Genital Candidiasis
... Yeast infection of the genital tract caused by Candida albicans. Candida albicans infections are becoming increasingly common, especially in women. Such genital infections usually develop by the yeast...

Infection
... As with any part of the body, if the mouth is invaded by a particular type of bacteria, virus, or fungus, the toxins generated by the microorganism may cause an infection. The mouth is inhabited by ma...

Astringents
... Astringents are remedies that have a ''binding'' action on tissue, usually due to a group of complex chemicals called tannins. The name tannin derives from their use in the tanning industry, and they ...

Immune Disorders--A Traditional View
... Mary walked into the acupuncturist''s office and surveyed the situation. She was a little uncertain, this being her first trip to a Chinese doctor. As she looked around the reception room, she saw row...

A General Approach to Infection
... Because of the similarity of immune system involvement in bodily response to infection, it is possible to make some herbal generalizations. The details will vary with the nature of the disease, specif...

Essential oils
... All of the terpene essential oils are anti-microbial. At one time various essential oils and their constituent terpenoids were applied in allopathic for combating infections, particularly those of the...

Infections
... Infection seems to be a concomitant part of living within planet earth''s biosphere. Human beings live in constant contact and ecological dialogue with vast numbers of bacteria, viruses and fungi. The...

Toxic shock syndrome
... Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a potentially fatal disease that is caused by bacteria. It is a form of blood poisoning which results when poisons (toxins) are released by the suspect bacteria. It can r...

Infectious Disease: Effective Alternatives to Antibiotics
... The Homeopathic and Ecological View of Infectious Disease Are Antibiotics Helpful in Ear and Throat Infections? Homeopathic Treatment of Infectious Disease Homeopathic Treatment of Viral Conditions 1...

Healing Infections Without Antibiotics
... We bet there are many of you reading this article who think nothing of taking Vitamin C and lots of liquids for a cold or using Aloe Vera gel for a burn. But, how many of you think about using natura...