Inflammatory Arthritis: Alternative Treatments

(Submited by: Dan DeReuter )

There are two main types of arthritis: inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis. Inflammatory arthritis can be treated naturally without drugs. Inflammatory arthritis' symptoms (such as Rheumatoid Arthritis) are exactly what they sound like: ... Read article

Alternative Fibromyalgia Therapies

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Fibromyalgia is a mysterious disease that is effecting more and more people, as increasing numbers of patients are being diagnosed with this disorder. What is fibromyalgia, and what are some alterative therapies and treatments for this ... Read article

Genital Herpes - Natural and Alternative Treatment Remedies

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Modern medical science has not been able to produce a cure for the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and can only offer pharmaceutical solutions that help ease the pain and speed up recovery from a genital herpes outbreak. For those that don't want to ... Read article

Ayurveda: A Natural Health 101 Article

(Submited by: Lisa Barger )

What It IsAyurveda is the traditional medical system of sub-continental India. With an archeological record going back 7000 years and an unbroken written history dating back to around 1500 B.C., Ayurveda is easily the oldest ... Read article

Alternative Treatment for Cancer

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Cancer is an excessive growth of unwanted cells in our body. These excess growth of cells consume a lot of glucose found in the blood and starve the organs that need glucose. Cancer cells release toxic substances that interrupt the normal ... Read article

Alternative Treatment for Asthma

(Submited by: Balaji B )

Asthma is a respiratory disorder characterized by abnormal lung condition in which accumulation of mucus in the lungs is found. Natural asthma remedies are the most preferred way of treating asthma since the conventional methods of treatment for ... Read article

Alternative Herbal Cures for Ailments

(Submited by: Varun Bihani )

With the increased usage of herbs for treatment of ailments from Common cold to Cancer, there is an increasing need for authentic and unbiased information on various cures using herbs.Who is better qualified than the knowledge givers about ... Read article

Herb Remedies

(Submited by: Monica Nelson )

Herb remedies are made of natural substances that come from plants. Herbs have been valued throughout history. The Bible tells us Kings journeyed many miles to bring frankincense and myrrh as gifts for Jesus.Indeed the Bible makes ... Read article

3 Quick Herbal Remedies

(Submited by: Tony Newton )

In recent years the issue of Alternative Healing has skyrocketed to the forefront of the medical field. A 2004 government survey concluded that more than one third of adults use alternative medicine and healing.One facet of this ... Read article

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Shea May Slow Arthritis
29 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

Shea extract may help stall the progression of osteoarthritis, according to a new study. The study tested the effects of a compound sourced from the seed of the African shea tree (or Vitellaria paradoxa). Shea tree seeds are also used in the production of shea butter, a natural substance sometimes used to heal dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, burns, and rashes.
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Sea Buckthorn May Soothe Dry Eye Syndrome
28 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

New research shows that buckthorn oil may help relieve symptoms of dry eye syndrome. A shrub native to Europe and Asia, sea buckthorn produces berries rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants.
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Blueberries May Boost Breast Cancer Defense
27 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

Preliminary research suggests that antioxidants found in blueberries may help stop the spread of breast cancer. In test-tube research, scientists discovered that anthocyanins (antioxidants pigments abundant in blueberries) helped hinder ...
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Pycnogenol May Fight Hay Fever
22 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

New research shows that Pycnogenol (an extract of the French maritime pine tree) may offer natural relief of allergies. Often marketed as a supplement for heart and circulatory health, Pycnogenol appears to ease symptoms of hay fever.
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Tea May Help Your Heart
21 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

Guzzling tea may be good for your heart, according to recent research. In a study of 37,514 people, scientists discovered that high and moderate consumption of tea is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease.
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Red Wine Compound May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
20 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

Resveratrol (an antioxidant found in the skin of grapes) shows promise in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study on human cells. The study's findings suggest that resveratrol may help offset the toxic effects of a protein linked to Alzheimer's.
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