Archive for April, 2008

What type of natural remedies can help alleviate fear of flying?

Saturday, April 26th, 2008
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~La~ asked:


What type of natural remedies can help prevent fear of flying when I absolutley have to fly on an ariplane. Thanks!

Emmanuel

Any natural remedies for headaches and dizziness?

Monday, April 21st, 2008
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Erin asked:


I am a fairly healthy person, blood pressure and iron levels are good. Lately (the past week and a half) I’ve been having lots fo dizziness and some headaches. My chiropracter hasn’t been able to figure out what’s causing it yet. Though it could be related to allergies and quitting smoking (smoke free for 3 weeks now). Does anyone have suggestions for natural remedies to dizziness especially?

David

What herbal/natural remedies get rid of parasites?

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
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narjis asked:


My sister is sick but doesn’t like to use drugs when natural remedies are possible.

Broderick

What Natural Remedies Can You Take For Migraine Headaches? Part 1

Monday, April 14th, 2008
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Anna Hart asked:


The National Headache Foundation says that more than 29.5 million Americans have migraine, and although some rely on prescription medications, a growing number prefer natural remedies for migraine headaches.

A natural remedy for migraine headaches might be anything from herbs to supplements, acupuncture to aromatherapy.

Choosing a Natural Remedy for Migraine

If you choose a natural remedy for migraine treatment, you might try something from one or more of these categories.

Seven Nutrients

These nutrients are listed alphabetically to avoid indicating a preference.

1. 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)

5-HTP is a compound the body produces from tryptophan, an amino acid. The body uses it to make serotonin. Since supplements that affect serotonin levels are used for migraines, 5-HTP has been put forward as an effective natural remedy for migraine treatment.

2. Butterbur

An extract of butterbur root has been found to be an effective natural remedy for migraine in children and adolescents. A clinical trial of this herb was reported in an early 2005 issue of the journal “Headache”. Butterbur appears to relieve pain and spasms.

3. Fatty Acids

Research done in the U.S. suggests that fish oil combined with magnesium taurate may be a great natural remedy for migraine. Both reduce blood vessel spasms, which appear to be the main cause of migraines.

4. Feverfew

This herb has long been considered a natural remedy for migraine and other headaches. Feverfew relieves pain and has an anti-inflammatory effect. It treats migraine by inhibiting the platelets’ release of blood vessel-dilating substances. It also inhibits the production of inflammatory substances.

5. Magnesium

This mineral is one of the most promising natural remedies for migraine headaches. Contained in fish, nuts, seeds, soybeans, whole grains, and vegetables, magnesium is needed for healthy muscle, nerve and blood vessel tone. As a natural remedy for migraine, it is thought to help prevent blood vessel spasms.

6. Petasite (Petasites hybridus)

It was in Germany that Petasite was found to be an effective natural remedy for migraine. German researchers showed that people taking Petasite had fewer migraine attacks, and their attacks were shorter. They also had less pain than those taking a placebo.

7. Vitamin B2

Belgian researchers in a 1998 double-blind study learned that vitamin B2 (riboflavin) gave more effective migraine relief than a placebo. This natural remedy reduced both the severity and frequency of migraine headaches.

Manual Therapy

Since no one treatment will work for everyone, you may want a natural remedy for migraine that involves manual therapy. Two possibilities are acupuncture and shiatsu.

1. Acupuncture

The Chinese art of acupuncture triggers relief by inserting delicate needles at specific points in the neck and head. Many people, including German researchers, have found it an effective natural remedy for migraine. Acupuncture is commonly used for migraines in Germany.

The researchers gave almost 900 patients one of three treatments: standard migraine drugs, traditional Chinese acupuncture, or “fake” acupuncture. Those who received “fake” acupuncture treatments had needles inserted in areas of the skin not used in traditional practice. In each group, virtually the same percentage of people cut in half the number of days affected by migraine each year.

2. Shiatsu

Shiatsu is a form of acupressure rather than acupuncture. As a natural remedy for migraine, shiatsu massage helps relieve tension and reduce stress. Whereas migraine tends to block blood flow or cause “overflow” to the lower head, shiatsu massage releases the blood flow and energy, restoring natural flow.

You can learn to do shiatsu for your own migraines, and get almost instant relief. Or have a family member give you shiatsu. The technique is simple, and regular massages are both preventative and remedial.

In a future article, we will consider the value of additional natural remedies for migraine headaches. If you are pregnant, be sure you ask your health care professional before using this advice. All migraine sufferers should seek professional counsel on using a natural remedy for migraine.



Brigham

Natural remedies for strengthening finger nails?

Friday, April 11th, 2008
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z asked:


I’m searching for some natural remedies for strengthening my finger nails. I’ve tried the fingernail polish that you apply daily and I **** it!! It smells awful (even stronger than regular nail polish) and as soon as I put it on, the next day it’s chipping off! It seems to be making the problem worse! I have no problem growing my nails, they actually grow VERY long. But they chip on the tips and they are thin. I’m wondering what natural remedies some of you might have tried that have worked well. Please, do tell!!! :)

Lucas

I believe I am getting bronchitis or asthma. Are there any natural remedies for these?

Friday, April 11th, 2008
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Chicklet asked:


My mom has had bronchitis lately and it turned into asthma. I believe that I have caught bronchitis from her. Are there any natural remedies that will help this? I have had the pneumonia shot so it should not develop into pneumonia. I absolutely **** being on antibiotics so any other options would be great. It is the first day so it should be very easily treated.

Bowen

Remedies for Urinary Tract Infection- Natural Remedy or Antibiotics to Cure U.t.i

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
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Joe Barton asked:


Are there effective remedies for urinary tract infections? The answer behind this question centers on how E coli can be killed in your urinary tract.

On one hand, you can spend money for another doctor’s visit and pay for the doctor-prescribed antibiotics which will kill the E coli bacteria at work in your urinary tract. On the other hand, you can use a natural remedy that does the same thing as antibiotics but costs hundredths less than the antibiotics. Both kill the bacteria, but one is way more affordable and also healthier for your immune system and body.

The Answer- Killing U.T.I. is as simple as creating a hostile environment for the E coli bacteria.

What You Are Dealing With

Over 10 million people will see a doctor for treating their urinary tract infection. Most of these people will suffer relapses of the infection whose symptoms include frequent urination; need to urinate but to no avail; frequent needs to urinate during the night; aches above pelvis; clouded urine; blood in urine; fatigue; vomiting; fever; and chills and night sweats.

If left untreated, the infection could cause severe kidney damage and even kidney failure.

All doctors and health experts agree that treating your urinary tract infection should become your main priority! But should you try simple remedies for urinary tract infections or antibiotics?

The Truth behind Antibiotics

Do you know what the word ‘antibiotic’ means? The word ‘antibiotic’ translates to the words ‘no’ ‘life’. The reason behind this is because antibiotics are used to kill life of bacteria and whatever other cell gets in the way.

In the case of urinary tract infections, antibiotics are used to kill the E coli bacteria. In theory this is a great way to treat the infection. However, the U.T.I. antibiotics can NOT tell the difference between ‘good bacteria’ and ‘bad bacteria’.

For instance, urinary tract infection antibiotics will also kill intestinal flora which helps digest food and immune system bacteria which aids in a healthy immunity. Over time and through more antibiotics, digestion complications will arise as well as destruction of the immune system. Also, as we become more and more dependent upon antibiotics, the harmful bacteria in our bodies become more and more tolerant of antibiotics. The result is doctors prescribing harsher antibiotics to kill the tolerant harmful bacteria (and more ‘good bacteria’). Consider this! A 2003 medical report stated that 42% of E. coli was resistant to one or more of the 12 antibiotics that researchers investigated.

There must be a better option!

Remedies for Urinary Tract Infection

If antibiotics were your only option you should treat your infection with them. However, if you live anywhere near a grocery store you can naturally treat your urinary tract infection with simple remedies for urinary tract infections. In fact, most remedies deal with creating a hostile acidic environment in the urinary tract where the E coli bacteria resides.

A simple remedy most natural health experts recommend is taking cranberry tablets. Cranberries have a high potency of natural citrus acids which naturally kill E coli bacteria as well as other bacteria. However, you should also know that neutralizing the acid is also recommended for keeping a healthy urinary tract and keeping you from stomach pains.

Are you interested in a step-by-step natural remedy? How about a 12 hour U.T.I. remedy that is guaranteed to work better than antibiotics and also boost your immune system?

Treating U.T.I is as simple as preventing bacteria from residing in the bladder by simply keeping your acidic levels high while flushing your body with the correct fluids and water-soluble fibers. Learn more at our Remedies for Urinary Tract Infection Website.



Tobias

Natural Remedies for Gallbladder- Gallstone Secrets Your Doctor Won’t Tell You

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
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Joe Barton asked:


Are natural remedies for the gallbladder as simple as changing your diet? Yes and no! Though doctors always recommend gallbladder surgery, you might be able to keep your gallbladder and naturally dissolve your gallstones with simple remedies. And these simple remedies start with your diet.

Did you know that over a half a million Americans undergo gallbladder surgery each year, also called a cholecystectomy. That number is staggeringly high considering that most gallstones can be naturally dissolved. In fact, only in extreme cases, about 5-10% of the time does the gallbladder need to be removed to treat and prevent future gallstones.

Are you willing to try some simple natural remedies that use your diet as the instrument to dissolve and pass your gallstones?

A Holistic Gallstone Treatment

First, do not be scared of the ‘H’ word, holistic! A holistic treatment is simply allowing your body to use its ‘whole’ self to naturally treat itself. In the case of gallstones, you can actually give your body what it needs to naturally dissolve and flush the cholesterol based gallstones lodged in your bile ducts.

The first secret your doctor will not share with you is that your body is actually smarter than medical science gives it credit for. Did you know that recent research is showing that the body has an internal intelligence that allows it to heal itself entirely? And your doctor uses this knowledge when he tells you to “drink lots of fluids and get plenty of rest”! But he is only telling you 15% of the holistic equation!

With natural remedies for gallbladder, your diet plays a pivotal role in forming gallstones and dissolving gallstones! In other words, you can keep your organ (the gallbladder), save up to $20,000 and cancel your surgery in days if you pass it using holistic remedies.

Here are some secrets that your doctor might not have mentioned!

Holistic Gallstone Secrets

1. A Healthy Diet- A healthy gallstone diet is a diet which emphasizes ‘flushing’. In other words, you should flush cholesterol and toxins from your body. A healthy diet for gallstones is one with high water-soluble dietary fiber and little saturated fats. Because the gallstones are composed of cholesterol, you can prevent them by keeping cholesterol flushed out of your body.

2. Animal Products- You should avoid eating foods with animal or animal-based products in them. This is because of cholesterol which can add to the gallstone! Remember that flushing gallstones is simpler the smaller they are. You should avoid the following foods: fast foods, oily foods, spicy foods, red meats, eggs, pork, onions, bird, milk, corn, beans and nuts. Don’t stop reading because I will also give a list of foods you can eat!

3. Gallstone Prevention- Prevention is the best medicine. You can prevent gallstones with increasing your fiber with any fruits and vegetables because they are water-soluble fiber. Water-soluble fiber flushes the body and gallstones. Here is a helpful list: alfalfa, apples, artichokes, barley, beets, broccoli, carrots, celery, fennel, grapefruit, horseradish, lemons, mustard greens, olive oil radishes, spinach greens, water chestnuts, watermelon and garlic.

4. Treat Yourself- Every food plan that is successful has a reward system. If you want to splurge on foods that you might be eliminating from your diet? Here is a good idea! If you love meat, you should eat chicken, turkey and fish which are low in cholesterol. You should also be sure to eat the meat with fruits and vegetables which will keep most of the cholesterol flushed from body.

A Gallstone 24 Hour Remedy

This will help you start your treatment to pass your gallstones with your diet. Also consider an annual liver and gallbladder flush! Do you know what vitamins convert cholesterol to non-harmful bile? Are you aware of the most effective herbal remedies?

If want a fool-proof way to dissolve and flush your gallstones in 24 hours, please visit our Natural and Holistic Gallstone Website. We offer a guaranteed home remedy which has saved thousands of people thousands of dollars and their organ. To try our remedy risk-free, please visit us today!

Natural Remedies for Gallbladder



Gilroy

What are some natural remedies for mental illnesses?

Saturday, April 5th, 2008
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Brigitta asked:


I need some “mind soothing” natural remedies. I just ordered some stuff actually called “mind soothe” but I was wondering if there is anyone who uses aroma therapy or anything else that is unusual and if it actually helps. In addition to medication. I am trying to take a little control myself in getting myself to feel better.

Kelvin

What successful natural remedies has anyone tried for keloids?

Friday, April 4th, 2008
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TwinkleHead asked:


I have a keloid on my jawline and it isn’t so much a problem with the way it looks but that it is slightly painful to the touch. I am hoping someone has had some luck with some natural remedies like different herbs or something of the sort. I don’t want to do steroid injections, lasers, freezing, or any of those. Any help would be appreciated…

Zachariah