Arjuna, or Terminalia arjuna, is a tall evergreen plant with light yellow flowers and cone-shaped leaves. The bark of the arjuna tree has been used historically in Ayurveda to treat a variety of ailments.
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If you enjoy a cup of tea, you may be familiar with a type called Darjeeling that comes from India. Sometimes called the champagne of teas, Darjeeling is a black tea grown in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains and has a light, delicate flavor and aroma when brewed.
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Camphor, eucalyptus and menthol are three essential oils that are used in complementary and alternative medicine to treat a variety of ailments and conditions.
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A number of things can trigger sneezing. Whether it’s an allergy to pollen or mold or you’re suffering from a cold, sneezing continuously can leave your nose feeling sore and irritated. The more inflamed your nasal passages are, the more you will sneeze, so the circle never stops.
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Clostridium difficile, also known as C. difficile, is a type of bacteria found naturally occurring in the gut of two-thirds of children and three percent of adults, according to the National Health Service in the U.K. In healthy people, these bacteria do not cause problems. However, when the natural balance of "good"
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The borage, or starflower, plant, produces seeds that are a rich source of an essential fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA. The body can convert GLA to an anti-inflammatory compound called prostaglandin E1, or PGE1.
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Sinusitis -- an infection of the air-filled cavities behind the eyes, nose and cheeks -- affects approximately 30 million people each year in the United States, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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For centuries, people have used the plants that grew around them to treat wounds and help speed healing. Nearly everyone knows about aloe vera, but there’s a variety of other herbs traditionally used to heal cuts, scrapes and burns.
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Acupressure is a type of touch therapy rooted in the principles of ancient Chinese medicine. The central element of acupressure lies in the use of touch and pressure on specific points of the body for the purpose of balancing the body's energy.
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Nausea, the feeling that you are going to vomit, can occur for a variety of reasons, ranging from mild anxiety to a more severe illness. Drinking the appropriate herbal tea may help relieve your nausea in some cases.
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