Wellness
There are many approaches and countless factors that make up a persons overall wellness. HowStuffWorks has extensive coverage on the different types of natural medicine such as DIY remedies and traditional Chinese medicine.
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Hemorrhoids are swollen and stretched-out veins that line the anal canal and lower rectum. They hurt, burn, itch, irritate the anal area, and bleed. Learn about home remedies that can help you prevent hemorrhoids.
Genital herpes is not life threatening, but the sores it produces can certainly be painful. The good news for those with the viral infection is there are effective home remedies that can help outbreaks heal faster.
High blood pressure can lead to strokes, blindness, kidney failure, and heart failure, although many people don't know they have it. Learn about home remedies from your kitchen to combat high blood pressure.
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You want to scratch, but you know you shouldn't. Get great ideas for home remedies for itching -- everything from topical treatments to herbal teas -- that will soothe your skin.
Menstrual irregularities can disrupt your life. Learn effective home remedies for menstrual problems that will reduce your discomfort and get you back on your feet in no time at all.
Laryngitis is the loss of the voice, most commonly caused by a respiratory infection or voice overuse. Simple lifestyle changes and home remedies using everyday kitchen items can ease hoarseness and other laryngitis symptoms.
Many women experience morning sickness, the nausea and vomiting common in early pregnancy. Luckily, relief is available in the form of home remedies. Learn when and what to eat, and other ways to alleviate symptoms.
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Anything that moves can cause motion sickness. The sick feeling usually comes on quickly and includes symptoms like nausea, sweating, and dizziness. Learn how to prevent motion sickness, and how to treat its symptoms.
Muscle pain can leave you sore and stiff. Whether your muscle pain is the result of a strain or a cramp, at-home remedies can alleviate your current pain, and prevent future pain.
Anemia is a condition in which your red blood cell count is so low that not enough oxygen is carried to all parts of your body. Learn more about anemia and how to protect yourself.
Are you anxious? If so, you're not alone. Anxiety is about as common as the common-cold and can be as treatable as well. Let's learn a bit about what causes anxiety, its symptoms and how we can treat it with a few at home remedies.
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Boils, those painful bumps that even got a mention in the Bible as one of the ten plagues used to convince the Egyptians to let the Israelites go, can be a nuisance. Learn the home remedies that will alleviate the pain.
Drooling. Gum inflammation. Irritation. Fussiness. Anyone who has cared for a baby knows very well the symptoms of teething. Learn these home remedies to ease the pain caused by teething in this article.
If you've just been diagnosed with ulcers or have been living with them for years, there are ways to ease the pain. Traditional medicine and home remedies can help. Learn how to treat an ulcer.
Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and are contagious. Most of us have had one of these ghastly bumps at one point or another. Learn more about them, including several home remedies.
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Most women are bothered at one time by vaginitis -- the itching, burning, pain, and discharge that comes with a vaginal yeast infection. Learn home remedies to recognize and treat yeast infections.
Gout results from the buildup of uric acid in the blood, which is caused by the breakdown of waste substances in the body. Learn about natural home remedies that can ease this painful affliction.
Are you a hot salsa or chili fan? Then you'll want to learn more about the healing virtues of the cayenne pepper. Learn about herbal remedies using cayenne pepper.
You're hurrying along and the front of your shoe catches a crack in the cement. When you get up, you find you've managed to peel away the skin on your elbow. Learn home remedies for cuts.
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Seasonal affective disorder can trigger mild or severe depression during the darker, shorter days of winter. Learn several basic home remedies you can employ to battle the SAD blues.
An upset stomach is a common but often painful experience. Learn how to avoid indigestion with smart food choices and planning -- and how to treat mild stomachaches with home remedies when they do occur.
First-degree burns affect the outer layer of skin. Learn some home remedies for minor burns like household burns and sunburns. Most often, these minor burns can easily be treated at home.
A cough can result from flu, pneumonia, or even dryness in the air. If it's persistent, try some of these home remedies. When you need to quiet a cough, you'll be glad you had these tips.
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Denture pain can be a real discomfort without the stability of permanent teeth. Learn more about the reasons for denture pain, and what home remedies you can utilize to help ease your troubles.
There are many times in the course of life that you may feel overwhelmed and distraught. It's actually very healthy to get down from time to time. But lasting depressing can be dangerous. Learn home remedies for depression.