Urinary tract infections (UTI's) occur when bacteria get into the urethra, bladder, ureters, kidneys, or any combination of the major components of the urinary system. Women are more likely go get them than men, but both sexes may experience similar symptoms.
For women, urinary tract infections are usually caused by E. coli bacteria from the bowels entering the urethra during sexual intercourse or improper wiping after using the restroom.
The increased popularity of natural remedies is more than a passing trend. With the "greening" of society, as more people become aware of the benefits of living in harmony with nature, your grandma's natural remedies are being looked at with renewed interest. And not just by your average consumer.
In a sea change that can only benefit society as a whole, the long-existing gap between proponents of natural approaches to health and strict adherents to Western medical philosophy is shrinking.
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by a pervasive sense of sadness and hopelessness, and inability to enjoy life. Symptoms can include, but are not limited to: fatigue, irritability, crying spells, sleep disorders, forgetfulness, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of death or suicide or suicide attempts. People dealing with depression need to know that recovery is possible and that it is more than a case of the "blues" that they can shake with willpower, as well-meaning friends or relatives may suggest.
Traditional Eastern medicine practitioners believe that the human body contains a vast network of pathways through which life energy flows. These pathways, or meridians, as they are known, run throughout the body in intricate, regular patterns. Anyone familiar with acupuncture, for example, knows that acupuncturists are intimately familiar with this "energy map" of the body, and use it to redirect life energy, known as chi, or qi, to the proper areas of the body to promote healing and well-being.
You may have heard of low glycemic recipes and wondered what they are all about. Are they the same as low carbohydrate recipes? If not, what is the difference? What are the health benefits?
Unless you just got back from a very long trip to a desert island, you probably know that low carb diets (and hence, recipes) have been popular for the last several years.
Thorvin kelp is one of those things that most people have just never heard of but one thing is certain. It packs quite a punch in boosting the immune system. What is thorvin kelp exactly? Well, technically kelp is just a sea vegetable that is very rich in iodine minerals and vitamins needed for healthy metabolism. However, thorvin kelp is the purest ocean marine algae seaweed from the world's cleanest and richest sea waters off the coast of Iceland.
There is no shortage of weight loss diet plans. They seem to come and go in popularity as quickly as the latest movies. The main reasons for diets going the way of last month's box office bomb is that they simply do not work.
But some diets have endured. Does this mean they are tried-and-true and must really work? Are they good for you? How can you decide which new diets are effective, yet safe?
It may seem like you need a degree in nutrition to make sense of all the information that bombards you from TV, magazines, the internet, and your best friend who swears that her low-hydrogenated fat, high-fiber all-grapefruit, tofu, and sawdust diet is the answer to all of your weight loss woes.
Every now and then we hear about a new "super food" that is supposed to be the latest and greatest for our health. It then quietly falls out of the limelight to make way for the next "big thing." But, once in a while, a real superstar comes along that deserves all the attention it gets.
Acai is one of these foods.
The acai palm is a native to Central and South America.
When most people, namely women get a yeast infection, they are pretty confident that is what they have because they have learned to recognize the symptoms. The first call of duty is usually to head to the drug store and buy a combination of creams and suppositories. These treatments might work, but if they do, most of the time the relief is only temporary.
Just because a person appears to be healthy does not mean that they are. One's health can not be measured by external appearance alone. Health is internal and often nutritional deficiencies and other health issues are not visible. Herbs can help keep the body fit and healthy if they are used knowledgeably. They are safe to consume and they are very unlikely to cause any unpleasant side effects.
Shannon Pollock has been teaching people about natural health remedies for many years. She is a specialist with experience in herbal remedies for both people and animals.
For more information, visit Shannon's website at 
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