A yeast infection can be cured naturally without the use of drugs or even a doctor’s visit. You can cure a yeast infection with items found in your home.
But before you try any of these natural cures, you need to be certain that what you have is a yeast infection.
There are other vaginal infections that can mimic the symptoms of a yeast infection. So if this is your first vaginal infection or if it accompanied by a foul odor, you should see your doctor for a diagnosis.
If you are positive that what you have is a yeast infection, then you can try a natural, holistic medicine cure for your yeast infection. These cures are inexpensive and will product less side effects than prescription or over the counter medicine.
The first natural cure for a yeast infection is douching with apple cider vinegar. Just mix a table spoon of apple cider vinegar in a quart of water. This method will relieve the pain and itching almost immediately. Read more...
Cold sores are a patch of tiny blisters that appear on your lips and occasionally in the nose. Another name for them is ‘fever blister‘ and the medical term is recurrent herpes labialis.
At first, you can tell something is going on because there is a bump on your lip that is sort of tingly. Soon the blisters popup and becomes really painful and annoying. A scab forms over the blisters soon after they appear.
Cold sores are extremely contagious and are caused by the HSV-1 virus. If you catch this virus then it can lay dormant in your body forever and occasionally become active.
Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 usually only becomes active showing itself above the waist. This is the type that causes 90% of the cold sores we see today. It is usually picked up as a child from either a parent or brother/sister. Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 affects the tissues below the waistline causing genital herpes. Strangely enough, it is also responsible for the remaining 10% of cold sores that appear around the mouth and nose. Read more...
Bronchitis is a very common illness, especially among children. Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes. The most common of all bronchitis symptoms is cough. The second bronchitis symptom is the production of more mucus than normal.
There are several bronchitis types, but only two of them are common: acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis. The second bronchitis type affects mostly adults.
Acute bronchitis is more common than the chronic one. This is when the mucous membrane is inflated. This type of bronchitis is caused either by a bacteria or by a virus.
Another acute bronchitis cause is allergens or chemical agents. Smoking or working, living in places that are full in chemical can increase the risk of acute bronchitis. In children, the most common cause of bronchitis is a virus, unlike in adults when bacteria can also cause bronchitis.
Bacteria can be a cause for bronchitis in children, but only for those that are over six years old. Furthermore, in children acute bronchitis is a mild illness and does not need any special treatment. In almost all cases, acute bronchitis is the result of cold or an infection of the respiratory system, mainly the upper part. Read more...
The term cancer covers a wide range of diseases where cells begin to grow abnormally. The DNA of normal cells become damaged and they begin to divide into new cancerous cells.
As these cells grow and divide the normal and healthy tissue is replaced and the risk of it spreading to other parts of the body increases.
When cancer spreads to other parts of the body the doctors call this metastasis. Many times, a tumor or cancer riddled tissue develops. Leukemia is an example of a disease where there is no development of abnormal tissues or tumors.
When one goes to the doctor and hears the word cancer then there is no doubt that this is devastating news to both the individual and the family.
The good news is that today many people beat cancer even to the point that it can be 100% cured. Nevertheless, cancer is a growing concern in our society and should be prevented with all measures. Read more...
Well, this came as a surprise to me as I have always thought that the holidays brought on greater numbers of suicides due to higher levels of stress and deeper depression. But, it appears that this is a common misconception.
According to UNC School of Social Work professor Jodi Flick. Flick presented “Suicide in Adults and Children: Prevention, Intervention and Postvention,” Nov. 23 at a workshop titled “Depression and Suicide: What You Need to Know” at Catawba Valley Community College.
According to statistics, the highest rates of suicide have always been in the months of May and June, Flick said. Although, some experts put the highest months in January and April.
“Severe depression and suicide have more to do with a body’s reaction to … biorhythms than what’s going on in our lives,” Flick said. “This is a real medical problem. It isn’t something a person is doing because they feel bad.”
Scientists have always speculated about the mind/body connection. It is a real phenomenon and has helped people achieve some amazing things. Through visualization, you can change the way to think and your life in general.
What is visualization? It is the process of seeing yourself achieving your goals. Through the technique, what seemed impossible before becomes a possibility worth pursuing.
What often happens in life is that we set goals and don’t achieve them. This doesn’t mean that every goal we set will be unmet. But, sometimes, when the deadline we set approaches, instead of being filled with delight we are anxious because we are nowhere near the goal. That can lead to discouragement and abandonment of the goal altogether.
Visualization has helped many people to achieve their goals for fitness and weight loss, not to mention life in general. The technique begins with mental imagery. It is easier to do something when you can see yourself doing it. Read more...
Heart disease is the number one killer out there. We often hear about women and heart disease but what about men? It is number one for them too.
Heart disease affects not only the heart but the entire cardiovascular system. When someone has a heart attack it is because blood couldn’t reach a certain part of the heart through the coronary arteries. There can be congenital defects that affect the heart as well as stenosis in the aorta and other blood vessels of the body.
When it comes to your heart, there is no playing around. Heart disease doesn’t develop all at once but over time. But the risk can be reduced and many risk factors may be reversed with proper care of your heart and the rest of your body.
Here are a few ways that men can improve their chances of avoiding heart disease in their life:Read more...
Believe it or not, a cough is the body’s way to protect itself and occurs in perfectly healthy people. Coughing is much like a sneeze in that it is not voluntary.
There are two different classes of nerves, that have endings in the lungs, which are responsible for causing us to cough.
When a person coughs, their body is trying to get rid of irritants in the air passages. Mucus is oftentimes the reason that a cough starts. The body initiates a cough in order to clear the mucus out of the air passageways.
Amazingly, a cough can force air at speeds up to three hundred miles per hour.
If a person is not a smoker and their X-rays are clear then a persistent cough usually means one of three things. Asthma, post nasal drip or heartburn. Less often, it can be because of chronic bronchitis or a side effect from prescription medicines. Coughing can also be caused by an infection in your upper respiratory tract, pneumonia, tuberculosis or acute bronchitis. Read more...
With more and more people every year suffering from some form of anxiety disorder, getting a prescription for one of the many anxiety medications that are out there can mean the all the difference for many of them.
But regardless of the specific medications used, there are some things you should take into account both before and during treatment.
1. Talk to Your Doctor
The first step is to go and talk to your doctor. He will likely have many questions to ask you as part of his diagnostic procedure. If he does diagnose you with an anxiety disorder, there are some things you should discuss before the prescription is written. If improperly prescribed or used, anxiety medications can be dangerous. Some things you should be sure and talk to your doctor about include:
Full medical history: Your doctor should have a copy of your full medical history. If not, be sure and discuss anything that you have been diagnosed with or prescribed already. Your family medical history and any medical conditions you have should also be brought up; certain anxiety medications can be dangerous to people with, say, a heart condition or predisposition towards one. Read more...
Have you ever heard of acid reflux? You probably have. Acid reflux is also known by a couple of other names. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and heartburn are all forms of acid reflux.
Chances are, if you are like most people, you have had acid reflux at least one or twice. If you are unlucky enough to be like many people, you have chronic problems with this.
You have heard of acid reflux and you know that most of the time you will need to take some type of medication, such as antacids to alleviate the sour stomach or burning sensation that you feel.
You also know that there are some foods that will cause you to have more problems than other. If you are among those that have acid reflux only occasionally, then you probably do not even give acid reflux a second though unless you have it.
However, do you really know what acid reflux, or GERD is? Read more...
As a mom of six, I have to tell you that this latest research makes me feel a whole lot better! I mean, c’mon – how many times have you looked at your kids after they’ve been playing outside – or even inside in various parts of your home – and looked at their hands and faces and gasped?
Kids are notorious for not only FINDING the dirtiest part of your home, but for apparently rolling in it!
In this day of pocket-sized hand sanitizers, antibacterial soaps, germ-killing air fresheners, dish soap, bar soaps, floor cleaners and even rug deodorizers, it sometimes seems that we are attempting to raise our kids as a modern-day ‘boy in the bubble.’
I don’t know about you, but I don’t have time to kill every germ in and around my home. And, despite that fact, I have very healthy kiddos.
This is why I found the following article soooo interesting (and reassuring). Read more...
The heart, the mainstay of all of your bodies systems. This muscular organ works hard to pump your blood through your blood vessels providing the basis for your entire body.
Cardiac care is essential in restoring its operating system at the first sign of any disturbances.
The heart beats, on average, at approximately 72 beats in a minute. It will most likely, if living past the age of 65, beats more than 2 billion times in your life.
Taking care of your heart is the most important thing that you can do for your body as all of your other systems relies on this very special organ in the human body.
The symptoms of heart disease should be acted on immediately and never ignored. It is important to be able to recognize them and seek care for them as soon as possible and without delay.
Explained below are some different types of cardiac situations that can take place with a brief description of their symptoms:Read more...
Panic attacks are very unpleasant. Those who have never had one before, and sometimes those who have, may think they’re having a heart attack.
In fact, virtually all of the symptoms are the same. Once you’ve determined that it was a panic attack and not a heart attack, you’ll certainly want to take steps to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Medication is often prescribed for panic attacks, but that doesn’t address the entire problem. And some patients do not like the idea of taking prescription drugs.
Therapy is often helpful, but many panic disorder sufferers do not know where to get it. Here are some resources you can turn to:
* Ask your doctor. Primary care and emergency room doctors should be able to refer you to a qualified therapist. And since they’ve evaluated you already, they should have some idea of what type of therapy would be best for you. Read more...
It’s one of those days, isn’t it? Those days when you’re busier than words could describe (preparing for exams, working overtime for a client, catching a myriad of deadlines).
Sure, it’s really no big, you’ve done this before. Except that this time, you happened to have caught a cold or a flu or some other bug and now you’re so disoriented that you can’t work right.
Your nose is stuffed, your head is aching, your throat is bothering you, and you feel like crawling under a rock and just sleeping it off without other people checking up and asking what had happened to some requirement or other that you were supposed to complete by such a time.
All of this could be summed up in two words: “This sucks”. And we have to agree it does. Read more...
Individuals diagnosed with acid reflux may be treated with several drugs including those that are prescription and those that are over-the-counter.
Prescription drugs used to treat acid reflux include:
* The proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Aciphex, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, and Protonix
* H2 Blockers, which include Axid, Pepcid, Tagament and Zantac* Promotility agents such as Reglan
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) deactivates the acid pumps that are located in the cells of the stomach. This is how the body produces acid in the stomach. The effect of PPIs can last for up to 24 hours.
H2 Blockers inhibit the action of histamine. Histamine can stimulate the secretion of stomach acid. These medications only partially block the production of stomach acid. These medications last anywhere from six to ten hours.
Reglan will cause your stomach muscles to contract, which aid the stomach to empty and strengthens the lower esophagus splinter (LES). Over-the-counter medications for acid reflux includes the use of antacides, H2 Blockers, antacid H2, the proton pump inhibitors and (PPIs). Read more...
One of the conditions a woman must be concerned about is osteoporosis. This may usually occur right after menopause. However, there are steps you can take to alleviate it.
Osteoporosis is simply bone loss. It is inherent in aging for both men and women, although women are more susceptible to it. Because a woman’s bone density is less than that of a man, this allows more time for the bone to age. The loss of bone mass begins approximately at age 40. After menopause, there is an acceleration of five to seven years at which point it returns to its normal age-related rate.
The absence of estrogen has less to do with bone loss than aging. In fact, smoking, medications, and being underweight have a greater effect on bone loss. That’s why exercise is so important. It increases bone mass. While osteoporosis can lead to loss of height and tiny fractures, woman are also vulnerable to fractures of the hip. Therefore, it is important to take precautionary measures such as proper diet, exercise and vitamins to prevent the loss of bone mass. Further, your doctor may advise you to take a bone density test to determine just how much bone loss has occurred. Read more...
You may have come across promotions on the internet by companies giving away ‘free samples’ of their supplements. All you have to do is pay for the shipping and handling.
I see them from time to time and usually have a look to see where the catch is. More often than not you will find buried in the small print of the terms and conditions that you are committing to a regular monthly shipment of the product and that it is automatic UNLESS you specifically cancel it.
But, even that can be problematic as many of these companies do not provide phone numbers, physical addresses or even email addresses. The only point of contact is through a webform. Often these companies are not even companies at all but individual marketers working from home without the infrastructure to support customer complaints etc. Read more...
Can bad habits be cured through medical treatments? Some say yes; they have succeeded in overcoming their addictions through science. There are many medical treatments for smokers and others who want to block their cravings.
For smokers, there is a variety of nicotine replacement options. Nicotine patches are probably the most popular for bad smoking habits. They can be adhered to the skin and forgotten until the end of the day.
Or, if you are a person who suffers morning cravings, you can wear the patch all night. In any case, you do not have to be constantly thinking about your smoking.
Nicotine gum is also used by many people with these bad habits. It is handy for those who like to do something with their mouths. It cuts their urge to smoke at the same time. You just chew it for awhile, and then place it in between your cheek and gum. The nicotine will enter your bloodstream. Nicotine lozenges work much the same way. Read more...
Distance Crystal Healing (DCH) is one of the most effective healing treatments available on earth today. There is, however some very crucial information that you must know before you participate in Crystal Healing (CH). If done correctly, distance crystal healing, can change your life.
Any type of healing done with crystals can be very powerful and must be handled with respect and care. The very qualities of crystal, as an aid to alternative medicine, make crystal an ideal conduit for alternative therapies.
Crystal has been used for centuries as a proven scientific method for amplifying energy. Health and wellness can also be amplified in your energy field by safely utilizing the increased magnification of the healing treatment.
CH therapy is quite versatile and be done in many holistic health forms. For example some common alternative health methods that utilize crystals are: crystal healing music, reiki, stones, crystal wands, singing bowls, energy healing crystal, pranic healing, vibrational medicine, quantum distance healing, chakra balancing, meditation … and the list goes on and on. CH continues to be discovered for it’s many outstanding health benefits. Read more...
Oftentimes in acupressure, a fingertip moved in a circular motion can work just as well as a needle. Stimulate pressure points through acupressure with tips from a doctor of Oriental medicine in this free video on traditional Chinese medicine. Expert: Mark Brinson Bio: Mark Brinson owns Brinson Therapeutics. He specializes in pain, injury and human performance and is also an international seminar provider. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz…
I know the drugs used to cure acute attack and to lower uric acid, but I really need to know the food that must be avoided since there are many versions (about the food). What is the suggested diet for gout patients.
Fuel your body to fight cancer Cancer and cancer treatment take a toll on your body, but you can help make cancer treatment more effective and reduce its unpleasant side effects with good nutrition.
What to Eat if You Have Cancer presents the best foods to fight cancer and suggests ways to keep your body strong–knowledge you need to take control of your health. A vital resource for cancer patients, this revised edition contains new recipes, n… More >>
According to Geoffrey Redmond, M.D., a majority of the 42 million American women between the ages of thirty-five and fifty-five suffer from vulnerability to their own hormones. Appearance, emotions — and even sex drive — may be affected.
Symptoms include thinning hair, persistent acne, mood swings, low energy, loss of pleasure in sex, weight gain, irregular periods, and pain. While the media has emphasized the problems of menopause, Dr. Redmond explains that all t… More >>
Do you suffer from acid reflux? Is it hard for you to eat a meal without feeling sick afterwards? Do you often have to say no to some of your favorite foods because you get acid reflux and heartburn?
If so, then you are in line with millions of other people that suffer from chronic acid reflux.
Acid reflux is no walk in the park, especially when it affects your daily activities and the foods that you must refuse to eat. When you suffer from this problem, your life can be impacted quite a bit.
In fact, those with severe bouts of acid reflux will have to carefully watch what they eat, when they eat it and even when they can and cannot exercise. Living with chronic acid reflux, however can be easier when you remember of the following tips.
Indigestion, insomnia and itching are very common ailments in everyday life. So common in fact that we don’t even take them seriously and they tend to be left untreated. The problem is, when left untreated, they often blow up into something far more serious.
So when one is feeling a little down and out due to these conditions and not up to getting dressed and going to the pharmacy to load up on medicine, there are a lot of home remedies that are easy and simple to make.
Itching can be caused by a lot of things. It may be due to allergies from food or plants, insect bites, stings, or even poor hygiene. You can either scratch away and leave scratch marks and wounds on your skin or you can try this. An old and trusted home remedy is using a weak carbolic acid lotion or mixing up a solution of bicarbonate of soda (commonly known as baking soda) and applying it over the itchy part.
The Master Cleanse Detox, alternatively known as the Master Cleanse or the Lemonade Diet, was developed between 1940-1941 by a man named Stanley Burroughs. He described it as a valid way to eliminate bodily toxins, which he saw as the cause of all disease. His book on the subject was re-published in 1976 and in 2004, Peter Glickman published a book based on the late Burroughs’ diet.
The Master Cleanse has remained popular and its “get thin quickly” effect has much to do with its current popularity. Although it was not developed for this specific purpose, weight loss is a side effect of the cleanse.
Basically, the diet or cleanse consists of drinking a concoction of fresh lemon juice, water, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper throughout the day for up to 20 days. The recommended time spent on the diet is 10 days. Read more...
You might be surprised to know that the air inside your home could be dangerous. In fact, our indoor air is often what causes common illnesses and ailments.
We spend 65% of our time in our home, which means biologic, chemical and even electrical pollutants fatigue, asthma, skin conditions, learning disabilities, ADHD, digestive issues, infertility, obesity, and cancer.
And if you’re home bound, inactive or live in an area where the weather keeps you inside a lot, you’re more susceptible.
You might also be surprised to know that one of the best ways to clean your air indoors is by simply using what nature provides. Plants, because they convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, actually filter the air as they’re doing what comes naturally to them.
Plants are natural air filters and are quite successful at eliminating harmful household pollutants including formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, and xylene and toluene. NASA has actually conducted studies and lists the following plants as excellent natural air filters: Read more...
When Marya Hornbacher published her first book, Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia, she did not yet have the piece of shattering knowledge that would finally make sense of the chaos of her life.
At age twenty-four, Hornbacher was diagnosed with Type I rapid-cycle bipolar, the most severe form of bipolar disorderIn Madness, Hornbacher tells her new story. Through scenes of astonishing visceral and emotional power, she takes us inside her own desperate … More >>
There are many phases of a woman’s life, the one perhaps that most women dread if that which is known as “menopause”. Nutrition has throughout our life played an important role in keeping us healthy from the foods that helped us to build strong bones and teeth when we were young to the good nutrition we made sure we had while pregnant with our offspring. Now that we are in our menopause can there be such a thing as a nutritional need that will help us to be healthier during these years?
The answer is yes, if you experience hot flashes during menopause than there are nutritional facts that may help you.
Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause. Not all women experience them, but for those that do it can be very uncomfortable. Women have been experimenting with various diets in their search for the right foods to eat while going through menopause. Read more...
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There are loads of natural remedies for the common cold that have more or less dubious effect, but having hot soup or broth is sure to help as it provides easily digestible nourishment, is hydrating, warming and the steam is good for unblocking your nose and soothing your throat.
A yeast infection can be cured naturally without the use of drugs or even a doctor’s visit. You can cure a yeast infection with items found in your home.
The term cancer covers a wide range of diseases where cells begin to grow abnormally. The DNA of normal cells become damaged and they begin to divide into new cancerous cells.
Well, this came as a surprise to me as I have always thought that the holidays brought on greater numbers of suicides due to higher levels of stress and deeper depression. But, it appears that this is a common misconception.
Scientists have always speculated about the mind/body connection. It is a real phenomenon and has helped people achieve some amazing things. Through visualization, you can change the way to think and your life in general.
Heart disease is the number one killer out there. We often hear about women and 
Believe it or not, a cough is the body’s way to protect itself and occurs in perfectly healthy people. 
With more and more people every year suffering from some form of 
Have you ever heard of acid reflux? You probably have. Acid reflux is also known by a couple of other names. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (
The heart, the mainstay of all of your bodies systems. This muscular organ works hard to pump your blood through your blood vessels providing the basis for your entire body.
Panic attacks are very unpleasant. Those who have never had one before, and sometimes those who have, may think they’re having a 
It’s one of those days, isn’t it? Those days when you’re busier than words could describe (preparing for exams, working overtime for a client, catching a myriad of deadlines).
Individuals diagnosed with acid reflux may be treated with several drugs including those that are prescription and those that are over-the-counter.
