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Browse through the health conditions and diseases below and learn more about natural remedies that may help.
Protecting Against Preeclampsia
Learn more about preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition that causes a sudden spike in blood pressure in pregnant women.
Post-Nasal Drip – Natural Remedies for Post-Nasal Drip
Learn how to deal with post-nasal drip, a common condition caused by colds, flu, allergies, sinus infection, and other health troubles.
Pancreatitis and Alternative Medicine - Natural Treatment for Pancreatitis Pain
Herbs, supplements, and natural therapies may help you cope with pancreatitis, a painful inflammation of the pancreas.
Cough Relief - Natural Treatment for Cough Relief
Look to natural remedies for cough relief this cold and flu season.
Gallstones Treatment - Natural Remedies for Gallstones Treatment
Learn how to reduce your odds of developing gallstones, an often painful problem that can lead to inflammation and infection in your gallbladder.
Macular Degeneration - Supplements for Macular Degeneration
A leading cause of blindness in older Americans, macular degeneration gradually robs you of your central vision. Find out which natural substances can help save your eyesight.
Glaucoma Treatment - Remedies for Glaucoma
Find out how self-care strategies can help protect your eyes from glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in the U.S.
Natural Remedies for Tinnitus
To stop that ringing in your ear, learn about alternative treatments that may help ease tinnitus symptoms.
Laryngitis – Relief for Laryngitis
To restore your voice and ease the irritation of laryngitis, try teas and lozenges made with soothing herbal remedies.
Angina – Controlling Angina, Naturally
To soothe the pain of angina—a heart condition that affects as many as 7 million Americans—consider using dietary supplements and alternative therapies.
Natural Approaches to Stroke Prevention
To protect against stroke - the third leading cause of death in the U.S. - find out how to boost your cardiovascular health naturally.
Warts – Natural Treatment for Warts
For help in getting rid of these unsightly growths, consider natural remedies and alternative therapies.
Dry Eyes – Natural Relief for Dry Eyes
To prevent the pain and irritation of dry eye syndrome, look to natural remedies and everyday practices that help protect your peepers.
Raynaud's Disease – Natural Treatment for Raynaud's Disease
For people with Raynaud's disease, stress or exposure to cold cuts off circulation to certain body parts (such as the fingers and toes). Learn how to stave off Raynaud's attacks with lifestyle changes and natural remedies.
Chronic Pain – Natural Relief for Chronic Pain
For people coping with chronic pain, mind-body practices like yoga, meditation, guided imagery, and tai chi may help ease symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.
Bronchitis – Natural Remedies for Bronchitis
Herbs, teas, and essential oils may help soothe the sore throat and cough caused by bronchitis.
Plantar Fasciitis – What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Here’s how to protect your feet from plantar fasciitis pain, naturally.
Alzheimer's Disease – Natural Alzheimer's Prevention
To keep your mind sharp as you age, find out which lifestyle changes and natural remedies may help protect against Alzheimer's disease.
Natural Treatment for Swimmer's Ear
To help heal—and prevent—one of summer's most unpleasant ailments, learn how to care for your ears naturally.
Heatstroke – Help for Heatstroke
Learn how to protect yourself from this hot-weather health threat, and discover a natural solution for keeping cool all summer long.
Natural Treatments for Lupus
A potentially life-threatening disease that wreaks havoc on your immune system, lupus calls for careful medical attention. But for better health while coping with lupus, you can balance your standard care with herbs, supplements, and mind-body therapies.
Alternative Treatment for Lyme Disease
Learn how to protect yourself and your family from Lyme disease—a condition that can cause arthritis, heart-rhythm irregularities, and neurological disorders if left unchecked—when spending time in the great outdoors this summer.
Natural Pink Eye Remedies
Often caused by colds, allergies, or exposure to harsh chemicals, conjunctivitis can leave your eyes itchy, irritated, and inflamed. Find out how to ease that discomfort naturally, and to stave off spreading and reinfection.
Natural Sciatica Treatment
To ease the pain of sciatica —- a condition that becomes more common as you age —- turn to alternative therapies like yoga and massage.
Poison Ivy - Natural Poison Ivy Treatment
For relief of the itchy, red rash spurred by a poison ivy reaction, soothe your skin with easy-to-use natural remedies.
Boost Your Immune System Naturally
To protect yourself from the flu and other ailments, try adding a few easy immune-boosters to your daily health routine. From antioxidant-rich foods to virus-fighting herbs, here are the top five ways to strengthen your immune system naturally.
Cataracts - Keep Your Vision Sharp
Your odds of developing cataracts—the world's leading cause of blindness—grow greater as you get older. To preserve your eyesight in the coming years, find out how nutrition and herbal medicine could strengthen your cataract defense.
Adrenal Fatigue - Natural Remedies for Adrenal Fatigue
Constantly stressed out? Sapped of energy? You may be suffering from adrenal fatigue, a condition caused by overstimulation of your adrenal glands. To reclaim your energy, learn how to soothe your stress and support your adrenals naturally.
First Aid – Natural First Aid
For natural relief of cuts, scrapes, blisters, minor burns and other everyday injuries, add a few plant-based remedies to your home first-aid kit. Here's a look at three well-studied skin-healers to include.
Fighting Fatty Liver
Most widespread among the overweight and middle-aged, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease could lead to serious liver damage and even leave you more vulnerable to heart disease. Here's how to protect yourself from this increasingly common health threat.
Herbs for Pain Management
If you're dealing with a chronic condition like arthritis, low back pain, or tendonitis, adding herbal medicine to your health regimen may help ease your aches. Learn more about six well-studied herbs that could help fight off inflammation and offer long-lasting pain relief.
Relief for Restless Leg Syndrome
If itching or aching in your legs frequently disturbs your sleep, you may have restless legs syndrome. For help in treating this neurological disorder—usually marked by an irresistible urge to move the legs—look to natural solutions like nutritional therapy and stress reduction.
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