Overview Aloe vera has long been available on the market for relief of sunburned or irritated skin. Recently, it has become popular to drink aloe vera as well as use it externally. Pre-mixed aloe vera drinks can be found at…
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Fatigue and weakness may present individually or together as symptoms of another disorder. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, weakness is the lack of physical or muscular strength and effort needed to move the body or engage in…
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Dairy allergy is the most common food allergy in children ages three and younger, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. There are two types of milk protein in dairy that can cause an allergic reaction: casein,…
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With utility costs always on the rise, many people search for ways to conserve energy in the home to curb steadily increasing utility bills or create savings on utility billings. While some energy efficiencies are derived from expensive remodels or…
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Vaporizers help to diffuse essential oils in a room, making the herbs’ medicinal qualities airborne and antiseptic. Also, anti-fungal herbs help to disinfect the environment of a room. You can use any essential oil in a vaporizer, but most commonly…
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Recycling saves finite natural resources, reduces trash going to landfills and conserves energy. Recycling is easy to do, once you learn which types of materials can be recycled so that you can dispose of materials properly. Recycling one aluminum soda…
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Nux vomica goes by several names, such as poison nut, quaker buttons and strychnine. Herbs 2000 says the poison nut tree was brought to Europe from southeast Asia in the 15th century, and the strychnine derived from it was once…
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Rosemary, an evergreen shrub in the mint family, is indigenous to the Mediterranean coast, Portugal and northeastern Spain, though it grows widely in the United States today. The ancient Greeks used the leaves and stems, both fresh and dried, in…
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Overview Divorce laws vary greatly from state to state. Before filing for divorce, it is extremely important to research your state’s laws and standards thoroughly. In the state of Pennsylvania, there are laws in place that decide how to divide…
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Nearly everyone experiences moments of fear from time to time. But some people can be overcome with fear on a regular basis. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 18 percent of adults in the U.S. suffer from anxiety…
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Overview The Nursing Home Abuse Resources defines nursing home abuse, or elder abuse, as a willful act or a failure to act that result in physical or mental injury or death to a resident of a nursing home. Legal definitions…
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Doctors may prescribe the generically named cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride to help a person’s muscles relax, primarily when the person has suffered a muscle injury, such as a sprain or strain. The medication functions directly in the person’s central nervous system, where…
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All statutory provisions relating to child custody matters in Kentucky can be found in Revised Statutes, Title XXXV, Chapter 403. The law includes directives as to how a custody plan or order is established in the first place. The statutes…
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Lemongrass, cultivated in countries such as India, Brazil and Sri Lanka, gets its name from its fresh lemon-like scent. Steam distilling the whole grass yields an essential oil consisting of up to 85 percent citral and up to 25 percent…
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Despite some minor variations, child custody laws in the United States largely are the same from one jurisdiction to another. These laws govern the types of custody and permissible custodial arrangements available to families in each state in the country….
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Acne and boils are two common skin ailments that can be treated with herbs. Most herbal skin treatments are applied topically, either by holding a poultice of the chopped herb soaked in water on the affected area or by washing…
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Overview The Jungian Personality Self-Assessment, otherwise known as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, is a personality test based on the theories of psychologist Carl Jung. The test is self-administered, and the results classify the subject into one of 16 fundamental personality…
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Child custody laws in Oklahoma are contained in Oklahoma Statutes Title 43. The statutory provisions set forth the different custodial arrangements permitted in the state as well as factors considered by Oklahoma courts in awarding custody in a particular case….
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Solar energy can power anything from a small toy to a home business. Although the cost of installation is high — according to The Learning Channel, installation for solar panels, battery banks, and an inverter for an average U.S. home…
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Solar power is a technology that generates energy from sunlight. When light particles from the sun hit photovoltaic cells, free electrons are created and generate an electric current. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, solar power is a promising energy…
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Naturopathic medicine has long enlisted the use of herbs to cleanse the body of wastes and toxic buildup. You can use several herbs to support the release of toxins from the liver, kidneys and colon. Aloe vera, milk thistle and…
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Overview Willow bark has been used to treat pain dating back to 400 B.C. and the time of Hippocrates when patients chewed willow bark to break fevers and reduce inflammation. Willow bark contains salicin, similar to the chemical in aspirin,…
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Overview To maintain optimal health, your body must effectively remove food and waste products your body produces. Your colon is part of your digestive system, which is responsible for eliminating toxins in your blood, lymphatic systems and intestine. Harmful toxic…
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Natural herbal diuretics can be used at home to flush your kidneys. Diuretics are substances that stimulate your kidneys and bladder to produce more urine. This action treats the kidneys by forcing a removal of toxins from the kidneys and…
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If you have occasional stomach upset or find that you cannot digest certain foods as easily as you once did, there are many things you can do. The stomach produces hydrochloric acid, or HCl, naturally to break down the food…
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Overview Soil pollution will not only affect the plants in your garden, but it can also have serious environmental consequences that extend far beyond its source. While you may think of it as just dirt, the important thing to remember…
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Overview A Roth account is a retirement savings account that is funded with after-tax dollars and generally allows tax-free distributions. Roth accounts are most typically associated with Roth Individual Retirement Accounts, which offer a variation from the traditional IRA which…
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Metal ions in your bloodstream can contribute to conditions such as atherosclerosis and cancer. Ions of lead, arsenic and mercury can poison you directly and cause death in high enough concentrations. Doctors use chelation therapy to rid your blood of…
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Acid reflux, commonly called “heartburn,” occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus instead of staying the stomach, causing a burning sensation in the chest and throat. The medical term for chronic heartburn is gastrointestinal reflux disease, or “GERD,”…
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Before “going green” was big news, kids were returning aluminum cans for pennies, and the words “recycling” and “cans” go hand in hand. According to the Aluminum Association, in 1972, 24,000 metric tons of used beverage cans were recycled; in…
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