Persistently cold feet is a type of disorder which can bring not much of discomfort, but could be a sign of a very serious problem. It is obvious that those who suffer from cold feet are having problems with blood circulation. Other diseases associated with cold feet include anaemia, diabetes, muscular dystrophy and possible hormonal imbalances. However, a problem like cold feet can also be caused by absolutely common factors like a lack of exercise, poor diet or nicotine abuse. Read the rest of this entry »

Dry mouth is quite a common condition, also known as xerostomia, which takes place in the situations when a person’s saliva glads fail to produce sufficient amounts of saliva to keep the mouth moist. It is estimated that more than 10 million people in the UK suffer from dry mouth, and for the most it is linked to being excited, nervous, scared, stressed out and so on. Most of us tend to give no great importance to this condition, but sometimes such easy thing as dry mouth can be a signal of very serious health problem, including diabetes. In the most severe conditions, dry mouth can also cause loss of the sense of taste, constant burning sensation or tingling, etc. Read the rest of this entry »

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common health condition which is well familiar to many women. The symptoms associated with PMS include bloating, spasms and cramps, fatigue, irritability, severe mood changes, headaches, food cravings, painful periods and many others. They begin shortly after ovulation and disappear after the period has started. Eating a healthy diet, drinking a lot of water and reducing caffeine consumption are among the best recommendations to ease the symptoms of PMS. And what are the natural solutions for PMS symptoms? Read the rest of this entry »

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is among the oldest known herbal remedies for a variety of problems and health conditions, starting from colds and the flu and ending with morning sickness and indigestion. It is especially valued in China and India where it is used almost on a daily basis in the form of ginger root tea and other products, as well as for spicing all sorts of meals. Ginger is famous for its anti-inflammatory, warming up, spasmolytic, carminative properties, antioxidant effects and many other valuable actions. Read the rest of this entry »

There are many common effective herbal remedies for anxiety which have been used for centuries to calm down the nervous system, relieve emotional tension, as well as for reducing anxiety and improving sleep. However,  there was a certain lack of scientific evidence of the fact that these herbal remedies do work well. A group of specialists at the Global Neuroscience Initiative foundation located in Los Angeles carried out a study on the effects of the most known herbal remedies and dietary supplements for nervous tension and anxiety. Read the rest of this entry »

Warts are quite a familiar ailment to many modern people. Warts are caused by a virus called the Human Papilloma Viruse (HPV) and appear as little hard protrusions on the skin. HPV is among the most common viruses on earth and it is estimated that about 40% of today’s Americans are affected by it. Despite being considered tumors (non-cancerous) and causing lots of discomfort, warts can hardly bring to a serious health problem. Read the rest of this entry »

At some point of our life we all experience various types of pains: chest pain, joint pain, back and neck aches, toothache, heartache, headache, and many more. Conventional medicine offers us a great deal of excellent solutions: over-the-counter medicines and painkillers which provide instant relief for all types and intensity of pains, from acute and severe to mild and chronic pains. Certainly, for a quick relief they work better than herbal remedies. Read the rest of this entry »