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Homeopathy for Fungal Infections: 8 Natural Remedies to Try Today
Fungal infections can be uncomfortable and unsightly, and they can be difficult to get rid of using conventional medicine. Fortunately, homeopathy offers a range of natural remedies that can help treat fungal infections and prevent them from coming back. Here are eight remedies to try:• Graphites: Graphites is recommended for fungal ...Read more
Homeopathy for Warts: Natural Remedies to Try at Home
Warts can be an unsightly and uncomfortable problem for many people. These small, rough growths can appear on various parts of the body, including the hands, feet, and face. Although warts are generally harmless, they can be a nuisance and difficult to get rid of. Fortunately, homeopathy offers natural remedies that can help treat warts ...Read more
Homeopathy for Cold Sores: Natural Remedies to Soothe Your Lips
Cold sores are painful, itchy, and unsightly. They can be caused by the herpes simplex virus and are typically found around the mouth area. While they can be treated with antiviral medications, some people prefer to use natural remedies, such as homeopathy. Here are some homeopathic remedies that may help relieve cold sores:• Natrum ...Read more
Homeopathy for Acne: 5 Natural Remedies to Try
Acne is a common skin condition that affects many people, especially teenagers and young adults. While there are many conventional treatments available, such as topical creams and antibiotics, some people may prefer natural alternatives. Homeopathy offers a holistic approach to treating acne, addressing the underlying causes and promoting ...Read more
Homeopathy for Psoriasis: Natural Remedies to Soothe Your Skin
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the skin, causing red, scaly patches. Homeopathy offers natural remedies to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis and promote healing. Here are some remedies that may be helpful:• Graphites: This remedy is useful for dry, scaly skin that itches and cracks. It is especially helpful for...Read more
On Nutrition: Regarding processed meats
LS from Richmond, Virginia writes: “I know that processed lunch meat is not a good choice. Is freshly sliced meat bought in the deli section of the store a better choice, or does that have a lot of the same additives as packaged lunch meat? Thank you!”
Dear LS: It depends on what type of freshly sliced meat you choose. Items like roast beef...Read more
Homeopathy for Eczema: Natural Remedies to Soothe Your Skin
Eczema is a common skin condition that causes itchiness, redness, and inflammation. While conventional medicine offers various treatments for eczema, they often come with side effects. Homeopathy, on the other hand, offers natural remedies that can help soothe your skin without any adverse effects. Here are some homeopathic remedies that can ...Read more
Homeopathy for Skin Conditions: 10 Remedies to Consider
If you're suffering from a skin condition, homeopathy may be able to help. Here are ten remedies to consider:• Graphites: This remedy is often recommended for dry, scaly, itchy skin that is prone to cracking. It is also used for skin conditions that are worsened by warmth and tend to occur in the folds of the skin, such as eczema.
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Body of Knowledge
The average person ingests approximately 100 milligrams (0.003 ounces) of dust and dirt each day. Doesn't sound like much, but in an average lifetime, it adds up to six pounds. It gets worse: Scientists have estimated that the average person inhales around 50 billion dust particles an hour. Over a lifetime, that works out to 45 pounds.
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Homeopathy for Sports Injuries: A List of Effective Remedies
Homeopathy is a safe and natural alternative to conventional medicine for treating sports injuries. These remedies work to stimulate the body's natural healing processes and reduce inflammation, pain, and swelling. Here are some homeopathic remedies that are useful for sports injuries:• Arnica: This remedy is the most popular for sports ...Read more
Homeopathy for Pets: A List of Remedies to Help Your Furry Friend
Homeopathy is not only for humans, but it can also be used for our furry friends. Here are some remedies that can help your pet with various health issues:• Arnica: This remedy is excellent for pets who suffer from muscle injuries, trauma, and pain. It can also help with inflammation and bruising.
• Belladonna: This remedy can help ...Read more
Homeopathy for Children: A Gentle and Safe Approach
Homeopathy is a gentle and safe form of medicine that can be used to treat a wide range of health conditions in children. Here are some ways homeopathy can benefit your child:• Boost immunity: Homeopathy can help strengthen your child's immune system, making them less prone to infections, colds, and other illnesses.
• Treat acute ...Read more
A Guide To Homeopathy for Pregnancy and Childbirth
Pregnancy and childbirth are significant milestones in a woman's life. Homeopathy offers a gentle and safe way to support the mother and baby's health during this critical time. Here are some common issues that homeopathy can address during pregnancy and childbirth:• Morning sickness: Homeopathy can provide relief from nausea and vomiting ...Read more
On Nutrition: Tips from readers
In response to recent columns about counting calories, a few readers responded with their own suggestions:
Karen K. in Dallas (who notes she’s the daughter of a dietitian) writes: "As an alternative approach for those who don’t enjoy counting calories, simply cutting portion sizes does essentially the same thing. Portion sizes in the U.S. ...Read more
Bloody Hot
New research indicates that when temperatures climb above 100 F, heat can cause restricted blood flow and boost heart attack risk.
In a study, volunteers wore special suits that slowly raised the surrounding temperature. All the participants experienced increased blood flow with more heat, a sign that their hearts were working harder, in part...Read more
On Nutrition: Sugar in wine?
I recently had the opportunity to sample a new brand of white wine. It was excellent. As good, in fact, as any nice sauvignon blanc I’ve enjoyed.
What caught my attention, however, was the bottle. It touted a nutrition facts label. We don’t often see nutrition labels on alcoholic beverages because alcohol is not regulated by the Food and ...Read more
Weighting No Longer
Legislators in nine states, from California to Massachusetts, are considering bans on the sale of unregulated diet pills and supplements to minors. Only New York currently has a ban in place.
Nearly 1 in 10 adolescents reportedly uses some type of poorly regulated, nonprescription weight loss product. The products, which broadly behave like ...Read more
Births in a Nation
Remarkably and somewhat appallingly, pregnancy and childbirth remain more dangerous for mother and child in the United States than in any other high-income nation.
Some numbers, reported by STAT:
The U.S. maternal mortality rate is 22 deaths per 100,000 live births -- triple what some other high-income countries see. For Black women in the U...Read more
On Nutrition: Land of dining enchantment
Note: Soon after finishing this piece, I was shocked and saddened to learn of the devastating fire that destroyed thousands of acres in and around the picturesque mountain town of Ruidoso, New Mexico. My prayers are with all the people involved in this disaster.
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Each time I visit my home state of New Mexico, I know why it’s called “...Read more
On Nutrition: More on sugar alcohols
After hearing from a reader with diabetes and dry mouth who was searching for hard sugar-free candy with no sugar alcohols, I replied that if there are any products without these types of sweeteners, they did not come up on my radar.
I soon received a note from Mary O. in Richmond, Virginia: “It took me a few seconds to find candy free of ...Read more
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