Natural Preventatives, herbal remedies and home remedies for good health! http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:26:50 -0700 Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:25:06 -0700 Dry skin refers to the situation when less oil is produced by the oil glands. It is the main problem during winters when humidity is less. The areas most affected are the thighs, lower arms, chest, and sides of abdomen, cheeks and the area around the eyes. It makes the skin tight after wash and also causes scaliness and cracks on the skin in severe cases. http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_dryskin.htm http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_dryskin.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:25:06 -0700 Diarrhea refers to the frequent passage of watery unformed stools. It is commonly known as loose motions. It can cause dehydration that in severe cases leads to death. It can be both acute and chronic. The intestine absorbs the water secreted by stomach, liver, and pancreas and from the diet. In case of diarrhea the water is not absorbed properly or sometimes there is excess water secreted by the organs. As a result the intestine is not able to absorb excess of water. People of every age can suffer from diarrhea. http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_diarrhea.htm http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_diarrhea.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:23:24 -0700 Diabetes mellitus is a nutritional disorder, characterized by an abnormally high level of blood glucose and the excretion of the excess glucose in the urine. It results from an absolute or relative lack of insulin which leads to abnormalities in carbohydrate metabolism and metabolism of protein and fat. The word diabetes is derived from the Greek word meaning "to siphon, to pass through", and mellitus comes from the Latin word "honey". The cases of diabetes are much higher these days as compare to the past. The most commonly used screening tests are the determination of the fasting blood glucose level and the blood glucose level tested two hours after a meal. http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_diabetes.htm http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_diabetes.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:20:36 -0700 Depression is an illness that involves body, mind and thoughts. It is not a physical weakness that will vanish within days but it's the state that interferes with the daily chores of life resulting in poor performance or output. It gives rise to a negative feeling for each and every thing. It may also be defined as allergy, which triggers an unhappy reaction. It may be due to emotional or mental stress and strain or due to high intake of antibiotics. http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_depression.htm http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_depression.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:17:17 -0700 Under eye dark circles is the most common thing that can be seen in almost every individual. Around nine out of ten people have dark circles under the eyes. http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_eye_dark_circles.htm http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_eye_dark_circles.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:15:35 -0700 Dandruff refers to the flaking scalp, which falls like snow flakes and sometimes settles on one's shoulders, face, eyebrows and clothes. In the case of excessive formation of scales on the scalp there is irritating condition that is associated with bacteria. Dandruff is generally believed to be infections that can spread by the use of common towels, combs, soaps and hairbrushes. http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_dandruff.htm http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_dandruff.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:13:05 -0700 Coughing is one of the body's ways to remove foreign material or mucus from the lungs and throat. The lungs and lower respiratory passages become sterile. It is a common symptom when the airways become tight. There are generally two classifications of cough one is productive cough which produces mucus from the lungs and the other is nonproductive cough, which is dry and doesn't produce any mucus from the lungs. It can affect the person of all ages. It can be acute cough or chronic cough depending on its duration. http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_cough.htm http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_cough.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:10:24 -0700 Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movement, incomplete evacuation of bowel, decrease in the volume or weight of the bowel. It may also refer to passage of small amounts of hard and dry bowel movements. It is the disturbance in the digestive tract that gives rise to many other ailments in the body. The infrequent bowel movement does not allow the removal of toxins produced in the body. http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_constipation.htm http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_constipation.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:08:42 -0700 Common cold refers to an inflammation of the upper respiratory tract caused by viral infection. It occurs more often than any other disease. It usually lasts for 5-10 days varying from individual to individual. This is the most common problem among school going children who suffer eight times a year from this common cold. http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_common_cold.htm http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_common_cold.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:06:59 -0700 Cholesterol is a yellowish fatty substance and is one of the essential ingredients of the body. It is the principle ingredient in the digestive juice bile, in fatty sheaths that insulate nerves and in sex hormones. It performs several functions such as transportation of fat, providing defense mechanism, protecting red blood cells and muscular membrane of the body. http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_cholesterol.htm http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_cholesterol.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:02:53 -0700