'Alternative' Articles

Rooibos Tea - Japanese Anti-Aging Secret

Date June 9, 2008

[DFR::453693776-7873-ss|align_left_1]Rooibos or Red Bush Tea as it is also known is not a true tea but an herb which is indigenous to the Cederburg area of South Africa. Due to its widely publicized health benefits it has grown into a billion dollar export industry since the mid twentieth century.
The tea has no caffeine and only [...]

The Basics of Homeopathy

Date March 31, 2008

Homeopathy is a system of medicinal treatment founded by Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician. He published a paper in 1796 in which he promulgated his principle that “likes are cured by likes”. This principle is known as “Law of Similars”. Hahnemann claimed that quinine, a medicine widely used for successful treatment of malaria, [...]

Herbal Treatments for Hemorrhoids

Date March 31, 2008

Hemorrhoids are a very distressing condition that involve the swelling of the veins of the anus and rectum. They are very similar to varicose veins whereby the veins lose their elasticity and swell and this results in the uncomfortable symptoms of hemorrhoids that may include itching, burning pain and bleeding.
In many cases hemorrhoids will respond [...]

Hoodia Gordonii - Weight Loss Miracle or Misrepresented?

Date March 29, 2008

If you want to lose weight you have likely already heard the praise being given to the latest in natural cures - Hoodia Gordonii. So, is it as good as they say? How does it work? And most importantly - will it help you lose weight?

Have You Tried Reflexology?

Date March 12, 2008

One form of alternative treatment for pain relief that is becoming more and more popular is reflexology. This natural method uses your feet to treat your whole body and is gentle and painless.