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Many men and women suffer greatly with the pain and discomfort of a urinary tract infect also referred to as a UTI. A UTI can strike anyone at any age and can be as minor as slight discomfort when urinating to uncontrollable urination and extreme pain. This infection attacks the bladder, kidney, urethra and the ureters. It may attack one and quickly spread through out the urinary tract. If you are having any symptoms of a UTI it is very important that you begin treatment right away before the infection spreads and becomes so bad that you have to get medical treatment and possibly hospitalization.

There are ways to treat a UTI, if caught soon enough, within the privacy of your own home. One way to do this is be aware of your body. Do not put off minor unusual behaviors your body might have. For an example: if you begin urinating frequently without and increase in fluid intake. This could be your body’s way of trying to wash an infection out. Also, if you are having a slight pain when you urinate is another symptom of a UTI. Anything your body does that is out of the ordinary you need to pay close attention to and act quickly to help your body gain control of the situation.

The symptoms of a UTI include but are not limited to the following: Frequent urination, painful urination, cloudy or red tint to your urine and small amounts of urine when you go to the restroom. If you have the following symptoms it could be a sign that the infection is now severe and has moved to the kidneys: chills, vomiting, a fever, pain in the back, sides or even stomach and vomiting. If this occurs you need medical treatment to prevent serious consequences such as kidney damage.

Please keep in mind a UTI is very serious and even though symptoms may improve your condition may be worsening. So what can you do to assist your body in over coming a UTI? One treatment is Vacinnium Oxycoccus. It has been used for a century or more. You maybe wondering what this is…it is simply Cranberry Juice. With recent studies it has been found that the now popular cranberry extract tablets are more concentrate causing it to be even more effective then regular cranberry juice you purchase in the store. These tablets are found in the remedy section of your drug store and are inexpensive.

Another treatment for a UTI is something called Uva Ursi. Uva Ursi has several names, latin being Arctostaphlos Uvaursi. Other referred to names are Arberry, Bearberry, Mountain Cranberry, Rockberry and Whortleberry to name a few. This is a powerful Anti-bacterial for the Liver, Kidney and pancreas. Uva Ursi targets conditions such as inflammation of tissue, the treatment of herpes, vaginal infections, cold sores, bladder stones and UTI. Uva Ursi acts as a defense mechanism as it strengthens and tones the urinary passages. It contains allantoin which aids in tissue repair. Other known perks of the Uva Ursi herb is it is helpful for chronic diarrhea, increases urine flow, reduces bloating, and the astringent properties may also assist in bed wetting.

It is not recommended Uva Ursi be used for people with high blood pressure, pregnant women, children, breast feeding mothers and those with kidney disease. It is also recommended food high in acid be avoided while taking Uva Ursi. Many prescription and over the counter medications and even other herbs and vitamins can lessen the effects of Uva Ursi.

You may have heard of Azo Urinary tablets sold over the counter which aid in the relief of pain and discomfort of a UTI. Though these are found to be effective, Azo also offers there Azo Cranberry. These cranberry tablets are loaded with vitamin C and several other antioxidants which fight bacteria. Cranberry helps to not only fight the bacterial infection known as a UTI but it is great for prevention as well.

When it comes to children, a large variety of herbs and over the counter medications can not be used for children. It is recommended to treat a UTI in a child with cranberry juice or tablets and giving children a bath 2-3 times a day with baking soda in the water. Add just enough baking soda to the water that the water is cloudy. Sense any infection in a child can become serious very quickly be sure to get the child medical attention so the proper test can be done to prevent permanent damage to your child’s kidneys and other vital organs.

Other things you can do to help prevent the infection from accruing is by getting out of wet clothing as soon as possible, avoid tight clothing, wear cotton underwear and be sure to change them at least twice a day, Drink 8-12 glasses of water a day (unless you are on a doctor ordered fluid restriction), Drink cranberry juice or take cranberry tablets and wipe front to back after each urination.

The best way to give yourself the best care is by seeking out the best information. Educating yourself and being aware of ones own body gives you the upper hand when bacteria attempts a visit.

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Many of us suffer with pain from time to time and some chronic pain. Day in and day out an ongoing pain with very little relief. It maybe necessary to take over-the-counter or even prescription pain relievers. But what if you don’t have to…? If you read the bottle of your pain relief medication you may find side effect and warnings such as: This product may cause kidney and liver damage; Do not take over the amount prescribed do to over-dose; May cause serious side effects if used with other medications; May cause serious drop in blood pressure; May cause vision changes, vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, mood changes, head aches, dizziness etc…Why go through all of this if it is not necessary? You could be creating new health problems while attempting to get relief from the one you already have.

When we take pain medication for long periods of time our bodies adapt to them. We have to go through a detox period if we are wanting to stay off of the medication, this is a form of addiction. When our bodies are used to having a certain chemical or even natural substance and we immediately stop the consumption our body may go into a bit of shock. This can cause other health issues to arise and also cause extreme irritability. If you are used to consuming caffeine on a daily basis such as two cups of coffee in the morning or 3 caffeinated soft drinks a day then suddenly stop you may find yourself craving the caffeine and feeling very tense inside. If there is a natural way of fight against pain wouldn’t you rather go that route? Instead of having to deal with side effects, health warnings and even addiction what if there are natural resources that not only relieve pain but also support your over all health.

Below I have listed natural food sources that can give you relief and a health boost. When using be sure you continue as it may take a little while to get your body where it needs to be. If one does not work for you over a period of time try another. What works for one may not work for another, don’t give up.

-One food that acts similar to Ibuprofen is the cherry. Cherries are full of antioxidants and help the body regulate water and reduces swelling. Eating approximately 20 cherries can help relieve pain do to arthritis, an injury and head aches. It also provide a health boost by providing vitamins A and C along with Potassium. Cherries are a good source for cleansing the body and assisting in the prevention of heart decease.

-Mint oil can assist with the relief of head aches. By mixing mint oil with a TSP of rubbing alcohol and rubbing it into your temples can give near instant relief.

-Eucalyptus Oil is a wonderful pain relieving tool. This natural oil is known to relieve sprangs and muscle pains. Simply massage the oil in a circular motion to the effected area.

-Soy may also help with pain as it seems to target osteoarthritis sufferers. Consuming soy on a daily basis can help improve range-of-motion over a period of time. It is thought Soy may reduce the inflammation caused by arthritis.

Other known remedies are as follows:

-Mix honey to warm water and drink for a pain reliever.

-Milk can relieve pain within the stomach as it has alkalizing effects.

-Fish oil taken on a daily basis helps to relieve pain such as arthritis and joint pain.

-Eating a couple of walnuts a few times throughout the day can fight pain.

-Almonds have similar effect to aspirin when you eat twelve

-For muscle pain rub clove oil into the area.

I can go on and on of the many natural resources we have in controlling pain. When choosing a natural source you not only get relief of pain but you also get that health boost. Our bodies will naturally detox the harmful chemicals leaving our bodies even stronger then before. Why add more health issues on top of the ones you are already battling. Go natural and break the chemically dependent cycle.

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If you are suffering from virtually any disease or condition, there is a natural remedy that can help heal you. In many parts of the world, herbal remedies have been used for thousands of years to cure disease and improve quality of life.

There are numerous forms of alternative or herbal medicines. Some of the most widely used are Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Herbalism, and Aromatherapy. Below are summaries of these types of medicine. At the bottom check out the links for natural remedies. We are constantly adding more pages and intend to cover a natural remedy for virtually every disease.

Chinese Herbal Medicine

One of the oldest forms of medicine in the world is Chinese Herbal Medicine. There are written herbal remedies that are over 2000 years old and it is believed that some of them are as old as 5500 years and were passed down orally until they were written down in the 3rd century BC.

Chinese Herbal Medicine focuses on much more than a natural remedy for a disease. It focuses on total body harmony and believes that there is a life force in each of us called “qi” (pronounced “chee”). This life force is responsible for our overall health. Remedies focus on optimizing our chi.

Ayurveda Medicine

Ayurveda is another form of holistic medicine that is the traditional medicine in India. It has been practiced for around 3,000 years. Ayurveda means “wisdom of life” and focuses on treating the body and the mind together to achieve optimal health.

According to Ayurveda philosophies, a large part of our health is dependent on spiritual things like evil spirits, planetary alignment, and acts of gods. Even if you don’t believe in the spiritual aspect, you can benefit from Ayurveda remedies. One of the most appealing things about this form of medicine is that an Ayurveda natural remedy is safer than traditional medicine because it is made from natural ingredients and has far fewer side effects.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy is another form of holistic medicine. Many people think of homeopathy as the same thing as herbal medicine, but that is not necessarily true. Homeopathy seeks to treat diseases with the philosophy that “like cures like”. This means that when you have a disease, you will be treated with a medicine causes similar symptoms to what you have.

The principles of homeopathy go back to Hippocrates around 2500 years ago, but weren’t formalized as homeopathic medicine until 200 years ago. It was formally developed by Samuel Hahnemann and comes from the Greek words homios which means like and pathos which means suffering. One of the most interesting things about homeopathy is that many of the treatments are made from poisonous ingredients like rattlesnake venom which have been extensively diluted.

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A sore throat is basically an inflammation of the throat. It is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection. The inflammation can also be caused by smoking, vitamin deficiencies, or food allergies.

A sore throat will usually be gone after a few days, but in the case of some serious diseases like scarlet fever, it may require medical treatment. Assuming you don’t have a serious disease, you may be able to use herbal remedies for a sore throat to get better without medicine.

There are a few home remedies you may have already heard of. One is to gargle with salt water. It can reduce your symptoms and reduce inflammation. Another home remedy you might want to try is gargling with honey water. This may promote healing. Vitamin C rounds out this trio of home remedies.

If you are looking for some herbal medicine, there are remedies from Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda which is the traditional medicine in India. One Ayurveda remedy is made from crushed ginger root, honey and lime juice. This mixture is sipped. One Chinese herbal remedy recommends drinking honeysuckle tea.

Hopefully you have found this helpful. To get more information, check out The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies by C. Norman Shealy MD, PhD or another herbal guide.

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