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Recent Articles by Manuel Reis

Home Remedies for Diarrhea: 6 Natural Options to Try

When you have diarrhea, it is important to opt for lighter, easier to digest food and to ensure hydration. Chamomile tea, carrots and apples are great options to stop diarrhea. Check out 6 home remedies to help you get rid of diarrhea faster.

Headache

Tea for Headaches: 12 Recipes for Natural Headache Management

Some teas for headaches, like chamomile tea or peppermint tea, contain substances with calming, analgesic or anti-inflammatory properties, making them a great natural option for relieving pain. Check out our list of the best teas to treat headaches and migraines and how to prepare them.

Medicinal Plants

Tea Tree Oil: 8 Health Benefits, How to Use It & Side EFfects

Tea tree oil is extracted from the Melaleuca alternifolia plant and has been used since early civilization due to its antiseptic, antifungal, parasitic, germicide, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Learn about the main benefits of tea tree oil and how to use it to treat conditions like nail fungus and acne.

Newborns

Umbilical Cord Care: How to Clean the Stump (& When It Falls Off)

Umbilical cord stump care is essential for reducing the newborn's risk for infections and inflammation in the belly button area. The best practice is to keep the umbilical cord clean and dry, and to expose the stump to air when possible. Learn more about how to clean an umbilical cord and other care considerations.

Cold & Flu

Top 10 Cold Symptoms (How Long They Last & How to Relieve)

The main symptoms of a cold are a runny nose, a plugged nose, frequent sneezing, a headache, a feeling of general malaise and a low-grade fever. These cold symptoms tend to last for about 4 days, and will gradually improve within a few days. Learn more about the most common symptoms of a cold and how to relieve them.

Medicinal Plants

Rue: 9 Health Benefits, How to Make Rue Tea & Side Effects

Rue (Ruta graveolens) is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory, vermifuge (anti-parasite), and analgesic properties. Indications for use include menstrual regulation, treatment of varicose veins, and blood sugar control. It is usually consumed as a tea. Learn about indications and how to make rue herbal tea.

Kidney Stones

Home Remedies for Kidney Stones: 12 Teas & Natural Remedies

Home remedies for kidney stones can be prepared with medicinal plants, like chanca-piedra tea and hibiscus tea, as these contain diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Learn more about how to prepare these home remedies to get rid of kidney stones and help relieve related symptoms.

Diseases and Conditions

17 Symptoms of Hypoglycemia (and What to Do)

The most common symptoms of hypoglycemia include weakness, nausea, and dizziness. Hypoglycemia is blood sugar less than 70 mg/dL (4 mmol/L). Diagnosis is made based on blood glucose tests. Treatment includes simple carbs and may involve emergency medical attention. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Medications

Subcutaneous Injection: Instructions & Recommendations

Subcutaneous injection is a technique that involves using a needle to inject medication (like insulin) into the adipose tissue below the skin. It is a relatively safe technique. Common injection sites include the abdomen, upper arm, and thigh. Learn more about indications, correct technique, and possible complications.

Diseases and Conditions

Hypoglycemia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels are too low. It is defined as blood glucose below 70 mg/dL (4 mmol/dL). Symptoms include dizziness, shaking, and tiredness. Treatment involves eating simple carbohydrates or an injection of glucagon for severe hypoglycemia. Learn more about causes, treatment, and prevention.

Yeast Infection

Sitz Baths for Yeast Infection: Baking Soda Baths & More

Sitz baths for yeast infection, like baking soda baths or chamomile tea baths, generally contain antifungal and antimicrobial action that help to balance genital pH levels. They also help to relieve symptoms like itching, redness or swelling. Learn about the different sitz baths you can use to treat a yeast infection.

Stye

How to Get Rid of a Stye: 6 Home Remedies

To get rid of a stye, you can use aloe vera, warm compresses and chamomile tea. Styes usually develop due to a blockage within a gland in the eyelids. These methods can help to reduce swelling and inflammation to get rid of the stye and speed-up recovery. Learn more about home remedies for a stye and how to prepare them.

Men's Health

Frenulum Tear: First Aid, Prevention & When to See a Doctor

A frenulum tear is a rupture of the foreskin that commonly occurs in men with a short frenulum during erection. It can lead to heavy bleeding and intense pain, but can usually be treated at home. Learn more about the first aid and how to treat a frenulum tear, how to prevent a tear and when you should see a doctor.

Medicinal Plants

Yerba Mate Tea: Health Benefits, How to Make & Side Effects

Yerba mate tea is a drink that contains caffeine, vitamins and minerals that help to combat fatigue, lower cholesterol and promote weight loss. Check out the other health benefits yerba mate tea has to offer, how to prepare it and the possible side effects that it may have.

Medicinal Plants

Plumeria: Health Benefits & How to Make Plumeria Tea

Plumeria is a medicinal plant that can be used to relieve period cramps, treat respiratory problems and prevent stomach disorders. Learn more about the health benefits of plumeria plants, how to make plumeria tea, and the side effects and contraindications associated with use.