"I'd rather give birth to an elephant."

That kind of imagery sticks in your mind. I know it stuck in mine.

That was the description my colleague Pat used to convey the pain of a kidney stone, which I included in yesterday's e-alert when I told you how essential fatty acids can help prevent kidney stones.

Another new study reports that the kidney-stone-prevention diet that doctors have been recommending for years doesn't work. That's the bad...

Given that 90 + percent of shoulder pain is due to rotator cuff tendonitis, it is worthwhile to consider those therapies that focus on rotator cuff tendonitis as a way to alleviate the pain. While there is a pretty straightforward method for treating shoulder pain that is utilized by most doctors today which consists of anti-inflammatory medication and physical therapy, a recent study presented at The American College of Sports Medicine showed impressive results when the use of a...

Morton neuroma, or interdigital neuroma, is a common condition that involves enlargement of the interdigital nerve of the foot. It is associated with pain, swelling and/or an inflammation of a nerve, usually at the ball-of-the-foot between the 3rd and 4th toes. Morton neuroma most commonly affects the third intermetatarsal space, but it can also affect the second intermetatarsal space, although it does so less often. It usually in response to irritation, trauma or excessive pressure....

You want to pass a kidney stone but you don't want to see the doctor… again! How about scheduling an appointment with Dr. Pepper? The reason why Dr. Pepper might be your next visit is because of the phosphoric acid remedy that is sweeping across the medical community.

First off, Dr. Pepper is simply a soft drink! However, it might be just what the doctor ordered because an acid it contains! Did you know that phosphoric acid could literally help dissolve your kidney...

Many health and beauty enthusiasts, such as individuals looking to shed pounds, have been enquiring for acai products since they watched talk shows on TV discussing this berry. While this is the case, there is also another group who will only use these products once they fully understand the reasons as to why and how does acai berry work for weight loss.

This write-up is for you if you are one of the last mentioned group of people who'd like to know the answers.

Eye Stye is a bacteria-infected localised inflammation of the upper or lower eyelid. An infection bacterium is transferred from one hair shaft to another. Styes are usually harmless. It is contaginious disease. The eye stye is a small abscess of the glands in the eyelids which can occur externally and internally. They can occur at any age. Eye stye is seen for the several days. This disease does not affect the vision. Styes may be red and sore. They will fill with pus then burst...

Thrush; Natural Causes and Natural Cures for Thrush

Before we look at natural cures for thrush let's look at natural causes. We will then examine common natural cures for thrush in light of these natural causes.

Common Natural Causes of Thrush

• Candida loves moist areas. Tight or synthetic clothes create these moist areas
• Unprotected sex. Thrush infection can be passed on during sex, unless you use a condom.
• A depleted immune system...

To prepare for the flu and to help treat the flu, you can arm yourself with an effective natural remedy for swine flu. Swine flu is a new flu virus that first caused illness in Mexico and the United States in March, 2009 and which has spread quickly throughout the world. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. The flu is spread by coughing, sneezing and touching infected objects and is expected to infect millions of people.

For years,...

An angioma is a benign tumor that consists of small blood vessels. They usually appear at or near the surface of the skin. Angiomas may appear anywhere on the body, and aren't considered dangerous. However, they may be present as symptoms of another more serious disorder, such as cirrhosis. Some of the different types include: spider angiomas, cherry angiomas, and senile angiomas. A spider angioma is a type of angioma found slightly below the skin's surface, often containing a central...

Thousands of people will do anything they can to avoid gallbladder surgery this year. And if I had gallstones, I would do everything I could to save my organ, the gallbladder. Because you NEED it! Unfortunately, about a half a million people do get their gallbladder surgically removed. And another half a million are diagnosed with gallstones and either deal with the pain or naturally dissolve and flush them.

As a natural health expert, I get numerous e-mails asking, "Is...