Natural Medicine

All living things use and produce light, which appears to be key to health. Light energy may transmit information critical to the proper functioning of the organism.

Nov 30, 2009 - Ruth Wilson Zamierowski

Capsaicin is a chemical found in the fruit of red pepper giving red pepper its heat and many healing properties

Dec 1, 2009 - Pat Safar

Depression requires treatment to relieve symptoms that interfere with quality of life. Current alternative treatment choices open up the doors to much needed relief.

Dec 4, 2009 - Toni D'Anna - Hernandez

Purchasing one's first SAD light box to treat seasonal affective disorder sufferer can be confusing. The following no-nonsense information will prove useful.

Dec 1, 2009 - Rachel Wills

People spend millions of dollars on acid reflux remedies, but there are several inexpensive, natural home remedies that can be used to treat the symptoms of GERD.

Dec 2, 2009 - Honey Denson

Plantain and comfrey mix with beeswax and lanolin to form a healing, creamy ointment that soothes irritated skin. Both of these plants came across the oceans to get here.

Dec 2, 2009 - Sandy McCollum

Appropriate and moderate yoga practice could help low back pain relief.

Dec 2, 2009 - Chen Nanyang

A sore throat is often the first symptom of a cold, the flu or viral/bacterial infection such as strep throat or mononucleosis.

Dec 2, 2009 - Katrina Rief-Derrico

While several underlying factors led to the rare deaths of some children, ongoing research suggests low levels of vitamin D may have contributed.

Dec 3, 2009 - Laura Owens

The ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture stimulates the chi (qi) allowing the body to self-heal. Henry Zhen-Hong Lee is an expert in acupuncture.

Dec 3, 2009 - Karen Cioffi-Ventrice

The Naukasana yoga pose increases your body's ability to resist back and hip related ailments and also increases secretion of insulin to tackle diabetes.

Dec 1, 2009 - Ajeenkya Birodkar

At the height of the cold season - and with H1N1 influenza still a concern - many people wonder if only prescription drugs can forestall respiratory infections.

Dec 3, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Massage is only the best-known form of therapeutic bodywork. There are many more formats to explore and use for health and healing.

Dec 3, 2009 - Natalay Goldstein

As your abdominal section is under pressure, your pancreas can function better and help increase secretion of insulin from the pancreas, improving your digestion.

Dec 4, 2009 - Ajeenkya Birodkar

Drinking aloe vera juice provides numerous health benefits. This is why aloe vera, also known as lily of the desert, has gained a reputation as a powerful healing food.

Dec 4, 2009 - Brenna Coleman

Aloe vera is beneficial for the overall health of our body. This article describes the method of preparing aloe vera gel and juice and their medicinal properties

Dec 4, 2009 - Sonu Singh

Youngsters who excel in the Handstand can make a career in gymnastics & acrobatics or the performing arts like break-dancing, acro-dancing, cheerleading or freerunning.

Dec 4, 2009 - Ajeenkya Birodkar

The solution to many niggling health problems may simply lie in your kitchen cupboard. The following superfoods may help you on a path to better health.

Dec 4, 2009 - Fiona Wilkinson

Improving your body's resistance to back or hip related ailments like sciatica, slipped disc & joint pains like arthritis, rheumatism is the primary gain from this asana.

Dec 5, 2009 - Ajeenkya Birodkar

The leaves of the neem tree have powerful anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. Research has verified neem's potency, and support its potential for combating flu.

Dec 5, 2009 - Lucy Tashman

Cayenne pepper (capsicum) is an outstanding medicinal herb with a host of application. Cayenne stimulates circulation, rebuilds digestive tissue, and relieves pain.

Dec 5, 2009 - Lucy Tashman

How safe are nutritional supplements and do we know what is in them? Natural supplements are not systematically tested for safety or content.

Dec 6, 2009 - Carole Jones

In the Anjali Mudra you press your palms against each other and close your eyes. This helps you to focus your mind on any one single thought and also to calm your mind.

Dec 6, 2009 - Ajeenkya Birodkar

Bhujangasana makes you more energetic as your adrenal glands are stimulated to secrete more adrenalin during the stretching and relaxation of the abdomen.

Dec 6, 2009 - Ajeenkya Birodkar

Developed by Nenad Gavrilovic, a well-known herbalist from the Romanija region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, these recipes have been reported to cure the swine flu.

Dec 7, 2009 - Anja Pujic

Pressure on your pelvic area, buttocks and abdominal muscles builds up body resistance against hernia. This pose also helps in reducing the occurrence of muscle pulls.

Dec 7, 2009 - Ajeenkya Birodkar

Those planning travel to areas of the world known to have high rates of malaria should consider treatment with neem, a valuable herb with known anti-malaria properties.

Dec 7, 2009 - Lucy Tashman

Crystals are commonly used in alternative health practices. Learn which ones are most popular for healing emotional issues involving the heart.

Dec 7, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Bending forward from your hip is a bad posture leading to hip and back related ailments. This posture trains you to bend without straining your hip.

Dec 8, 2009 - Ajeenkya Birodkar

Tea tree oil is a great all-natural remedy for many skin ailments and is invaluable in the home first aid kit.

Dec 8, 2009 - Shirley Boonstra-Rollpiller

Natural healing techniques can address pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunctions ranging from irritable bowel syndrome to urinary incontinence to discomfort during sex.

Dec 8, 2009 - Carol Wiley

Astragalus is a traditional Chinese herbal supplement that supports the immune system and helps ward off colds and the flu.

Dec 9, 2009 - Diane Watkins

Making a decision to give up smoking for 2010 is a great idea, but will it work? With planning and forethought there is a greater chance of success

Dec 9, 2009 - Christine Fadhley

Aromatherapy offers natural stress relief during the holiday season. De-stressing oils, such as lavender essential oil, can be used in simple aromatherapy home remedies.

Dec 9, 2009 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Asking about the difference between pure essential oils and fragrance oils is a little like asking what the difference is between natural and synthetic products.

Dec 9, 2009 - Barbara Greenwood

Carrier oils and bases are very important to the practice of aromatherapy. They play a large part in getting the benefits of essential oil to the body via the skin.

Dec 9, 2009 - Barbara Greenwood

Essential oils are extracted from plants in a number of ways; these methods are distillation, carbon dioxide extraction, expression and percolation (hydro-diffusion).

Dec 9, 2009 - Sharon Falsetto

Today's fast paced society is the direct cause of most anxiety disorders. Constant anxiety has been linked to over 100 different symptoms and chronic health problems.

Dec 11, 2009 - Katrina Rief-Derrico

Using magnetic pain therapy with magnetic bracelets and other products constructed with healing magnets, is an alternative treatment for pain and arthritis.

Dec 12, 2009 - Brenna Coleman

Studies suggest that meditation is a cure for depression. Exercise and certain herbs are also remedies for depression.

Dec 11, 2009 - Jennifer Graham

Working with a holistic health practitioner can help one change their life to experience better health in the present and well into the future.

Dec 11, 2009 - Ripa Ajmera

Iridology is the study, examination and analysis of the iris. It is used as a diagnostic tool in complimentary treatments and holistic health care.

Dec 12, 2009 - Katrina Rief-Derrico

Practice stress control. Overcome stress with very simple and natural techniques. Learn how to become stress free now.

Dec 12, 2009 - Jacob Stevenson

A number of natural remedies claim to help people ward off the flu. Some may work, while others may only ease the minds of those who take them.

Dec 13, 2009 - Cynthia Myers

The clove has been used since ancient times as a spice, food preservative and powerful antiseptic. It is widely known for its preventive and curative properties.

Dec 14, 2009 - Nita Mukherjee

Keep your hands and feet looking beautiful with these nail fungus natural remedies. Natural treatments for nail fungus will kill fungus and keep it away for good.

Dec 15, 2009 - Megan Jungwi

Attaining clear, healthy skin is much simpler than using skin cleansing products. Learn how to get clear skin though a body cleansing detoxification plan.

Dec 16, 2009 - Brenna Coleman

The aloe vera plant has been used medicinally for as long as recorded history. This valuable healing plant is even said to be the cause of long ago land conquests.

Dec 16, 2009 - Noreen Kassem

Topical usage of aloe vera is common for cuts, burns and scrapes on the skin. This skin balm is effective because it contains a number of important healing ingredients.

Dec 16, 2009 - Noreen Kassem

The herbal plant aloe vera has healing properties when taken internally as a drink or supplement. These include soothing ulcers and gastritis and reducing cholesterol.

Dec 16, 2009 - Noreen Kassem