Health Benefits of Licorice

Licorice is a flavorful herb that has been used for food and medicinal purposes for thousands of years to treat several illness from the common cold to liver disease.  It grows wild in some parts of Europe...

Hydrotherapy for Cough and Common Cold

In my previous hub, Protect Your Health Against Cough and Common Cold, there is this statement, "We can't cure cold, but we can nurse it". A cold is an infectious disease, but luckily, it is a self-limiting...

Why I stopped taking Fluoxetine (Prozac).

About a year ago I was prescribed Fluoxetine (Prozac) to help with my anxiety and depression problems. I began on a dosage of 20mg (one capsule) per day and in recent weeks had this dosage increased to 40mg...

What does aromatherapy do for the body?

What is the scientific understanding of how the ancient art of aromatherapy promotes wellness in the human body? What is an easy way to start using aromatherapy myself? You can enter a stress free zone anytime by using aromatherapy. Read this to find out how.

When Singing Leads To Soreness

Those of you who know me know that I've singing pretty much all my life. I've always lived in Michigan which has posed somewhat of a problem for me. I have pretty bad allergies to mold and grass....

Tonsil Stones: Figure Out What They Are and Get Rid Of Them Forever

Simple Ways to Soothe a Sore Throat

It's that time of year when we get sick more often than we would like.  One of the worst things is the scratchy, painful feeling of a sore throat.  There are several things you can do to help ease a sore...

Herbal Remedies For Sore Throat

Herbal Remedies for Sore Throat When you have a sore throat, it is usually an indication of other health disorders. Therefore, you must not ignore it once it hits you. Aside from health reasons, you must...

How to Use a Neti Pot to Help Cure A Cold Flu or Allergies

What is a Neti Pot? The Neti Pot looks like a cross between Aladdin’s lamp and a teapot. You use a Neti Pot to perform a healing sinus wash called nasal irrigation or “douching”. Cleaning out your sinuses with liquid is really nothing new; in fact, nasal irrigation goes back thousands of years beginning with the ancient Yogis

Carol's Health Hubblet No. 1: Say No to Colds and Flu

It's also the time for catching the cold or worse, the flu. Both are caused by viruses. It takes 14 days for your body to eliminate the cold and flu viruses. The symptoms come on slowly, often...