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Insect bites and stings can take the fun out of any outdoor adventure, and even the best bug bite prevention tips sometimes aren’t enough to keep insects from trying to make their mark on you. Spiders, wasps, bees, and mosquitoes can cause significant discomfort and even pain. While some people can shrug off bites and […]

Strep Throat is the most common bacterial cause of sore throats. An infection of the bacteria Streptococcus causes strep. This bacterium causes red, inflamed tonsils, sore throat, and difficulty swallowing, accompanied by a fever, body, headaches, and swollen lymph nodes. This nasty condition can stick around for weeks, coming and going and ruining your winter […]

In this world of harmful pharmaceuticals and treatments disguised as “cures,” the practice of alternative medicine is becoming more necessary to keep the human body functioning as it should. For this reason, it is crucial to understand which natural remedies work best for all types of conditions as well as where to find them and […]

Osteoporosis is a very common bone disease. In fact, an astonishing 54 million Americans are affected by this disease. People with osteoporosis either lose a lot of their bone mass or make too little of the new bone tissue. Some people actually have both these problems. Although we slowly start to lose bone mass after […]

Essential oils do much more than smell nice. While some essential oils relieve headaches or improve focus, others can dramatically reduce stress and anxiety. Essential oils extracted directly from petals, roots, bark and other plant parts are safe for most patients and can play a pivotal role in homeopathic medicine. Their value has been known […]

Food is the perfect medicine, but if you are suffering from anemia and working toward building up your iron levels, then it is worthwhile learning which food choices lead to optimal health. When it comes to natural remedies for anemia, many foods actually prevent you from nursing yourself back to health as quickly as you’d […]

Our diet significantly impacts our health, how we feel, and our appearance. Many people have unwanted extra belly fat and adjusting what we eat is one way to get rid of it. Superfoods are loaded with natural ingredients to fight obesity. By including nutrient-rich foods into a balanced daily diet, drinking adequate amounts of pure […]

Dry skin is one of the most common issues our body’s largest organ endures, and one of the most irritating! Our skin is exposed daily to a variety of abuse, from weather to sun to cleansing products containing a host of ingredients that can all lead to (or exacerbate) parched skin. Skin that is dry […]

Menopause doesn’t have to be as challenging and as scary as it is made out to be. Those who have already walked down that path have provided guidance on the best way to manage symptoms, and a natural approach to menopause comes out tops when it comes to moving through a difficult stage with ease. […]

We know antibiotics are over-prescribed and ineffective against viruses, and that painkillers can be habit-forming. Although prescriptions are sometimes necessary, natural methods should usually be the first line of defense. Bronchitis is one of those illnesses that can make your life miserable for several weeks. Bronchitis is most often caused by a virus, although at […]

In the course of a year, half of all adults on Earth will suffer from a headache. Headaches are not only painful, but they are also responsible for huge losses in productivity. Curing them is a massive business for producers of pain medications from aspirin to addictive opioids. Fortunately, there are natural remedies for headaches […]

Appearance has a big impact on confidence, so it’s no surprise that queries about spider veins peak in the warmer months when everyone wants to look their best in summer clothing. Spider veins are simply lower leg blood vessels that are visible through the skin. But in some cases, they can appear on the face […]