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TOP 10 Past Article Written by Jennifer Gray, Pharmacist | Eczema comes in many shapes and sizes; but one thing is constant, the ITCH. It is always there taunting its victims, urging them to abandon all control and scratch. “It feels so good to scratch that I keep on doing it even though I know it will hurt more when I stop,” says one teenage sufferer. What can be done about this increasingly common skin affliction? First of all, education and understanding the reasons for the … [Read more...]
Written By Allison Prater | |`ch ervel| noun a plant of the parsley family, with small white flowers and delicate fernlike leaves that are used as a culinary herb. Anthriscus cerefolium, family Umbelliferae. Anthriscus Cerefolium, or Chervil, is a delicate sister spice, numbered among the fine herbs of French cuisine. It’s warm, tender flavor, a unique mix of parsley and anise, is subtly cheering to the senses. An annual, with lacy, fern-like leaves and hollow stems, is a garnish … [Read more...]
Written by Sara Piccola When it comes to painkillers you never know what you may or may not be putting in or on your body. With any form of prescribed medication there may be an underlying chemical or substance that ends up causing more pain than eliminating it. Try some of these natural pain remedies. Olive Oil Yes, another fantastic use for this tasty cooking oil! It contains an anti-inflammatory ingredient that is similar to the ones found in painkillers - oleocanthal. This compound was … [Read more...]
By Dr. Thomas S. Lee, NMD, APH In 19th Century America, people used tonics, purgatives, and cleansers to treat not only themselves, but also their livestock and neighbors, to “eliminate poison from the blood and tissues, purify metabolic toxins left after a hard winter, and rehabilitate the body for the rest of the year.” These “medicines” were colorful and sometimes noxious remedies made from whatever plant, animal, and mineral products that were available. One of these … [Read more...]
By Lauren Birtwhistle Intense itching, burning, and rashes. None of the above sound like fun, and no one understands the burdens of eczema like the people who suffer from it on a daily basis. There are many over the counter products, as well as prescription drugs that can ease the symptoms of eczema. But if you are looking for an alternative route to alleviate that itch, there are several natural solutions that may help. • Hydrate your skin. Make sure you moisturize faithfully at least two … [Read more...]
Written by Dr. Kurt Grange | The aloe vera plant looks like a cactus, but you can’t use it to make tequila! However, you can do a bunch of other good things with it. Aloe vera is actually a member of the Lily family. The tender portion of the fresh aloe leaf has been eaten as a healthy, nourishing food for centuries. Ancient Egyptian carvings indicate that it has been a cherished plant since 4000 B.C. While folklore can be a reliable source of medicinal information, the secrets of aloe … [Read more...]
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