Home Remedies, Is Alternative Therapy Right for You?

adventure-prone

Because the young boy was incredibly adventure-prone, his parents always kept a first-aid kit nearby.

Daring, Reckless

Having a natural tendency to seek out excitement, take risks, or get into unpredictable situations.

bruises

After falling off his bicycle, he had several dark bruises on his knees but thankfully no broken bones.

Contusions, Marks

Injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact that ruptures underlying blood vessels.

soothing

She applied a soothing aloe vera lotion to calm the redness of her sunburned skin.

Calming, Alleviating

Having a gentle, comforting, or relieving effect on pain, discomfort, or irritation.

mixture

The pharmacist prepared a special mixture of different medicinal oils to help ease the patient's dry cough.

Blend, Combination

A substance made by mixing other substances together.

remedy

Drinking warm tea with honey and lemon is a classic home remedy for a sore throat.

Cure, Solution

A medicine, substance, or treatment used to heal a disease, ailment, or discomfort.

effectiveness

Researchers are conducting clinical trials to test the long-term effectiveness of the new vaccine.

Efficacy, Success

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result or output.

allergic reaction

Eating peanuts caused an immediate allergic reaction, resulting in hives and difficulty breathing.

Hypersensitivity, Flare-up

An adverse immune response by the body to a substance (allergen) that is normally harmless.

treatment

Rest and physical therapy are often the best course of treatment for a strained back muscle.

Therapy, Medical care

The medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury to help them recover.

relieve

Taking an aspirin helped to relieve his severe headache so he could concentrate on his work.

Ease, Alleviate

To reduce, lessen, or remove pain, anxiety, or physical distress.

treat

Doctors use specific antibiotic medications to treat bacterial infections effectively.

Heal, Manage

To apply medical care, medicine, or attention to someone or something in order to cure or ease a condition.

symptoms

A high fever, persistent cough, and fatigue are common symptoms of the influenza virus.

Signs, Indications

Physical or mental features which indicate the presence of a condition or disease.

natural

Herbal extracts offer a natural way to boost your immune system without synthetic chemicals.

Organic, Unprocessed

Existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.

alternative

Acupuncture is often used as an alternative medicine for patients who prefer to avoid prescription painkillers.

Substitute, Choice

Available as another possibility or direction; different from traditional or mainstream methods.

side effects

Drowsiness and dry mouth are common side effects of taking certain types of allergy medication.

Secondary reactions, Complications

Secondary, typically undesirable effects of a drug or medical treatment.

effectiveness

Researchers are conducting clinical trials to test the long-term effectiveness of the new vaccine.

Efficacy, Success

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result or output.