Spiritcures

Home Remedies for Acne Scars

Michael Ravensthorpe — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:42:56 +0000

Acne scars are caused by inflammation associated with acne. There are a number of forms of scars including ice pick scars, box car scars, rolling scars, and hypertrophic scars, and all of them have different appearances on the skin. Although these scars are not dangerous, many people find them extremely unsightly and they can lead …

Home Remedies for Strep Throat

Michael Ravensthorpe — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:13:06 +0000

Strep throat (or more formally, streptococcal pharyngitis) is an infection of the pharynx caused by group A streptococcal. The symptoms of strep throat often include a sore throat, fever, cough, fatigue, and enlarged lymph nodes. The infection is highly contagious, but generally subsides between three and five days. Although treatment for strep throat is often …

Home Remedies for Stretch Marks

Michael Ravensthorpe — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:23:13 +0000

Stretch marks are essentially scarring of the skin caused by tearing of its middle layers. This is most often caused by rapid stretching that which may fade over time, but are unlikely to disappear completely. Although stretch marks are not a medical cause for concern, they can be unsightly and lead to embarrassment. As such, …

Home Remedies for Blackheads

Michael Ravensthorpe — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:39:08 +0000

Blackheads are yellow or blackish plugs or bumps occurring most often on the face and back. The cause of blackheads is a build-up of excess oils in the skin glands. As these oils oxidize they darken, giving blackheads their trademark color. The primary problem with blackheads is that they are unsightly. Often, individuals will attempt …

Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids

Michael Ravensthorpe — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:31:28 +0000

Hemorrhoids are a painful condition which occurs in and around the anus. Although hemorrhoids are natural structures, they can become pathological through swelling and inflammation. They may also be characterized by anal bleeding itchiness. Although there are a number of medicinal and surgical treatments available for hemorrhoids, many people may wish to avoid the cost …

Home Remedies for Gout

Michael Ravensthorpe — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:03:39 +0000

Gout is essentially recurrent attacks of acute inflammatory arthritis, which often affects the big toe and, more rarely, other joints such as the knees, heels, fingers, and wrists. It is characterized by a tender, red, swollen joint and onset often occurs during the night due to lower body temperatures. Although there are a number of …

Home Remedies for Dandruff

Michael Ravensthorpe — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:28:54 +0000

Although everyone’s skin flakes off as skin cells die, dandruff is characterized by unusually large flakes that can be caused by a number of triggers. In addition to the embarrassing effects of dandruff, it can also cause irritation and redness. Although there are a number of treatments for dandruff, there unfortunately is no cure. For …

Home Remedies for Acid Reflux

Michael Ravensthorpe — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:55:14 +0000

Acid reflux, also known as gastro-esophageal reflux diseases (GERD), is caused by the process of acid moving from the stomach to the esophagus. It is characterized by symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and trouble swallowing. It can be extremely uncomfortable and even painful. As such, treatment is often a first priority for sufferers. However, although …

Home Remedies for Cold Sores

Michael Ravensthorpe — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:40:07 +0000

Cold sores are more than just aesthetically unappealing; they can also cause major pain in and around your mouth. Such pain can affect the way you eat and your ability to take in fluids, which in turn affects your overall health and can alter your ability to get proper nutrition and hydration over time. Consequently, …

Home Remedies for Pink Eye

Michael Ravensthorpe — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 06:49:22 +0000

Conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the inner lining of the eyelid. It is a very uncomfortable condition, since the inflammation causes mild to severe itching. Pink eye also looks much worse than it actually is, as it usually prompts anyone infected with it to withdraw from public life until …