Skin Tag Removal
Skin tags are usually benign peices of skin that hang off the body. Common areas for skin tags include the neck, groin, under the breasts and underarms. While not harmful, skin tags are often considered unsightly and most people want them gone for good.
One used to have to see a doctor to have skin tags removed – a procedure not usually covered by insurance. If you can’t afford the procedure, you were stuck with the skin tags. If you have one skin tag, you will likely develop more as time passes. Doctors remove skin tags in one of 3 ways: cutting them off, burning them off or freezing them off.
In more recent years there are also safe topical treatments available at your drug store or via online purchase. Skin tag removal is easily achieved at home with the right product. Removing skin tags can be as simple as applying a product a few times a day until they drop off. Painless and safe, you can be rid of your unsightly skin tags for good without harsh acids or chemicals.
The Possible Dangers of Herbal Medicines
Sometimes the natural route is the way to go. Other times, it can be too much of a good thing. According to a 2007 TIME Magazine article called “Fit Nation,” over the last 10 years, the number of people who started using herbal supplements or remedies increased by 83%. Many people think that anything that’s natural should be good for you. Maybe it will even help them feel better. That may be true. Then again, it may not.
The biggest mistake that people make regarding herbal supplements is not telling their doctors what and how much they are taking. Many herbal supplements are intended to do the same thing as some prescription medications, albeit on a much smaller scale. For example, St. John’s Wort has long been known for aiding mild depression. But if a person is already on an antidepressant, the St. John’s Wort could be harmful. Herbal supplements could interact with prescription medications, or even nullify them. If a person is taking heart medication, and they take the wrong herbal remedy, it could be life-threatening!
Always, always tell your doctor if you are taking any kind of medication or supplement. It doesn’t matter if it is a vitamin, a mineral, a prescription or an herbal treatment, the doctor must know. Read more
Natural Skin Mole Removal
For some people, having skin moles is a self-conscious issue. Removal can be very expensive and even cause permanent scaring. The good news is that you can have your moles removed naturally and safely with essential oils.
Moles occur randomly, in clusters and can show up on any part of the body. They are made of clusters of skin cells and tend to be brown or black in color. Moles are generally benign and unless you see a mole change in some way, grow larger or change in color, your mole is likely that most common benign kind.
Moles, like skin tags, can be removed by a doctor – though this option tends to be expensive and can cause permanent scarring. As a natural and safe approach, you can heal moles and make them disappear forever by simply using an age-old essential oil remedy. A few drops a day and soon you’ll be free of moles anywhere on your body. This product is even safe for the facial area. Avoid costly surgical, laser or chemical treatments with a traditional doctor altogether!
Before you choose any mole removal treatment, you should see a dermatoligist to ensure your moles are not cancerous.
The Many Benefits of Herbal Charcoal
Herbal charcoal has a plethora of uses. The best way to purchase charcoal is in capsule form. That way, you can break apart as many capsules as you need to for what you’re doing, or simply swallow the capsules.
Charcoal has a history of being used in hospital ER’s all across the country for is absorptive properties. People who have swallowed certain poisons, or have overdosed on pills may be given an activated charcoal slurry to absorb whatever toxins are in that patient’s stomach.
At home, one could use charcoal for any kind of stomach malady: heartburn, indigestion, vomiting, sour stomach, even diarrhea. It’s an all natural way to help your stomach balance itself without having to take medication.
One could also use the herbal charcoal mixed with cornstarch to use as a baby powder when changing a baby. This not only prevents diaper rash, but it heals an existing rash quite quickly without using messy creams or ointments. And again, it’s all natural.
Another use for charcoal is on a plastic bandage to soothe scrapes, bee stings, bug bites and so on. Just grab a bandage the size you need to cover the affected area. Put a little bit of water right on the pad of the bandage, and put some of the charcoal from a capsule on the wet gauzy part of the bandage. Then, apply the bandage to the affected area. It can stay on as long as overnight, but never reuse it. You don’t want to use charcoal if you have an open cut or wound; it could permanently darken that area. Read more
A Natural Pain Reliever: Devil’s Claw
“Devil’s Claw” sounds more like something that would cause pain than something that would relieve it. But this leafy shrub is named for tiny red hooks surrounding its fruit.
Devil’s Claw (harpagophytum procumbens) is native to South Africa, where it has been used by natives for centuries to treat pregnancy complications, boils, and sores as well as pain. Since its “discovery” and introduction in Europe, Devil’s Claw has also been used to treat heartburn and restore appetite.
Many studies have been done on the effectiveness of Devil’s Claw in relieving pain. It has shown to be highly effective in pain relief, with fewer side-effects. It can take full effect within ten days, and has been used successfully in Europe since the early 1900s. Read more
Natural Treatments for Mental Health
If you are one of the many North Americans concerned with the dangers of long term prescription drugs and their potential side-effects, you may be interested to know that even mental health can be treated with alternative medicine practices. Homeopathy is a modality that has been used for hundreds of years. The use of natural remedies is safe and enduring for all types of conditions and diseases.
When it comes to mental health and anxiety treatments, it’s only a matter of really discussing your symptoms and feelings to your homeopath. After a session or two, your homeopath recommends a “remedy” that is made specifically for you. Remedies are often diluted with water, though sometimes they can be taken in pill form. Typically, you pay for the session of homeopathic care and the remedy is included or is but a mere additional charge, usually under $10.
When compared to traditional medical doctor care and the cost of expensive pharmaceutical grade prescriptions, the cost of seeing a homeopath is far less expensive. Especially if you do not have medical insurance coverage (though more and more insurance companies are covering alternative medicine practices). Instead of paying a seattle mental health counselor hundreds of dollars a session, you could be saving all that for 2-3 homeopathic visits.
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