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- How to Help a Child Cope With Cancer TreatmentCancer is tough for anyone. It is a different experience through the eyes of a child. Childhood cancers are often curable, but the treatment is very difficult and hard for children to understand. Here are some ways you can help.
- I Use a Neti Pot for My AllergiesI suffer chronic allergies. On days when my medicine alone cannot relieve my symptoms, I use my neti pot.
- The Herbal Menopause Supplement ControversyGoing through menopause can be a bumpy ride. There are many good reasons why you would opt out of hormone replacement medication. The question is, are herbal supplements a choice to consider?
- Is Smoking an E-Cigarette Healthier Than a Tobacco Cigarette?Nicotine delivery systems or electronic cigarettes are a popular smoking cessation product, but are they safer than tobacco cigarettes?
The Best Acupressure Points to Relieve HeadachesAcupressure is a natural, self-care technique that can help relieve your headache pain. Try these acupressure points the next time you get a headache to reduce your pain quickly.- Why Vitamins Can’t Replace Whole FoodsVitamins themselves probably are harmless and may be helpful. Relying on them instead of eating well is not healthy. Here's what to consider when choosing supplements.
- Anti-Inflammatory Herbs That WorkMy own personal success with using anti-inflammatory herbs, has made these herbs part of my daily life. You may want to give them a try yourself!
- Benefits of Sandalwood Oil for AnxietySandalwood oil aromatherapy can be very beneficial to people with anxiety. Find out what this popular essential oil might be able to do for you.
- Best Natural Morning Mood BoostersIf you are like me, you are not a morning person. Or, maybe mornings are just crazy for you. Either way, there are some natural morning mood boosters that will start your day off right.
- How to Break the Pain, Weight Gain, Pain CycleChronic pain can make it hard to exercise. Lack of exercise leads to weight gain, and a vicious cycle is born. Here's how you can get off this unhealthy treadmill.
- How to Fight Headaches Naturally With These 3 FoodsWe have all had a headache at some point. Some of us get them often and would just rather treat them naturally. Here is a detailed list of foods that are purported to be effective for headaches.
- Deep Relaxation Is Potent MedicineThe benefits of deep relaxation go beyond stress management. Guided Imagery, meditation, and other relaxation practices are potent complementary treatment for life-threatening illness.
- Home Remedies to Help Lessen Multiple Sclerosis-Related Vision SymptomsIf you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you are likely aware of the vision symptoms that can occur. Only in rare instances does total blindness occur with this condition, but other vision problems are relatively common.
- Ginger: Quell the Queasies and Inflammation With This HerbGinger is becoming one of the go-to herbs for nausea and inflammation. Read more about the medicinal capabilities of ginger root.
- 20 Herbal Stimulants Found in Caffeine-Free Diet PillsJust because the label reads "caffeine-free" does not mean the supplement is stimulant-free.
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- Five Health Uses for Apple Cider VinegarMost people have heard of apple cider vinegar, but very few know about the many uses apple cider vinegar has. Here are five health-related uses for apple cider vinegar.
Three Home Remedies to Whiten TeethEveryone wants to look and feel their best. For some, this means whitening their teeth. There are alternatives to expensive dentist visits and over-the-counter whitening kits.- Five Household Uses for Apple Cider VinegarApple cider vinegar is a great product to have on hand in any household. Apple cider vinegar is inexpensive and versatile, serving many purposes around the house. Here are just a few household uses for apple cider vinegar.
- Five Beauty Uses for Apple Cider VinegarApple cider vinegar is a very versatile liquid and can be used for a wide variety of purposes. Apple cider vinegar is commonly used for beauty purposes. Here are just a few beauty-related uses for apple cider vinegar.
- Mind Sight: Should Gay Teens Have the Right to Be Straight?California is on the verge of passing a bill that would prohibit gay teens from utilizing sexual reorientation therapy to become straight. Is this fair those teens?
Lanolin Might Not Be a Good Idea for Breastfeeding MothersLanolin has been used for centuries and is most commonly used in nipple creams for breastfeeding women. The studies surrounding lanolin are conflicting and it is possible that lanolin could be dangerous for a nursing baby.- The Multipurpose ChasteberryThe gardener accomplishes several goals at once by planting the chasteberry, a hardy shrub offering esthetic, aromatic, environmental, deer repellent and medicinal benefits.
- Video Game AddictionA look back at how I got addicted to video gaming as a release of anger management.
- Chamomile and Ginger: Two Herbs You Need to Consume More OfChamomile and ginger are two of the most common herbs in our cupboards. But most under-utilize them, underestimating their healing and health benefits. From food allergies to insomnia, it is time to give chamomile and ginger a second look!
- The Health Benefits of Eating ChocolateChocolate is generally lumped in with all of the other unhealthy treats and snacks that you allow yourself to indulge in... but once you see what chocolate can do for you, you might want to indulge a little more often.
Five Home Remedies to Ease Morning SicknessFor some women, morning sickness can be very difficult to cope with. There is no cure for morning sickness, but there are ways to help alleviate morning sickness.- A Trip to the Farmer’s MarketFarmer’s markets are a great way for city dwellers to get farm fresh vegetables. That’s not the only thing at these markets…they are quite a shopper’s delight.
My Own Pet Therapy: How My Cat Improves My Mental HealthYou don't have to have a trained therapy pet to elevate your mood. I believe simply owning my cat Ulysses has improved my mental health.- Writing for Your HealthKeeping a journal is more than just a narrative. It's good for your physical and mental health.
Your Guide to Natural Ways to Stop Stress HeadachesIf you are like me and stress headaches are a part of your nearly everyday life, you have probably tried just about everything to stop them. In the past three months, I have resorted to trying more natural ways to be headache-free.- Dr. Lawence G. Stern: At the Cutting Edge of NES Pro Vision and the Human BiofieldDr. Lawrence G. Stern DC is on the cutting edge of heath care. In an article in the Westchester Guardian, Stern tells reporter Rich Monetti about NES Pro Vision and the human energy field.
- Walking the Long PathReiki, an oriental style of subtle energy manipulation that came to America in the 1980s, is greatly misunderstood in the West today. Some call it quackery, others claim it has miraculous healing powers. Is reiki science, metaphysics or myth?
- Why Should I Laugh?“A sense of humor can help you overlook the unattractive, tolerate the unpleasant, cope with the unexpected, and smile through the unbeatable."
- 5 Herbs for Cleansing and DetoxificationCleansing your body can help reduce toxic overload from food and the environment. These herbs can help support your body through detoxification and elimination.
- Interstitial Cystitis: Remedies for ComfortIf you have bladder and urinary pain without an infection, you may have interstitial cystitis. Read on for natural remedies to curb the pain.
