Aromatherapy
The essential oils of lavender, tea tree, rosemary, and myrrh are ideal for treating superficial wounds. Simply clean the wound, then place a drop of one of these oils directly on the affected area to prevent infection and speed healing.
Ayurvedic Medicine
To help heal minor cuts and scratches, clean […]
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Compressive neuropathy means that a peripheral nerve is being compressed by scarring or inflammation. The term tunnel identifies a compression that occurs where the nerve goes through a tunnel formed by ligaments and tendons. The most common compressive neuropathy is carpal tunnel syndrome, compression of the median nerve at the wrist. There are […]
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Chronic fatigue syndrome is exhaustion that doesn’t result from overexertion and is not alleviated by rest or medications. Although described by conventional medicine as a new disease, references to similar conditions date back to the 1860s, and it has been known by many other names, including chronic EBV syndrome (Epstein-Barr virus), immune dysfunction syndrome, […]
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Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa, a sac-like membrane pouch that lubricates joints. There are 150 different bursae sacs throughout the body. Bursitis is caused by strenuous activity, heavy lifting, repetitive motion, or extended working in unusual positions. The most common joints affected are the shoulder, elbows, hips, and knees. Most bursitis will improve […]
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An allergy is an abnormal reaction by the immune system to a substance that is usually not harmful. Rhinitis means that allergy symptoms affect your nose. They can vary from mild to life-threatening. You can be allergic to a host of different things, including drugs and insect stings, but the most common ailments are […]
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Asthma is primarily an allergic disorder, characterized by spasms of the bronchi (the large airway tubes of the lungs), swelling of the lining of these airways, and production of thick mucous. This results in obstruction of airflow and hyper-responsiveness of the airways. Asthma attacks can occur episodically, triggered by both environmental (allergic) and emotional […]
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Gout is a form of arthritis caused by an increased amount of uric acid (a breakdown product of protein) that becomes deposited as crystals in joints (commonly the big toe), tendons, kidneys, and other tissues. The increase in uric acid is either brought on by too much uric acid in your system or not […]
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A food allergy is an adverse reaction that occurs when you eat a particular food. It can caused by any component of the food, including protein, starch, fat, food coloring, flavorings, stabilizers, or preservatives. Many studies have indicated that food allergies In cause or contribute to numerous medical conditions, including gastrointestinal, urinal musculoskeletal, skin, […]
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Back problems are the most common physical complaints in the United States and other developed countries. Although they can be caused by injury, many back problems are a result of lack of exercise, poor posture, use of vibratory tools, and psychological factors such as anxiety, depression, job dissatisfaction, and mental stress at work.
Acute low […]
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A headache is any type of pain in your head. Headaches can have many causes. The most common type is tension headache, caused by muscle contractions that pinch nerves or blood vessels. Muscle tension headaches are very common and usually result from stress, eyestrain, poor posture, or nighttime grinding of teeth. Vascular headaches, particularly […]
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