Thuja homeopathic medicines come from the branches and leaves of the thuja tree, which contain thujone oil. Diluted forms of thuja may be ingested internally and are used for a number of illnesses and ailments, both physical and mental. The idea behind using thuja as a homeopathic medicine is that it contains small amounts of the very same substance that causes symptoms of an illness, and when the two interact, the body will cure itself.

Use sports massage oil before exercise to loosen up, and and after exercising to relax and sooth tired, sore muscles. Sports massage oil is especially effective after a warm, soothing bath. Make it in your own kitchen, and you’ll be assured that it contains only natural ingredients.

Nearly 40 million Americans suffer from sinus problems every year. Sinus pressure headaches can cause fatigue, and prevent you from completing the most common daily tasks. Rather than going to the doctor, and paying for prescription medication, treat your sinus pressure headache with a home remedy.

The nerves in the body are all connected, like a system of rivers that all meet at some point. Acupressure is the method of applying pressure to certain pressure points where stress often gathers, which will promote circulation to other nerve endings and reduce pain and discomfort in these areas. Acupressure is a safe remedy for sciatica, which is pain that runs down the sciatic nerve, located in your lower back and the back of your leg. If you learn the proper techniques, you can use acupressure to relieve sciatica safely and easy.

Positive thinking aids with stress management. Having a positive attitude is shown to have health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease and lowering the risk of depression. A person with a positive attitude is considered an optimist and a person with a negative attitude is deemed a pessimist. Negative thinking can be turned into positive thinking. Developing a positive attitude is a process that takes time and practice as it involves creating a new habit. There are many activities that can be done to foster a positive attitude.

Sensory Integration Disorder is also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction or Sensory Processing Dysfunction. The current term is Sensory Processing Disorder. It is considered the “invisible disability” because it is so often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. A Child with SPD is often labeled as a “klutz” and may have difficulties making friends and develop low self-esteem as well as emotional and behavioral problems. Adults with SPD are even more likely to go undiagnosed. According to the Sensory Therapies and Research (STAR) Center near Denver, about 1 in 20 children are affected.

Your pre-schooler screams in pain at the sound of a fire engine. Your toddler resists any hugs. Your grade schooler has severe difficulty with handwriting. These are all symptoms of a neurological condition called sensory processing disorder in which difficulty processing sensory information overwhelms a person’s daily life.

Large pores are common in people with oily skin. The natural aging process also causes an increase in pore size. Pores that are stretched will never permanently shrink, however there are medical treatments that work to diminish pore size. Home remedies are available at a lower cost, but only mask pore size for a short period of time.

Blockage in the fallopian tubes is a common cause for infertility. A blocked fallopian tube could be caused by pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis or fibroid tumors in the uterus. You may not know you have a blocked fallopian tube until you try to conceive, because there are no obvious signs or indications. Your doctor may perform a hysterosalpingography or a sonohysterography to see any blockages. You could get surgery to correct the problem, but there are also some herbal remedies that can be used to relieve a blocked fallopian tube.

You’ve already taken the home pregnancy test and found the results to be positive–you are pregnant. You called your doctor and scheduled an appointment with the obstetrician/gynecologist. Now the time has come for your first doctor’s appointment during pregnancy. You are probably nervous and uncertain of what to expect from the appointment. Relax–it’s normal to feel that way. Here are a few ways you can prepare for your first doctor’s visit during pregnancy.