Alternative Medicine

Olive oil is taken from crushed and pitted green olives. It contains phenols, sterols, fatty acids such as linolenic acid palmitic acid, oleic acid, and vitamin E, that have significant antioxidant activity. It is also rich in monounsaturated fat that is essential for good health since it is easily digested compared to other types of fats. It …

The kidneys play a major role in removing toxins and waste from the body. Their essential function is important for your overall health. However, irregular kidney function is a major cause of many diseases and toxins remain in the body. An unhealthy lifestyle also affects the function of your kidneys. The kidneys have many vital functions, and …

Vertigo can describe a range of symptoms, including weakness and lightheadedness, imbalance, and a sense of movement when there is none. Everyone can experience vertigo slightly differently, but it can be very disturbing. Often it causes nausea similar to motion-sickness. The most common type of vertigo is called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and occurs when a …

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. Bleeding is the first symptom of gingivitis that occurs when the amount of bacteria, organized into a biofilm on the tooth surface, causes inflammatory changes (and activation of the immune system) in the soft tissue that surrounds the …

In a world full of pharmaceutical drugs for everything from dandruff to toenail fungus, it is refreshing to have do-it-yourself and trusted old wives cures to heal a wide variety of ailments. Baking soda is the most important in most homes and is useful for cooking, cleaning and in many home remedies. Although safe when used as …