People have been using garlic as an herbal medicine for thousands of years, but this pungent herb doesn’t have the market cornered on successful natural remedies. Several other herb species have similar health benefits. As with regular medications, consult your…
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Unlike essential oils from peppermint or fennel, which are often found in culinary products, the tea tree does not find much use outside of essential oil therapy. While it may not be as diverse in its uses as other plants,…
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Overview The bumps, dilated veins and redness associated with acne rosacea typically occur in adulthood and can bring back all the angst associated with the pimples of adolescence. Advertisers frequently promise healing with herbs, and natural practitioners continue to offer…
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Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is a wildflower that commonly grows in the woodlands of North America. Bloodroot’s antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties have made it a common herbal remedy for many different kinds of ailments. The wildflower was often used by Native…
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Overview Acupressure is a part of traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM. Acupressure.com defines the practice as an ancient healing art that uses the fingers and other parts of the body to skillfully press key points that stimulate the body’s natural…
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Overview Tension is bound to arise when multiple family members live under one roof because every person has his own perspectives, wants and needs. Ignoring that reality can lead to constant familial discord and breed an uncomfortable living environment. Alternately,…
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Overview A conventional Individual Retirement Account, also known as a traditional IRA, is a tax-advantaged savings account designed for long-term retirement savings. A Roth IRA shares many characteristics with a conventional IRA but has different tax features. Conversions from conventional…
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Overview Most people would agree that there are few things more annoying than not being able to fall asleep or stay asleep at night. According to the Mayo Clinic, insomnia affects more than one-third of adults sometime in their lives….
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Overview Milk Thistle, a member of the sunflower family, probably originated in the Mediterranean. Today it is often found as a weed growing throughout California and other states. The plant has a purple flowering thistle that produces black seeds containing…
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Overview Both Roth Individual Retirement Accounts and regular IRAs, also known as Traditional IRAs, offer tax-advantage savings for long-term investors. However, the tax features of each type of account are very different, affecting both contributions and distributions. Determining which account…
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Organic medicinal herbs are some of the very first medicines man ever used. Today there are testing facilities designed to check herbs for their use against medical conditions. Clinical trials have been done on some herbs to detect their effectiveness…
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Overview Radon is a radioactive, gaseous element that is odorless, tasteless and colorless. Because radon emits ionizing radiation, long-term exposure can cause lung cancer. Radon is commonly found in homes, particularly those with underground basements, where radon seeps through cracks…
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Overview The 529 college savings plan and the Education IRA are both tax-advantaged investment plans designed to provide savings for educational expenses. The Education IRA, renamed the Coverdell Education Savings Account, is an individual account with different contribution and investment…
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Eucalyptus oil is distilled from the leaves of the evergreen Eucalyptus globulus tree. It’s often used as both a topical ointment and ingested orally for medical maladies like coughing. Though it’s all-natural, the oil can sometimes have negative side effects….
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Overview Your home is your biggest investment. Because homes are so expensive, it is essential that you insure your home for the full value and replacement cost to protect yourself financially in the event of an accident, a fire or…
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Overview Battery recycling has grown because of the large numbers of battery-driven products produced. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that more than 3 billion batteries are purchased each year by Americans alone. Recycling them helps reduce waste dumped at…
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Overview An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a long-term savings plan regulated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that can provide you with many tax advantages. Notably, your contributions to an IRA may be tax-deductible, depending on your income level,…
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Overview You should review your term life insurance coverage whenever you experience life- changing events, near the end of life insurance terms or when your financial situation changes. The birth of a child, the purchase of a new home or…
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Overview A major element of most divorce cases is the division of assets and debts accumulated during the course of the marriage, according to the American Bar Association. Although there are differences in divorce laws from one state to another,…
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Some of the earliest written references to silybum marianus–or milk thistle–are found in ancient Greek and Roman herbalist texts, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database states that silybum marianus is effective for…
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For at least the past 2,000 years, honey has been used for a variety of medicinal purposes, according to the Honey Research Unit at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. The Online Archive of American Folk Medicine at the University…
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Overview Child rearing is full of both difficulties and fulfillment. Each child is different, so the best method of discipline for an individual child depends on an array of factors, including the relationship between the parent and child. Tough love…
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Overview According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 3 to 7 percent of school-aged children have Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Because children with ADHD tend to be impulsive, overactive and inattentive, they don’t usually respond to standard…
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Stamina is the ability to sustain physical or mental effort for a prolonged period. It is having more energy or endurance to do things such as exercise, work and study. Almost everyone can benefit from increased stamina in their daily…
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Perhaps he’d like you to meet his mother or introduce you to his closest friends. Maybe he’s started calling just to say, “Hi,” and wouldn’t dream of spending a Saturday night without you by his side. These are just a…
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So many of today’s prescription and over-the-counter medication was once an old herbal remedy favorite and through clinical trials they were proven so effective they went commercial. Clinical trials help refine thoughts on how an herb works to real laboratory…
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1. Baby on the Loose Learning to crawl is an important milestone for your child, but it also means the start of the baby protection era for you. Suddenly your sedentary baby turns into a curious explorer, able to get…
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Roughly 100 species of pau d’arco tree grow in the rainforests of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. In the trees’ native range, folk herbalists use pau d’arco bark and leaves for medicinal purposes. Western medical scientists have isolated…
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Overview The Alexander Technique is required learning at some theater and performing arts schools, including Julliard, because of its ability to improve breathing and movement, but the method can be useful for people in other walks of life, too. If…
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Overview EDTA chelation therapy has been used as an effective, FDA-approved treatment for heavy metal poisoning cases since the middle of the 20th century. It’s also been used as a treatment for several other conditions, even though it’s only been…
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