Published: Friday, 13 March 2009
Homeopathy suggests numerous remedies to treat insomnia. This condition has reached epidemic proportions, and is rising, with over one-third of Americans complaining of sleep difficulties. These natural remedies are available over-the-counter but for best results consult with a homeopath. (See below.)
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Published: Friday, 6 March 2009
There are many natural solutions for lowering blood pressure available on the market today. A good place to start is with a low-salt diet and exercise. Recently, both vitamin C and vitamin D have been shown to lower blood pressure in women, as have several herbs. It is possible to avoid using pharmaceuticals to reduce your blood pressure, as well as to use natural remedies in addition to current medication you may be taking (provided you
Published: Friday, 27 February 2009
Recently, glucosomine and chondroitin have been in the news for their relief and reversal of arthritis symptoms. These nutritional supplements are now widely available but they do not help with either the inflammation of arthritis or with rheumatoid arthritis. They do not reverse the damage to joints caused by inflammation; however, help is on the way from other natural substances.
Published: Friday, 20 February 2009
Natural medicines and therapies can help speed the healing of broken bones. Bones have the amazing ability to heal themselves, and this healing begins before you even see a doctor. However, doctor’s visit is always recommended to ensure that the bones are aligned properly and will join in a clean line.
Published: Friday, 13 February 2009
The first double-blind crossover study ever performed was conducted by homeopaths in 1906. This study was run concurrently in eleven different cities on fifteen subjects. The documentation of this experiment consisted of 665 pages, published as Research Provings of Belladonna. Also at the turn of the nineteenth century, a book on homeopathic research was published called The Logic of Figures or Comparative Results of Homeopathic and Other Treatments. This book provided dozens of charts comparing disease and death rates in homeopathic and allopathic (mainstream) hospitals. This
Published: Friday, 6 February 2009
Over one hundred years ago, a medical doctor in Germany was dissatisfied with the tools available to heal the sick. Sam Hahnemann was taught to apply leaches to the fevered, and to bleed the sick. He refused to practice this medicine, but continued his search for a better healing system. He eventually discovered the mechanism of “Like Cures Like” and created the system of medicine called homeopathy.
Published: Saturday, 31 January 2009
It is estimated that over 1 billion people around the globe are deficient in vitamin D. This widespread vitamin D deficiency may be related to the increase of many diseases, such as cancer, depression, obesity, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, and osteoporosis.
What does vitamin D do in the body?
Published: Friday, 23 January 2009
Arnica montana is one of the most valuable homeopathic remedies. Also known as Leopard’s bane, this member of the Compositae—or Sunflower —family is used as a specific to reduce bruising and swelling, particularly after physical traumas such as falls or blows. It can be applied in a cream, gel, salve, or tincture, or taken internally.
Published: Friday, 16 January 2009
Depression affects about 10 percent of the American population, while the rate of depression in children has risen 23 percent. It is expected to overtake heart disease as the largest killer by 2020 and is now the largest cause of absenteeism in businesses, costing over $51 billion a year in productivity. The National Institute of Health records indicate that one-third of women are depressed, and this epidemic is on the rise.
Published: Friday, 9 January 2009
Apple cider vinegar is a great natural remedy that’s been in use in folk medicine for hundreds of years. It has been prescribed by both Western and in Chinese doctors. Hippocrates treated patients with apple cider vinegar over 400 years ago, and the Bible mentions vinegar to treat infections and wounds. Easy to come by, and inexpensive to use, apple cider vinegar treats many ailments, from the digestive system to skin and hair. It has also been utilized to treat allergies, acne,