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Managing Psoriasis

Although sunburn carries a risk for skin cancer and can make psoriasis worse, regular exposure to the sun helps clear psoriasis in people with mild-to-moderate conditions. Experts advise covering non-affected areas with clothing or sunscreen and sun bathing only until the skin starts to tan.

Vacations in sunny areas, such as Hawaii or the Caribbean, can offer relief. For those who can afford it, a prolonged stay of several weeks at the Dead Sea in Israel has proven to significan...

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Natural Remedies or Prescription PIlls?

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

Millions of sleeping pills and natural remedies are consumed every year. Very often people start... Read more »

Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux & GERD

By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...long as there have been illnesses there have been “natural remedies” reported to cure... Read more »

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Insomnia: Medications

...antihistamine found in combination products is simply an extra, needless chemical in these situations.Natural RemediesMany people with insomnia choose herbal remedies for treating their insomnia.... Read more »

Depression Diet, Exercise

...using any herbal remedies or dietary supplements.The following are special concerns for people taking natural remedies for depression:St. John's wort. St. John's wort can increase the risk for... Read more »

Natural Treatment, Remedies, Therapies for Asthma

...antihistamine for treating seasonal allergies over a 2-week period. More research is needed. Even when natural remedies appear to be effective in trials, there are no standards or regulations in... Read more »

Anxiety Disorders: Medications

...using any herbal remedies or dietary supplementsThe following are special concerns for people taking natural remedies for anxiety disorders:Valerian (Valeriana officinalis). Valerian has sedative... Read more »

Cirrhosis: Highlights

LifestyleCoffee may help reduce the risk of cirrhosis, especially in heavy drinkers, suggests a 2006 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. People who drank 4 or more cups of coffee a... Read more »

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