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Childbirth is a natural process; it goes on every day without the intervention of modern medicine. Before there were trained doctors to deliver babies, and even after, midwifes and other mothers would meet together when one of their community went ...

Gout – also called metabolic arthritis – is a type of arthritis caused by the build up of uric acid in the blood. This excess uric acid causes monosodium urate crystals (or uric acid crystals) to form on the cartilage of the joints and tendons and their surrounding tissues. These joint crystals are needle shaped and cause sudden, excruciating, burning pain along with swelling, warmth, redness, and stiffness in the affected joints. One with gout may also have shiny purple skin around their joints.

This may be an uncomfortable topic for some, but it is one of great importance. If your body is not eliminating waste effectively, the build up of toxins can impair the immune system, making you sick. It will also cause unnecessary weight gain as the fecal matter collects in your colon and intestines.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in muscles, tendons, and ligaments combined with fatigue and multiple tender points on the body. Tender points are specific areas that are tender or painful when pressure is applied. Typically these ...

Menopause naturally occurs when a woman’s reproductive cycles come to an end. Treating women by hormone replacement with manufactured synthetic estrogen and progestins has been the standard for many years. There are more natural treatments that can be used instead ...

In these modern times, we do not often give much thought to the water around us. It is a simple convenience to turn on the tap or place a glass in the refrigerator door and serve ourselves a glass of refreshing water. But that modern convenience may not be an option for those of us trying to live on our own sustainability. We may not have access to water directly from a tap or a cold refrigerator.

Stroke is the third most prolific killer of Americans and perhaps the most feared. Strokes can strike without warning, attacking and damaging the brain irrevocably. Strokes can be fatal, or they can leave their victims permanently disabled. Because of the sudden and mysterious nature of strokes, many people think there is nothing they can do to prevent them from happening. Mainstream medicine has largely remained silent about how strokes can be prevented, acting almost like they are acts of God...

A bad toothache can be enough to drive anyone crazy. While trips to the dentist are never pleasant, they may seem like the lesser of two evils in comparison to the throbbing, grinding pain of a toothache that is running ...

Insect bites are a nuisance that we have to deal with regularly. Sometimes they turn out to be much more. All bites, from ants to spiders, can cause serious reactions to our bodies. The bite is not what causes the ...

High blood pressure (hypertension) often has no visible signs or symptoms, so it has long been called “the silent killer.” Doctors usually can’t point to one factor that brings on this condition. There are many factors that can increase the ...