Gas pain is something that many people have to deal with, and is frequently associated with those who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease. Fortunately, gas pain isn’t a direct symptom of ulcerative colitis, the disease with which I was diagnosed in my early twenties, but the increase in loose stools and the decrease in gastrointestinal ...
If you suffer from endometriosis, there are no words. I feel your pain because I’ve struggled with this for years. Several years ago, my doctor informed me surgery was my only option. This was after I’d already had surgery. This was when I decided I needed a more holistic approach. My reasoning was I was ...
Today no one considers the natural or holistic remedies of our grandparents day but more and more are learning of alternative means. I’m not saying your family doctor should be rejected. Not at all. Before beginning any alternative treatment or herbal application it should be run by your family doctor. I started out early in ...
When my friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer, all of her loved ones were shocked. She never smoked, never drank, and lived an active, healthy lifestyle– but fate decided to throw her an unexpected obstacle. The prognosis was extremely grim: by the time the cancer was detected, it had already reached four organs and her ...
There are so many natural and holistic remedies for all types of maladies these days that it is difficult to weed through all the bad or mis-information strewn across the web. This series of articles, “Natural Holistic Remedies” will address only the ‘known to work’ remedies and natural therapies, either through personal experience or gathered ...
You have ten fingers where fingernail fungus may strike, but there are many more than ten reasons to eliminate fingernail fungus. Nail fungus can make your nails brittle and jagged, and the embarrassing appearance of nail fungus can put a dent in your self confidence. If left untreated, nail fungus can spread to other areas ...
If your dog appears to have trouble eating their normal food, check the dog’s mouth and gums for any underlying conditions. Open the dog’s mouth gently and carefully. Do the dog’s gums appear red or puffy? It could be a simple irritation, or it could be a sign of a serious condition. Foreign Objects Cause ...
My body is on such a tight schedule that I could set my calender by it. Every year, a week before Thanksgiving, everyone in my family– including me– gets hit with a yucky case of bronchitis. I have spent many a November afternoon huddled in my room with boxes of tissues and hand sanitizer, pampering ...
Most dog warts, otherwise known as canine viral papillomas, are benign and will go away on their own over time. Dog warts are not caused by the same viruses that cause human warts and cannot be transmitted from dogs to humans or vice versa. Now that I’ve eased your mind a bit by letting you ...
The painful and ill effects of menstruation plague a vast number of women, but there is plenty of help out there without having to resort to over-the-counter painkillers. In this article, I discuss the different varieties of holistic remedies that will help minimize the discomfort of your menstrual cycle. Crystal Healing Crystals have been used ...
