For individuals seeking natural wellness, herbal remedies like milk thistle, neem, and hawthorn berry tea offer alternatives for managing chronic health conditions.
Elder flowers, also called European elder, have a long history of use in traditional German medicine. They have antioxidant properties and an antiviral effect, which is why they're still popularly used to help fight off colds and flu. Elder flowers can be brewed as an herbal tea.
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Constipation means you have difficulty having bowel movements. Your stools become dry, hard and difficult to pass. You may have fewer bowel movements than normal. People often use herbal remedies to cure constipation. Ginger tea is a natural laxative and an effective remedy for constipation.
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The average menstrual period lasts four to seven days; periods that last longer or that are excessively heavy are classified as menorrhagia. Menorrhagia can have many causes, from fibroids to endometriosis to ovarian dysfunction.
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Boswellia, also known as Indian frankincense, is a traditional treatment for joint and back pain, arthritis, asthma, sports injuries, ulcerative colitis and even Crohn's disease.
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A 2007 survey presented in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that 52 percent of people take a dietary supplement at least once a month. Studies testing animals and humans suggest that herbal supplements can play a positive role in maintaining health and treating disease.
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According to the doctors at the Women to Women's Healthcare Center, heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) occurs when a woman soaks a pad or a tampon every hour for several hours or bleeds for more than a week and a half each month.
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Detoxifying the blood essentially means to remove waste matter that may be in the blood as a result of biological processes or from disease.
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The salivary glands, located in your mouth and throat, secrete saliva to keep your mouth moist, help your digestion and protect your teeth from cavities. Swollen salivary glands are associated with a range of disorders, including viral infections, mumps, cancer and stones that may be blocking the gland ducts.
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Rescue Remedy, a popular over-the-counter anxiety treatment made from highly distilled "flower essences," generally causes no side effects beyond placebo. According to a systematic review by Edzar Ernst, Rescue Remedy contains no pharmacologically active herbal ingredients. An additional review published in "
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Cinnamon is a spice commonly used in cooking that comes from the bark of the cinnamon tree. When the bark is removed, it's called a cinnamon stick. Cinnamon has also been used as medicine in traditional healing systems for ages.
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A balanced diet is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and this is especially true in people with asthma. While no single vitamin, mineral or supplement can treat or cure asthma, research shows that adequate nutrition may relate to the number of asthma attacks and frequency of symptoms experienced.
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A soft corn is an area of worn-down skin that forms between the toes due to friction. This may occur when two toe bones rub against one another while walking. Soft corns do not usually require medical treatment unless they are causing you pain.
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Passionflower is an herb used as an alternative remedy to treat anxiety and sleep disorders, such as insomnia and generalized anxiety disorder. It is also used to calm nausea and digestive upset due to anxiety and to suppress symptoms from narcotic drug withdrawal.
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Botanical remedies for lightening and whitening the skin have existed for centuries. Some people seek an all-purpose formula to whiten hands, body or the complexion, while others look for natural whiteners to fade age spots and freckles.
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Oral thrush develops due to an overproduction of the fungus Candida albicans, a form of yeast. Oral thrush is characterized by creamy white spots that appear on the tongue and cheeks of the mouth. These spots are painful and bleed lightly when scratched.
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If you suffer from anxiety or insomnia, you may want to try herbal remedies before turning to harsh medications. Valerian is dietary supplement commonly used to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and prevent insomnia. This herb has sedative effects, which can increase the sedative effects of alcohol.
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Nature's Bounty herbs and other all-natural dietary supplements typically give the impression of being natural and safe.
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Tiger Balm is a staple in locker rooms, sports schools, and home medicine chests around the world. Originally designed as a topical analgesic for muscles and joints, it has found other uses as well. Today, it is used as a remedy for itching, sprains, congestion from allergies, and headaches.
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Several herbs can affect your brainβs neurotransmitters, which are brain chemicals. An imbalance in these chemicals plays a direct role in depression because they are linked to mood, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Other neurotransmitters affect your ability to make memories and think.
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Fungal infections are often a sign of immune deficiency, overuse of antibiotics or lack of hygiene. The most common fungal infections are caused by candida species, especially Candida albicans. Fungi, including yeast varieties, prefer warm, moist areas of the body, such as the genitalia, underarms and feet.
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