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Natural remedies for SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder
29May By CatherineNo Comments
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Natural remedies for SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder

Holding the most appropriate acronym, seasonal affective disorder — SAD for short — is a form of depression that starts to creep up around the beginning of the rainy or cold season and tends to stick until the weather becomes warm again. People who suffer from this medical condition generally experience a decline in their mood, a lack of interest in daily activities and difficulty getting out of bed. Other symptoms include fatigue, irritability, anxiety, carb cravings, and weight gain. It is important to understand a bit more about the mood disorder and what triggers it before knowing the best natural remedies for this discombobulation. Why do people get SAD? It is believed that SAD occurs as a response to fewer daylight hours and a lack of sunlight, affecting people most durin...
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5 Home Remedies for a Dry Cough
30Apr By CatherineNo Comments
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5 Home Remedies for a Dry Cough

Many may not know that cough­ing can help clear ir­ri­tants and in­fec­tions from the body, but when it per­sists, a dry cough can de­vel­op and be­come quite an­noy­ing. Some of you are prob­a­bly try­ing phar­ma­ceu­ti­cal drugs for your cough, while some may be in­ter­est­ed in a more nat­ur­al rem­e­dy. If you’re plan­ning on us­ing nat­ur­al reme­dies, it is im­por­tant to re­mem­ber that herbs and sup­ple­ments can af­fect med­ica­tions and cause un­want­ed side ef­fects. If a cough per­sists for a few weeks then you should seek med­ical ad­vice. Here are a few nat­ur­al reme­dies that you can try to kick that stub­born cough. Hon­ey and lemon This com­bi­na­tion has been a time-ho­n­oured way to soothe a sore throat. If Granny ever heard you were ill, she’d pull out the tea...
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Dry Skin on the Face? The Causes and Remedies to Treat It
10Apr By CatherineNo Comments
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Dry Skin on the Face? The Causes and Remedies to Treat It

Some people are more prone than others to dry skin on the face. Gentle treatments and home remedies can relieve dry facial skin and prevent it from coming back. People may experience dry skin on their face as a result of many factors, including changes in temperature or humidity, using soaps with harsh chemicals, and skin conditions, such as eczema. In most cases, people can get rid of dry skin using home remedies and over-the-counter (OTC) treatments. What causes it? A person can moisturize daily to treat dry skin on their face. The skin naturally produces an oil called sebum. When the skin produces too much oil, this can lead to pimples. However, having some sebum on the skin is important for keeping it hydrated and protecting the cells from infection. Skin that is not cre...
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8 Natural Remedies for Stomach Pain
28Mar By CatherineNo Comments
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8 Natural Remedies for Stomach Pain

When tummy troubles flare, it can be tough to know the best course of action for relief. Though you may reach for an over-the-counter medication as a matter of course to quell stomach pain, many common drugstore meds can come with drawbacks. Still, how do you know which foods, oils, or supplements to trust? A number of folk remedies supposedly relieve stomach pain, but before you spend your money, it’s best to determine what’s based on evidence. 1. Peppermint Oil Peppermint has more to offer than flavoring Christmas candy canes. It can actually serve as a powerful analgesic. “The volatile oils and compounds like menthol that give peppermint its wonderful aroma relax the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract while increasing the flow of bile from the gallbladder, helping your body ...
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Note to Parents: Most ‘Home Remedies’ for Children’s Colds Don’t Work
25Jan By CatherineNo Comments
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Note to Parents: Most ‘Home Remedies’ for Children’s Colds Don’t Work

Vitamin C tablets or regular hand-washing? And is echinacea a better cold treatment than a tall glass of water? Your answer matters. More than half of parents may be using non-evidence–based methods of helping prevent or treat their children’s colds, a new survey from the University of Michigan suggests. Those methods included vitamin C supplements, echinacea, supplements marketed as “immune system boosters,” and zinc, among others, according to the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health shows. What Parents Are Doing Right Colds are viruses, so the main way to prevent them is to prevent kids from coming into direct contact with the virus. That means staying away from mucus droplets spread through the air from someone coughing or sneezing, or f...
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Home Remedies To Ease A Hangover
15Jan By CatherineNo Comments
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Home Remedies To Ease A Hangover

A hangover can leave someone with fatigue, nausea, and muscle aches. People swear by certain hangover cures, but do home remedies really help? Home hangover cures aim to treat these symptoms. There is no specific food, drink, or magic pill to cure a hangover, though certain remedies can ease the symptoms in some people. 1. Medication 2. Drinking plenty of water 3. Eating breakfast 4. Antioxidants 5. Drinking coffee or tea Some people may even have a genetic disposition for worse hangovers than others. Scientists have to rely on people's self-reported hangover symptoms, which may vary between people and depend on day-to-day factors, and these are very difficult to control scientifically. The lack of research has left room for a wide range of myths to develop the best ways...
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AIDP Exclusive Distributor in North America for Natural Remedies
7Jan By CatherineNo Comments
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AIDP Exclusive Distributor in North America for Natural Remedies

City of Industry, CA—Natural Remedies announced in a press release that AIDP is now its exclusive distributor in North America for Natural Remedies’ entire product portfolio. Natural Remedies specializes in scientifically based botanical extracts and Ayurvedic products, including Turmacin, Gutgard, AP-Bio, Ocibest, and Bacopa-E. Anurag Agarwal, the CEO and managing director of Natural Remedies, said in the release, “Staying true to our core value of ‘Being Useful,’ we see this strategic alliance with AIDP as an important step to further enhance our presence in North America, thereby benefiting a larger population of consumers to experience the uniqueness of our products for their overall health and wellness.” Mark Thurston, president of AIDP, added, “We have been searching for a lon...
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How To Treat Your Winter Cold Using Natural Remedies
26Dec By CatherineNo Comments
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How To Treat Your Winter Cold Using Natural Remedies

The cold, dryness and increased time spent indoors in close proximity to one another during the winter often leads to more cases of the common cold. If you have the sniffles, you may want to turn to your kitchen cabinet before your medicine cabinet. “For the common cold, which is vital for the vast majority of people suffering, antibiotics are not effective,” according to Dr. Amy Rothenberg, ND, former trustee for the board of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and 2017 Naturopathic Physician of the Year. “A lot of what we do as naturopaths when we look at remedies to stuff is how can we support your immune function to do its job,” says Dr. Elizabeth R. Yori, ND, president of the Maine Association of Naturopathic Doctors. Some of the best ways to promote immune he...
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Natural Remedies To Soothe Your Child’s Sunburn
19Dec By CatherineNo Comments
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Natural Remedies To Soothe Your Child’s Sunburn

If you find yourself in a secluded area by the beach where your child has endured unfortunate sunburn, then maybe consider using some household items for relief. According to an article featured in Parents magazine, these may include some conventional breakfast items that you never would have thought to have healing properties. – Ice: Ice can be tricky as applying it to the skin directly can result in further damage. Instead use an ice pack or frozen veggies, wrapped in a soft cloth and hold against the affected area. – Take a cooling bath: Applying cool, not cold, water to the skin can be very satisfying and may relieve some pain. Be sure not to use soapy products. – Aloe vera gel: Aloe vera gel has various healing properties and it may be useful to keep a jar of this amazing ...
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What Is The Best Remedy For Sinus Drainage?
29Nov By CatherineNo Comments
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What Is The Best Remedy For Sinus Drainage?

The sinuses are always draining mucus down the back of the throat and into the stomach. Some health issues can make this drainage more noticeable, and even painful or annoying. There are many home remedies, including essential oils, steam therapy, and nasal irrigation. Natural remedies for sinus drainage If sinus drainage is irritating, but not severe, home remedies can usually relieve the discomfort. Treating underlying causes, by eliminating contact with allergens, for example, can also improve symptoms and prevent them from returning. Essential oils Aromatherapy can offer temporary relief when sinus drainage causes congestion and pressure. Steam therapy Thickened mucus often causes irritating sinus drainage. Steam can thin the mucus, allowing it to flow more easily...
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