Swollen, itchy bug bites can be treated naturally and inexpensively using homeopathic remedies. As warm weather increases during springtime months, an abundance of creepy-crawly critters come out of hiding. For centuries, spider bites and bee stings have been treated using natural tinctures or oils created from crushed herbs or plants. These inexpensive home remedies can [...]
Many of us have so many responsibilities in life that we forget to take care of ourselves. And while it’s hard to prioritize something like taking a bath when you have so many other priorities in life, self care is an important aspect of stress management. A massage, soak in the tub or other forms [...]
At some point or another, we’ve all experienced pain that has set off a little alarm bell in our head – and a little voice that says, “Wait, that doesn’t feel right,” or “When did it get so hard to do that?” Most of us ignore this voice in the hopes that it and the [...]
Whether your joint pain is caused by a breakdown of cartilage or the result of an autoimmune disease, chances are you have begun restricting your activity level to avoid making matters worse. However, research has shown that exercise, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes all have the potential to keep you active, reduce joint pain, and, [...]
Some days Leslie Gluck, 60, can’t get out of bed. She has had rheumatoid arthritis for more than 20 years, and the pain can be almost unbearable. But in Southern California, where Leslie lives, the dry heat feels soothing to her swollen joints. Is it really soothing, or is that effect just in Leslie’s mind? [...]
