The longest nerve in the human body is the sciatic nerve. Inflammation caused by compression or irritation to the sciatic nerve can cause a lot of pain to the affected person. starting at the waist and traveling as far down as the knee. Before we look at some natural remedies make sure you get a doctor’s opinion before you go any further.

Ice Pack:

Gently applying an ice pack to the sciatic nerve has been very effective in the first 48 hours of symptoms. Alternating between 10 minute intervals for about 4 times is recommended. Apply icepack for 10 minutes, take away for 10 minutes, apply again…and so on. (more…)

Most information about how to prevent gout seems to be about the usual stuff with medications and other unnatural methods that do nothing but temporarily hide the pain. Note how I said temporary. That’s because these pills you may be taking aren’t getting to the exact root cause of the issue. But I’m not here to discuss that. I want to talk about a few simple exercises you can perform for immediate gout pain relief.

3 Exercises to Perform for Gout Relief

1) Strengthening Exercises

These are exercises you can perform to increase the strength of the muscles that support the joints that are affected with gout. It is best to perform exercises that increase strength when you are not experiencing a painful episode of a gout attack. It’s best to rest at this point, drink a lot of water and wait for the pain to subside. (more…)

A huge percentage of our population suffers from motion sickness. A sufferer usually feels nauseous and dizzy while travelling. This is a very common problem.

No matter what the mode of transportation is, the queasy feeling is still there. Experts could not really put their finger on the exact cause of this condition. But several studies have confirmed the contribution of vertigo, eyesight problems and anemia to this problem. Genetics also play a major role. If your family has a history of motion sickness, you have higher chances of experiencing this as well. (more…)

It is a tough job for the liver to keep the cleaning function of the body always in smooth operation especially using the present-day unhealthy eating and drinking habits of individuals. And, like any other machines, it encounters malfunctioning that needs immediate troubleshooting. But unlike other machines that need only oiling to run again, the liver has to be looked upon very carefully or the entire system will suffer if it doesn’t function extremely nicely.

In youth, you might not notice the effects of malfunctioning liver. But whenever you reach middle and advanced age, you will discover that a lot of sicknesses are becoming caused by a malfunctioning liver. The symptoms of a damaged liver are: dull aching discomfort within the right side of the stomach region - often beneath the shoulder blade, terrible pain at the nape, rough tongue, unpleasant taste within the mouth in the morning and the appearance of yellowish color within the whites of the eyes. Other than those, a person with a troubled liver would also frequently really feel loss of appetite, dizziness and drowsiness after meals. (more…)

Headaches vary in their severity, from mild irritable headaches to severe migraines associated with nausea. Headaches can be triggered by many situations. Being stuck in a traffic jam, being out in the hot sun, pending work files piled up on your table, a cold, constipation, dehydration, the list of situations that can trigger a headache goes on. There are preventive measures that can be taken immediately when you realize the pain starting. Drinking a glass of water can help at times. Lying down with your eyes closed can be relaxing. Taking deep breathes and practicing yoga can also be helpful. There are herbal remedies available to treat and prevent headaches.

Feverfew is a herb known for it properties to prevent and stop headaches. Take a few leaves combines with bay laurels daily to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches. Gingko leaves are also highly beneficial for headaches and can give long term positive effects. Herbs like valerian, skullcap, passion flower and lemon balm can relax you and reduce tension headaches. Make an herbal tea of these herbs at the onset of a headache to prevent the pain from being severe. Chamomile, rosemary, lavender and mint are also herbs that help to relax and are helpful in reducing and preventing headaches. A tea made of coriander and sugar can also be soothing for headache. To prevent the pain, a tea made of cumin, coriander and ginger is also beneficial. Oregano is another herb that can be used for a tea. (more…)

What is the biggest mistake people make about stomach ache?

Calling it stomach ache. The stomach (fortunately) does not ache. Usually when people say their stomach aches, they mean they have a gas pain. Gas pain can be severe pain. My friends who work in emergency rooms say you wouldn’t believe how many people come in for what turns out to be gas pain.

What herbal allies would you recommend for those dealing with:

HEARTBURN?

Herbalists, myself included, see heartburn as a lack of HCL (hydrochloric acid) in the stomach, instead of the prevalent opinion, that it is caused by too much acid. So instead of trying to turn off production of HCL (as drugs attempt to do), herbalists seek herbs that increase HCL, such as dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). (more…)

Allergies can be really uncomfortable and agonizing. Thousands of people suffer from allergies and they have to be conscious about their specific allergens all through their life to keep away from the disgusting allergy attacks. Certain food, dust, animals etc can cause allergies in certain people. Dust allergy is the most common one found among most people. Sneezing, coughing, irritations, itchy skin, etc are characteristic to allergies.

Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine and is found in berries, plums, broccoli, spinach, peppers and citrus fruits. Nettle is also known for its properties for healing allergies. Nettle and angelica can be used to make teas during an allergy attack. Licorice can reduce the symptoms of allergy and bring down inflammation. Chilly peppers prevent the secretion of excessive fluids and are beneficial for allergies. (more…)

If you are suffering from rosacea- the skin disorder most often characterized by flushed skin or reddish bumps on the face, most probably, you have been using various ointments to treat the condition. More so, you must have even considered laser treatment to take care of your skin problem. However, there are popular home remedies that can treat your skin dilemma. The good thing about these methods is that they are inexpensive ways of combating rosacea and pose no harm to your health.

Home Remedies for Rosacea:

1. Drink alkaline water. Rosacea is, to a degree, caused by too much acidity in the body and skin. To neutralize your body’s acidic levels, drink lots of alkaline water preferably with a pH of 7.3. in addition, water helps cool down your body heat, thus, it also aids in managing rosacea outbreak. (more…)