What is Athlete’s Foot? It is a fungal Infection that affects the skin of the feet, but can spread to the nails and even the hands It is also known as Tinea Pedis It usually starts between the toes and can become a recurring problem for many people It tends to occur due to increased… Read More Athletes Foot Remedies (Evidence-Based)
Women’s health is a topic that requires a lot attention as there is not much evidence-based natural health information available to help women deal with common (and often overlooked) ailments. The internet is filled with home remedies and various untested and potentially dangerous remedies, which is why it is so important to have access to… Read More Best Herbs For Women (Evidence-Based)
It is a known thing that drugs are becoming a part of daily life for a majority of the population. Unfortunately, many drugs are far too costly, while others have drastic side-effects, and some even cause other diseases. For example, too much Acetaminophen can cause liver damage, Statins can cause hormone issues, elevated blood sugar, and liver damage, anti-depressants can cause sexual dysfunction and personality changes. … Read More Herbs That Match Pharmaceutical Drug Efficacy
Given that heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, it should come as no surprise that one of the most crucial nutrients for cardiovascular health happens to be deficient in the majority of the world’s population. Magnesium plays a vital role in more than 300 processes in the body. Some of which… Read More Magnesium for Heart Disease
This condition is caused by the compression of the median nerve which is located in the wrist. It results in numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and arm. CTS makes it difficult for people to carry out simple tasks and as a result, they opt for surgery to correct it. However, these surgeries only… Read More Reverse Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Evidence-Based)
Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition affecting the large intestine in which patients develop symptoms such as abdominal cramps, gas, frequent bowel movements involving loose stools (diarrhea) and in some cases constipation. For the most part, this condition tends to be difficult to manage by western medicine (Allopathy). However, in Ayurveda, several clinically proven… Read More Reverse Irritable Bowel Syndrome Naturally
Being one of the most complicated gynecological conditions, PCOS requires a proper evaluation of etiology. Some cases are due to high androgens and some to high estrogen levels. When estrogen is too high for prolonged periods of time, it results in a wide range of symptoms including an increase in follicle formation – this produces… Read More Poly-Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – Natural Treatment
In part 1 and part 2, I discussed methods of reducing neuro-inflammation in order to slow down disease progression, as well as a way to stimulate nerve growth and significantly enhance neurological health. These factors play an important role in triggering the process of healing, however, in order for the brain to completely heal, we… Read More Multiple Sclerosis – Natural Treatment (Part 3)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an auto-immune and neuro-degenerative condition in which the body’s own immune system attacks and destroys the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers by inducing neuro-inflammation. This protective sheath is called “Myelin”. Myelin is a fatty substance that insulates the axons of nerve cells, and protects it. As Myelin degrades, is causes… Read More Multiple Sclerosis – Natural Treatment (Part 1)
Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Lymphocytic Colitis and other Inflammatory Bowel Diseases are some of the most troublesome conditions a person can get. When it comes to Auto-immune diseases, these can definitely be ranked as some of the worst. In this article I will talk about a few remedial measures that can assist in pushing these… Read More Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Natural Treatment
Natural Insulin alternatives can be of great benefit to patients with diabetes, primarily for the lack of harmful side effects. Most pharmaceutical insulin medications have a long list of harmful side effects which are quite commonly experienced in patients taking these medications. Some side effects include: -Blurred Vision -Lipohypertrophy or Lipoatrophy -Hyperinsulinemia, which may then… Read More Insulin – Natural Alternatives
With the recently publicized findings on methylphenidate (Ritalin) and its harmful cardiac effects in children, parents are searching for an alternate way of treating their children’s ADHD. Ritalin, though it is known for calming children with ADHD, occupies more of the neural transporters responsible for getting high, than cocaine. Long term, this causes unwanted and… Read More Ritalin Alternative: Natural ADHD treatment
Rauwolfia Serpentina. Also known as “Snake root” and “Sarpagandha”, this herb has been used in Ayurveda for hypertension, insomnia, hysteria and urticaria. Modern medicine has started using alkaloids extracted from this plant, specifically “reserpine” to effectively treat hypertension too. As I’ve said before, extracts tend to come with side effects, unlike whole herbs which are… Read More Natural Medicine For Hypertension
Patient History Gender: Female Age: 49 years old Weight: 104 pounds Height: 5’4″ BP: 100/66 Appearance: Pale, anxious, fatigued, puffiness in face and neck. The patient presented with the following symptoms: -dysphagia -discomfort in throat region -swelling and tenderness of neck and throat -loss of weight -pain in upper legs -difficuly walking and standing -constipation -fatigue… Read More Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis – Natural Treatment & Case Study
Licorice root has been used for treating ulcers, inflammatory skin conditions, low body weight, hepatitis, acidity, laryngitis, SARS, bronchitis, and many other conditions, for many years. In fact, there are references to licorice root in ancient Ayurvedic texts, dating back to 3000 B.C. According to multiple studies, the key chemical constituent “glycyrrhizin” has shown promising… Read More Licorice Root Heals Peptic Ulcers
The fastest working Thyroid Booster is “Guggul” (aka Commiphora Mukul). In Ayurveda, this herb has been used since 5000 B.C. to reduce fat, mucus, swelling and inflammation. It’s also used for pain, boils, skin disorders and a wide range of old-age related illnesses. (Note that I am talking about Guggul as a whole herb and… Read More Boost Thyroid Function Fast
Conjunctivitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the Conjunctiva – the thin layer of tissue that covers the inner eye and sclera. This condition develops due to allergies, bacterial infections, and viral infections. Conjunctivitis is a highly contagious condition and is spread by coming into contact with the eye secretions of an infected person… Read More Treat Conjunctivitis Naturally
Ischemic Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in the USA, and number two worldwide. To say that “we need to keep our hearts in good health” would be an understatement based on how common it is for this organ to fail. In this article, I will discuss a few medicinal herbs, exercises… Read More Managing Heart Conditions Naturally
More than 50% of all women have experienced this at some point in their lives. Men can experience UTIs too, though it’s much less common for them. For women, the Urethra (the orifice/tube that urine passes out from the body) is located very close to the anus, a place where bacteria often passes or breeds.… Read More Urinary Tract Infections – Natural Treatment
Most people turn to drugs and alcohol when they want to relax and feel good. This is because drugs and alcohol increase Dopamine, a neuro-transmitter which is responsible for the pleasurable feeling experienced with these substances. The problem with these options is that they cause severe damage to multiple organs including the brain, liver and… Read More Increase Dopamine Naturally With One Herb