Use this tag for "natural" solutions to common problems such as healthcare conditions, but also everyday nuisances and problems. See also "folk remedies" or "home remedies".
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Is Flexarome effective to relieve aching joints and tense muscles?
Flexarome is a blend of essential oils to relieve aching joints and tense muscles. It was created by Dr. Jean Valnet, who is regarded as a founder of modern aromatherapy.
Cold, humid weather and age are often the origin of joint pains, along with…
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Does Calendula ointment or cream promote healing of scrapes/cuts/burns?
From http://www.boironusa.com/products/calendula-cream/:
USES: Helps promote healing of minor burns and cuts, scrapes, skin irritations and sunburn
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Calendula officinalis 1X HPUS-10% - Healing agent
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Caprylyl…
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Is bentonite a hair clarifier?
Pretty much every natural hair blogger out there (eg. Naptural85, CurlyNikki) has talked about how Bentonite clays get rid of lint and product buildup. However, I also see other bloggers using the same clays as a hair conditioner. There's a lot of…
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Will applying beer on my hair make it appear shiny and lustrous?
There are numerous beauty sites that claim that applying beer on my hair will make it shiny and lustrous. Is this true?
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Does drinking coffee greatly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease?
Coffee is certainly one of science's most investigated beverages.
Recently, I found the Lifehacker website stating:
According to further research, regular coffee drinkers may have less of a risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease in later life –…
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Can high-frequency coil radiation kill disease? (e.g., Lakhovsky's multiple-wave oscillator [MWO])
The idea of an oscillator-based healing device was popularized by Georges Lakhovsky and is now associated with scientists like Tesla, Clark, and Beck. There are many YouTube videos dedicated to Lakhovsky's work and the healing effects of his coil,…
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Do probiotic bacteria prevent or ameilorate dust mites in beds?
I was offered a bed. The seller claimed that the bed has probiotic bacteria in it. It contains special living bacteria that will eat germs and sweat.
Wow.
Does that really work?
If so, I'll buy.
Claims:…
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Is "Zuccarin"/"White Mullberry" effective for weight loss?
An ad for a supplement called "Zuccarin" in our local paper included a variety of claims:
"The slimming effect of stable blood sugar levels:
"A recent italian study of Zuccarin showned the impressive weight loss
results of blocking carbohydrates.…
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Is hair charged with static brittle and susceptible to breakage?
It is said that plastic combs produce static electricity therefore we should use wooden combs.
http://www.joybynature.com/blogs/beauty-style/41263937-6-surprising-benefits-of-using-neem-wood-comb-for-your-tresses
Hair charged with static is very…
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Effectiveness of Cold-EEZE, zinc gluconate glycine lozenges
What is the truth behind the effectiveness of Cold-EEZE (http://www.coldeeze.com/)? The product claims to be homephathic (which is a pseudo-science) but there seems to be actual, evidence-based support in favor of its effectiveness. Here is a…
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Will stretching help me have lean, shapely muscles?
I read that after exercising, we should stretch our muscles so that they won't be bulky but instead be long and lean. Is this true?
Edit: The question is more about aesthetics than whether stretching is healthy. So if I wanted to have toned but lean…
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Does Calcium Chloride remove bad smells?
This advert for Thirsty Hippo Basic Tub claims it is:
composed of calcium chloride maintains living conditions pleasant by eliminating moisture and bad smells of the air from a closet, wardrobe, vehicle, stereo-case,etc
Will it eliminate moisture…
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Is Tegarome effective to treat minor skin injuries such as sun burn, insect stings, scratches?
Tegarome is a blend of essential oils designed to treat soothes minor skin injuries such as sun burn, insect stings, scratches. It was created by Dr. Jean Valnet, who is regarded as a founder of modern aromatherapy.
Tegarome is a product based on…
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Do "Dog rocks" prevent yellow stains from appearing on my lawn?
When we got our new puppy I laid a great lawn on our balcony (an amazing 1m2 patch of grass) that sadly had to be replaced after a few weeks due to yellow spots. I found a product with the name Dog Rocks that is said to prevent this issue. There are…
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