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25 Home Remedies for Loss of Appetite

Loss of appetite describes when the desire to eat is reduced. Sometimes it is called ‘absent hunger’. It is very different to the eating disorder anorexia nervosa as this is an intentional restriction on how much you eat, whereas a loss of appetite is generally unintentional.

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28 Home Remedies for Jock Itch

The medical term for jock itch is tinea cruris. It’s a fungal infection that affects the skin. Like other fungal infections of the same type, it’s caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. These are microscopic fungi which can live in hair, skin, and nails.  

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23 Home Remedies for Tonsillitis

Your tonsils are two little lymph nodes that are found on either side of the back of your throat. Considering that the tonsils are there solely to keep your body from getting infected, it is rather ironic that they themselves can get infected, which is what tonsillitis is. Luckily, there are many simple home remedies for tonsillitis.

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20 Home Remedies for Diarrhea

Diaherra is a type of watery stool that can occur up to several times a day. Most of the time, diarrhea lasts for a short time, just about a day or two (this is called acute diarrhea), but it can happen for long periods of time, depending on its cause. It is possible for diarrhea to last for three to four weeks, and this is called chronic diarrhea. Chronic diarrhea usually hints at a more serious problem than your body trying to empty itself of something bad that you ate. No matter what type of diarrhea you have, these home remedies for diarrhea can help.

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40 Home Remedies for Heartburn

Heartburn, sometimes having a symptom of acid reflux, is caused by escaped stomach acid or bile which overflows from your stomach and causes irritation to the esophagus lining. Depending on the case, it can cause mild to severe pain and if left untreated, could cause some serious damage. Using home remedies for heartburn is one efficient way to treat the symptoms so they do not get out of hand.

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30 Home Remedies for Hypothyroidism

If you find that you’re regularly feeling tired, constipated, confused, and gaining more weight than you normally would, you might be suffering from hypothyroidism.  This is where your body produces fewer thyroid hormones than it should. Use these home remedies for hypothyroidism to treat the symptoms and improve your hormone production.

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19 Home Remedies for Vertigo

Vertigo is seen as more of a symptom than an illness or condition. Vertigo is that feeling of intense spinning and swaying that normally comes from sitting up too fast or from going from laying to standing too fast. Luckily, home remedies for vertigo are easy and inexpensive.

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30 Home Remedies for Staph Infection on the Skin

Staph infection on the skin are highly common. They are caused by the staphylococcus bacteria. Most everyone has a small amount of this bacteria on their skin at all times, which means that it’s mostly harmless. However, if the bacteria build up (usually due to poor hygiene), then the bacteria can cause a staph infection on the skin. Luckily, there are dozens of home remedies for staph infections.

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27 Home Remedies to Lighten and Heal Scars

Scars form when skin tissue has been stretched or damaged. They’re most common following surgery, injury, or severe acne. For many people, dark scars can leave them feeling self-conscious. The may find they don’t enjoy going out if their scars aren’t covered and can feel embarrassed about the way they look. To learn home remedies to lighten and heal scars, keep reading.

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25 Home Remedies for Toxic Shock Syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an incredibly rare condition, but it is highly serious and can affect a number of systems in the body at once. It’s caused by an immune reaction to bacterial toxins. Thankfully it can be treated, but you should always see a doctor if you notice any of the symptoms as it can be fatal if left untreated. While it is difficult to treat at home, there are a number of home remedies for toxic shock syndrome and its prevention.