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18Mar

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7 Natural Remedies for Skin Tags

Skin tags are non-cancerous tumors that appear as bits of flesh or dark colored bumps, usually around neck or chest area. Many people develop skin tags in the middle age and there is a belief appear due to genetics or weight gain. They are triggered by a growth factor-triggered by insulin. If you have them, this is an addiction that you're consuming too much sugar or you did at some point in your past. Thus, to prevent their growth, you need to monitor diet. How to get rid of skin tags: 1. Bicarbonate of soda and Castor Oil. Max some bicarbonate of soda with castor oil and apply on the affected are at night. 2. Tea Tree Oil. This is an excellent remedy for various skin issues such as acne, cold sores, and chicken pox. 3. Garlic. Apply some fresh garlic juice on the skin tag ...

Food for Thought: Why we need to question the NZ diet

13Mar

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Food for Thought: Why we need to question the NZ diet

Healthy eating should be easy. Eat plenty of fruit and veggies, strike the right mix of protein and carbs, cut back on the booze and sugar and she'll be right - right? Healthy eating is deceptively complex. But we also know it's an issue of some urgency for New Zealand. Our ballooning obesity rate presents a public health crisis, and much of that can be traced to diet (exercise and lifestyle too, of course - but we'll shelve those for another day). Consensus has formed around some of the culprits: the sweet sting of sugar, increased portion sizes, and more processed food. We'll explore those how those trends, shaped in part by the multinational food giants, have taken root in New Zealand. We'll track how New Zealand's diet has evolved. In a matter of generations, we've moved fr...

9Mar

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5 Natural Allergy Remedies that Work

Before you pop those pills, spray your nose, or get that injection, you might want to consider some of the natural options that help with allergies. Here are some of my preferred foods and remedies: Papaya Enzymes—papaya contains a natural enzyme known as papain that has natural anti-inflammatory properties. As such, it helps alleviate inflammation linked to sinus and nasal swelling, as well as addressing many of the symptoms of allergies, hay fever, and excessive catarrh buildup. Quercetin—A natural antioxidant found in foods like apples, berries, cabbage, cauliflower, nuts, onions and tea, this nutrient has been found to have potent anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties, making it a great choice to reduce the effects of pollens and other allergens. Green Tea—Green tea i...

What other Options When Diet and Exercise Fail?

6Mar

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What other Options When Diet and Exercise Fail?

Treating obesity can often be difficult. If you’re affected by obesity, you know first-hand that addressing your weight and improving your health is not always an easy task to accomplish. The scope of weight-loss options are wide and can often be confusing and intimidating. More than 93 million Americans are affected by the disease of obesity. Obesity carries with it various other diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and more. Combined with obesity, these conditions may greatly impact an individual’s quality of health and life. What are some weight loss options: Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries are major, life-changing procedures. While weight-loss surgery can help reduce your risk of weight-related health problems — such as type 2 diabetes, h...

Inguinal Hernia Recovery: Treatment, Prevention, and Home Remedies

5Mar

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Inguinal Hernia Recovery: Treatment, Prevention, and Home Remedies

Inguinal hernias develop when the tissues of the abdomen bulge through a weaker part of the lower abdominal wall. There are two types of inguinal hernias: indirect and direct. Indirect inguinal hernias are caused by a defect in the abdominal wall that is present at birth. On the other hand, direct hernias develop over time and are a result of muscle weakness in the lower abdomen—they are most prominent in males. If not treated, inguinal hernias can lead to complications. One of them is incarceration, which develops fat or part of the small intestine gets stuck in the groin or scrotum and cannot get back to the abdomen. Another complication is strangulation, which occurs when the incarcerated hernia is not treated. The blood supply to the small intestine is lost and that section of th...

Diet or Exercise: Which Is Better for Weight Loss

28Feb

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Diet or Exercise: Which Is Better for Weight Loss

You’ve heard it over and over again: Diet and exercise are the keys to a healthy weight. As it turns out, though, one is far more important than the other. If you’re looking to drop pounds, your best bet is to focus on food. Despite the constant message to burn fat and calories away at the gym, people who only change their diets lose more weight than those who only increase physical activity, according to a report in the journal Systematic Reviews. You might have heard that muscle weighs more than fat. That’s true, but it doesn’t mean you should claim that bigger number on the scale is all muscle. “That’s a few pounds, not 20 or 30 pounds,” says Nolan Cohn. “It’s not an excuse for the weight gain.” Still, don’t cancel your gym membership. The Systematic Reviews study found that pa...

27Feb

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Home Remedies: Fighting the flu

Initially, the flu may seem like a common cold with a runny nose, sneezing, and sore throat. But colds usually develop slowly, whereas the flu tends to come on suddenly. And although a cold can be a nuisance, you usually feel much worse with the flu. Symptoms Initially, the flu may seem like a common cold with a runny nose, sneezing, and sore throat. But colds usually develop slowly, whereas the flu tends to come on suddenly. And although a cold can be a nuisance, you usually feel much worse with the flu. If you do come down with the flu, these measures may help ease your symptoms: 1. Drink plenty of liquids. Choose water, juice and warm soups to prevent dehydration. Drink enough so that your urine is clear or pale yellow. 2. Rest. Get more sleep to help your immune system f...

9Feb

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Natural Remedies for Ulcerative Colitis

Medical treatments for ulcerative colitis don't really cure the disease, but only suppress it. Corticosteroids are used to suppress the immune system and the inflammation in the colon. Remicade is used to suppress the immune system, which works wonders for patients, but makes them prone to opportunistic infections. You're essentially suppressing your body's defenses so that it's not attacking your colon as much – but that also means it's not defending your body as much either. There is hope! You guessed it – there are holistically healthy, natural remedies that have been shown to help alleviate and even reverse ulcerative colitis: Traditional Chinese Medicine. TCM has been found to fully cure ulcerative colitis, but doctors caution you not to dive in fully without knowing the risks. ...

What are Health Benefits of Whole-Grain Diet

9Feb

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What are Health Benefits of Whole-Grain Diet

Several studies have suggested health benefits of whole grains and high dietary fiber intake, including for glycemic control and insulin sensitivity. There has been controversy, however, about whether whole grains and fiber are beneficial for weight regulation, partially because there hasn’t been data from controlled metabolic studies. The new study, led by Dr. Phil Karl of the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine and Tufts University, provided food to participants for eight weeks and may help explain how whole grain consumption is beneficial for weight management. People who ate a diet with whole grains lost close to an extra 100 calories per day due to a combination of increased resting metabolic rate and greater fecal losses. This is compared to people who ate...

Herbal remedies: Could it be more Harm than Good?

6Feb

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Herbal remedies: Could it be more Harm than Good?

When a new supplement comes out with big health claims, many will flock to it based on the “science” behind it. A new study has revealed that some of these supplements could be doing more harm than good. Herbal supplements are not put through the strict testing like many other medications, and some supplements have been found to contain harmful chemicals. Natural toxins, pesticides, and heavy metals. Medical experts are now urging the government to force independent testing to this supplements There have been reports of some people experiencing seizures, prolonged illness, and in some cases organ failure. All medications, including any herbal medicines or supplements, should be discussed with your doctor before taking to prevent any damaging side effects. Startsat60