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Every year the average adult can expect to suffer the effects of a common cold at least two times. Homeopathic remedies can help alleviate the symptoms of the common cold as well as promote a healing process within the body.
Acupressure is a noninvasive, easy, and quite effective treatment for relieving the symptoms of the common cold.
Americans suffer from over one-billon colds each year. Instead of seeking only symptomatic relief, consider Ayurvedic Medicine; a holistic approach focused on restoring the body’s internal and external balance in order to reduce the length of the infection and prevent future colds.
Naturopathic medicine is a natural way to help your body’s own immune system get over a cold faster and safer than with over-the-counter medications.
The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, sinuses, eustachian tubes, trachea, larynx, and bronchial tubes. Although more than 200 differens....
Aromatherapy with essential oils can be one of the best ways to protect you from cold-inducing germs, and also help to alleviate symptoms if you are already ill.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help to prevent or shorten the duration of common colds, and alleviate the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections.
Cold sores are lesions or blisters on the lip and around the mouth caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). Homeopathic remedies exist that can lessen the severity of cold sores and reduce the frequency of future outbreaks.
A cold sore is a fluid-filled blister that usually appears at the edge of the lips. Cold sores are caused by a herpes simplex virus infection.A cold sore is a fluid-filled, painful blister that is uss....
Cold sores are one of the most common of all infections, and are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Aromatherapy offers a natural and safe alternative therapy that can be effective in treating cold sores, reducing their duration and severity.
Chills is the common name for a feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering and possibly fever.Chills may occur due to the following reasons:Those suffering from chills should investigate possible cd....
The pine bark that is common in the herb trade is actually a hemlock, Tsuga canadensis. It is aromatic, resinous, and astringent and is used in teas to help relieve symptoms of bladder infections, colitis with diarrhea, and to help sweat out a cold caused by exposure to damp and cold weather. As a gargle or mouthwash, it is useful to help reduce symptoms such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and laryngitis. The tea has a piney, resinous flavor and helps to cut phlegm and increase loca
Nose bleeds can be treated with astringent snuffs and the anti-hemorrhagic herb cinnamon. When deficiency of the vital energy occurs, a course of adrenal tonics or digestive tonics for several months can be helpful.
Herbal support includes digestive tonics, blood-building herbs, and hormone regulators.
Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose.Rhinitis is a nonspecific term that covers nasal congestion due to infections, allergies, and other disorders. In rhinitis, the mucous membras....
Rhus toxicodendron is the homeopathy remedy commonly known as poison ivy. This plant from the Anacardiaceae family grows in fields and wooded areas in North America. The plant is commonly identified s....
The syndrome that we call the flu is thought to be a "healing crisis" in natural medicine. We can take a negative attitude about a flu and resist it by taking strong pharmaceutical products like antihistamines and aspirin, but an alternative approach is to consider the whole process a positive one. The viral infection is putting our immune system through its paces, like a fire drill, and may strengthen it against future illness. Whether we view a cold or flu as a positive healing pr
An herbal treatment program can include urinary tract acidifiers, urinary tract antiseptics, anti-inflammatories, mucous-membrane soothing herbs, and urinary tract tonics. Avoid spicy foods, cold drinks, caffeinated beverages, and sexual intercourse until the infection clears. Alternate hot and cold sitz baths can help bring blood to the area and dissipate the infection.
Bayberry bark has an antibacterial effect and is a stimulating astringent and diaphoretic used internally for coughs, colds, and diarrhea and externally for ulcers, sores, and bleeding gums. In infusion or decoction it is an excellent douche for vaginitis or leukorrhea. Bayberry is an ingredient in 'Composition Powder' used for colds and chills. In one study, a remedy made by extracting the saponin-containing portions of bayberry was shown to be successful in relieving the pain and swelling of
Chiropractic can be the answer for patients seeking relief after enduring injuries, and it has been successfully employed as a treatment for a variety physical injuries. In fact, physical injury is one of the most common reasons people consult chiropractors.