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An Herbal Remedy May Help You Deal with Depression

Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, May 20, 2010, In : Home Remedies 
Herbal remedies are widely used to treat a myriad of ailments, depression being one of them. The most popular herbs used for altering one's mood are ginkgo biloba and St. John's Wort.

Around the world, St. John's Wort has gained stature over thousands of years as a medicinal herb. Many find it helpful for treating depression that is moderate to severe.



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Constipation - Choose your Natural Remedy

Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, May 13, 2010, In : Home Remedies 
In the US, constipation is one of the most common health complaints. Bowel movement frequency can vary quite a bit from one person to another. Normal evacuation may occur once or more per day down to only several times each week.

Generally, passing difficult, dry, hard stools less than three times a week is a signal that you are constipated. If you experiencing constipation, you may feel uncomfortable and bloated. You may also find that you are exerting yourself during a bowel movement. Anyone...

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The Amazing Health Benefits of Aloe Vera

Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, May 7, 2010, In : Home Remedies 

Extracted from the aloe plant, aloe vera has been shown effective for medicinal purposes. Aloe can be grown indoors or outdoors and is known as a succulent. Aloe vera is used in many forms including juice, gel and as an ingredient for body and health crae products. For centuries, aloe vera has been used as a home remedy for various ailments and conditions.

Worldwide, hundreds of research papers have been published regarding the anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral effects of aloe...


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Home Remedies for Cold Sores

Posted by Meadow Summers on Monday, April 5, 2010, In : Home Remedies 
Cold sores typically appear on gums, lips or the roof of the mouth. They are contagious fluid-filled blisters that are caused by the herpes simplex virus. The blisters are small and can be painful.

Prior to the cold sore's appearance, there may be signs that a cold sore is about to surface. You may experience pain or tingling in the area that the eruption will occur. It generally will take about a week to ten days for the cold sore to resolve. Cold sores are often confused with canker sores, w...

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Top 10 Safe Herbal Cures

Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, In : Home Remedies 
Herbs have been used effectively against a variety of ailments for centuries. Here are the top ten herbal remedies that are safe to use and readily available in health food stores and some progressive supermarkets.

Goldenseal - known for its antibiotic properties, an effective usage is to prepare a tea. For each cup of water, add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of powdered goldenseal root. Drink up to 2 cups of this tea daily to benefit from its healing potential.

Chamomile - a mild herb that can fight infe...

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Holistic Home Remedies for Headache

Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, March 26, 2010, In : Home Remedies 
I have suffered from migraines for years. They are painful and often debilitating. They can sometimes last for days. There was a point in my life when I would suffer from some level of headache each and every day. It was difficult to focus and live a productive life.

Through diligence and commitment, I have been able to reduce the number of headaches with which I am stricken. I was tested for allergies and it was found that I am not only allergic to our beloved family dogs, but also to dairy ...

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A Home Remedy Can Help a Cold

Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, March 25, 2010, In : Home Remedies 
The common cold is bound to afflict most of us on occasion. There are some things that you can do in your everyday regime in order to practice prevention. You can reduce your chances of contracting a cold in the first place. However, if you do get a cold, we will look at ways that you can get back on your feet again quickly.

Vitamin D deficiency is becoming one of the most important factors in so many illnesses and diseases. It is vital that we keep our body levels of vitamin D at a rate that ...

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Acne Home Remedies

Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, February 25, 2010, In : Home Remedies 
Acne is the result of plugged pores. They occur when the hormones in the skin’s sebaceous glands (microscopic glands in the skin which secrete an oily/waxy matter, called sebum, to lubricate the skin and hair of mammals) clog causing blackheads, whiteheads and pimples.

Pimples can appear anywhere on the body but are most common on the face, neck, chest, shoulders, upper arms and back. Acne, considered a chronic skin disease, is most common in teenagers but can appear at any age.

As much as m...

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Natural Anxiety Remedies for your Dog

Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, February 25, 2010, In : Home Remedies 
It is sometimes difficult for our furry friends to deal with separation. Some dogs are panicked by the profound fear of being alone and may feel abandoned. In shelter dogs, there may have been an abusive past that your dog is affected by. The fear of being alone is quite real and can lead to destructive behavior and potty accidents.

There is no substitution for behavior modification training when it comes to dealing effectively with separation anxiety in your canine. But here are a few natural...

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Apple Cider Vinegar – Straight From Nature

Posted by Meadow Summers on Sunday, February 14, 2010, In : Home Remedies 
The use of vinegar has been documented in human history for centuries. The Babylonians used vinegar as a tonic as far back as 5000 BC. At that time, the date palm was used to create vinegar, wine, and as a pickling agent. Residue from vinegars has been discovered in urns from ancient Egypt dating back to 3000 BC.

The benefits of apple cider vinegar were touted as far back as 1200 BC in Chinese historical documents.

Today, the medicinal properties of apple cider vinegar have been discussed in ...

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Fiber – The Very Best Constipation Remedy

Posted by Meadow Summers on Sunday, February 7, 2010, In : Home Remedies 

Frequent constipation can become a chronic condition. Temporary remedies such as laxatives and enemas may temporarily relieve your problem. But, for chronic sufferers, natural remedies for constipation should be considered.

The more effective way to relieve constipation once and for all is to change your lifestyle. This is a tried and true method and the best of the home remedies for constipation. Poor eating habits affect us in so many ways. Better eating habits will improve your health in...


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Headache Cures

Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, In : Home Remedies 

I have always been susceptible to headaches. When I was younger, I had a headache every single day of my life. It was not until I was diagnosed with breast cancer that I really got serious about my health. I found out I was allergic to dairy, eggs, and navy beans. I had never known this prior to diagnosis. I stopped eating dairy immediately after being diagnosed and noticed a vast improvement in the frequency of my headaches.

If you are anything like me, you are looking for cures for headac...


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Constipation Remedies

Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, In : Home Remedies 

When you can't move your bowels, you feel like there must be something wrong. It is the most uncomfortable feeling and can leave you feeling bloated, gassy and sluggish. There are so many constipation remedies that can help you with this common ailment.

On its own, constipation is not an illness. It is the result of bowel movements being delayed and compacted making them difficult to pass. There are a multitude of remedies for constipation. It is very treatable. It is also very preventable....


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Arthritis Remedies

Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, In : Home Remedies 

While pain medications can be effective for treating the symptoms of arthritis, there are alternative natural arthritis remedies can be more effective over the long term.

Arthritis can be extremely painful. I watched my grandmother suffer with arthritis that attacked her legs and hands. Her tiny fingers were twisted and painful. In fact, she had to give up knitting, a hobby she lovingly adopted in order to create sweaters and scarves for her children, grandchildren and even her first great ...


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Leave Heartburn Remedies At The Drugstore

Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, In : Home Remedies 

Heartburn can be extremely uncomfortable and even painful. It affects so many of us. There are heartburn remedies available that will help to ease the pain, but are they effective over the long term?

Let's look at the options available:

Antacids - neutralize acid in the stomach with aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and sodium bicarbonate. These remedies for heartburn control the overflow of acid into the esophagus. Used over the long term, they will lower levels of stomach acid whi...


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Herbal Remedies For Common Ailments

Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, January 29, 2010, In : Home Remedies 

There has been increased interest in the use of herbal remedies over the past decade. Natural herbal remedies can ease the discomfort of many ailments without the harsh side-effects that are present with many prescription drugs. More and more folks are concerned about their health. As a result, more information about herbal remedies is coming to light.

More supermarkets and big box retailers are now carrying a variety of herbal natural remedies. Herbal remedies for anything from headaches to...


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Grandma Was Right - Natural Remedies!

Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, In : Home Remedies 
When I think of natural remedies, I think of all of those wonderful holistic remedies my grandmother used to use on us when we were children. She always had a cure and her cures always made us feel better. Everything that she had up her sleeve was all natural and could be found right in the kitchen cupboard. There were no pharmaceuticals ever used or suggested. It was pure and simple and pared with a lot of love.

Turns out that my grandma was on to something! When I grew up and had children of...

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Bad Breath Remedies

Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, In : Home Remedies 

Bad breath is an embarrassing ailment that with careful attention can be avoided! Halitosis, or diseased gums, is the most common cause of bad breath. Taking care of your mouth is a vital part of good health. The health of your mouth affects the health of your body. Believe it or not, bad oral hygiene can result in serious illness and disease.

Small holes in the teeth provide a place for germs to grow and release foul odors. Other causes of bad breath are conditions of the stomach, respirato...


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Natural Remedies for Hair Loss

Posted by Meadow Summers on Sunday, January 24, 2010, In : Home Remedies 

Some of us experience hair loss. You don't necessarily have to be old to go bald. The time to combat hair loss and try to reverse it is when you first notice that you are losing your hair. It is necessary to take immediate action in order to stop or reverse hair loss.

The market is flooded with so-called baldness treatments. As always, staying away from toxic treatments and opting for natural hair loss remedies is the way to go.

Some of the commonly available treatments for hair loss are e...


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Home Remedies for Acne

Posted by Meadow Summers on Sunday, January 24, 2010, In : Home Remedies 

Acne is an issue that plagues many teenagers. But, it is not teenagers alone who get acne. Acne can effect anyone. It may be caused by an allergy, improper nutrition, or can sometimes appear at some point during a woman’s menstrual cycle.

There are many home remedies for acne that can be used to combat ugly, embarrassing acne. We will cover some of the options here. When choosing a home remedy for acne, please be sure to research the many options that are available before choosing the one ...


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