What are the benefits of integrating holistic practices like acupuncture, herbal therapy, and mindfulness into a traditional wellness routine for long-term health?
Tiredness, otherwise known as fatigue or weariness, is defined as a lack of energy or motivation. There are a host of mental and physical conditions that can cause tiredness and fatigue, including infection, sleep disorders and food allergies.
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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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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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The trapezius muscle -- a triangular band of tissue that runs from the back of your neck to your middle back and helps you shrug your shoulders -- can literally give you a pain in the neck. Strain from overuse and injury can cause neck stiffness and aching, as well as pain in your shoulder blades and upper back.
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Undergoing anesthesia and surgery is stressful, and the recovery period--during which your body needs to fight off infection while making new tissue and blood vessels--is demanding as well. Michael T. Murray, N.D., naturopath and co-author of "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine,"
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Nasal congestion occurs when nasal tissues become swollen with excess fluid. It can be caused by a cold, influenza or allergies. If your Eustachian tube becomes blocked due to cold or infection, ear congestion can result.
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Pain in your tendons—the fibrous matter that connects muscle to bone—is usually caused by a condition called tendinitis, or inflammation of the tendon. Injury or overuse leads to tendinitis, and the condition is most common in the shoulder, wrist, heel and elbow.
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Cumin and curcumin -- two spices with similar-sounding names -- have many qualities in common. Both are used in Indian cuisine to flavor curry powder, and both are valued in the Ayurvedic healing system for their ability to stimulate digestion, as well as their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Thrush--also called a yeast infection or Candidiasis--is caused by the Candida albicans micro-organism growing out of control. Symptoms include white patches in the mouth, a cottony feeling in the mouth, and an inability to taste. Thrush is more common in babies, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
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Excess poundage is a common problem; the National Institutes of Health states that almost two thirds of the United States population is overweight. The NIH advises a well-balanced, low-calorie diet and more exercise. Some people turn to homeopathic remedies for weight loss.
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Ginger root, the underground rhizome from the tropical Zingiber officinale plant, has been used since antiquity as a food and herbal medication. Ginger is revered in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for its carminative, or gas-reducing, and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Trigger thumb, medically known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition in which your thumb catches in a bent position, then straightens abruptly, sometimes with a snap.
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Peppermint is not only one of the world's oldest medicinal herbs, but it is also one of the most versatile. The essential oil -- derived from its leaves -- has long been valued by herbalists and natural healers for its wealth of therapeutic effects, including antispasmodic and pain-killing properties.
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