Lisa Bryant, ND
Licensed Naturopathic Physician
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Co-authored Articles (59)
Getting Phlegm out of Your Throat Without the Use of Medicine
Get rid of phlegm fast with these easy home and lifestyle tips Dealing with phlegm can be really annoying. Fortunately, there are lots of home remedies that are pretty effective! If you have phlegm in your throat, try ho...
How to Ingest Oregano Oil
A guide to safely taking oregano oil & how it can help youYou may have heard about the potential medical benefits of taking oregano oil. This doesn't necessarily mean ingesting oregano oil is a solid treatment, though. T...
How to Take a Mankind Unwanted Kit
A Mankind Unwanted Kit is made up of 1 pill called mifepristone and 4 pills called misoprostol that your OB/GYN can give you. These are taken to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, as long as it's been within 11 weeks of co...
How to
Treat Low Blood Pressure Naturally
If your blood pressure numbers are too low, you’re probably looking for ways that you can raise it. While the food you eat is important for managing your blood pressure, there are a lot of other things that you can do ...
How to
Cure Vertigo at Home
Vertigo is the feeling that you’re dizzy and spinning, which may also include nausea and vomiting. Typically, an issue within the inner ear leads to vertigo. However, it can have a variety of causes and triggers, inclu...
How to Clear Blood Clots: Natural Home Remedies
Medical experts weigh in on home remedies and diet tips to reduce your chances of developing blood clots Blood clots form when your blood cells stick together to form a clump. This is normal and helpful if you have a cut...
How to
Take Oil of Oregano for a Cold
Oregano has natural anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that have made it a traditional cold remedy for a long time. While research hasn't backed up oregano oil as a medication, lots of people use it for relief. The...
How to
Detoxify Your Kidneys Naturally
In this fast buzzing, stress-filled life you are exposed to a variety of toxins. You may turn to unhealthy indulgences in the form of fast food, stimulants like caffeine drinks, and partying to keep you going. Your kidne...
How to
Avoid Pregnancy Naturally
Tracking your body’s natural monthly rhythms is a great way to get in sync with your cycle and try to prevent pregnancy without using other forms of birth control. Often referred to as “natural family planning,” tr...
How to
Get Rid of Pimples Naturally (Sea Salt Method)
If you’re looking for a natural way to treat a pimple, sea salt may be an ingredient worth exploring. Pimples are often caused by oils clogging your pores, and salt naturally absorbs moisture. As a result, sea salt may...
How to
Get Rid of Itchy Skin with Home Remedies
Dealing with itchy skin is never fun, no matter what the cause is. Thankfully, there are ways you can address your itchy skin and soothe irritation right from home without having to go to the doctor or dermatologist. He...
How to
Stop Diarrhea Naturally
Diarrhea is a common gastrointestinal problem that usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it can be uncomfortable. Luckily, there are several natural ways you can help your body heal and stop diarrhea more q...
How to
Ease Herpes Pain with Home Remedies
What people call herpes consists of two closely related viruses, herpes simplex type 1 and type 2 viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2, respectively). HSV-1 most often causes cold sores or fever blisters on the mouth and lips while ...
How to Alleviate Excess Stomach Acid
Soothe an upset stomach caused by reflux or other complications Your stomach is full of naturally produced acid that helps break down food and protects the GI tract from infection. But, excess stomach acid can cause unco...
How to Fix a Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) At Home
The best strategies to strengthen & correct your lazy eye While there’s nothing wrong with having lazy eye—also known as amblyopia—it can affect your self-esteem, so you probably just want it to go away. While some...
How to
Reduce Gum Pockets Naturally
Gum pockets are a dental problem that is serious but not the end of the world. If you have gum pockets, it simply means that you have gum disease, which is called periodontitis, that needs to be treated. In most cases, i...
How to
Reduce Tinnitus Naturally
Tinnitus (pronounced “TINN-ih-tus” or “ti-NIGHT-us”) occurs when you hear sounds that aren’t in your environment. You may hear ringing, buzzing, roaring, whooshing, swishing, clicking, or hissing. You may be ab...
How to
Take Oscillococcinum
Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic medicine used to treat the flu or prevent the infection altogether. It's made from wild duck heart and liver. Although the main ingredients in Oscillococcinum are lactose and sucrose (sug...
How to
Pass Gallstones Naturally
Dealing with painful gallstone attacks is frustrating, so you likely want relief fast. It’s possible to pass small gallstones, but sometimes they get stuck and cause painful gallstone attacks. Diet and supplements may ...
How to Treat and Prevent Yeast Infections
A guide to getting rid of yeast infections in the comfort of your home Most women experience a yeast infection at least once, so you’re not alone if you’re looking for relief. Luckily, while these are very annoying, ...
