Native Americans use natural healing remedies to treat a variety of ailments. These remedies developed from painstaking experimentation, trial and error and the handing down of anecdotal research from healer to healer during the course of...
Natural remedies have a long tradition of use and are today being clinically tried and tested for their effectiveness. Always check the laboratory findings of a particular herb before taking it, and remember to consult with your doctor.
A peptic ulcer is an open sore on the stomach lining, esophagus or intestine. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, about 20 million people in the United States suffer from ulcers. This condition is characterized by symptoms such...
Diarrhea and dysentery, a serious type of diarrhea caused by inflammation of the intestines, was a serious problem for Native Americans, a term used to refer to the hundreds of indigenous tribes of North America. Severe cases of diarrhea among...
Over 2800 plants have been used for medicinal purposes by Native Americans, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Native American peoples have a rich tradition of healing with herbs. Herbs are traditionally used not only for the...
Ian White, a fifth generation herbalist grew up following his grandmother in the Australian bush as she gathered wildflowers for medicinal purposes. In the 1980s, he developed the Australian Bush Flower Essences. On AusAngels.com, Lin Wiggins, a...
Native Americans developed many natural means of treating illnesses with herbal remedies. These remedies were taken from flowers, barks of various trees, and weeds. This adaptation played a significant role in the Native Americans' survival. It...
Native American medicine refers to the healing practices of the native tribes of North America. This type of medicine differs from conventional treatment because Native American healers take a "whole person" approach, rather than...
Native American health remedies come from Indian tribes thousands of years ago. These herbal solutions to medical problems were based more on beliefs than science. However, some of the early herbal treatments are still being researched today for...
Native American herbal medicine involves herbs used for many ailments that today are being clinically tested for their effectiveness. Some have been debunked for their original uses but have been found effective for others. Herbal remedies carry...
The Native American peoples of the United States developed an extensive body of knowledge on the use of herbs for physical and emotional healing, along with home remedies. Many tribes also used alternative methods of using herbs and home remedies,...
Native Americans have a long tradition of using natural herbal remedies. The spiritual leaders of the tribe, sometimes known as medicine men, used different plants, roots and herbs to treat and heal members of the tribe. The different herbal...
Maintaining a balance between body, mind and spirit and living in harmony with nature is the basis for Native American healing practices. Traditional healers believe the distractions of modern culture distance people from their emotional life and...
Native Americans have used plant-based medicinals for centuries. Eczema--commonly referred to as dermatitis--consists of patchy, red, inflamed areas of skin that is not only itchy and painful, but can lead to self-esteem problems for the sufferer....
A 2005 study published by the American Psychiatric Association in the Psychiatric Journal has shown that a large percentage of Native Americans visit traditional healers if they suffer from a psychiatric disorder. Although further research is...
Native American natural remedies tie the consumption of healing herbs with a social process that provides spiritual intervention through medicine men--shamans--formal ceremonies and family support. According to the American Cancer Society, Native...
Rude, obscene or incoherent outbursts, unstoppable hiccups and incessant coughing, throat clearing---or even grunting or barking---can all be the result of a throat tic. Also called vocal tics, throat tics are involuntary spasms in the throat...
Water retention can be caused by various reasons. Making changes to your diet and activity schedule can help you lose extra water weight. Water retention can also be caused by medical issues. If you try several natural solutions and still can't...
Thyroid Assist, manufactured by Native Remedies, is an herbal formula made of bladderwrack (kelp), green oats and makandi (sometimes known by its Latin name, Coleus forskohlii). Thyroid assist is marketed as supporting the healthy functioning of...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) range from uncomfortable to extremely painful, and are the result of bacteria getting into the urinary tract. Women are more susceptible than men, because of anatomical differences in the length and placement of the...
Poor circulation is a common problem that is experienced in extremities such as your feet. Because your feet are so far away from your heart, they are a common place to experience poor circulation. If you have poor circulation, not enough oxygen-...
Unless you live in a bubble, you're likely to get some bruises in your lifetime. Bruising is caused by broken capillaries under the skin as the result of an impact. Some bruises will be small and easily covered, but some might be quite large and...
Cellulite happens. In fact, it happens to most women, regardless of how hard they try to prevent it, the Mayo Clinic reports. These dimpled patches are the visible result of fat accumulating in pockets near fibrous cords that connect your skin to...
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked by impulsiveness,, hyperactivity and inattention. In modern medicine, the symptoms of ADHD are controlled by stimulants or amphetamine salts. Though these drugs have been effective at...
Pain in the arms and legs can have a number of causes from arthritis to muscle cramps. If you prefer an alternative approach to pain relief, there are a number of herbs that can help, such as, ginger, bromelain and chamomile. You should consult a...
Elevated cholesterol in the blood can lead to heart attack, stroke and other arterial diseases, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Cholesterol enters the bloodstream in two ways; the body manufactures cholesterol to...
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin disorder that is characterized by red, itchy skin. According to Mayoclinic.com, treatments include creams that aim to reduce inflammation, relieve itching and prevent future flare-ups....
Stretch marks appear on the skin during pregnancy and can leave permanent visible scars. It is possible to prevent or reduce stretch marks by massaging oils into the affected areas. While there are no guarantees that stretch marks will not appear,...
Pain in the arms and legs can have a number of causes, from arthritis to muscle cramps. There are a number of ways you can relieve arm and leg pain without using prescription medications. If you prefer an alternative approach to pain relief, there...
