Usually the cure for the common cold is to let it run its course; about a week or so. But with more than 200 different viruses responsible for giving us the common cold each, year it makes sense to try an figure out ways to combat the virus and ease symptoms. If you are looking for relief and would like to venture outside of conventional medicine and typical over the counter medications, try herbal alternative remedies. While conventional medicine can offer pain relief, decongestants, expectorants, it really doesn’t attack the source or cause of colds in the first place. This is where herbal remedies can have great benefit. Herbs can be cornerstone to a natural approach to fighting a cold. Herbs can also help the body to heal itself.
Herbal Help for Weight Loss
People have been searching for a magic bullet to promote weight loss ever since agricultural technology improved to the point where man was suddenly able to produce more calories than he needed to consume to survive.
Using herbs to detox your body
Advocates of natural healing and alternative medicine believe that detoxification is an important method of regaining health for many people. Due to factors like overeating, unbalanced diet, consumption of processed foods, and exposure to toxins in our food, water and environment, unhealthy substances can build up in our bodies.
Herbs to Enhance Ferlity
While we have come to rely on doctors, hormone injections, and ovulation calendars when faced with fertility problems, historically, many cultures and societies turned to herbs to aid or enhance fertility.