Natural Remedy

Question: What is the best natural remedy for having trouble sleeping? My father is 63 years old and is experiencing difficulty falling asleep. This has been happening for the past couple years, most likely due to stress. I researched some natural sleep remedies, such as valerian and chamomile. Any recommendations on natural herbs/remedies? Any side effects? Hopefully the remedy does not encourage vivid dreams because my father tends to get sleep paralysis often. Thank you.

Answer: Well, there's Melatonin, Valerian, Chamomile, Hops, L-Tryptophan, L-Theanine, Passionflower, and Scullcap (an herb). You can try any one of those to help you sleep naturally. None of them should cause more or less dreaming, but some people experience changes in dreams because it changes their sleep patterns. Basically, people remember dreams (and they seem more vivid) when they are partially awake... if they are sleeping deep enough, they won't remember it. If it's based on stress, there are a few options to help with that as well. Some of the most popular natural products for stress are GABA, L-Theanine, Rhodiola Rosea, 5-HTP, and L-Tryptophan. Also, cutting/reducing Caffeine and sugar intake will help to lower stress. With all that being said, if he's been having problems sleeping for the last couple years and he tends to get sleep paralysis, I would recommend having him see a sleep specialist. There could be a problem that is causing his sleep issues... a sleep specialist may be able to find the cause of that problem and help you fix it (so he won't always have to take sleep aids). Good luck!

Question: Is there a natural remedy for bee sting allergies? I am looking for a natural way to help when someone is very allergic to bees. I have read that Epinephrine is the best way to go, but an Epipen or other epinephrine remedies have needles and they take some effort to use. Is there a remedy that can be used immediately after a bee sting that can help at least until you can made it to the hospital? Thanks!

Answer: Benadryl would be the next best thing. It's not "natural", it's a man-made over-the-counter drug, but it is a great antihistimine to help relieve symptoms. Of course, if your friend has a *severe* allergy to beestings, then the epi-pen might be the only thing that could save his life. If it came down to dying because you can't breathe, or sticking yourself with a short needle, do you really think you wouldn't use the pen? .

Question: What natural remedy can I use for skin irritations or inflammations? Hi, Since my return from Jamaica I have this really annoying burning sensation, redness and my skin is really dry all the time. I only use natural remedies............... Do you guys know a good natural remedy I could use for this?? Thanks

Answer: Well first I would go to the doctor as it could be something nasty that natural rems will not cure. I suffer with hives and i use oatmeal as a paste and put that on. But If I was you I Would go to the doctor.

Question: Is there a natural remedy for cats eye irritation? I'm wondering if theres a natural remedy for cronic eye problems. My cat's eye are always irritated. Hes persian so its normal for drainage, but hes rubbing them thus making them irritated. Besides getting a perscription, what other natural remedys can be done? We always use steriods by perscription, however because hes rubbing them constantly its not working correctly.

Answer: Please do not use human eye drops or natural remedies in his eyes unless approved by your veterinarian. They change their formulations frequently, and many can be harmful to a cat's eyes. He only has 2 of them. You don't want to blind him. The only thing you can safely use without a doctor's exam is a sterile, buffered eye wash to gently cleanse the drainage as it occurs. Btw....it's not "normal" for Persian's to have eye drainage, but due to breeder selectivity, it is common. (There's a difference.) He may need to have his nasolacrimal ducts flushed. It's a simple procedure, but requires anesthesia. (Don't let that scare you...it's very safe.) Sometimes, that will open them up so they can drain properly if they've been blocked by 'crud' <---(that's a highly scientific medical term.) ;-) Often, however, the problem is not an actual blockage, but a functional blockage due to the 'smushed' face (another medical term, lol.) <---imagine a kink in a garden hose, where the water can't get through. If the tears can't get through, they overflow from the lids. That causes irritation to the skin underneath the eye, which can lead to actual infection. A fluoroscein dye test (painless, and done awake, right in the exam room) can *help* determine if tears are able to flow properly down the duct, as well as rule out chronic ulcerative keratitis, sometimes caused by ocular herpesvirus (more frequently seen in these breeds, in my experience.) There can also be eyelid/eyelash problems, which won't resolve no matter what you put into the eyes, unless you correct the underlying problem with surgery. (Not as common as it is in dogs, but entropion, etc. does sometimes occur in cats, too.) I would recommend consulting a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, and following his/her specific recommendations for your particular cat. Good luck. :-) (I have a Persian angel named Francesca who went through veterinary school with me before she had to leave prematurely to wait for me at the Rainbow Bridge.)

Question: What is a natural remedy for cats that get hairballs? My cat throws up occasionally after eating because of hairballs. I live in Germany and need a natural remedy.

Answer: Put some olive oil in his/her food my aunt does this all the time and it works wonders. Just a little bit to coat the food just maybe a teaspoon and mix it in. (it will also keep there fur shinny). Only once a week.

Question: What is a natural remedy for atheletes foot? I have tried the medicines at Wal-mart and they don't work. I would like to try a natural remedy (last resource) before I go to the doctor about it. Thank you.

Answer: Lamisil works but you have to apply the cream every day for something like 4 weeks.

Question: What is a natural way or remedy of getting rid of foot fungus? i am thinking that is what i have. my toes itch and i think it is due to not changing my socks. is there a natural remedy or way to get rid of this, besides obviously changing my socks every day? Thanks for your answers!

Answer: If it is fungus, Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) liquid diluted will do it. Nutribiotic GSE has instructions on the label for dealing with fungus. If you don't see any red or swelling, it may not be fungus but a problem with the nerves in the foot - such as vaso-spastic disorder. MDs say there is no cure for many neurological maladies of the foot, but often a simple change like different shoes will fix it. I would suggest you change your socks more often either way ;-) Maybe try wearing white, unbleached, undyed socks too. Sometimes the foot can react to dyes in socks. Good luck.

Question: What is the best natural remedy for eye allergic? I want to know what is the best natural remedy for eye allergic?.I went doctor for several times but all my efforts were vain.thank you.

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Question: What natural remedy can I use for a mild case of dandruff? I know that there are two types of dandruff. One is caused by a scalp which is too dry and the other by an oily scalp. In my case, considering that I have greasy roots, I suppose it's the latter. Can you indicate a natural remedy which I can use for getting rid of it and preventing it from reappearing? I don't confide much in cosmetic products. Thank you!

Answer: Hot oil treatments. One a week is good. Besides that, I only know of shampoos that have never worked for me.

Question: What is the best simple natural remedy for itchy legs, not due to shaving or allergies? Over the last few days the bottom of my legs and back have started to itch like crazy. Naturally i scratched them and now they are even more itchy because of the scratches made by scratching them. It was not because of shaving or allergies and I do not think that my skin is dry. It is in my family. I didn't eat any thing different. Does anyone know what the cause might be and/or a simple natural home remedy that should cure it? If not, what cream would be best to get?

Answer: A change in weather has that affect of people sometimes. It could be that. I would personally just use a cold face cloth or even "sensitive skin" baby wipes. They will cool it down which in turn should stop the itching.

Question: What is a natural remedy to lighten dark spots on skin? I have dark spots on my face and I want to use a natural remedy to lighten the spots.

Answer: use some orange peel and rub them on ur skin....that will help...try for a month ....then wash ur face and use moisturiser.... :)

Question: What is a natural remedy for iron deficiency, I lost a LOT of blood recently and my cell count is low? Iron tablets make me feel lousy. Does red wine help? What foods and drinks ( tea/coffee ) will help? Is Guinness any good? What veggies will help. Any natural remedy would be preferable. Loads of help here, thanks you guys and ladies. I'll leave the question open for a bit longer as it's hard to sort a " Best Answer", really.

Answer: "RAW" spinach & radish leaves are packed with iron...

Question: Does anyone know a natural remedy to get rid of dark circles under eyes? Is there a natural remedy to get rid of dark circles?

Answer: There are many causes of dark circles, from age, heredity, allergies, cold or sinus infection, bone structure and glasses which are not so commonly known. http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2006/11/27/causes-of-dark-circles/ If you would like to apply home remedies to reduce dark circles, here are some of my suggestions: Buy a box of regular, old fashioned unflavored gelatin (e.g. Knox) from grocery store. Take a small cup or bowl and put in 1 teaspoon of the gelatin mix. Add one tablespoon of boiling water & stir for a minute. Test it on your wrist to make sure it is not too hot. Then, using a cotton ball, pat it under your eyes as you would an eye cream or gel. Go lie down and listen to some music, or take a bath & let it stay on for at least 30 minutes. Then just rinse it off.Gelatin is very high in Vitamin K & Biotin. It will not remove your dark circles on the first application (but you will notice a difference), but if you do it daily for a week, and then 2-3 times a week for maintenance, you should notice a drastic reduction in dark circles. http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2007/01/01/special-spa-home-remedy-to-reduce-dark-circles/ http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com .. tips on how to reduce dark circles, the causes of dark circles, home remedies, eye creams reviews, make up tips, and natural healer.

Question: What natural remedy can I take for hot flushes? I have reluctantly given in to the menopause and have started to get hot flushes (though I tell other women I don't get them). Can any of you ladies recommed a tried a tested natural remedy or do I have to go to my GP.

Answer: Hi Sue, regular physical exercise is necessary to protect against bone loss. Exercise has many other benefits as well. A diet that is low in saturated fats and cholesterol and high in complex carbohydrates, such as grains, fruits and vegetables is important.2 Vitamin E supplementation may reduce symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, and breathing difficulties.,, Calcium is important in maintaining bone mass. Magnesium intake is often low in women with osteoporosis. Low magnesium intake is associated with low bone mineral content (BMC). Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption. Boron reduces urinary calcium loss and increases serum levels of 17 estradiol (estrogen). Essential fatty acids can help prevent dryness of the hair, skin and vaginal tissues. Soy supplementation has been suggested as a possible alternative to hormone replacement therapy. Soy isoflavones act as estrogen-like compounds. Forty-five grams of dietary soy, per day for 12 weeks was shown to decrease post-menopausal hot flashes. Certain herbs such as black cohosh, chasteberry, licorice and dong quai have shown to have a beneficial effect in managing many of the menopause symptoms. Jason Homan

Question: Does anyone have a natural remedy to get rid of ticks? Hi, Does anyone have a natural remedy to get rid of ticks on dogs and in the yard? We've used Frontline on the dogs, but am afraid to use anything that has poison in it in the yard due to the dogs. Also, we have chickens and don't want them to get sick from eating the poison. Thanks for your help.

Answer: Turn the chickens out into the yard, they will rid you of ticks. My dogs would kill chickens or I would get a few. I have tried many things that are susposed to work but they don't. My yard is too big for a general spray treatment, so I just apply one of the oils that you apply to their backs. Right now is seed tick season & they are bad. I have use the oil every 3 weeks instead of every 4 weeks. Rainy season makes it hard to treat a yard cause it just gets washed away when it rains.

Question: How do I find a natural remedy doctor for bipolar disorder? My best friend in college has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and the medicine he is on has totally destroyed his personality. He is like a zombie when he is on the medicine, and he is totally depressed when he is not. I want to help him, by helping him find a specialist that will help him get treatment that won't destroy his personality but will help him stay emotionally stable. I have researched online and have not found actual contact information for any natural remedy doctors. Please help me find one.

Answer: omega 3 (flax seeds, fish oil is the best remedy for this. in fact its stated that lack of healthy food is the cause of bipolar, depression and ADD. look at this: http://www.naturalnews.com/021978.html