In South Asia, neem has long been known as the "pharmacy tree" for its many therapeutic benefits. Neem is traditionally used as an insect repellent, hair and skin cleanser and treatment, herbal remedy for high blood pressure and cholesterol, and a...
Using essential oils is a natural way to heal many problems of the skin. Some of these include dryness or imbalances in oil, acne, wrinkles and scarring. It is also important to know the best kinds of oils, their history, the risks and benefits of...
The sap and leaves from aloe vera plants have a long history of medicinal use, dating back at least 2,000 years. Although it's one of the most commonly used treatments for a host of ailments, its benefits continue to be studied and debated within...
Cold sores are unsightly fluid-filled blisters, caused by the herpes simplex virus. The virus is highly contagious, though only 10 percent of those infected develop the sores, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. If you do develop...
Communicable diseases include a group of illnesses that humans can contract. If infected, they can suffer serious illness and life-threatening conditions. The key is learning to identify the most deadly, and realizing the steps to avoid coming in...
In the 2008 edition of "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine," University of Alabama Medical School Professor Richard J. Whitely endorses topical application of aluminum acetate solution as a safe, natural treatment for herpes zoster and its...
According to MayoClinic.com, colloidal silver is composed of tiny silver particles suspended in liquid. The silver is identical to the metal that is used to make jewelry, dental fillings and silverware. Some makers of colloidal silver products...
Bacterial vaginosis is a condition common in women of childbearing age. Bacterial vaginosis occurs when the normal balance of good vaginal bacteria becomes disrupted and replaced by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria, according to the Centers for...
The wondrously fragrant oil known as tea tree oil has become a popular treatment for a variety of skin and immune disorders. Also known as melaleuca oil, this substance comes from a tree native to Australia. Aboriginal people use crushed tea tree...
Male yeast infections are not even remotely as common as female yeast infections are, but they can and do occur. A yeast infection, candidiasis, is caused by a fungus that likes to grow in warm, dark, moist places. That can include male genitals....
Mouth ulcers can happen to anybody, but they tend to be less common in newborns. Mouth ulcers are open wounds that spread across the lining of the mouth. They can range from a couple millimeters in size to more than an inch in adults. Mouth ulcers...
Used by the aboriginal people of Australia for centuries as a treatment for health conditions from cuts and burns to colds, tea tree oil is a liquid extracted from the leaves of the tea tree plant, also known as Melaleuca alternifolia. Like most...
