When I read this story of Bruce Flett, I was shocked. This man spent the greater part of last year suffering with dementia as a result of an infection in his heart and a valve replacement. Flett was unable to dial the telephone, use the computer, talk clearly, or even take care of his own [...]
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Most therapy treatments, allopathic or alternative, treat a person’s symptoms rather than the causes of the illness. Doctor Max B. Gerson’s 60-year-old therapy, however, takes a whole body approach to healing. Without focusing on symptoms, the Gerson Therapy Diet strives to restore the body to health; thereby enabling it to heal itself. Gerson (1881-1959) began [...]
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It’s never fun to get sick or get injured. It can sometimes be frustrating to go to the doctor and have him tell you that all you have is the flu or an over use type of injury. A favorite personal motto in my life is this: No one knows my body better than I [...]
This is a guest article from Nick Lewis. Apple cider vinegar is one of those innocuous products that may be sitting in your cupboard gathering dust, despite containing a myriad of health uses and benefits. Yes, it can be used as a salad dressing or in a pickle sauce but it has also been touted [...]
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This article is written by Yamileth Medina from VitalOne Health Insurance Blog. Yamileth is an up-and-coming expert on health and helping people decide on a health insurance plan. She lives in Miami, FL. Advocates of alternative medicine and natural health care have long struggled to find health insurance coverage that includes their preferred treatments. Why [...]
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For centuries, ginger has been used as a home remedy, and by homeopathic doctors to help ease numerous health complaints. Ginger is very easy on the body, and does not cause unpleasant side effects like typical western prescription drugs. Although ginger should never replace an important medication your doctor has recommended, it can be extremely [...]
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These days there are new diseases and super viruses popping up every day in the news, and some studies indicate that many medications have been over-used to the point that they have become ineffective. Whatever the reasons are for having a weak immune system, there are more than a few solutions to boost your immune [...]
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A gluten free diet is a diet that is recommended for those suffering from Celiac’s Disease. Celiac’s Disease is an autoimmune disorder involving the small intestine. Individuals with this disease have an allergic reaction to the gluten that is naturally found in wheat, barley and rye products. A gluten free diet may also be needed for those suffering from a condition known as Dermatitis Herpetiformis in which the skin becomes irritated when gluten is consumed.
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Chronic illness feels like a giant weight added to your back, slowing down your life and forcing changes.
Persevering through the maze of experiencing chronic illness takes dedication and endurance. There are so many chemical remedies, which are helpful to the right patients. And there are natural remedies and lifestyle choices that can greatly benefit chronic illness people. My journey with chronic illness began ten years ago with chronic migraine disease. The pain became a daily ritual and was life altering. It changed my course, redirecting my path. I was going in one direction, but chronic migraine disease, steered me in a sharp left.
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Bad breath and deterring vampires isn’t the only thing garlic should be known for. Garlic, the number one herbal supplement used in U.S. households, has numerous uses and health benefits. Excellent for cooking, health and home remedies, garlic can easily be grown in most climates. The extremely versatile herb has been utilized throughout history as a natural remedy. In ancient times it was acknowledged as a remedy to treat many ailments including, flatulence, intestinal disorders, skin infections, and symptoms of aging. During the middle ages the herb was ground up and applied directly to the wound to prevent the spread of infection. Greeks were known to feed garlic to their athletes before they compete in Olympic events.
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Acupuncture – A Guide to its Method and Practice Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into specific areas of the body known as acupuncture points. The theory of acupuncture was first documented in an ancient Chinese text called ‘The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine’, which is thought to have been written around 2500 [...]
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People have been using honey for all of its wonderful benefits for thousands of years. Here are just a few of the many health benefits of raw honey…
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