Garlic pills have been used to treat many different health conditions. Face boils or abscesses are one such condition. No studies have proven the effectiveness of garlic pills in treating face boils, but other home treatments have been shown to help in some cases.
Words: 428 Downloads: 0 Category: Alternative Medicine By: C.J. McAllisterBrain fog and memory loss can be so frustrating. The mental sharpness and excellent memory of the past seems to have escaped, never to be enjoyed again. These issues are often the results of aging, prescription drug use, or stress. Several dietary supplements may be able to help you recover some of that old brain power you´ve been missing.
Words: 429 Downloads: 1 Category: Alternative Medicine By: Anne RadcliffNasal irrigation with a neti pot has proven effective in relieving symptoms of nasal and sinus congestion. Mainstream medical doctors and complementary health practitioners, alike, recommend neti pot washes to their patients. Until recently, the neti pot was not associated with any serious complications. The confirmation of two deaths in the United States in 2011 associated with neti pot use caused alarm and a reevaluation of its safety. With proper precautions, the neti pot is indeed safe.
Words: 430 Downloads: 1 Category: Alternative Medicine By: C. Orr, M.D.Balanced nutrition is important not only to physical health, but to mental health as well. In order for your brain to function properly, it needs a healthy gut, an adequate amount of good fats, and a substantial amount of DHA. All of these factors can be controlled, to an extent, through dietary choices. With a healthy brain come healthy thoughts, so a diet focused on brain health can be beneficial for those who struggle with depression.
Words: 570 Downloads: 1 Category: Alternative Medicine By: Anne RadcliffAs the population ages, more and more people are going to develop congestive heart failure. Doctors try to manage the symptoms by using powerful drugs, but there is no cure for this condition that results from the heart becoming progressively weaker. Nutritional supplements can play a role in making the heart stronger.
Words: 625 Downloads: 0 Category: Alternative Medicine By: Debra DayDrinking cranberry juice works better than taking cranberry supplements to prevent urinary tract infections, researchers have found. Cranberry doesn´t treat existing UTIs, but scientists have determined how it works against a certain type of bacteria and thus prevents infection. This article gives some details of the research and encourages drinking cranberry juice to prevent UTIs.
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