Have you ever wondered if you can treat your cat’s bladder infection or other ailment yourself?

If you have, continue to read the top five natural remedies:

1. A good quality cat food is one of the best ways to feed your cat. Cat food will supply all the necessary nutrients to keep your cat healthy. Dried cat food is not enough alone to keep your cat hydrated.

2. Always change the water in your cats bowl on a daily basis. Try filtered water which can enhance the taste and promote better bladder function.

3. Vitamin C can be given as a daily dosage, but do not give more than is stated in the instructions as it could cause your pet to have diarrhoea. If your cat has a bladder infection already then you must build up the dose gently.

4. Try cranberry juice added to the cat’s water to help reduce bacteria.

5. Herbs such as Oregon Grape Holly and Uva ursi are used to treat bladder infections, can kill off bacteria and act as a diuretic.

Note: the above Herbal Remedies can be taken at the same time as prescribed antibiotics.

This is a flowering herbal plant that can be found in Malaysia and Indonesia. It is reported that the plant can grow up to about forty-nine feet tall and has leaves that are coiled in shape. The male and female flowers are on separate trees and the fruit changes from green to red.

This herb has become popular since it has been said it has properties that can assist with enhancing testosterone properties.

It has historically been used in South Asia in particular for its aphrodisiac, antiulcer, antimalarial and cytoxic properties. Studies have confirmed that it has these effects, however it should be noted that most of the studies were done on animals.

Some body builders and athletes use the anabolic extract of Tongkat Ali in the hope of improving their muscle mass and strength without drugs. Unfortunately it appears that this herbal product has become popular and in doing so it has become a very expensive purchase.

Note: Any tablet or capsule may vary the amount of this expensive herb. You should check the ingredient list for the exact amount in each tablet or capsule.

Today there are many products available to help with bad breath or halitosis over a shop counter or at a chemist.

Herbal Remedies have been around for thousands of years and Mother Earth has been providing all the herbal medication required long before the medical prescriptions that are available today. Nutritionists and herbalists would recommend you try chewing some parsley which can sweeten up a foul breath or a bitter taste in a persons mouth.

Some of the other herbal remedies that have the antiseptic elements required are cloves, thyme, cardamom and mint. Eucalyptus is the only herbal plant that is not used by mouth but it can be effective in a mouthwash to freshen up a person’s mouth instantly. Garlic is known for being a cause of bad breath; eaters should chew on a sprig of parsley.

If you are a smoker than you may find that your bad breath is due to the smells of tobacco leaving a foul odour in your mouth.

Warning:
• Herbal remedies are not the permanent answer and it is advisable to check out the symptoms with your doctor.
• You may need to check out your teeth and gums with a dental technician.
• Do not use herbs if you think you may be pregnant.

If you have been ill and you want to take a supplement that will pick you up quickly then St. Johns Wort can be of assistance.
This herbal remedy is just as effective for a mild depression and can be used instead of taking drugs such as Celexa or Prozac without any side effects.
There is more than one use for St. Johns Wort. However, it can be up to one month before you see any noticeable results.
1. Take with meals three times a day.
2. It can be used externally as a lotion due to it being an anti-inflammatory.
3. This herbal remedy also has the effect of reducing pain and speed up the healing of wounds, varicose veins etc.
In the months of June to September the herb’s yellow flowers bloom. If you hold a flower up to the light you will see spots, and they are the glands that hold the oil. Once the flowers are steeped then the result is a beautiful red liquid.
St. Johns Wort is good for depression, sciatica, rheumatic pain, and menopausal changes in a woman’s life.
Note: St. Johns Wort is made into capsules, tablets or a tincture.
To prepare a tincture: take some of the herbs leaves and pour some boiling water over them and leave to infuse for at least ten minutes. Take two teaspoonfuls three times a day.

If you are suffering from PMT and your stomach has awful menstrual cramps that leave you feeling lethargic then find a dark glass bowl of your choice, and add one ounce of a carrier oil such as sweet almond or olive oil. Then take the essential oil lavender and add 5 drops to the carrier oil, add fifteen drops of Peppermint oil and lastly 10 drops of Cypress. Mix all the essential oils and the carrier oil together and gently massage a little of the mixture over the abdominal area.

Another home remedy that is available for you to try is a blend of the essential oil Fennel with eight drops of Chamomile and 7 of the essential oil Clary Sage. This is another massage that will relieve the menstrual cramps and the Herbal Remedies are a nice blend. However, it is advised that it is a blend that needs to be massaged in the lower abdominal area every day as it will take a little while before you feel the results.

Herbal remedies can be used at bath time by adding three drops of Clary Sage and three of Lavender to the bathwater and then add a quarter of Epsom salts or baking soda whilst the water is running, swirl the water and soak yourself for fifteen minutes

Once you have been diagnosed by a medical doctor with PMS, there are ways that you can help yourself to relieve the symptoms through using Home Remedies as an alternative to prescribed medications or over the counter products. However, it is agreed that what one home remedy works for one person may not work for another and it can take a little while to find what is suitable for each individual.

If you decide to go down the medical route there are anti inflammatory drugs that can be prescribed, which reduce the symptoms of headaches and the well known hot flushes. Hormone remedies and anti-anxiety drugs or diuretics can be prescribed by a doctor although they can have side effects.

Home remedies are available in form of vitamins and minerals as listed:

•    Vitamin B6 for anxiety
•    Calcium
•    Magnesium
•    Vitamin E

If you find that you are feeling bloated, then try foods that have less salt in them and avoid sweets or cakes.  Replace fatty foods with green vegetables like Broccoli or spinach that can provide iron or munch on a few nuts.

If you feel like treating yourself to a spa and have a massage that can relax your muscles or join a Yoga or a Pilates class.

This fruit is known in Southeast Asia and China as a home-grown superfuit with a wide range of vitamins and minerals, previously it was called Dimocarpus longana and now its updated name is Euphoria longana.
The Euphoria fruit is full of minerals and vitamins including iron, magnesium and the essential vitamins A and C. It is believed to have phenolic compounds which are an indication that the fruit is anti-oxidant which is good for supporting blood pressure levels and protecting the liver.

In southeast Asia, Japan and Thailand the fruit is a popular choice not only as a part of way of life as far as Herbal Remedies are concerned but as a juicy fruit that can energise you and look after the physical body’s heart and blood.

The euphoria fruit is also useful to encourage the sleep patterns to bring rest to the mind bringing calm and at the same time reducing any anxiety or agitation. Other areas that can be helped by the superfruit are chronic fatigue and the nervous system.

The euphoria fruit has a reputation for having also improved the quality of a persons skin, having bright eyes and looking vibrant.

According to a recent study carried out across seven million people evidence was found that suggests keeping up your levels of vitamin D could help to prevent people developing multiple sclerosis (MS).  The study revealed that people with high levels of vitamin D in their blood stream were around 62% less likely to develop MS.  This was noted predominantly in white skinned people and may explain why there is an increase in cases the further from the equator people live.  As sunlight is weaker the further away from the equator you get, and sunlight is required to produce vitamin D there could be a direct correlation.  More tests need to be done however to confirm these findings.

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There are some people who suffer from eczema who are deficient in fatty acids.  This means that they are lacking in omega 3 fatty acids which are found in flaxseeds and cold water fish and also deficient in omega 6 fatty acids which can be obtained from evening primrose oil, borage oil and blackcurrant seeds.

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There are many minerals and vitamins that have blood glucose controlling qualities.  To work as efficiently as is necessary your body requires plenty of these vitamins and nutrients.  There is little research available to support that singular or particular blends of vitamins and minerals can increase your body’s blood glucose management and more research is needed in the field. 

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