For individuals seeking natural wellness, herbal remedies like milk thistle, neem, and hawthorn berry tea offer alternatives for managing chronic health conditions.
If you have an earache during pregnancy, try a home remedy. Your earache may stem from wax buildup in the ear canal or you may have developed an ear infection. Sometimes, inflammation occurs as a result of pressure placed against your ear, which may happen from how you sleep or rest your head.
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When you think of guava trees (Psidium guajava), its flavorful fruit probably comes to mind. But the young leaves of the guava tree can be brewed to make a tea that's been part of traditional medicine for centuries in Mexico and parts of South America.
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Ginger tea is a common herbal treatment for digestive disorders. It is also used for pregnancy-related nausea and painful menstrual periods, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. There is no scientific evidence to suggest, however, that it can help to start your period.
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Mulberry, a plant that grows in China, Korea and Japan, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine, in particular as an herbal tea. Mulberry leaf tea's health benefits are attributed to its naturally occurring compound, 1-deoxynojirimycin, or DNJ.
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When the Spanish Conquistadores began invading deep into South America, they died mysteriously, felled by blow darts and arrows that had even struck near vital structures. These 15th-century conquerors had no time to learn what poison had killed them.
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It's no secret that your body needs omega-3 fatty acids to function properly. Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for proper growth and development, normal brain function and overall heart health. They aren't manufactured inside your body, so the best way to get enough is through your diet.
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Amoxicillin is a common prescription antibiotic used to treat a bacterial infections, including Streptococci, E. coli, Staphylococcus, H. pylori, P. mirabilis, H. influenzae, N. gonorrhoeae and S. pneumoniae. It is also known by brand names such as Amoxil, Dispermox, Trimox, and Alphamox.
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Melatonin and valerian root, two dietary supplements, are natural sleep aids you can purchase over the counter. Most people can safely take melatonin or valerian root to help improve their sleep patterns.
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Rosmarinus officinalis is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly used as a spice in a number of ethnic cuisines. With its pungent aroma, rosemary has been used as a flavoring agent as well as for its medicinal qualities for hundreds – if not thousands – of years.
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Even if they don't itch or hurt, mysterious red bumps on your skin can be worrisome. Because red bumps can appear on your upper legs for a variety of reasons, though, it's important to determine the cause before you attempt to treat them.
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A standard part of any homeopathic first-aid kit, Arnica montana provides relief from and speeds healing of bruising and trauma. Chronic conditions require the advice of a homeopathic practitioner to be sure the prescribed remedy is appropriate for the totality of the patient’s symptoms.
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Bruises occur when you injure yourself or when you perform extreme physical effort such as weightlifting. This causes skin inflammation and discoloration. Bruises normally heal in about a week or two. Unfortunately, sometimes they can leave a mark on your skin that may take months to fade away.
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Whether in tea, ginger ale or eaten with food, ginger has been used to treat nausea, indigestion and diarrhea for thousands of years. In addition to its traditional use as a digestive aid, ginger is a good source of some vitamins and minerals that are essential to men's health.
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Some foods and supplements may make shedding those pesky extra pounds a bit easier. For example, Garcinia cambogia is a fruit and a supplement that may help block body fat production and help you reach your target weight goal. More human studies are needed to confirm its efficacy and safety, however.
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Generally, there are three types of tooth infection: those centered in the gum, the surrounding bone or the inner cavity. Dental infections are not only painful, but dangerous. If the bacteria is allowed to grow unchecked, it can cause tooth loss, facial deformation, blood poisoning and even death.
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Flower essences are alternative medicines that purportedly impart the healing energies of specific flowers. Proponents say that they heal on an emotional level, allowing the physical body to heal as well by rebalancing negative emotional states related to tension, stress and anxiety.
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It’s “natural” to forget herbal teas or botanical capsules when your doctor asks you what drugs you may be taking. Nevertheless, prescription blood thinners can be either negated or dangerously amplified by certain herbs.
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The taste of fresh garlic flavors foods in a way that jarred garlic can't begin to match. Unpeeled garlic stores in a cool, dark, dry, well-ventilated location for three to five months, says food safety specialist Linda Harris of the University of California-Davis, but peeled garlic cloves will spoil faster.
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Milk thistle is a prickly composite herb from the Mediterranean region and has been used extensively in traditional folk medicine to treat liver and gallbladder diseases. This traditional use has also been validated by modern clinical research. Milk thistle is also taken to shrink gallstones and remove bladder pain.
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HPV, or human papilloma virus, is primarily responsible for genital warts and common warts of the hands and feet in both men and women. HPV genital infection is one of the most commonly sexually transmitted diseases.
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