If you have ever had a hangover you know that relief it uppermost in your mind. 75% or more of those who drink alcoholic beverages experience hangover symptoms the next morning.

Typical symptoms of a hangover are headache, stomach upset, vomiting, a bad taste in your mouth, depressed mood, lack of interest in doing normal things the next morning, and a lapse of memory regarding events from the night before. Some individuals feel a sense of guilt over behavior or events that happen during their drinking event.

There are many contributing factors to the occurrance of a hangover. The most obvious factor is the consumption of too much alcohol. Then there is the lack of sleep, drinking on an empty stomach, drinking too much in a small amount of time, having a dehydrated body, and being in poor health.

Fortunately there are a few natural remedies that you can partake in that may help to relieve your hangover symptoms. If you are smart and you know ahead of time that you will be in a situation where you are likely to be drinking alcohol you may want to get the supplies for these natural remedies stocked in your home before going out to drink.  Read more...

Do you ever find yourself feeling depressed?  If so, you may be looking for relief.  Depression is a medical condition that can be mentally and emotionally draining.  Those who have depression with dangerous and deadly thoughts, such as suicide, are urged to speak with a medical professional immediately.  However, if you only find yourself feeling down or depressed on occasion, you may want to examine natural remedies, also commonly referred to as home remedies.

As with many other medical issues and complications, a healthy diet is a great way to manage or treat depression.  A well balanced diet is the key to staying happy and healthy, especially where depression is concerned.  All individuals are encouraged to drink water and consume a good number of fruits and vegetables each and every day.  In fact, there are a number of natural remedies and home remedies for depression that are based on healthy foods.  Read more...

So many of us, in America, are wanting to lose a few extra pounds. We are a society of consumption and often have an appetite that is bigger than what is needed to sustain our bodies. People are afraid to adopt a healthy diet because it is often seen as them depriving or starving themselves of something.

Fact is, controlling your appetite and starving yourself are two very different things. There are plenty of foods that are good for you and still make you feel full. In fact, you might even start to feel better if you are eating the right things!

Appetite suppressants are not nearly as popular as they once were. Years ago, they were often used by those who wanted to shed a few pounds and were too lazy to put in any kind of real effort. They have lost their popularity because of the vast list of side effects that they cause. Some of them are abdominal pain, anxiousness, addiction, loss of sleep, impotency and too many others to list right here.  Read more...

No single condition causes arthritis. Rather, it is a whole group of problems that cause inflammation and severe pain in the body’s joints.

The joints are the areas where bones meet and allow us to move around in so many different ways. When the joints are damaged it can cause us to become unstable, have a decreased range of movement, cause weakness and cause us to look deformed.

As we get older our joints degenerate without the help of a specific condition. If the body feels stiff and there is a lot of pain then there is a good chance that arthritis is involved.

Arthritis, as common as it is, can leave a person in a dire situation. It can become so serious that life will not be enjoyed as it once was. The most common tasks, such as, walking, eating, changing a light bulb or typing on a computer can become extremely difficult and painful. Not only are people above the age 60 prone to getting arthritis but infants can develop this disease. Nobody is immune to it.  Read more...

Women who suspect they may have PMS should seek medical advice and diagnosis. Knowing for sure what you are dealing with can help you by giving a clear picture of what you are dealing with so that better methods of bring you relief can be used.

It is not easy to diagnose PMS, but you can help your doctor by keeping a symptom journal. Keeping this journal for two months gives your doctor a good picture of the symptoms that occur, the duration of the symptoms, the intensity of what you experience and how it affects your life. This information is very helpful when diagnosing PMS.

The tests that your doctor will order are not to directly diagnose PMS but to rule out other diseases and conditions, which may have some of the same symptoms that PMS has. When all other diseases and conditions have been ruled out then your doctor can make the diagnosis of PMS or the severe form of PMS, PMDD.  Read more...

Anxiety attacks choose no one. It can happen to happy and perfectly normal people of all ages including children. Many cases of anxiety attacks just come out of the blue, or happen without any logical, clear or apparent reason. It may occur while you are relaxed during the day and even while asleep. Still, there are several ways on how to prevent anxiety attacks.

Learn about anxiety Understanding how anxiety affects the body as well as the mind can go a long way in your effort to prevent attacks. Read articles about anxiety and other psychological disorders that are related to it. Learn what are the things you should watch out for, things you should avoid, and practices you should do in case of an attack.  Read more...

What is the best treatment for candida overgrowth or candidiasis?

Many different types of anti-fungal medicines are prescribed to treat Candidiasis, including Amphotericin B, fluconazole, nystatin and ketoconazole. Like many other prescription drugs, these often come with unwanted side effects, but may be necessary in the case of severe Candidiasis or where all other treatment options have failed.

What is Candidate?

There are a number of herbal remedies which have been shown to have a positive effect on intestinal health and functioning, as well as known anti-fungal properties.

Native Remedies has chosen the most effective of these and combined them in a unique therapeutic formula called Candidate.

Candidate is especially designed to treat Candida overgrowth, prevent topical Candida infections such as thrush and promote the growth of healthy probiotic flora in the digestive tract, thereby achieving lasting control of Candidiasis.

Use Candidate to:  Read more...

• Alleviate depressed mood
• Treat Candidiasis and systemic yeast infections
• Eliminate excessive Candida overgrowth in the digestive tract

With the increase in anxiety disorders and the fact that many youngsters are being afflicted with this problem, a lot of research is being conducted to develop new remedies and treatments to provide anxiety relief. While combating the ever-increasing social, family and work pressures, we tend to become prey to stress and tensions leading onto many psychological issues, anxiety disorder being one of them.

The main symptoms of anxiety disorder are insomnia, restlessness, dizziness, sweaty palms, increased heartbeat, tingling sensation in the limbs and rapid breathing. Recurrent bouts of anxiety disorder can lead to other serious health conditions like heart diseases among others. And therefore, it is important to seek treatment at the earliest. There are many remedies for anxiety disorder that vary from natural treatments for anxiety to the conventional medication. Medication should be used if the condition becomes severe.  Read more...

Are psychiatric drugs the only alternative for depression and anxiety?

Fortunately not!

Depression is not a new disorder – people have been suffering from the symptoms of depression for thousands of years!

This means that practitioners of traditional healing and natural medicine have a wealth of knowledge and a long history of treatment from which to draw.

Michele Carelse, our Clinical Psychologist, has had many years of experience treating people with depression.

Together with experts in the field of natural medicine, she has developed MindSoothe – a combination of St John’s Wort and Passiflora – two highly effective herbs in therapeutic medicinal dosage.

MindSoothe contains two potent remedies in one treatment and offers immediate as well as long term relief to people suffering from depression, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, OCD and even those with eating disorders.

What is MindSoothe depression formula?

MindSoothe is a remedy containing two natural remedies in one and is therefore excellent value for money!  Read more...