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Bites and Stings - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

A bite is an injury caused by an animal, such as a mammal or insect, that breaks the skin. A sting is a puncture wound made by insects or marine animals. There is often a danger of infection from toxs....

Plantain Herbal Remedies

Plantain is a ubiquitous weed that every herbalist appreciates. It contains a high percentage of mucilage, which giv...

Calendula Herbal Remedies

Calendula is popular in ointments, salves, or creams for various skin problems, such as eczema, skin rashes, bed sore...

Echinacea Herbal Remedies

Echinacea is a popular, non-toxic herb widely revered and used for its immune-stimulating, anti-bacterial, and antivi...

Marsh Mallow - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Marsh mallow () is a perennial plant that grows in salt marshes, damp meadows, and on the banks of tidal rivers and s...

Allergies - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Allergies are abnormal reactions of the immune system that occur in response to otherwise harmless substances.Allergi...

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Kelley's Custom Creams

I am one of those individuals who every bug on earth wants to cozy up to.   As a result of this, I have learned that herbs and essential oils are very helpful indeed when venturing out of doors.  E...

Naturopath, Holistic Nutritionist, Wellness Coach & Lymphatic Drainage Therapist & Massage Therapy

Each year I dread the spring rains and humid weather; it means mosquito breeding season and really bad, red welt-like bumps from mosquito bites. I have had severe allergies to mosquito bites and ...

Active Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Longmont, CO

Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique, also known as NAET®, is a non-invasive, drug free, natural solution to eliminate allergies of all types and intensities using a blend of selective energ...

Naturopath, Holistic Nutritionist, Wellness Coach & Lymphatic Drainage Therapist & Massage Therapy

Top 10 Preventative & Curative Home Remedies   Recently I gave a presentation to a very large and engage group of individuals at the Palms of Largo Facilities here in Pinellas County.  Ea...

Nature For Life - Women's & Men's Health

It is well known Aloe Vera is great for soothing sunburned skin and it's easy to find lots of skin care products that contain Aloe Vera for healing dry skin. But, along with caring for our skin A...

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