When faced with a perceived threat, your body undergoes biochemical changes that trigger feelings of anxiety. The symptoms of anxiety include, but are not limited to, restlessness, obsessive thoughts, trembling, difficulty breathing, sweating,...
Diabetes is a group of related diseases that involve health problems caused by high levels of blood sugar, also known as glucose. According to "Bottom Line's Prescription for Natural Cures," in Type 1 diabetes, this elevation occurs because the...
FIbromyalgia is a health condition that affects women more often than men. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases states that fibromyalgia often causes pain and fatigue that disrupt normal daily activities....
Acne is a skin condition that causes pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and sometimes painful cysts just under the skin. It can become infected, which can worsen the condition. It often causes embarrassment and can cause problems with social...
ADHD is the most common behavior disorder diagnosed in children that often continues through adolescence and adulthood. Inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are the key symptoms of ADHD. Conventional treatment includes medication and...
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne infection in the United States. The disease is characterized initially by flu-like symptoms, and by arthritis-like inflammatory symptoms in the...
Deer ticks cause Lyme disease. After embedding itself into the skin of its victim, the tick feeds upon the blood of its host, passing the disease-causing pathogen into its victim's bloodstream. Herbal therapies act as a complement to prescribed...
Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that can lead to blindness if left untreated. It occurs when pressure in the eye builds and damages the optic nerve. Certain groups of people have a greater risk of developing glaucoma, including those with...
The skin is the largest organ in the body. It provides protection from the rigors of the environment and regulates body temperature. It's a mode of external stimuli and it gives a sense of touch, according to Cliff Notes website. A skin condition...
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that typically begins as depression. Eventually, it develops into alternating phases of depression and mania or uncontrolled energy and action. About 2 percent of the U.S. population suffers from some degree of...
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a common hormonal condition affecting women of reproductive age. According to MayoClinic.com, PCOS causes distressing symptoms such as excessive hair growth, menstrual problems and infertility. Left...
Gotu kola is a common name for the plant species Centella asiatica, which has a history of use in both Chinese and Ayurvedic health practices. Some research indicates that a compound in gotu kola may help reduce tumor size in several forms of...
Herbal medicines provide fertility support by regulating and promoting the body's natural ovulation and fertility process. Effects are often seen after at least two months of treatment. Most types of infertility conditions, including advanced...
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder that involves the way your body produces and uses insulin. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the pancreas cannot produce insulin, or produces too little. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by...
Migraines are headaches that affect sufferers on an ongoing basis. The headaches vary in length; some last for hours, others for days. Migraines are often preceded by flashes of light, tingling in appendages and vision blockages. Symptoms that...
Fungal infections are a common type of infection. The Merck Manuals website states that certain fungi reproduce by spreading tiny spores that can be inhaled or that can come into contact with your skin. Most fungal infections, notes the Merck...
The liver is the largest organ in your body. It performs many vital tasks, including changing food into nutrients, filtering alcohol and toxins from your blood and helping to fight infections. Your liver also secretes bile, a yellowish-green...
Fibroids are noncancerous growths that commonly occur in the uterus of women over the age of 30. MedlinePlus states that about 1 in 5 women of childbearing age may have uterine fibroids, and while they may be asymptomatic in some women, others may...
Clogged pores, blackheads and pimples are symptoms of acne, an inflammatory skin condition. Acne is caused by a buildup of dead skin cells and sebum, a secretion that lubricates hair and skin, according to the University of Maryland Medical...
Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cells. Sometimes cancer cells break away from the initial or primary site of disease and spread to adjacent tissues or migrate to distant organs. This ability of cancer cells to grow out of the site of origin to...
Cancer can attack at any age and can affect virtually any part of the body. It occurs when cells mutate and begin to grow out of control. Conventional cancer treatment includes chemotherapy, radiation and even surgical intervention. Because of the...
Gout is a type of arthritis that is characterized by swelling and inflammation of the joints. According to NHS Choices, the website of the U.K. National Health Service, gout usually affects the big toe joint, but it can affect other joints, too....
Natural Medicine offers a variety of herbs that may help reduce the symptoms of eczema and other skin conditions. Although they have not been researched as much as conventional drugs, herbs, such as calendula or witch hazel as well as oolong tea,...
Herbs can be found in the form of oils and then can be applied directly to the scalp as a treatment for hair growth. Herbs are believed to stimulate hair growth by increasing the circulation and flow of blood to the scalp. There are several herbs...
Nail fungus occurs frequently in populations vulnerable to these infections, including the elderly who may have a depressed immune system, athletes who frequently have moist feet and people who wear toenail polish that holds in fungus and...
Your kidneys remove toxins, waste and excess ions from your blood. Your liver acts to help you digest and absorb food and nutrients, and removes toxic wastes from your body. Harmful substances leave your body through the urine. Some herbal...
Triglycerides are natural components of your bloodstream. You normally get triglycerides from food, but your liver also produces triglycerides from both carbohydrates and protein. Triglycerides do not dissolve in blood, thus they must combine with...
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the lungs, where the airways swell and become plugged with mucus, resulting in a restricted ability to breath. There are two types of asthma -- allergenic and non-allergenic. The non-allergenic type is...
High blood pressure is sometimes called the silent killer, as many people who have this condition do not exhibit symptoms until a catastrophic cardiovascular event occurs. Your blood pressure fluctuates during the day, but if it remains high over...
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