Simple Cures for 5 Common Ailments Your Doctor May Not Tell You!

From hangovers to Thyroid conditions, there are proven successful cures your doctor may not offer you. Why? He or she may not even be aware of some easy routes. But, the most common reason is more likely due to the pressures and wining and dining that most doctors receive from pharmaceutical company representatives. This helps to “seal the deal” in hopes of a substantial product order. If you think about it, where’s the money in giving out the simplicity of an inexpensive, trouble-free cure? There certainly isn’t any financial gain to the drug company or the doctor. It’s sad, but very true. In cases such as these, your best defense is to not be naÃ?¯ve and be aware of the many, if not most of the pharmaceutical companies and doctors are understandably in business to generate money just as any business is. This is not to imply that they (or any other company) are not in business with the true intent of helping people. But, their main objective is to generate money. So, how can you take more control over typical physical troubles? You’ve already taken the first step by educating yourself by reading this article. I’ve done some of the homework for you. With the help of Mother Nature, physical tribulations which may cause you to run to the doctor or visit the local emergency room for help can often be resolved on your own. There are quite a few common sicknesses that can be inexpensively and easily healed without the worry of deductibles, co-payments, and/or paying the cost of any out-of-pocket expense! There are many various names and categories of treatments. Some are referred to as natural, alternative, homeopathic, holistic, complimentary, folk, new age, or traditional. I will expound upon five frequent conditions that we have all suffered from at one time or another.
The “Common Cold”
The flow of white blood cells fights infection. When we lack that flow or the amount of cells, we are susceptible to viruses. Goldenseal is a proven, natural approach in fighting the common cold because it is loaded with a botanical antibiotic called berberine. One can create a mixture from a teaspoon of dried goldenseal and hot water. Let the mixture steep for about ten minutes and then strain it. Then, drink three cups a day until you feel back to normal. Echinacea: It is more currently known that this herb works best at the first sign or feeling of that “Oh, I feel something coming on feeling.” Echinacea stimulates the immune system to fight infection before it causes the “chills,” congestion, and other familiar indicators of a cold or flu. As soon as signs appear, it is recommended to take one to three capsules every two hours for the most successful results. In fact, taking goldenseal and Echinacea together to fight off an oncoming cold can be a great benefit, too.
Sore Throat: For minor sore throats and relief of coughs, slippery elm root is one of the all-time most recommended herbal remedies. Slippery elm root protects and coats inflamed sensitive throats. If one sucks on a slippery elm root lozenge (which is available in most health food stores) or sip a tea made from one teaspoon of the powdered root mixed with one cup of hot water, one will most likely feel a great difference and relief. Another great remedy is TEA TIME! Steep one teaspoon of fried marigold into a cup of boiling water and drink it hot. (Garble a mixture if you want, too.) Here is a “sweet and Spicy Remedy” one can try that works very wellâÂ?¦ Mix 1/8 teaspoon of clove powder, ginger powder, and cayenne pepper into eight ounces of hot water. Then, pour an ice cold glass of pineapple juice and set it aside. Take a swig of the spicy mix and gargle with it. After that, gargle with the pineapple juice. You see, the hot and cold liquids will feel soothing to a sore and scratchy throat. The spices and bromelain (an enzyme within the pineapple) will loosen and pull the irritating mucus from the throat. If one repeats this regimen three times daily, a significant difference will definitely be noticed.
Hiccups: When one gets the first hiccup, Anise or aniseed (a parsley-like plant that aids digestion troubles in many ways) is very effective in treatment (especially by drinking as a tea) by the anise soothing the throat and is said to thin mucous emission, too. Another quick solution is to (though it may sound icky) mix two parts honey and one part castor oil and ingest one teaspoonful at once. (You’ll taste the honey way more than the castor oil!) There’s another proven solution, too. It’s an alternative resolution at best, but again, it’s been verified by many professionals to work. A self acupressure solution: Place your fingers in the hollows just behind each earlobe. Then, while gently pressing inward, hold it there for one minute (or hold as time allows between each hiccup) and repeat the procedure until the hiccups stop.
Nosebleeds: Press your index finger upon the vein running under the gums between your two front teeth while pinching your nostrils together. Why? It reduces the blood flowing to your head. Don’t just “tilt your head back!” That is an old wive’s tale that can actually cause more physical damage than anything. If you are prone to nosebleeds, you can try taking supplements with vitamin C to help improve absorption. If you have dry nasal membranes causing the bleeding, you can take one tablespoon of flaxseed oil daily and drink as much water as possible to aid in your hydration. Just keep in mind that recurring nosebleeds may be an indication of a serious underlying problem such as high blood pressure, a blood disorder, or a possible tumor within the sinuses or nose. Accordingly, if you have had reoccurring nosebleeds, consult your doctor right away.
Nausea: Eeew. NOBODY likes the feeling of being nauseas. Personally, I’d rather throw up and get it over with than suffer through any time period of being nauseas and wondering, “is it gonna happen or not, and if so, WHEN?” Try self-acupressure by stimulating a few nearby points. Slightly raise your left arm with your fingers pointing upward. Then, using your right hand, find the place in the center of the left forearm which is about three finer widths from the bottom of your wrist right about where it flexes. Use your thumb of your right hand to firmly press the flesh in that spot. Hold it until you feel significant relief and then do the same thing on your other arm. If you are successful (which I believe you will be) you should start to feel the relief within ten to fifteen minutes at the most. Another suggestion is to try sipping Ginger Ale, Ginger Tea, or Candied ginger. You can chew on a hunk of candied ginger or sip a cup of ginger tea. Just be sure not to sip some “ginger flavored” anything; especially soda. For ginger tea, add a slice of fresh ginger to one cup of hot water. Let that brew for at least five minutes. Another proven remedy is to take 1,250 to 1,500 mg of ginger in capsule or tablet form.

In the United States, “alternative medicine” is often viewed as taboo or nonsense, especially by medical doctors. However, surprisingly, thirty-four of the one hundred twenty-five medical schools in America, including Yale and Harvard, offer alternative medicine courses. Homeopathic, herbal, and other medicinal care of the like are becoming more and more accepted, trusted, and utilized every day. Non-western medicine is considered the norm and view western medicine as alternative. The two can be merged and compliment the traditions.
There are a few vital facts to keep into consideration. Many people choose not to mention that they have or are currently using alternative methods of treatment to their primary care doctors. The reason is largely out of embarrassment or fear of being scolded by their conventional, professional medical authority. However, ceasing to alert the true facts to one’s doctor can be dangerous, if not deadly. Some herbs and supplements may provoke an adverse reaction when combined with prescription medicines. For that reason, never shy away from telling your medical doctor everything you are taking. It may save your life or save you from possibly furthering your current problem. You may actually be stunned by the reaction from your doctor by being praised instead of reprimanded. As mentioned, more and more medical doctors are becoming quite open-minded regarding other “non-traditional” methods of medicine. Many are now incorporating a number of these other options into their practices. Always keep in mind that you can find an abundance of advice from doctors, healers and other health practitioners about how to look at medical problems in an assortment of ways than you might have in the past. The unsurpassed guidance to follow is to focus on what works for you. Apply wisdom, personal intuition, open-mindedness, and most of all, faith. With that formula, you’ll always be on the right path.