For individuals seeking natural wellness, herbal remedies like milk thistle, neem, and hawthorn berry tea offer alternatives for managing chronic health conditions.
Stinging nettles are found all over the world wherever there are temperate climates. The roots and leaves of the plant are used medicinally, although the purposes for each can vary. It is available in capsules, tinctures, and even as a tea.
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Arnica montana is a popular homeopathic remedy that has been in use since the 1500s, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Creams, ointments and gels containing homeopathic arnica are intended for topical use.
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Nail cuticle infections, also called paronychia, may be caused by bacteria, yeast or fungus. Symptoms include redness, swelling and tenderness at the base of the nail -- and sometimes pus-filled blisters and drainage.
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You don't have to be a teenager to be afflicted with acne now and then. An inflammatory skin disorder, acne is caused by your pores becoming clogged with dead cells and excess skin oil.
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Also known as Panax ginseng or Asian ginseng, Korean ginseng has been used medicinally for thousands of years.
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Many illnesses can cause your child to run a fever, including colds, the flu and bacterial infections. Fever is a normal body response to illness, and a low-grade fever is nothing to be concerned about, unless it drags on for several days.
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Restless arms and legs at night are common symptoms of what is known as "restless legs syndrome." If you suffer from restless legs syndrome, you typically feel as though something is crawling on or tingling underneath the skin of your arms and legs when you sit or lay down.
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The echinacea herb is the basis of countless supplements that claim to boost your immune system. Yet scientists disagree about whether taking echinacea can help prevent or treat colds and infections, reports the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
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Water retention, also commonly referred to as edema, is a condition where too much fluid get pulled and trapped into your body tissue, resulting in the look and feel of swelling.
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Practitioners of traditional herbal medicine have used the stinging nettle plant, or Urtica dioica, for many disorders. The plant originated in northern Europe and Asia, and now grows worldwide as a wild plant that is about 4 feet tall.
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The traditional Chinese diet, featuring low or moderate amounts of animal-based protein and plenty of plant-based foods, is one among many traditional diet styles that has received praise for its disease-fighting abilities.
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Ginger and turmeric are two powerful spices that have been used widely throughout history for both culinary and medical purposes. Using these spices in recipes provides a way to season a variety of foods without adding sodium or fat.
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Fibroid cysts, or uterine fibroids, are also called myomas, leiomyomas or fibroid tumors. Fibroids most commonly occur in women over 40 and, although they can become quite large, up to 80 percent of fibroids are about the size of a walnut. A fibroid tumor is generally not cancerous and less than 0.
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A clove of raw garlic, weighing about 1 g, is a punget dietary addition that can confer numerous health benefits to those who consume it. Available in bulbs containing between 4 and 20 cloves each, garlic can be purchased fresh or pre-chopped.
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Hot sauce, which contains tannins and oils, can be challenging to remove from clothing. In general, the longer the stain remains on your clothing, the more difficult it is to get out. By acting promptly and using the proper stain removing agents and detergent, you may be able to banish the stain completely.
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When plaque builds up inside your arteries, they narrow, leading to arteriosclerosis. People with arteriosclerosis may develop peripheral artery disease, a condition that causes poor circulation in the legs and feet, due to the narrowing of arteries that supply these body parts.
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As people become more interested in natural alternatives to medications, they are turning to Chinese herbal medicine as possible treatments. While Chinese herbal medicine does offer some benefits, it can also have negative side effects if you are not familiar with the herbs you are taking.
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Wildflower honey is made by bees that have collected nectar from a local source of wildflowers. The taste and composition of wildflower honey can vary depending upon the variety of flowers in bloom at the time the honey is made.
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Herbal teas are a great way to stay hydrated and support the health of the cells, tissues and organs. With literally thousands of medicinal herbs on the market, it may be confusing to know what herbs are safe and effective for many common complaints.
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Diuretics can stimulate the kidneys to flush water, thus helping to reduce water retention and edema. A number of natural herbs can act as diuretics in the body.
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