Posts Tagged ‘bladder’

Tasty Vegetable AND Herbal Cure

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

Artichoke is a lesser-known herbal cure that goes far beyond being a tasty vegetable. It is a member of the spectrum of alternative health and is the subject of many health breakthroughs. Here we look at the top-three ways artichoke can influence your health.

Traditional herbalists believed the leaves could stimulate the kidneys and the flow of bile from the liver and bladder. More modern science pinpointed the compound … Read More

Important Health Alert for Women

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

More people than ever are reporting problems with incontinence, according to a recent survey of nearly 20,000 U.S. adults. In particular, the number of women over age 20 who reported leaking urine during the previous 12 months increased from less than 50% of those surveyed in 2001 to more than 53% several years later. Of course, it’s no mystery why women tend to suffer more from incontinence than men. The … Read More

Natural Options for an Inflamed Bladder

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

About 10 million adults in the U.S. have difficulties with their bladders. Older adults are prone to conditions that trigger inflammation, discomfort, and urination problems. A swollen bladder can cause a host of unwanted symptoms, from pain to frequent urination. One common condition is”interstitial cystitis” (IC).

Here are seven ways that could either treat or prevent an inflamed bladder, which can seriously impinge on one’s quality of life.

1. Green … Read More

Treating Interstitial Cystitis Naturally

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is also known as an inflamed bladder. It remains a mysterious condition that is not well diagnosed and for which cures don’t exist. More than 700,000 U.S. residents have IC, mostly women.

Symptoms vary, but it usually starts with the feeling of a full bladder. There may be pain when urinating. Along with pain, discomfort, pressure and tenderness may be felt all along the pelvic area. Many … Read More

Buttering Up Your Allergy Symptoms

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

The season of frustration is upon us. As trees and flowers blossom, the allergy medication commercials appear on the television and Kleenex gets used up to a far greater degree. There is a solid alternative to allergy drugs in the herbal aisles of your local pharmacy or health store. Well, it might be in the aisles. Butterbur is only slowing entering the mainstream for reasons unclear.

Because this herbal remedy … Read More