Herbs for Improving Kidney Function
Many herbs can improve kidney function. Most herbs do so in preventing common kidney and urinary-tract infections or by acting as a diuretic to flush out excess fluid and kidney stones.
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When to Treat Molluscum Contagiosa and Warts in Children
Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by a virus that affects both adults and children. In children, the viral infection is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact and typically causes wart-like bumps or papules on the hands, neck, arms and face.
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Male Benefits of Evening Primrose
Although evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) is an herbal remedy that’s most known for its effects on treating premenstrual syndrome, mastalgia (breast pain) and menopausal symptoms in women, the herb also has important benefits for men.
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Natural Alternatives to Topical Hydrocortisone
Topical hydrocortisone is commonly used as a steroidal medicine to relieve inflammation and other symptoms related to certain skin conditions. You might use topical hydrocortisone to treat itching, redness and swelling from dermatitis, psoriasis or eczema.
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Diet for Frequent Urination
Frequent urination can occur due to many different causes. You could experience frequent urination due to urinary incontinence, a bladder infection or interstitial cystitis, a condition involving chronic bladder inflammation.
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Natural Remedy to Clear Blocked Arteries
If you have blocked or clogged arteries, it’s likely due to a buildup of fatty-deposit plaques. You may have a cardiovascular disease such as atherosclerosis, as well.
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Propecia vs. Rogaine
Minoxidil is a medication that’s commonly marketed under the name Rogaine, and finasteride is marketed under the label Propecia. You might use either Rogaine or Propecia to help treat hair loss.
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Herbal Appetite Stimulants
Whether you have a loss of appetite due to anorexia or as a side effect of certain medications or medical conditions, some herbs might act as appetite stimulants. Herbs like gentian, blessed thistle and others could help to improve your appetite and promote healthy digestion at the same time.
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List of Foods in the Fats & Sweets Group
The general food group containing fats and sweets is the smallest food group, meaning that you should consume the least amount of foods from this group. Sweets tend to provide large amounts of “empty” calories with little nutritional value, while fats often provide large amounts of unhealthy fat and calories.
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Role of Guggul Extract in Weight Loss
Guggul is an herbal remedy made from the Commiphora mukul tree, also known as the mukul myrrh tree. The gum resin in the tree has been used for thousands of years in traditional Ayurvdic medicine in India to treat a wide variety of health problems and diseases.
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Herbal Treatment for Excessive Facial Hair on Women
You could have excessive facial hair growth due to genetics, a hormonal imbalance or a related underlying medical condition. Many women have abnormal hair growth due to a condition called hirsutism, and some could have polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS.
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The Use of Sulfur for Skin Care
The natural mineral sulfur is sometimes taken orally or used topically to help treat a wide variety of medical conditions. Topical applications of sulfur ointments or creams might provide benefits if you have a skin condition such as acne, eczema or psoriasis.
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Red Patches on Skin Caused by Heat
If you develop red patches on your skin due to heat, you likely have heat rash, also called “prickly heat.” Heat rash can occur in people of all ages, but it often affects babies and young children. Because heat rashes can become infected or worsen, you should seek medical attention if the red patches don’t subside.
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Diet Supplements to Help With Treatment of Malabsorption
If you have malabsorption, your intestines don’t properly absorb nutrients like vitamins and minerals, fats, proteins or carbohydrates. Many different medical conditions and diseases can cause malabsorption, typically diseases that affect your gastrointestinal system.
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Does Xylitol Pose Dangers to Children?
Xylitol is a sugarless sweetener that’s gaining popularity as an ingredient in candy, chewing gum and toothpaste. Although xylitol has many potential health benefits, particularly for preventing dental cavities, ingesting large amounts of the sweetener could pose some health risks for children.
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Tulsi Medicinal Uses
More commonly known as holy basil, tulsi has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Holy basil, or Ocimum sanctum and O. tenuiflorum, is closely related to the common basil herb used in cooking.
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Dangers of Ganoderma
Ganoderma lucidum – more commonly known as reishi mushroom – is a bitter mushroom, used for thousands of years by Chinese medicine in the treatment of multiple ailments. Called the “mushroom of immortality,” it is an adaptogen, which assists the body in adapting to both mental and physical stress.
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Korean Ginseng Tea Side Effects
Also called Asian, Chinese or Panax ginseng, Korean ginseng is a common medicinal herb for treating a range of health ailments. Korean ginseng tea may be helpful if you have erectile dysfunction, male infertility, diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, colds, infections or flu.
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The Uses for Urea Cream
Urea is the main ingredient in many topical skin creams that are most often used as skin moisturizers. Urea cream has several other potential uses, such as treating nail fungus and cervicitis. You can use urea cream topically by applying it to your skin, but you shouldn’t take it by mouth.
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The Side Effects of Ashwaganda & Ginseng
Ashwagandha and ginseng are commonly used to help treat fatigue and stress, as well as other health problems. American and Panax, or Asian, ginseng, as well as ashwagandha, pose certain side effects that range from mild and temporary to potentially dangerous.
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