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28Sep

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Wellness

Mental Wellness and Your Finances

It's safe to say that 2020 has been a challenging year for us all. From turbulent weather to an unyielding pandemic which resulted in economic turmoil worldwide, the events of this year have meant big changes in our day-to-day lives. These changes and adjustments can have a significant impact on our emotional and mental well-being. The reality is that consideration of your mental health needs to be at the forefront of everything you do. This is so because of the direct impact it can have on various aspects of your life, including your finances. It's almost like a cycle; not feeling good can make earning and managing money harder, and at the same time worrying about money can make you feel worse; it can be paralysing. So instead of worrying, let's focus on planning ahead and the simple w...

Here Are Four Natural Home Remedies To Banish Those Stubborn Skin Spots

23Sep

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Remedies

Here Are Four Natural Home Remedies To Banish Those Stubborn Skin Spots

How to get rid of stubborn black spots on face? Do you know what a sad sight is? Those stubborn spots on your skin. Those are the ones that blemish your effort to keep your skin beautiful and youthful. Do you know that these spots are a result of many reasons? The blemishes that you see on your face could range from the problem with the liver, digestive system, stomach, hormones. Do you know what does this point to? Most of the times, it causes acne, which leads to the brown spots. There could be medications for getting rid of such spots from the skin, but do you know that going natural is also an advantageous option? Here are 4 methods in which you could get rid of the blemishes on your skin naturally. Keep reading at Onlymhealth

Is food grown hydroponically as healthy as soil-grown crops?

20Sep

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Diet

Is food grown hydroponically as healthy as soil-grown crops?

Hydroponically grown lettuce has claimed a spot next to the organic variety in the grocery store, causing consumers to wonder which is healthier. When comparing hydroponic produce to regular soil-grown crops, it depends. Numerous scientific studies have reached varying conclusions, some showing hydroponic tomatoes have more vitamin C and others concluding they are lower in antioxidants. Are hydroponics healthy? While the jury is still out, there are a few factors that can help consumers decide which growing type they prefer. Whether hydroponics or regular crops are healthier remains inconclusive, but there are ways to determine which growing method contributes to the overall health of the plant. By identifying the factors outlined below, we can compare the health benefits of hydroponics...

Apple Watch’s blood oxygen monitor is for ‘wellness,’ not medicine

17Sep

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Wellness

Apple Watch’s blood oxygen monitor is for ‘wellness,’ not medicine

The new Apple Watch Series 6 includes a sensor that allows the watch to measure blood oxygen levels. The device is a long-awaited addition to Apple’s suite of health tools, but it tracks oxygen levels at the wrist, which can be less accurate than measurements typically gathered at the fingertip. Most oxygen sensors, including Apple’s, measure the amount of oxygen in your blood using light. These devices are called pulse oximeters, and they typically clip on to your fingertip. A standard version sends both red and infrared light through the finger, where there’s lots of blood close to the surface. A protein in the blood absorbs more infrared light when it has oxygen and more red light when it’s doesn’t. A sensor on the other side of the finger calculates how much of each type of light tr...

15 Natural Remedies for Managing Pain from Inflammation

14Sep

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Remedies

15 Natural Remedies for Managing Pain from Inflammation

Managing pain caused by inflammation is, to be quite frank, a royal pain! In a market flooded by over-the-counter remedies, it is easy to spend hundreds of dollars on different ways to combat pain caused by conditions like arthritis. Many of you might feel like you might never find relief. But guess what? You can find ways of managing pain that do not involve having to test out dozens of different (and downright expensive) over-the-counter products. We have scoured all of our resources and found 15 natural remedies for managing pain for everyone with inflammation. 15 Natural Treatments for Managing Pain and Inflammation Pain is different for all of us, but there are some remedies out there that are universally known for their ability to provide inflammation relief. Continue reading...

Non-GMO advocates hail ‘first open source detection test’ for a gene-edited GM crop

9Sep

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Genetically Modified Foods

Non-GMO advocates hail ‘first open source detection test’ for a gene-edited GM crop

“This advance resolves doubts regarding the feasibility of extending the regulatory approach currently employed for recombinant DNA-based GMOs to genome-edited organisms,” said the scientists behind the study. The paper summarizing their findings has been published in Foods. The term ‘gene editing’ or ‘genome editing’ is often used to refer to new genetic engineering techniques that make it possible to obtain new traits to plants without adding any foreign genetic material. The most prominent technique is CRISPR-Cas. Those opposed to such new techniques say that, besides intended changes, gene editing also causes unintended genetic alterations that can affect the products’ safety for consumers and the environment. They argue that the long-term health and environmental impact of ...

Natural health: Remedies to help improve concentration without affecting sleep

7Sep

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Remedies

Natural health: Remedies to help improve concentration without affecting sleep

Megan Sheppard recommends yerba mate to improve concentration and has advice on recovering from a cracked rib. Q1. I'm working from home and finding it difficult to concentrate, particularly during the afternoons. Is there a natural remedy I could take? A. One of my favourite natural remedies to help improve concentration is the South American tea, yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis). Yerba mate contains a number of nutrients, but the key ingredient is a xanthine alkaloid called mateine, which acts to stimulate the brain — much like caffeine, but without impacting the nervous system or interfering with sleep. This is popular with students not only to help improve concentration, but also to aid with understanding, recall, and clear thinking, support immune health, and ease depressive ...

From Vitamin D To Eating The Right Foods: Here Are Some Natural Ways To Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

2Sep

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Diet, Remedies

From Vitamin D To Eating The Right Foods: Here Are Some Natural Ways To Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints. In some cases, the condition can also affect organs of the body such as the heart, lungs and eyes. The specific cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown. And as a result, there is no cure for the disease. There are treatment options but they involve risky surgeries and medications that are linked with unwanted side effects. But there are natural ways of managing symptoms and keeping the disease under control. Nutrients and herbs to combat rheumatoid arthritis. The following nutrients and herbs are found to be beneficial for people with rheumatoid arthritis: 1. Vitamin D3 Vitamin D3 plays a protective role against inflammation and its symptoms. In one study, arthritic patients combined v...

10 beauty and wellness tricks you can learn from Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s Instagram

31Aug

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Wellness

10 beauty and wellness tricks you can learn from Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s Instagram

Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been using Instagram to share her favourite hacks, tips, tricks with her fans. “Social media is a powerful weapon; you just have to know how to use it. It’s a great platform to help me make a difference. That’s why I decided to take the health and wellness route, and I must credit social media—Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and every possible medium that’s helping me spread the word,” she shared in an interview. Here is a sneak-peek into what you can learn. 1) An AM workout can be a great way to start the day Shetty Kundra likes to start her day with a workout. “There's so much uncertainty in life at this point that we need to center ourselves to function normally,” she confirmed in an Instagram post. Keep reading at Vogue India

26Aug

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Remedies

Natural Remedies to Treat Tinnitus

About 15% of Americans suffer from tinnitus, an often constant ringing in the ears. Tinnitus can cause headaches, trouble focusing, and stop you from getting a good night’s sleep among other issues. Many people simply try to live with their tinnitus, especially those who have tried doctor-recommended solutions with no success. What if we told you there are natural remedies for tinnitus that may work when doctor-prescribed options don’t? Let’s explore a few of those natural tinnitus remedies today. What Is Tinnitus? First, let’s take a brief look at tinnitus. Tinnitus is described as a noise in the ears that sufferers can hear when there’s no external noise. Keep reading at Doctor Tipster.