Herbal Remedies

  • Natural Anti-Aging
    9/28/2012
    Probably no other area in alternative health is more subject to over-promising and under-delivering than anti-aging. We're talking about every magic bullet under the sun from face cremes to human growth hormone supplements. Ah, if only it were that simple! The simple fact is that aging is not the result of any one single factor, but is the cumulative result of a number of factors. However, there are several steps one can take to slow down or even reverse the aging process:
  • Mites and Rosacea
    9/13/2012
    New research has shown that Demodex Mite infestation is the leading cause of rosacea, and that rosacea treatments should target these infestations in order to be most effective.
  • Chronic Pain & Inflammation
    7/31/2012
    Over 20% of the population currently suffers from chronic pain. Because current pain medications can create nausea, constipation, depression, stomach bleeding, kidney problems, and dependence, many are looking for more natural ways to reduce chronic pain. Learn what works!
  • Immune & Lymphatic Systems
    7/31/2012
    Whether you are looking to fight off a cold or would like to understand how your immune system constantly fights cancer cells, our series on the immune system will explain how to boost your immunity and destroy invaders.
  • Weight Loss
    5/31/2012
    More individuals today are looking for ways to not only lose weight, but to sustain the weight loss after a diet. To lose weight naturally and without starving yourself, there are some things to consider before you start on any weight loss program. Learn more...
  • Marijuana Doesn’t Harm Lungs
    1/21/2012
    A recent study shows that smoking marijuana does not harm your lungs after all.In fact, the study actually found that pot smokers performed slightly better on lung function tests compared to nonsmokers.
  • Herpes Can Spread Silently
    6/14/2011
    A new study, just published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, has found that even people who have no symptoms and no clue that they're carrying herpes can, nevertheless, spread the disease. People who have herpes but no symptoms shed the virus in genital secretions 10 percent of the days they are tested, meaning they can infect sexual partners on those days. In contrast, those who manifest active herpes symptoms “shed" the virus about 20 percent of the time.  Explore what immune system boosters help if you have herpes (HSV-2).
  • Alternative Medicine is Valid
    5/30/2011
    The May 19th issue of The Economist ran TWO stories debunking alternative medicine. The first story carried a subheading that read, "Virtually all alternative medicine is bunk." And then later on in the issue, it expounded on the same theme as the main science story of the week, with the subheading, "Alternative medical treatments rarely work. Personally, I love The Economist, but these stories are way off base and filled with innuendo, not to mention a good bit of distortion.  Learn the other side of the story...
  • Cursing Kills Pain Redux
    5/3/2011
    A few years ago about a study demonstrated that yelling swear words when experiencing pain can actually help the sensation of pain diminish.  Now, in a new study, the same research team reports on how well the pain relief conferred by cursing works for seasoned profanity users versus those who rarely curse.
  • Tasting What You Breathe
    12/23/2010
    Researchers have learned that there are taste receptors not only in our mouths, but in our lungs as well.

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