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If you’ve recently been diagnosed with nasal polyps, you know the frustration that comes with the condition, but do you know how to remove and treat natural nasal polyps? Most often, people with slightly milder nasal polyps can calm their condition with natural remedies, home remedies that can often save time and money. These methods […]
Trichotillomania is an impulse control or brain disorder, similar to an obsessive-compulsive disorder or addiction, in which the person pulls out their own hair. The hair can be anywhere. Trichotillamania can be caused by trauma, rape, physical violence, torture, child abuse, and very serious emotional abuse. It can be minor and manageable or it can […]
Furuncles on your face are no fun. Men get them quite often due to shaving. A boil is actually an infection that occurs deep within a hair follicle. The original cause can be an ingrown hair, another painful form of folliculitis, or simply inflammation of the hair follicle. Learn how to treat problematic boils here. […]
Hemorrhoids, as we all know them, are associated with constipation, or any form of strain experienced by the rectal muscles as they evacuate waste during a bowel movement. The strain or pressure causes muscle irritation, which can lead to swelling of muscle tissue. Traditionally, the cure for any form of external swelling has been the […]
A natural sarcoid diet is showing promise in treating this debilitating disease. In addition to relieving uncomfortable symptoms such as fatigue, lung pain, shortness of breath, swollen glands, and rash, many patients report a complete remission of their disease. Your body has an amazing ability to heal itself even when a potentially serious illness like […]
The treatment of unpleasant and debilitating menopausal symptoms with medicinal plants has a long tradition. This knowledge has been passed down through the centuries and now for the first time through scientific research we are beginning to understand how the plants work on the body at the cellular level. Menopause affects every woman in a […]
“Nootropic” is a term for a dietary supplement taken primarily for its effects on the brain. Nootropics is a Greek word meaning “towards the mind”. Nootropics are an emerging class of drugs designed to improve cognitive function. Many of the cognition-enhancing “supplements” on the market make all the usual claims of “natural” enhancement – while […]
Alternative medicine for fibroids has been used by herbalists for many hundreds of years and is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, as are alternative treatments for all types of conditions. Until recently, doctors were all too quick to perform hysterectomies to get rid of fibroids, but it has now been recognized that this is very […]
One night, while I was couch-locked, a “cute” commercial for an eczema drug came out. It stated that it treated eczema and that there was no cure for eczema. Needless to say, as a naturopathic medical student, I was angry. There is a cure for eczema. That’s called prevention. But that’s another topic. My point […]
Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is a common eye condition. It usually looks and feels worse than it actually is, and at first glance, the pronounced redness can be quite alarming. As a result, you may want to get rid of it as soon as possible. Conjunctivitis can be easily cured with effective home remedies. Let’s […]