Otis Media is the term used for an ear infection. Ear infections are characterized by the swelling of the Eustachian tube. It can be accompanied by a fever, sore throat, runny nose, coughs, sinusitis and respiratory problems. Usually antibiotics are prescribed but there are other ways to treat ear infections on your own. Some common […]
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In the perspective of a lay person, there is no rhyme or reason presented in trying to quit smoking. Strong willed people fail, weak people succeed, con artists get rich and smokers get frustrated and ripped off. Personally, as a smoker, giving nicotine patches or gum to a smoker trying to quit is like giving […]
Researchers at East Carolina University’s Department of Psychiatric Medicine recently published a physician’s guide to treating anxiety disorders, which includes an evaluation of previous research on the benefits of St. John’s wort, kava, inositol, valerian, passion flower, and other nutritional or dietary supplements. Due to the side effects of St. John’s wort, in part due […]
Menopause affects millions of women, whether they’re just in the beginning stages or right before it, in the middle of it, or dealing with its after-effects. In any case, all of these stages can produce some unfavorable symptoms. Hot flashes and night sweats, depression and irritability, fatigue, and menstrual problems are just to name the […]
Given the recent changes in attitudes towards mental health issues, and the increasing number of individuals being diagnosed with depression, the choice of prescription drugs and their safety is coming into question. Side effects, interactions with other drugs, and the ability of conventional medicine to accurately match the patient to the drug fit for the […]
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Yes, I know – there are some pretty powerful herbs I will not be discussing in this list. Herbs like marijuana, jimsomweed (loco weed, datura) and damiana will not only get you as relaxed as a rag doll, but they can also get you amazingly ill if not used under strict medical supervision. Another problem […]
Anxiety and panic attacks can be very scary and, although not normally life threatening, can make you feel like you may die. The fear and terror that often accompanies these attacks can be very overwhelming causing you to feel a very real threat during a normally non threatening situation. Here are some natural ways to […]
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum Perforatum) is a perennial shrub that has been used for many, many years as an aid to some of life’s most common ailments. The ancient Greek people used this herb as a skin balm, and the pre-Christian Celtic people also used St. John’s Wort in rituals – both for magical purposes […]
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St. John’s Wort is simply an herb that was created to treat depression, but what you don’t realize is that this aromatic plant has more values than one. Commonly known as Chase Devil, St. John’s Wort has proved to be highly effective in treating an array of problematic health issues that vary tangibly (wounds, burns […]
Depression is a difficult condition to deal with and, unfortunately, many of the prescription medications used to treat it have a variety of undesirable side effects. Because of the serious risks associated with using prescription anti-depressants, more people are turning to natural remedies such as St. John’s wort to help relieve their symptoms. Unfortunately, natural […]
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