Clove Oil Treatment For Itchy Rash A new study from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) has found that the major component of clove oil may be a promising lead as a new topical treatment for scabies. Medical News Today |
Echinacea to Fight Anxiety Increasing levels of stress in today’s fast-paced world are also leading to a rising incidence of high anxiety among consumers. Terry Lemerond discusses how anxiety has serious health effects on the body, adversely impacting cardiovascular function, digestion, weight and immune health. Surprisingly, one of the best-known botanicals for immune support—Echinacea—may help address anxiety. Natural Products Marketplace |
Mind-Body Treatments For Cancer The National Cancer Institute site has put together a list of the alternative treatments for cancer that include mind and body wellness. The treatments outlines include Aroma therapy and essential oils – This has been seen to improve the quality of life for cancer patients using essential oils from plants, herbs, trees and flowers. This can positively impact physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Alternative Medicine Zone |
Homeopathy Associated With Dramatic Reduction In Leptospirosis Infection In Cuban Population A report of the largest study of homeopathy ever undertaken, based on data from over 11 million people (the entire population of Cuba), is published in the journal Homeopathy.1 It provides fascinating evidence that a highly dilute substance, prepared according to homeopathic principles, may contribute to the prevention of Leptospirosis. Medical News Today |
Homeopathic Medicine and the Immune System Jonas Salk, with both eloquence and simplicity, once stated that there are two primary approaches to treating ill people. He said that there are therapeutic techniques that directly impact specific symptoms, and there are methods that stimulate the body's own immune and defense system. Healthy.net |
Homeopathy for Holistic Wellness Millions of people suffer from chronic or acute health concerns. While some are silent sufferers, others may book an appointment with their general practitioner, but more and more people are seeking relief by following some form of complementary and alternative medicine, such as homeopathy. Rutland Herald |
The Therapeutic Effects Of Orange Oil The essential oil of orange can be recognized by a fresh, sweet, citrusy aroma, just like the orange itself. The orange tree yields petigrain oil from its foliage, neroli oil from its flowers and orange oil from its fruit. The oil improves the mood, calms anxiety and lifts the spirit. It also stimulates circulation and aids digestion. As a cosmetic orange oil can help maintain healthy, youthful skin, helping to boost collagen production and reduce skin puffiness and blemishes. Suite 101 |
Homeopathic Zinc Nasal Spray May Affect Sense of Smell American consumers spent an estimated $34 billion on alternative medicine in 2007, with about $3 billion of that going toward homeopathic treatments. Homeopathy is a system of medicine pioneered by Samuel Hahnemann over a hundred years ago. The remedies work by treating along a specific Law of Cure, described as “like cures like.” Health News |
Homeopathic Remedies For Different Ailments Medical advances never seem to cease especially in the world we live in today. People tend to seek more medical attention with the growing number of them falling prone to sicknesses that may be caused by their daily routines and consequential results thereafter. Because of this, people have sought medical attention through the practice of homeopathic remedies. Alternative Medicine Zone |
More Ways to Eliminate Insomnia There are numerous homeopathic remedies to choose from that can help you get the rest you need. Select the one that most accurately fits your sleep disturbance pattern. You may have all of the listed symptoms, or just one of them. Healthy.net |
Homeopathy Proven Successful for ADHD The number of children put on drugs for attention problems is staggering, and school authorities pressure parents to use dangerous stimulant medications and antidepressants to keep children behaving in specific desirable patterns in the classroom. The approach of holistic pediatrics offers an effective management system for attention problems (so-called ADD and ADHD). An important component of this system includes the prescription of constitutional homeopathic medicines according the principles of classical homeopathy. Healthy.net |
Homeopathy for Children When I met 5-year-old Sandro, he was covered in hives, a reaction to an antibiotic he had been administered. He was irritable, uncomfortable, and itchy. While Benadryl , calamine lotion and oatmeal baths gave temporary relief, they did not solve the underlying problem: his reaction to the drug. I gave Sandro Apis mellifica (Apis for short), a great remedy for hives as well as bee stings, and he recovered completely—without needing additional medication or suffering side effects. Natural Products Marketplace |
Utilizing Homeopathy for Insomnia Homeopathy can provide relief from insomnia utilizing numerous remedies to treat insomnia. This condition has reached epidemic proportions, and is rising, with over one-third of Americans complaining of sleep difficulties. Homepathic natural remedies are available over-the-counter but for best results consult with a homeopath. Health News |
Top Seven Things To Remember When Using Homeopathic Remedies The use of homeopathic remedies in curing diseases is becoming very popular. Homeopathic remedies include very small doses of natural substances like mineral, plant, or animal which when given to healthy individuals in large doses would cause the symptoms to the patient is experiencing. Alternative Medicine Zone |
Can a Neti Pot Help with Seasonal Allergies, Sinusitis? Each year, seasonal allergies account for over 8.5 million outpatient office visits in the United States. About 1 in five American suffer from at least one type of allergy, which includes indoor/outdoor allergens such as pollen, grass, or pet dander. In addition, 14% of Americans suffer from diagnosed chronic sinusitis. As more people are trying to find new techniques to tame the symptoms, an ancient therapy is coming back into style – the Neti pot. EMax Health |
Using Essential Oils To Fight Superbugs Essential oils could be a cheap and effective alternative to antibiotics and potentially used to combat drug-resistant hospital superbugs, according to research presented at the Society for General Microbiology's spring meeting in Edinburgh this week. Medical News Today |
Alternative remedy use common among infertile A substantial number of American couples are looking beyond just state-of-the-art fertility treatments to therapies dating back centuries in hopes of improving their chances of conceiving a baby, according to new research. More than a quarter of northern California couples followed in a study sought help from acupuncture, herbal therapy and massage-often as a complement to conventional conception strategies such as in vitro fertilization. Reuters |
Homeopathy Proven Successful for ADHD The number of children put on drugs for attention problems is staggering, and school authorities pressure parents to use dangerous stimulant medications and antidepressants to keep children behaving in specific desirable patterns in the classroom. The approach of holistic pediatrics offers an effective management system for attention problems (so-called ADD and ADHD). Health World |
Homeopathic Medicines for Children Children often resist taking conventional medicines. Perhaps our children have been trying to tell us something. Perhaps they know something that their physician and their parents don't.*
Whether children actually know or sense that homeopathic medicines are good for them for not, they deserve safe medicines. It is time that parents and physicians seek safe, natural and effective alternatives to conventional, potentially harmful drugs. Homeopathic medicine is one such alternative. Health World |
Homeopathy Is No 1 Alternative To Doctors In Europe While there are many who are frankly skeptical to not downright dismissive of homeopathy in the United States, the discipline appears to have rather more credibility in Europe and other parts of the world. Some of these figures are quite remarkable. Alternative Medicine Zone |