With summer here, the mosquitos are now showing themselves often. The mosquito sightings will be more frequent in areas that have received excessive rainfall amounts with areas of standing water. Mosquitos are a nuisance for anyone enjoying their outdoor activities. One female mosquito can lay more than 500 eggs in a week’s time. This is ...
Your asthma may be an annoyance, or it may be a life-threatening condition – but either way, new ways to help you control it are always welcome. I had asthma as a baby; my mother claims that the Chihuahua took it away by the time I was a year old. But I’ve always had trouble ...
For centuries, the pungent oil of the eucalyptus tree has been exploited for its potent antiseptic and decongestive properties. The potent medicinal properties of eucalyptus have been used for centuries by Australian Aborigines. Today, the powerful antiseptic properties of eucalyptus are valued all over the world. Eucalyptus oil is distilled from the partially dried leaves ...
Bronchitis doesn’t have to break the bank! These 10 tips to getting rid of bronchitis are easy and affordable. When you know money is tight, look to home remedies before you head out to the store and spend more money. Home remedies have been used for centuries before many medicines were even made. They are ...
No one likes having a stuffy nose. While not a serious condition, being unable to breathe air in through your nostrils can be downright annoying. When you have a stuffy nose, you have to breathe through your mouth, which can cause dry, chapped lips. And, for some people, having a stuffy nose can make it ...
Muscular Dystrophy refers to a group of muscles diseases that are inherited that cause damage to muscles and they usually involve the muscles that control voluntary use muscles which become weaker due to the effects of the disease. In the later stages of the disease it affects the involuntary muscles such as the heart causing ...
It seems like Mother Nature’s always out to get me. I’m fair-skinned, so I burn easily in the sun. Hay fever wreaks havoc on my eyes and nose. And mosquitoes just love my blood. While I don’t mind using commercial sunscreens or taking over-the-counter allergy medications, there’s something about mosquito repellents like DEET that makes ...
I suffer from chronic pain, but do not want to live my life medicated. I search for alternative ways to deal with my arthritis and fibromyalgia. My doctor is fantastic in that he acknowledges and understands the uses of herbal remedies. He helps his patients find a balance of natural remedies and prescription drugs. I ...
Vicks VapoRub is a name that is virtually synonymous with “home remedy.” This medicinal salve contains a combination of fragrant herbal extracts, including menthol, eucalyptus oil and camphor. Although formally promoted only as a cough suppressant and pain reliever, dozens of home remedies utilize Vicks VapoRub as a catch-all component of modern folk medicine. My ...
