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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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Diverticular disease commonly develops over time, as pouches develop in the colon. When these pouches become inflamed, they can cause more serious conditions. Learn about home remedies that can ease the pain of diverticular disease.

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If your body isn't getting enough water, you could end up with dry mouth. There are several home remedies to get you re-hydrated. Learn what you can do to get the saliva flowing again.

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Dry skin can leave you feeling itchy. Learn about what causes dry skin and how to treat it with simple home remedies. Items from your kitchen could put some moisture back into that skin.

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Puffy eyes are a symptom of modern life. Lack of sleep, anxiety, stress, and dehydration can all contribute to swelling around the eyes. Learn about the home remedies you can use to treat puffy eyes.

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Fatigue can steal your drive to complete tasks. Learn more about home remedies to treat fatigue. Examine changes to your diet and relaxation techniques that can get you back on your feet again and energized.

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A sore throat can be soothed with a number of simple at-home treatments, including inhaling steam, using throat spray and drinking tea. Learn how to treat a sore throat with home remedies.

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Although many cases of food poisoning happen in restaurants, the most common place for food borne illnesses to strike is your kitchen. Learn about home remedies you can use to recover from and prevent food poisoning.

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With the high-pressure lives that many of us lead, it's no wonder we sometimes feel stressed. Fortunately, home remedies can help you gain control of your life and curb stress. Learn how in this article.

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We mistreat our feet terribly -- it's no wonder that four out of five adults eventually suffer from foot problems. Learn about the home remedies you can use to keep your feet free of pain.

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Foot odor can be traced to bacteria that find your moist and warm feet, socks, and shoes the perfect place to breed and multiply. Use these home remedies for keeping your feet sweeter smelling.

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Millions suffer from incontinence, or loss of bladder control. It can affect anyone, at any age. Learn how home remedies, including dietary changes, can help you manage your bladder and your life.

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an incurable digestive disorder marked by a host of symptoms, including diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and cramping. Learn what triggers IBS symptoms, and how to control IBS with home remedies.

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When a kidney stone becomes large enough, it can cause severe pain and other symptoms. Learn how home remedies and changes in your diet can prevent a bout with a kidney stone.

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For those with lactose intolerance, eating dairy products causes uncomfortable symptoms like gas, bloating, and cramping. Discover some helpful at-home remedies -- and dietary adjustments -- that can prevent the symptoms of lactose intolerance.

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Nobody likes to be constipated. Read about tried and true home remedies that stimulate digestion. Find out how to adjust your lifestyle to improve regularity in the long term.

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Intestinal gas is more than annoying: it's downright embarrassing. Find out how you can use natural home remedies to reduce or prevent flatulence. Feel more confident when you use these tried-and-true remedies.

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Premenstrual syndrome can cause fatigue, anger, anxiety and physical ailments such as bloating and tenderness. However, you can relieve some of the symptoms. Learn home remedies to ease the discomfort of premenstrual syndrome.

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According to legend, Einstein came up with some of his best ideas while shaving. But for many men, shaving is a frustrating endeavor. Learn 13 home remedies to make shaving a more pleasant experience.

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What causes stained teeth? Tobacco, coffee, aging, antibiotics -- the list goes on. You can't avoid everything that causes stains, but here are 8 home remedies to keep those teeth as white as possible.

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Pediatricians estimate that about 18 percent of children between two and six years old suck their thumbs. Learn 9 home remedies for thumb sucking, including suggestions on how to curb your child's habit.

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You're running along your usual path at a steady clip when suddenly you're gripped with a sharp pain in your side. You've been temporarily sidelined by side stitch. Learn 9 home remedies for this condition.

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Burping can be embarrassing, but it’s the body’s natural way of eliminating swallowed air. To reduce burping, simply use these home remedies to lessen the amount of air you swallow.

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Fevers are no fun, and they can linger for days. Read about great home remedies for fever -- everything from what to wear to tried-and-true kitchen concoctions -- that will get you back on your feet.

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Regardless of age, everyone should be concerned with having strong bones. Read about home remedies for osteoporosis -- everything from exercise to eating right. Find out how to keep bones strong longer.

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No one likes to regurgitate. Learn how to use tried and true home remedies for nausea, including spices in your very own kitchen, that will soothe your stomach and ease the discomfort from vomiting.

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