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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Natural Cures For Sinus Problems

It's getting to be that time of year again when so many people are experiencing "sinus" problems. Myself included. Another site in the natural cures remedies genre like mine, recently posted comments about the many natural cures that several people have tried and had great success with. I'd like to share those with you here. POPULAR REMEDIES: APPLE CIDER VINEGAR SALINE RINSE CAYENNE SNORTING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND SEA SALT STEAMING WITH APPLE CIDER VINEGAR HYDROGEN PEROXIDE NETI POT GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT OIL PULLING OREGANO OIL

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Magnetic Sheet: Is It The Power To Heal?

In the world of alte ative health remedies, there are many skeptics. Some say it’s all a bunch of “quackery.” Others swear by treatments and medicines like acupuncture, herbal medicine, magnetic therapy, and the list is very long, with many variations. A magnetic sheet would be included in that “fringe” type alte ative healing device.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Nausea during Pregnancy: Can It Be Relieved?

One of the most dreaded aspects of pregnancy for most women is morning sickness or nausea during pregnancy. Nausea is actually a good sign because it means that the mother's body is producing an adequate amount of hormones. When adequate hormone levels are present, it means that there’s less chance of a having a miscarriage. Unfortunately, the inconvenient nausea and vomiting, make it very uncomfortable for women in the early stages of pregnancy.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Natural Cures and Remedies Can Have Side Effects

Maybe you never heard that natural cures and remedies can sometimes have side effects! Why? Here are the times when this can happen. When a person is: • overweight • has frequent colds or flu • has a history of prescription or recreational drugs • frequently consumes fatty and/or prepackaged processed foods • drinks lots of sodas or consumes other sugary drinks • consumes foods with artificial colors or chemicals on a regular basis • Or when a chronic illness is present

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Insomnia Treatments Can Be Found Without Paying A Doctor

In general, temporary insomnia goes away when the underlying trigger is removed or corrected. Most people seek medical insomnia treatments when their insomnia becomes chronic. The main focus of insomnia treatments should be directed towards finding the cause. Once the cause is identified, it’s important to manage and control the underlying problem, since this alone will probably eliminate the insomnia all together. Treating the symptoms of insomnia without addressing the main cause just won’t work.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Natural Cure For Cancer Finally Realized?

I often have asked myself if one person alone can make a difference in this world. I can truly say that Dr. Clark has made a huge difference. In September 2009, Dr. Clark passed away and hundreds of testimonials and letters of condolences from all over the world in all languages poured in to the offices of Dr. Clark. Reading the many testimonials and letters proved to me that "yes, one person alone, like Dr. Clark, can achieve extraordinary accomplishments through their tireless dedication helping others." Many thought Dr. Clark deserved a Nobel Prize, me included.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Get The Lead Out With Chelation

Chelation therapy is designed for the purpose of flushing out heavy metals from the body. It's simply a treatment that administers chelating agents. EDTA chelation treatment involves the use of ETDA (ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid.) This is an amino acid that is manufactured, and is used in cases when individuals have been poisoned with heavy metals. The chelating effect binds mercury and lead together, allowing it to be flushed out from the body. EDTA can also bind calcium, which is what contributes to the accumulation of plaque in people with atherosclerosis.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Home Remedies for Acne

Acne is really a skin disease that causes pimples. They form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples are seen on the face, neck, back, chest and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but teenagers and young adults are the usual victims. It is not a serious disease, but in bad cases, it can cause scaring and that’s why finding home remedies for acne, are helpful. The medical pros don’t even know exactly what causes acne. Hormone changes during the teenage years and pregnancy probably contribute.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Swine Flu And You

Swine flu viruses don't normally infect humans, but human infections with swine influenza do occur. Flu pandemics are among the most frequently occurring pandemics in the world. Swine flu is a type A influenza virus and spreads from person to person by coughing and sneezing, and by coming into contact with infected areas (such as door handles, telephones, keyboards). Pandemic flus -- like the 1918 flu and outbreaks in 1957 and 1968 -- often strike young, healthy people the hardest. Pandemic disease experts are preparing for a possible second wave of the swine flu.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Fight Back With Nature's Most Powerful Anti-Virals

Now that the h1 1 virus (swine flu) has grabbed at my own family in different parts of the country, I'm coming out swinging! I'm not going to take it anymore! And you shouldn't either. According to the CDC, Influenza A H1N1 is a respiratory disease typically found in pigs that is caused by type A influenza viruses.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

The Swine Flu Scare Is Greatly Hyped

We get news about the swine flu on a daily basis now. For all that is currently known, the swine flu is not any worse than any other flu, just much more of a "hype." The question we should now be asking ourselves: should we get the swine flu vaccine or not? If you want to know my truthful reply: It hasn't taken me a moments thought -- of course I will NOT get a swine flu vaccine, just as I have not been vaccinated for anything else in 20 years.) Why would I ever want to getting vaccinated against the flu. Many people get the flu regardless of the vaccine.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Oil of Oregano: The Miracle Drug Most People Still Don’t Know About

The uses for oregano and oil of oregano are many. Whether it’s fighting diarrhea, intestinal gas, and digestive problems, it also works well against a sore throat and breathing difficulties. Oil of oregano can also fight against bee stings and many snake bites. Some reports have even suggested it as a treatment for dandruff and skin disorders.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Is Honey The Most Amazing Food On The Planet?

It may very well be. I love honey and eat it every day. I use it as a replacement for sugar in my tea in the morning. One reaso I don’t prefer sugar over honey? Find out HERE. There’s an amazing thing that happens though when you mix this marvel of nature with another amazing plant creation, and their benefits working together, is really incredible for us. Even though honey is sweet, taken in the right dosage, even diabetic patients can take it as a medicine, without any harm.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Psoriasis Shampoo: What’s the difference?

Any health problem is troubling, if it’s happening to you. But of all the skin problems, psoriasis is particularly irritating. It looks bad and it’s embarrassing. Even though other people may not see under your hair, using a psoriasis shampoo is essential for irritated skin relief. Sometimes, it’s difficult even for doctors to tell the difference between “scalp psoriasis” and “seborrheic dermatitis” of the scalp. Both are a condition that affects the scalp. They also share similar signs and symptoms, like itchy, red, and scaly skin.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Sex Life During Pregnancy Can Still Be Good

It's not unusual for a woman to feel ashamed to talk about having sex during pregnancy, with her doctor or friends. Having sexual intimacy and being pregnant shouldn't make any woman feel unnatural. In order to help you discover more about this sensitive topic, we've put together some fundamental answers to commonly asked questions about sexual intercourse and pregnancy. Let's cover the matter that all woman having their first newbo would like the answer to. Is sexual intimacy during mate ity harmless?

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Natural Antibiotics and the Amazing Oil of Oregano

What is Oil of Oregano? No, it’s not the oregano you use in your spaghetti sauce. Common oregano is typically called Origanum Marjoram, while Oil of Oregano is derived from Origanum “Vulgare.” There is a difference and should not be confused. Several studies have shown that Oil of Oregano is a highly potent purifier that provides many health benefits. It’s a natural substance that’s extracted from wild oregano plants. There are two key compounds found in oil of oregano and they are “carvacrol and thymol.”

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

1,675 views

By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Detox Cancer Proactively Instead of Regretfully

Recently, I posted another article on Home Remedies and explained the reasons we need to detox cancer and what the things are that are attacking our health every day! We live in a time when there are more reasons to “remove” (detox) the poisons from our bodies on a regular basis than ever before. This is no longer some kind of “health fad!” Just a few days ago, Pepsi and Coke announced they will reduce potentially cancer-causing caramel coloring from their soft drinks, in order to avoid having to paste warnings on the millions of bottles and cans they sell each year in Califo ia.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

1,485 views

By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Green Tea Weight Loss: More Than An Antioxidant

Obesity has become such a worldwide problem, doctors and health professionals are all looking for more natural methods of weight loss for their patients. Finally, the method that has been studied and has shown the greatest success, is the use of green tea to help reduce body fat and weight. Green tea is no mystery to the Chinese. They have known the benefits of this weight loss and body loss plant for centuries. The green tea studies show significant results in reducing body fat and overall weight loss.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Remedies for Constipation: The Natural Way

It’s a natural law of every creature on earth. We take nourishment in and the waste must go out. That’s the way we were made to function. But, what happens when we don’t function normally? When you feel bloated, uncomfortable, you try to go, and nothing happens. And sometimes, when you do finally go, it’s painful. That’s when you need to educate yourself on the remedies for constipation.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

1,396 views

By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Tinnitus Remedies: Is There One That Works Best?

If you’re like me, you’ve got a problem in your head. No, I’m not talking about a mental problem. I’m talking about tinnitus remedies for the noise that seems to emanate from your ears. It’s a very common problem and that’s why I’m writing about it. Do you hear a ringing, hissing or any other “unnatural” sound in your ears? Do you hear this sound all the time, or what seems to be all the time? Is it enough of a sound to bother you? If your answer is yes, you probably have tinnitus.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Is Honey Unsafe For Babies?

Is Honey Unsafe For Babies? Most people have heard that there's a potential problem with giving honey to young babies, but they don't know exactly what the problem is. Doctors will advise pregnant women, not to eat honey during pregnancy. And they even tell them not to give honey to their children until they're at least a year old. Honey is a natural product that is very healthy for people. Unfortunately, there have been some cases of a very serious illness that was traced to honey. It's called "infant botulism", which is actually a type of food poisoning caused by a bacterium.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Detox Completely and Get the Sugar Out!

We all know that sugary diets cause weight gain and obesity, but did you know that sugar can also cause depression, headaches, fluid retention, hormonal imbalances, hypertension and bacterial fermentation in the colon? Sugar is also shown to elevate triglycerides, increase the risk for coronary heart conditions, cause kidney damage and hypoglycemia. With so many negative health effects linked to sugar consumption, you may be thinking about limiting or even cutting it out of your diet altogether.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

What Is the Best Detox Diet To Clean Out Your Body?

What is the best detox diet? That is a good question and the answer is simple. It depends on what you are detoxing for. Most people know very little about why you should detox your body. They’ve heard of The Master Cleanse, the 3,4,5,6,7, and up to 28 day cleanses, but most people don’t know any more about it than, “it’s good to do it for dieting. That would make it very difficult to define the best detox diet.r

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Steve BerchtoldRecently published1 topic

Colon Cleanse Products Are Confusing To Choose

It doesn’t matter which cleanse you may want to do, the colon cleanse products available are many. This makes it difficult to choose the best one sometimes. None of them will be sufficient for extreme detoxification needs. But, if you’ve never done a colon cleanse in your entire lifetime, I strongly suggest you do one. All colon cleanse products have similar ingredients, but what ingredients are really the best to include in a cleansing product? This is where the confusion may originate from. Most of us are not doctors, practioners or health care providers.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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