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AIDP Exclusive Distributor in North America for Natural Remedies
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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...
How To Treat Your Winter Cold Using Natural Remedies
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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...
Natural Remedies To Soothe Your Child’s Sunburn
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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 ...
What Is The Best Remedy For Sinus Drainage?
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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...
Experts Recommend Natural Remedies to Curb Diabetes
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Experts Recommend Natural Remedies to Curb Diabetes

Medical practitioners have recommended some natural remedies that could curb the increasing rate of diabetes in the country. The practitioners offered the remedies in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. They spoke against the backdrop of this year’s World Diabetes Day, which is celebrated globally on November 14. “Diabetes usually is prevalent in middle-aged and older adults but now becoming common in children. Adults are still at the highest risk than children,’’ Dr. Iorwuese Charles said on phone. Charles, a medical practitioner at Police Hospital Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, said that diabetes is a group of diseases that usually end up in too much amount of sugar in the blood. Another medical practitioner, Dr. Egbete Chimaobi, said that some of ...
How to Treat and Prevent Cold Sores on Your Lips
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How to Treat and Prevent Cold Sores on Your Lips

If you've ever looked in the mirror and saw a pimple-looking dot on your mouth that hurts a lot, you're not alone — but it's not always something as simple as a blemish. The inflamed bump may be a cold sore, which is super familiar. (Right now, about 50 to 80 percent of Americans have been exposed to the virus.) And because there is currently no cure for the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), once you are infected the virus remains in your system for life, says Sonia Batra, a board-certified dermatologist and co-host of the show The Doctors. We tapped the experts to find out how to soothe, treat, and prevent cold sore flare-ups. How to Spot Them Cold sores might get confused with pimples, ingrown hairs, and canker sores, but they’re easy to spot once you realize what the symptoms are and ...
Natural Remedies To Help People With Thyroid Disease
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Natural Remedies To Help People With Thyroid Disease

HOUSTON - Women are more at risk than men, with one in eight women developing thyroid problems in her lifetime, especially after pregnancy and menopause. If you notice symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, constipation or depression, seek treatment from your doctor, but you can also bring treatment into your home with how you live. It’s only a few centimeters long, but the thyroid plays a significant role. An estimated 27 million Americans, half undiagnosed, suffer from thyroid disease. Natural remedies are not a cure, but they can lower stress, prevent disease, and make you feel better. A healthy diet, focusing on citrus fruits, leafy greens, coconut oil, ginger, and whole grains like quinoa and buckwheat can offer antioxidants and vitamin B12. Studies show that apple cider vinegar bo...
Improve GERD Symptoms With Natural Remedies
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Improve GERD Symptoms With Natural Remedies

TEMECULA – Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a painful condition in which stomach acid flows up the esophagus and into the mouth. Sometimes called dyspepsia, acid reflux or heartburn, GERD can generate a fiery sensation in the chest and throat that can range from mild to severe. GERD can affect anyone regardless of their age, gender or ethnicity. In the United States, approximately 20 percent of the population has GERD, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Five million Canadians experience heartburn or acid regurgitation at least once each week, according to the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation. In many mild to moderate cases of reflux, individuals can rely on lifestyle changes and natural remedies to prevent symptoms. F...
Pensioners Warned Not To Mix Statins And Herbal Remedies
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Pensioners Warned Not To Mix Statins And Herbal Remedies

More than a million pensioners risk worsening their chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke by taking herbal remedies alongside statins and warfarin, researchers have warned. A new study found older people on the life-saving drugs are often also taking three or more herbal supplements, such as St John’s Wort or ginseng, which can reduce their effect. Published in the British Journal of General Practice, the study surveyed patients at two surgeries and found that one-third of those over 65 were taking both prescribed drugs and herbal remedies. According to the survey, women were around twice as likely to use prescribed medicine alongside a dietary supplement to men, 43.4 percent compared to 22.5. The most commonly used dietary supplements were cod liver oil, glucosamine, m...
Sore point: Ancient Remedies For Toothache Often Worse Than The Pain
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Sore point: Ancient Remedies For Toothache Often Worse Than The Pain

If you found a live frog in your mouth in 19th or 20th century Ireland, it probably wasn’t a kiss attempt gone awry. You were just probably trying to draw out its healing powers to cure a toothache. If that didn’t work, you could try sucking on cloves. Or drinking water from the Holy Well. There was also the option of taking a tooth from a corpse. These cures are among the many found in new research by Dr. Carol Barron of DCU’s school of nursing and human sciences and her research assistant, Tiziana Soverino, published in the Journal of the History of Dentistry. Over 400 of the cures addressed in the folklore were for treatment of an aching tooth. They were categorized into plant and mineral, quasi-medical and magico-religious cures. Other cures were slightly more quotidian tha...