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Licorice: 8 Health Benefits & How to Take (Tea & Capsules)

Licorice is a medicinal plant that has been used since ancient times to treat stomach problems, inflammation and respiratory diseases. However, misuse of this plant can also cause a number of dangerous side effects. Learn more about its health benefits, possible effects and how to take it correctly.

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Asthma Inhalers: Types & How to Use (Adults, Children & Babies)

Asthma inhalers are indicated for the treatment and management of asthma and should be used as prescribed by a doctor. See the step-by-step instructions for using an inhaler, for adults, children and babies. Be sure to also check-out the most frequently asked questions about using asthma inhalers.

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How to Get Rid of Gingivitis: 10 Home Remedies

Home remedies for gingivitis, like licorice tea or turmeric paste can help to relieve symptoms like pain, redness, and bleeding These contain anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, and should be used after brushing our tea. Check out our home remedies for gingivitis and how to prepare them.

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St. John's Wort Benefits (plus Tea Recipes & Side Effects)

St. John's wort is a medicinal plant that contains antidepressant action, which helps to combat mild to moderate depression, as well as symptoms associated with anxiety and muscle tension. Learn more about the health benefits of St. John's.

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Second Degree Burn: What It Looks Like, Healing Time & Treatment

A second-degree burn is very painful and forms a blister, which you should protect and not burst. Treatment for a second degree burn includes removing the skin from the heat source and cooling the skin under cold, running water for 10-20 minutes. Learn more about what this burn looks like and how to treat it.

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Hemorrhoid Self-Care: 7 Tips for Pain Relief

Hemorrhoid treatment is usually done with the use of topical creams that help reduce inflammation, but there are also some simple steps that you can take to help relieve pain and speed up treatment. Find out 7 ways of relieving hemorrhoids .

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Natural Sleep Aids: 6 Home Remedies for Insomnia

Natural sleep aids are a great way to promote sleep and treat insomnia without the risk of developing common medication side effects. See which medicinal plants you can use at night to sleep better and how to take them.

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Aromatherapy: Health Benefits, How to Use & Contraindications

Aromatherapy is a complementary treatment that consists of using the aromas from essential oils to stimulate different parts of the brain. They can be used to treat anxiety, stress, insomnia, cold and flus. Learn more about the health conditions that aromatherapy can positively impact, as well as how to perform it.

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Mucus in Throat: 7 Causes (& 5 Home Remedies for Relief)

Mucus in the throat occurs when there is excess mucus production caused by an upper respiratory infection, for example. Learn 5 practical, proven and completely natural ways to relieve post-nasal drip. Learn also about the most common causes .

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Home Remedies for Shingles: 5 Natural Methods for Relief

Although shingles is not curable, there are home remedies available to help speed-up healing and relieve symptoms like pain and itching. Check out these natural remedies for shingles that you can prepare at home using medicinal plants.

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Essential Oils for Coughs: 5 Ways to Relieve Coughing

Essential oils for coughs can be used with aromatherapy to help soothe coughs that may be keeping you up at night. There are many ways they can be used, such as inhalation or using an oil diffuser. Check out out which essential oils to use for coughs and how to prepare them.

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Asthma Attack: First Aid & What to Do Without an Inhaler

The first step to treating an asthma attack is to use a rescue inhaler. You should remain calm, in a comfortable position, and regulate your breathing to conserve oxygen. Learn what to do if you don’t have an inhaler nearby, and what you can do to prevent asthma attacks in the future .

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Home Remedies

Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids: 7 Natural Options

Home remedies like horse chestnut, cypress and hamamelis are some medicinal plants that are scientifically proven to help to treat hemorrhoids. Learn about how to prepare these home remedies and other, and learn about the difference between.

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Sleep

10 Top Teas for Sleep: Chamomile, Valerian & More

Teas for sleep are a great natural option that help with the treatment of insomnia. Some teas that are commonly used to induce sleep include valerian tea, chamomile tea and lemon balm tea. Learn more about other teas for sleep you can prepa.

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Lower Blood Pressure Naturally: 7 Lifestyle Measures

It is possible to manage high blood pressure without using medication. Blood pressure can be influenced by factors like frequent exercise, weight loss and salt intake. Learn more about 7 ways to lower blood pressure naturally.

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Created by: Manuel Reis Registered Nurse
Postgraduate degree in Medicinal Plant Therapy, and Nursing degree obtained through the Porto Nursing School. Licensed to practice with the Ordem dos Enfermeiros (PT) under license #79026.
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