The use of natural medicine has been around since Cleopatra was queen of the Nile and beyond. It seems that as the modern age arrived with automobiles and stricter medical practices that the use of natural medicine faded and was left in the shadows. Though cultures other than America continued to use natural medicine alongside traditional medicine, America is only now within the last two years realizing that natural health is available.  We are coming to the conclusion that our diets and lifestyles are creating health problems such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and constipation. Pills and tablets come out every day with assistance for this disorder or that. Each of these medicines carries a side effect that is unwanted such as fatigue, diarrhea and dry mouth. IF you take the time to look into natural health practices such as aromatherapy, homeopathy and cultural alternative health practices like acupuncture we have treatments without side effects. You can treat and prevent bowel disorders through colon cleansing. Natural enemas of salt and water or healthier diets of muesli and fruits, vegetables and water are safe and effective.

There are numerous treatments from teas, to tinctures and oils that can assist in finding relief of everything from coughs and congestion to sinus relief. Using a nasal spray bottle you can place water and sea salt or any of the following teas inside for an all-natural nasal spray. Teas include goldenseal, thyme, peppermint and chamomile. Using essential oils of camphor, menthol or eucalyptus in steam inhalation can open nasal passages and increase the ability to breath through the nose naturally.
                                                                              
With diets rich in processed foods more and more Americans find themselves dealing with recurring constipation. The first natural remedy is to increase the number of fruits, vegetables and whole grains you eat. Also drink a plentiful amount of water and exercise into your life. These can help to prevent constipation. You can use a senna tea to help produce a bowel movement. You can also fast for a period of 1,3 or 10 days on a juice and broth diet to help remove toxins in the bowel. You can use an all-natural enema of salt and water in an enema bottle. It is advised that a physician should authorize your first use of an enema, as bowel disorders could be something more serious such as a blockage or polyp.

As women enter menopause symptoms such as night sweats, mood swings and hot flashes can drive women to the edge of sanity. The search to find relief can lead them to HRT or hormone replacement therapy. The risks and side effects of this treatment can lead women to choose natural remedies such as chaste tree berry, black cohosh and sage tea. These herbs have been used throughout china and the U.S. for treatment of numerous menopause symptoms.

Another way people choose to use natural products is the treatment of insomnia. Chamomile teas, lavender soaks and aromatherapy candles in clary sage can all help to ease you into sleep. Americans are becoming more aware that they can self-treat ailments through herbs and diet and all without the life threatening side effects of traditional medicines.