Educate yourself about medical resources available to you. This site is presented to help you research alternative medical treatments, natural and herbal remedies and different ways of thinking about how to solve specific medical problems.  Please read our disclaimer.

Natural Remedies

Alternative medicine has been used by people in other cultures for many years.  Some treatments are very effective for some people.  Others may only work because the patient believes they will work, much like the way placebos sometimes work in medical experiments.  However, we believe that the more you know about the options, the more you will be able to make intelligent, informed decisions about the medical treatment, which may be right for you and your particular medical conditions.  Please read our disclaimer.

Products & Natural Medications

Air Ionizer -

An air ionizer is a device commonly used by those with respiratory illnesses, such as asthma. The device uses a high voltage to electrically charge air particles, and often have fans to push air through the charging mechanism. Ionized air particles attract allergens, which cluster together and then due to their weight, fall and settle out of the air.

Many individuals who suffer from respiratory diseases claim that air ionizers help to relieve and reduce their symptoms a great deal. Care should be taken when choosing an air ionizer, to ensure that it does not produce ‘ozone,’ a chemical whose inhalation is harmful. Other products that remove allergens from the air safely and effectively include high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and electrostatic fibers.


HEPA filter –

A high-efficiency particulate air filter helps to remove allergens and harmful air particles from the air we breathe for those with respiratory problems or who hope to help themselves avoid such problems. These filters are commonly installed in air conditioning and home ventilation systems, to remove particulates from the air as they are drawn through the system. HEPA filters have no negative side effects and can be very helpful for those who suffer from respiratory conditions.

St. John’s wort –

St. John’s wort is an herb that is best known for its use in the treatment of mild depression. In its natural form, St. John’s wort is a yellow flowering plant that is both invasive and noxious to consume in its entirety. However, the extract of St. John’s wort generally exhibits few side effects, and most importantly helps to improve the moods of those who suffer from mild depression. In Europe, where the plant originated, St. John’s wort is often prescribed by physicians as a treatment for depression. In some countries, such as Ireland, a prescription for St. John’s wort extract is required, but in most countries including the United States, it is available over-the-counter. St. John’s wort is considered both a cheaper and more natural treatment for minor depression.

White willow bark –

White willow bark has been used since for thousands of years, dating as far back as the ancient Egyptians. The first written record of white willow bark as an effective, natural medicine comes from Hippocrates thousands of years ago. He described a bitter powder extracted from the bark of a tree that reduces fevers and eases pains. The bark when discovered in the 19th century became the basis for aspirin that is taken today. Today, extracted white willow bark still offers the most natural medication to reduce pain and reduce fevers. Further, white willow bark has been known to cause less stomach lining irritation than traditional over-the-counter aspirin medications. White willow bark has the same effects and chemical properties as aspirins, and should be used with the same precautions.

Alternative Medicine Links

Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) - Non-profit organization created to advance the development, dissemination and utilization of knowledge about applied psychophysiology and biofeedback. Based in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Have questions about Natural Remedies?

We recommend that you review the information on this website, look at the alternative medical treatments on the appropriate websites, do your own independent research, talk with your doctor or other medical professional and learn as much as you can before making the decision that is right for you.  We are not qualified to answer medical, behavioral or health related questions, so please do not ask.