Although traditional medicine will be needed in the rare cases of pink eye due to bacteria, there are many alternative medicines for pink eye that can help ease the discomfort of the itching, swelling, and irritation. Prescription medication is usually not necessary in the case of viral pink eye as the virus will run its course within a week generally and prescription medication can come with many unwanted side effects...
Chamomile Tea
While drinking a nice cup of chamomile tea might make you feel better in general, it will do nothing to help with the symptoms of pink eye. The bag however, can do a lot to help ease symptoms and can be a wonderful alternative medicine for pink eye. A chamomile tea bag can help relax the eye and reduce swelling and irritation. To use for treatment, place the tea bag in warm water for several minutes. Once the bag is fully saturated, remove from the water and squeeze so that it is only damp and no longer dripping. Place the tea bag on the eye for several minutes, or until the eye starts to feel better. This treatment can be done as many times a day as necessary...
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Alternative Medicine for Sleep
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Insomnia is a condition in which a person is not able to sleep during the night hours and is only able to fall asleep when the morning hour comes. A person with insomnia may also be able to fall asleep during the night hours but when sleep comes, they only sleep for a few hours. Insomnia can be a very frustrating condition that causes one to feel extremely tired, have an inability to focus and concentrate, and cause them to withdraw from social and work situations. There are many causes for insomnia. Some are psychological and when that is the case, the psychological cause needs to be treated and that in turn, will treat the insomnia...
Herbal Remedies
Herbs can also be used a powerful tool when used as an alternative medicine for sleep problems. Motherwort is perhaps the most commonly used for this purpose. Motherwort promotes sleep by helping to ease anxiety. St. John’s Wort is a common herb that is known to help calm the nerves. This will lead to the entire body moving into a more relaxed state and the individual being able to sleep better. Valerian also helps to reduce stress and has calming properties that will help one sleep. ...
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