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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Adrenal Fatigue Natural Remedies
This article explains the uses of natural adrenal fatigue remedies. See other fatigue posts, chronic fatigue natural remedies, natural anemia remedies. When your adrenal glands are so fatigued, it causes low energy, tiredness, exhaustion, weakness, allergies, sleep problems, low sex drive, poor concentration, and the inability to cope with stress. Causes may come from nutritional deficiencies, adrenal or pituitary tumors, or prolonged stress. Modern medicine often ignores the causes and uses steroids or stimulants with their attending side effects. Use the natural adrenal fatigue remedies along with good nutrition. These helpful supplements can rest and rehabilitate the adrenals. Diet: remove tobacco, alcohol, coffee, black tea, and fast foods. Also exercise…
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Addison’s Natural Remedies
This article explains the uses of Addison’s natural remedies. It is an adrenal function issue. See other Adrenal Fatigue Natural Remedies. Low cortisol production from the adrenals can cause Addison’s disease, therefore we present these Addison’s natural remedies. A loss of aldosterone can cause low blood pressure, dehydration, hypoglycemia, or even shock. Another sign of Addison’s may be excessive skin pigment. Addison’s can can be caused by autoimmune disease, cancer or other chronic wasting diseases. Modern medicine treats Addison’s with steroids. These treatments may have to be taken for the rest of your life. Using Addison’s natural remedies, however, can possibly help you avoid them. Addison’s has been documented to…
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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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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…
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Sciatic Pain Natural Remedies
This article addresses sciatic pain natural remedies. Sciatic pain comes from irritated or damaged sciatic nerve; this nerve services the legs. Sciatic pain can be throbbing, aching, or shooting. Sciatic pain lasts for a few days typically. Many people have chronic (lasting longer than 2 weeks) sciatic problems. The cause of sciatic pain is generally injury to the lumbar spine, however there may be a bulging disc aggravated by constipation, varicose veins, or exposure to cold wet conditions. The medical perspective on sciatic pain tells patients to rest for 48 hours, avoiding physical exertion. Pain relievers and muscle relaxers for sciatic pain are often prescribed but bring many side effects.…
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Natural Bad Breath Remedies
Bad breath is an offensive odor coming from the mouth. The most common cause is poor digestion. Some say constipation may also cause bad breath. Medications which block or reduce stomach acid may cause bad breath. Sinus problems may also be a cause. Very rarely, bad breath may be a sign of tuberculosis, syphilis, cancer, or even AIDS. Other causes include smelly foods (sardines, garlic, onions, salami, or other strong smelling foods), hunger, or dental problems. Remember to have regular dental checkups. Modern medicine doesn’t usually treat bad breath unless a severe medical problem is seen. Bad breath is not treated by doctors with the exception of examining teeth for…
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Adult-Onset Diabetes (Type II) Natural Remedies
Learn these diabetes natural remedies. Adult-onset diabetes is a dysfunction of sugar metabolism, contributing to weight gain, high blood pressure, and cholesterol and triglyceride deregulation. The body can no longer utilize sugar (glucose) to feed the cells and the pancreas cannot secrete enough insulin. From the natural perspective, excessive refined carbohydrates in the diet contribute to insulin resistance, ultimately resulting in endocrine problems affecting the whole body. As a diabetic, in addition to your medical care, there are natural steps you can take to support your body. First, consider your overall health. Maintaining a healthy weight and diet are very important. Choose a low-carbohydrate diet to reduce the need for…
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Insulin Resistance and Adult-Onset Diabetes
Download Dave’s Low-carb diet in .pdf Adult-onset Diabetes is the disease that most adults can heal without using medications. This is a stunning statement considering billions of dollars that are spent by Americans every year on diabetic medications. Drug companies assume that Americans are unwilling to change their diets and therefore have developed drugs to relieve symptoms; but they never cure the problem. I believe that Americans can turn this epidemic around and find tremendous health. It is a dysfunction of sugar metabolism, contributing to weight gain, high blood pressure, and cholesterol and triglyceride deregulation. Most commonly we see the accumulation of fat on the belly. This big belly or…
