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Natural Remedies for Depression in Women
Depression strikes about 12 million American women every year, almost double the rate of men. Unlike occasional, normal feelings of sadness, clinical depression can be debilitating and affect a woman’s relationships, work, health and family. Depression can range from mild to chronic, severe episodes that last for years. Getting the proper treatment, including complementary natural remedies, helps depressed women live normal lives.
Natural Remedies to Make Your Hair Grow
Fortunately for consumers, federal regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission make it their job to take off the market “natural” hair growth treatments that make impossible claims. There’s no special potion or natural herbal supplement to make your existing hair grow faster or thicker. But, if you give your hair some special attention, and treat it gently, healthier, happier tresses can be yours — naturally.
Toddler Chest Congestion Remedies
Chest congestion often occurs in toddlers with colds, influenza and other infections. This congestion makes breathing difficult and makes your toddler feel generally uncomfortable. Home remedies may help relieve the chest congestion without over-the-counter medications, which are not recommended for kids under 2. And these medications may cause serious side effects in kids under 6.
Home Remedies for Sunburns
Sooner or later, it happens to all of us: you slather on the sunscreen exactly as instructed, only to find at the end of the day that your skin is bright pink from sunburn. While over-the-counter remedies like hydrocortisone and chamomile lotion will relieve sunburn pain, you’ll be pleased to learn that you may already have products at home that will do the job just as well.
Cold Sore Remedies for Children
The herpes simplex virus causes cold sores. It is a common virus that children can spread by sharing toys, coughing and sneezing. Rubbing a cold sore and then touching others may also transmit the virus. The American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Infectious Diseases recommends covering a cold sore with a bandage to avoid spreading the virus to other children. There are some simple remedies you can use to help ease your child’s discomfort while a cold sore is healing.