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Nurse A Hangover, Naturally
December 1st, 2009Overindulged at a holiday soiree? Here are five ways to ease your post-party pain:
1. Honey. Studies show the sweet stuff can speed your body’s alcohol metabolism because of its high fructose content.Work Out Your Headache
December 1st, 2009Does the holiday hustle make your head hurt? Forget the Tylenol and hit the gym instead: A recent study shows that after exercising three times a week for 12 weeks, people prone to headaches experienced fewer occurrences and less pain. But don’t skip the warm-up—diving right into a hard workout can actually trigger migraines.
Yeast Infection Protection
December 1st, 2009If you’ve ever had a vaginal yeast infection, you’re all too familiar with the telltale symptoms that make it so miserable: itching, burning, swelling, painful urination, and an unpleasant white discharge.
Natural ways to prevent and cure CandidaAlternative Medicine Cabinet: Treat Erectile Dysfunction
October 1st, 2009Aside from the television commercials depicting couples dancing or holding hands in claw-footed bathtubs, erectile dysfunction (ED) has remained a relatively taboo topic.
The most effective natural remediesWhat's My Alternative: Insomnia
October 1st, 2009Bill Thomas is no stranger to sleepless nights. For the last decade, the 42-year-old children’s book illustrator has suffered from bouts of insomnia that last three to four nights at a time. “What’s frustrating is that it’s completely unpredictable,” says Thomas, who never drinks caffeine after noon and shuts off the computer and tube an hour before bed.
Cure Ear Infections, Naturally
October 1st, 2009Whether it’s your child—or you—who’s saddled with an ear infection, odds are you’ll try anything to ease the pain. To the rescue: garlic and mullein.
What's My Alternative: Arthritis
September 1st, 2009Lenore Pristash was determined to cope with the arthritis in her neck and spine—after all, the 66-year-old was a former aerobics instructor and lifelong golfer, and she was used to being in control of her body.
Alternative Medicine Cabinet: Get Off the 'Rhoids
September 1st, 2009Actually a type of varicose vein, hemorrhoids develop when veins in the lower rectum or anus become inflamed and swollen from trauma or too much internal pressure. We most often hear about them in relation to constipation and pregnancy, but they also result from anal intercourse, high blood pressure, venous blockages, or simply as an unpleasant side effect of aging.
Soothing cures for hemorrhoidsTough Scrapes
July 1st, 2009Whether you scuffed up your knee on a hike or accidently sliced your finger while cutting veggies for dinner, simply slapping on a Band-Aid isn’t the answer. Did you know that in just one teaspoon of soil there are 6 billion bacteria? It only takes one invader to develop a systemic infection, says Deb Ajango, director of Safety Education for Outdoor Work Environments in Seward, Alaska.
Easy, natural treatments for helping wounds heal.Carpal Tunnel Tips
July 1st, 2009It seems a new form of an ancient healing technique can hone in on carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) pain like a laser. New research shows that laser acupuncture—stimulating acupuncture points with laser light instead of needles—can ease the aching and tingling caused when the median nerve in the carpal tunnel is compressed.
