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1Oct

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Remedies, Wellness

Top 5 Cures to Harvest from the Forest

No matter what the reason for looking to the great outdoors to find alternative medicine offerings for home remedies, opportunities appear to abound. Using trees and plants for healing is also often referred to as holistic medicine, survival medicine, or wilderness medicine. Learning how to properly identify trees, being aware of potential poisoning issues, and consulting a doctor before embarking on any natural medicine regime, is highly advised. Making a mistake when identifying a tree or ingesting even natural ingredients which are only safe to use topically, could become a deadly proposition. Top 5 Medicinal Trees Oak - heralded as the "tree of life". Tea brewed from the bark of the white oak tree has been used to treat sore throats, diarrhea, and mucus discharge. Tea made fro...

26Sep

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Ready for the Bad Weather? These 20 Foods are Immuno Boosters!

There is little way to prevent cold or flu that occurs during weather fluctuation; but eating healthy, so that your body remains strong and prepared to deal with adverse conditions, can really help you gain immunity. Here is a list of foods that'll help in boosting your immunity during fluctuating weather. 1. Ginger - antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties 2. Curd, Yogurt - contain friendly bacteria to improve immunity. 3. Cheese - conjugated linolenic acid strengthen immunity 4. Oily Fish - omega-3 fatty acids make body strong against cold, flu & other serious ailments 5.Zinc supplements - Cooked shellfish is a good option 6. Foods containing vitamin C 7. Garlic - sulphuric compound in garlic called allicin forms potent antioxidants 8. Anise Seeds (Saum...

24Sep

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Slow down the aging process, these natural alternatives to botox can help!

Aging is an inevitable part of life that leaves undesirable effects on the body, inside and out. Weaker muscles, thinning hair, fine lines, and wrinkles are but a few signs that give away a person’s age. Wrinkles and other signs of aging can be managed with the use of natural products and certain changes in everyday life. These are safe, don’t cost much, and give health benefits that are good for the entire body: 1. Alpha hydroxy acids - These are a group of acids found in different kinds of fruits and plants. Their effects on the skin are derived through both consumption and topical application 2. Oils - extracted from different natural sources deliver a wide range of health benefits when applied to the skin, and their efficacy is doubled when used in conjunction with other oils. Na...

21Sep

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Could a cup of COFFEE help protect you from going BLIND?

Scientists have discovered that a daily espresso, teamed with a healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables, has a protective effect on the eyes. They found that coffee consumption can help ward off age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness in the elderly. New research has found, for the first time, that those who enjoyed a “Mediterranean” diet rich in fruit and fish, teamed with a strong coffee, were less likely to suffer eye problems. Researchers studied a Portuguese population to see whether sticking to the diet affected people’s risk of AMD. Their findings revealed a significant reduction in risk in those who ate a Mediterranean diet, particularly among those who consumed more fruit and caffeine. The researchers opted to look at caffeine becau...

13Sep

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34 Amazing Wheatgrass Benefits for Health, Hair and Beauty (Backed by Science!)

Wheatgrass boasts some impressive nutritional stats. One ounce of wheatgrass contains: 120 calories 8 grams of dietary fiber 240% of the RDA of vitamin A 93% of the RDA of vitamin C 356% of the RDA of iron 12% of the RDA of calcium 8 grams of protein Unlike any other health food, here are 34 reasons 1. Treat Skin Diseases 2. Lose Weight 3. Reduce Food Cravings 4. Detox Your Cells 5. Improve Immunity 6. Stimulate Circulation 7. Improve Digestion 8. Treat Arthritis 9. Reduce Fatigue 10. Get Rid of Body Odor 11. Treat Skin Wounds 12. Prevent Tooth Decay 13. Cleanse the Liver 14. Treat Sunburn 15. Stabilize Lipid Levels 16. Clear Sinus Congestion 17. Get Rid of Acne 18. Prevent Cancer 19. Fight the Common Cold 20. Treat a Hangover 21. Improve the Mood 22. De...

8Sep

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Diet, Remedies

Curcumin for Anti-Cancer and Other Profound Benefits

Curcumin is a naturally occurring chemical compound that is found in the spice turmeric. The two words are sometimes used interchangeably, but the technical difference between the two is that turmeric is the yellowish powder used to flavor foods, while curcumin is a chemical contained within turmeric. In Indian and Asian cultures, turmeric and curcumin have a long history of use as a traditional herbal medicine. Western medicine is beginning to study the potential of turmeric in treating diseases such as arthritis, cancer, and diabetes. Studies have shown curcumin helps prevent several forms of cancer including breast, lung, stomach, liver and colon. It stops development of cancer by interfering with the cellular signaling aspects of this chronic disease. Interestingly, my research u...

28Aug

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Botanicals, Remedies

Featuring: The All-Natural Cleopatra’s Beauty Regimen You Should Try!

You Could Lose Weight Just By Smelling This Amazing Biblical Food. As stated in Psalms 23:5: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over. A study published in the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health found that skin absorbs an incredible 64 percent of chemicals found in drinking water. Other studies have found that the face is several times more permeable than broad body surfaces. Underarms absorb 100 percent of the chemicals that they are exposed to. Fragrance also has a 100 percent absorption rate. This is actually good news when the fragrance that one is inhaling is that of olive oil. Studies from Technische Universität München (TUM) under Professor Peter Schieberle and at the University of Vienna under Professor Veronika Somoza found that consu...

22Aug

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Remedies

5 Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Pain and Inflammation

Did you know common natural foods can act as an effective remedy for inflammation and pain? Be it pain due to arthritis, inflammation, and swelling as seen in rheumatoid arthritis or chronic pain following herpes infection, here are some natural remedies that might help with these kinds of pains. Fish oil – An omega-3 essential fatty acid, fish oil contains anti-inflammatory compounds, which aid in the treatment of muscular and skeletal diseases. Turmeric: This Indian spice contains curcumin, which is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer in nature. Green tea: Of the many health benefits of green tea, use of it in the treatment of arthritis as an anti-inflammatory agent is not well-known.Drink around 3 – 4 cups of green tea daily to deal with inflammation and joint pain ...

8Aug

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5 Natural Remedies You Should Treat with Caution

From ginkgo to valerian, echinacea to mint, there is no doubt that natural herbal remedies still remain popular to this day, surviving centuries of traditional uses over time. But despite their many virtues, they are not without dangers. Always be sure you know what you’re doing when you consume or use botanicals as an alternative medicine or remedy. St. John's wort - Used as a treatment for mild to moderate depression, it is perfect for thwarting big morale drops. However, if you’re on birth control, watch out Valerian - The calming properties of valerian make it a good cure for anxiety and nervous restlessness. However, watch out for the increased risk of drowsiness. Red yeast rice - It has been said to lower high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and maintain blood pressure. Howe...