Overview You can open a Roth IRA for anyone who qualifies. If your recipient has time to wait before using the funds, a Roth IRA can be an enormous gift. A contribution to a Roth IRA is easy to make,…
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It’s perfectly normal to misplace your car keys from time to time, or to occasionally have the name of a familiar person stuck on the tip of your tongue. While these moments of forgetfulness are not generally a cause for…
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Overview The Center for Medicare and Medicaid services, or CMS, describes the Medicare home health benefit as a program that covers care for short-term conditions and the management of chronic illnesses for people in their homes. Medicare-certified home health agencies…
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Overview The root and stem of the bloodroot plant bleeds a reddish orange liquid when it is cut, which is how the plant got its name. The root has been used in traditional medicine. Today the plant is not recommended…
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The milk thistle plant, named for the milky veins that adorn its leaves, has been cultivated for over 2000 years for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Herbal remedies made from milk thistle and its active ingredient, silymarin, are available for…
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Overview There is a long-held myth that stress causes gray hair and that extreme anxiety can cause it to change color overnight. Coco Ballantyne, a writer for “Scientific American” magazine, cites the story of Marie Antoinette, the French ruler who…
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Overview As any person knows, saving money is extremely important in being successful financially. When starting a business, it is even more important to save money. If you happened to take out a loan in order to jump-start your business,…
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Dexchlorpheniramine maleate is a medication indicated to alleviate symptoms associated with the common cold, hay fever and seasonal allergies. This allergy treatment is part of a class of drugs called antihistamines and works by blocking the action of histamine, an…
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Massage therapy offers a great deal to people who suffer with painful muscular conditions. It also offers relief to some migraine sufferers who have muscle tightness at the root of their painful headaches. Massage offers a natural, long-term way to…
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Halitosis, commonly referred to as bad breath, can be an embarrassing problem. Halitosis is most often caused by bacteria residing within your mouth. Bad breath typically can be treated at home, but chronic halitosis could be the sign of a…
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Overview Valerian, Valeriana officinalis L., is an herbaceous perennial. You can find it growing wild in 21 northern U.S. states including Washington, Minnesota, West Virginia and Maine. Common names for valerian include garden heliotrope, vandal root and amantilla. If you…
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Overview The herb valerian is touted as a sedative that treats sleep disorders and anxiety. However, clinical trials have not found this the claims to be valid. Short-term oral use, up to six weeks, is generally regarded as safe. Long-term…
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Indigestion is a term used to describe when a person develops an upset stomach after eating. Symptoms may include bloating, nausea and heartburn. Indigestion is typically not serious and can usually be resolved at home without needing to see a…
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Every woman goes through the change of life differently, and how you deal with the symptoms will depend on their severity. Symptoms commonly associated with menopause include night sweats and hot flashes. Taking natural remedies for side effects of menopause…
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Overview Sleep masks help people relax and go to sleep by physically covering the eyes and blocking light. However, all sleep masks are not created equal. Some are designed as simple cloth masks and others have features like aromatherapy built…
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Essential oils and aromatherapy are often regarded as a woman’s domain, thanks to the prevalence of scented soaps and lotions available to women in general. But men might be missing out on important benefits from certain essential oils that are…
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Holy basil is an ancient component of Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine originating in India. Traditionally, holy basil has been used as a treatment for dozens of conditions, including diabetes, asthma, stress, colds, flu, headaches, diabetes and cancer. In…
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Kava is a crop that originates from islands in the South Pacific, including Samoa, Fiji, Hawaii and Polynesia, where it is commonly used to create tea and coffee. It is also used in ceremonies. Kava is used as an ingredient…
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Anxiety or panic attacks cause unexpected intense feelings of fear or terror. The University of Maryland Medical Center describes symptoms of an anxiety attack to include chest pain, rapid heartbeat, nausea and fear of dying or impending disaster. The attacks…
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Neti pots are a popular way to ease congestion without using over-the-counter cold medications. St. Vincent’s Hospital in Australia studied neti pots and found them to be a viable way to irrigate the nasal passages. Use a neti pot to…
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Overview Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils to heal and to create specific moods. Lavender is one of the most versatile essential oils, and has numerous uses, from creating a relaxing atmosphere to inducing sleep and healing conditions…
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Peppermint oil, a colorless, menthol-based oil extracted from upper regions of the peppermint plant, is used in a variety of therapeutic applications. The peppermint plant has long been a staple of organic medicine. According to the University of Maryland Medical…
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In folk medicine, herbs were routinely and effectively used to treat irregularity. Usually by the preparation of a tea, the herbs were ingested and produced powerful colon cleansing effects within 6 to 12 hours. Such herbs, which coax the intestines…
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The bergamot is a citrus plant that produces fruit which is similar to an orange. This fruit is used to produce an essential oil that is popularly used in aromatherapy to calm frayed nerves and ease tension. According to the…
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Ashwagandha is a medicinal herb with a long history of use in the traditional system of Indian medicine called Ayurvedic medicine, where it is used to treat inflammation, stress, gastrointestinal disorders and numerous other conditions. Ashwagandha is commonly classified as…
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Overview Getting out of a sticky debt situation can not only be difficult, but stressful and frustrating as well. One way to avoid bankruptcy and simplify your debt repayment is through debt consolidation, according to the Federal Trade Commission. With…
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Overview Many adopted youngsters have feelings that are not shared by children raised in their birth families. These feelings can occur even in a loving, supportive family. They can usually be worked through by the child as he goes through…
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Eucalyptus is commonly used in aromatherapy for medicinal purposes. Steven D. Ehrlich’s article on eucalyptus for the University of Maryland Medical Center discusses the use of the leaves and the oil of the eucalyptus plant by Aboriginal people to heal…
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Clary oil has long been used for it’s health benefits, but during the 18th century it found popularity with wine sellers. Dishonest merchants used its flavor and scent in low quality wines so that they resembled those of higher quality…
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Overview If you have been trying to get pregnant for over a year with no success, or you are over 35 and haven’t conceived in at least six months, you may be infertile. The Chinese have been using acupuncture as…
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