Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) often stumps medical doctors. I see many IBS sufferers who carry thick files of medical records testifying to all the specialists they’ve seen, to all the medications they’ve tried, and to all the dietary and other advice they’ve received. IBS is a serious condition that can cause great physical distress to […]
Natural Remedies
Thyme as an acne remedy
What can you use as a natural acne remedy? It appears that tincture of thyme may be the answer. I remember when one of my girlfriends went through medical school and did a rotation in dermatology. Her goal for that session, she confessed to me, was to learn how to have a clear complexion. At […]
Remedies for nighttime coughing
A naturopathic client has been complaining of coughing fits at night this spring. He says that it is not as bad when he closes the windows and uses the air conditioner, but it is still interfering with his sleep. An ENT used a nasal scope to see small, weak, red bumps and inflamed tonsils but […]
Coconut oil as hair conditioner
I love cooking with coconut oil for it’s healthful benefits, but I never thought of using it as a hair moisturizer until I read Dr. Mercola‘s suggestion to do so. He recommends applying the coconut oil on dry hair as a pre-wash treatment. When the hair gets wet, it expands and absorbs the saturated fat, […]
Itchy genitals, itchy rectum remedies
On a rather awkward topic, I am working with a client complaining about an itchy butt. Itching in the genital areas can be due to irritation from wiping after toileting to dermatitis, parasites, food sensitivities, or infections. Here are some suggestions for home treatments to stop that itching between your legs: Use only unscented, dye-free […]
