Cushing's disease, also known as hypercortisolism, is an endocrine disorder characterized by excessive levels of the hormone cortisol circulating in the bloodstream. The most common causes are the long-term use of oral steroid medications or a...
Natural acne remedies can offer a good alternative to more modern treatments. There are many alternative remedies to choose from, but few people realize how old some of these remedies actually are. A number of these treatments were used thousands...
Herbal medicine has been used all over the world for centuries. People all over the world still use ancient herbal remedies that have been passed down from generation to generation. Many people have started investigating herbal remedies for...
Yin chiao, also known as honeysuckle forsythia, is a traditional Chinese mixture of nine herbs developed to combat the symptoms of the common cold. This herbal therapy was widely used during the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic...
Vertigo is a feeling of dizziness or lightheadedness, sometimes accompanied by nausea or hearing loss. Vertigo usually results from an underlying condition, such as poor cerebral circulation, menopause, abnormal blood pressure, certain drugs,...
Many cultures use putative energy fields, also known as biofields, for alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture. The theory is that a subtle energy form, or life force, infuses people. This energy has varying names depending on the...
Arcticum lappa, commonly known as burdock, is a flowering plant native to Great Britain, China, Japan and North America. It's been used in Asian cuisine and Chinese folk medicine for centuries to treat a host of ailments, internal and external....
There are multiple natural home remedies for acne. Most treatments do not have a lot of supporting clinical trials or evidence to prove their effectiveness. Some treatments are more beneficial to certain types of acne, such as zinc being used in...
Sleep apnea disturbs the sleep of millions of Americans, include 10 percent of people over age 65, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute reports. Sleep apnea can leave you excessively tired during the day and can also worsen some health...
Aconite is one of 250 species of flowering, perennial plants that includes the common buttercup. If you are a fan of popular literature, you may recognize this herb as wolfsbane, indicating its use as a cure for lycanthropy in werewolf movies....
Ginger root, Zingiber officinale, is used as a food product, a spice and an herbal medicine. Alcoholic and aqueous extracts made from the rhizome of the plant are safe in small doses for the treatment of dysmenorrhea, weight gain, fertility and...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by a progressive deterioration of motor neurons in the spine and brain that regulate movement. In the early stage of the...
When you eat beyond your body's energy needs, your body immediately converts unused calories into triglycerides, a type of fat that serves as a source of energy between meals. Excessive overeating, coupled with a lack of exercise, can lead to...