This post offers Lupus (SLE) natural remedies. Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosis) is a serious autoimmune disease that affects the body’s connective tissues. It occurs when the body produces abnormal antibodies that attack normal body tissue as if it were a foreign invader; a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect many organ systems. The disease affects 9 times as many women as men. It may occur at any age, but appears in most people between 10 and 50 years old. (Approximately 1 in 700 women are affected.) Symptoms of Lupus Symptoms of lupus vary widely with the individual and are characterized by remissions and exacerbations. At the onset of lupus…
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Hypoglycemia Natural Remedies
These hypoglycemia natural remedies can help in regulating blood sugar. Hypoglycemia includes symptoms of irritability, anger, dizziness and blurred vision, depression, weakness, and sugar cravings. It happens when from excess insulin production causes blood sugar levels to drop below normal. There are 3 types of hypoglycemia but we we’ll talk about functional hypoglycemia because the causes are fairly simple. Rarer types of hypoglycemia can stem from liver failure or tumors of the liver or pancreas. Causes of functional hypoglycemia are often poor diet choices (high in fat and sugar – low in nutrients) and stress conditions. Modern medicine rarely recognizes hypoglycemia as a condition or disease as it may mimic…
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Natural Remedies for Osteoarthritis
This article explains the uses of natural remedies for osteoarthritis. See other arthritis posts, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, arthritis associated. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease and the most common form of arthritis. It affects most people over the age of 50. It is the wearing away of cartilage in the joints with inflammation. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include joint inflammation. This develops pain, stiffness associated with inflammation; injuries or over-use causing inflammation; stiffening with swelling; joints may deform, or bony growths may appear in or around the joints. These symptoms can happen together or individually. A diet rich in animal fats, sugars, salts, etc can cause this condition. The use of…
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Natural Cystic Acne Remedies
This article explains the uses of natural cystic acne remedies. Cystic acne is seen as red hard 4-6-millimeter pustules on the face, back or chest. The pustules may connect and scar. See other acne posts, Teen Acne, Acne Rosacea Causes of acne are usually attributed to poor dietary habits. It can also be caused or made worse with iodine products, namely medications, seaweed or kelp, or fluoride products. These products tend to irritate the skin, (mostly externally like toothpaste). Natural Remedies for Hormonal Issues One of the main problems with acne, especially in cystic acne, is hormonal imbalance which causes excessive androgens. Androgens are important hormone for development of male…
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Natural Acne Rosacea Remedies
If you are looking for natural remedies for acne rosacea, you have come to the right place. Facial skin redness or acne rosacea looks like acne in adults. It is fairly common in people 40 – 50 years old. First, symptoms include redness of nose, cheeks, or both; secondly, pimples on the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin may appear; and further symptoms include spider veins under the skin, mostly on the cheeks. Please see other articles on teen acne, cystic acne, and other skin articles on our healing common ailments page. Cause of Acne Rosacea Causes of acne rosacea are, says the medical community, allergic reactions or symptoms of stress.…
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Hay Fever Natural Remedies
If you suffer sneezing, itching, or watery eyes, you may need these hay fever natural remedies. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen, dust, and chemicals especially at certain times of the year. There is swelling of the mucous membranes of the nasal passages. Symptoms of Hay Fever may include sneezing, runny nose, burning eyes, exhaustion, mucus discharges. Hay fever tendencies can be hereditary and symptoms encouraged by a weak immune system. See other articles on Allergies, food allergies, and pet dander allergies. Modern medicine treats hay fever with decongestants and anti-histamines. They may give temporary symptomatic relief, but offer no long-term improvements. Using hay fever natural remedies, however,…
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Remedies for Pet Dander Allergies
While more than 70% of families in the United States have pets, approximately ten percent of the population has an allergy to pets. Animal dander, or skin flakes can cause an allergic reactions including sneezing, wheezing, and watery eyes or nose. The animal hair itself is not considered to be a very significant allergen, however, the hair or fur may collect pollen, dust, mold, and other allergens. Although a particular animal may produce more or less allergen, there is no relationship between the pet’s hair length and allergen production. These allergies are caused by close proximity to animals and an oversensitive reaction of the immune system. Allergies to animal dander…
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Natural Anemia Remedies
Anemia is a lack of iron (hemoglobin) from low red blood cell count. Sometimes a person is without symptoms, however, iron deficiency anemia usually brings with it thin breaking fingernails and persistent fatigue, frequent yawning, light-headedness, shortness of breath or dizziness, sores on corners of mouth, pale face, and lower lip paleness. Most common causes of anemia are lack of iron absorption from poor digestion or heavy menstrual bleeding in women. Other causes include poor bone marrow red blood cell production. The spleen can destroy red blood cells prematurely. Medical treatments can include iron supplementation. They also look for stomach bleeding or tumors. They also look at medicines and radiation…
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Anger Management Natural Remedies
In this article on Anger Management Natural Remedies you will find help for those in your life with anger issues, or for yourself. Anger is the state of mind that reflects an emotional sensitivity which is caused from weakness of, or damage to, the liver. For anger issues in woman due to hormonal imbalance see PMS (premenstrual syndrome) Natural Remedies. Liver weakness or damage can be caused by poor dietary habits, pollution and most commonly from almost any medication, whether over-the-counter or prescription. Common over-the-counter pain relievers are the most frequent offenders. Physical symptoms involving digestive problems, high blood pressure, and stress can cause anger and irritability. Medical vs Natural…
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MS Natural Remedies
Find here MS natural remedies. Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic neuromuscular ailment in which the myelin sheaths surrounding the nerves in the brain and spinal cord (i.e. in the central nervous system) are damaged. There are various theories as to the cause (and none are agreed upon unanimously by medical experts). MS occurs mainly in the Caucasian populations of westernized nations and incidence is 50-100 cases per 100,000 of the population. It is more prevalent in women than in men, and generally commences at an early age – most often during early adult years. It is generally accepted that Multiple Sclerosis is neither preventable nor curable, although many patients have…
