Natural Remedies for Skin Rashes
Skin rash is a common term that describes an outbreak of red bumps on the body that changes the texture of the skin. A skin rash can be the result of many different conditions, ranging from allergies to infections. This article addresses how to naturally and effectively treat common skin rashes, especially those that are caused […]
Top Six Herbs to Improve Circulation
The heart is the most important organ in the body, and an optimal circulatory system is essential to cardiovascular health. Fortunately there exist many medicinal plants that have been proven through centuries of use to nourish and improve circulation and tone damaged veins. This article will cover six plants (four of them trees) that have […]
Fibromyalgia Can Be Managed Naturally
Fibromyalgia is classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to gentle touch. Other core features of the disorder include debilitating fatigue, sleep disturbance, and joint stiffness. There is also a significant correlation of fibromyalgia to irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression. The criteria for a diagnosis […]
Ginger Eases Aches and Pains
A daily dose of ginger can naturally reduce muscle pain by up to 25%, according to research by the University of Georgia. Whether you’ve overdone it on the treadmill, spent all day gardening, or simply strained yourself spring cleaning, ginger is a safe and effective way to reduce common muscle aches. How did ginger […]
Olive Oil Cuts Stroke Risk
Replacing other fats in your diet with olive oil could reduce your risk of having a stroke by more than 40% according to a French study, published in the journal Neurology. Olive oil has previously been identified as having many health benefits, such as reducing the risk of many cancers, being effective against HER-2 breast cancer, […]
Seven big reasons why cantaloupe belongs on your table
Cantaloupe and other melons are the most easily digested food there is, leaving the stomach in just 10 to 15 minutes and requiring no enzyme production on our part. While most foods drag us down by the effort needed to digest them, cantaloupe is uplifting and provides instant and sustainable energy. But that’s not all […]
Minimizing Your Cravings
Think before you eat. Sounds like good advice, but the war between the mind and the tastebud won’t be won by a catchy phrase. No, the power to overcome will be a mix of energy between what you know to do and your will. So, that being said, what’s up with ‘20 minutes?’ “Most [cravings] go away […]
Three big reasons why butter is better
Whether you’re baking goodies or eating your morning toast, butter is clearly the better choice because of its health benefits and delicious taste. It was the choice of our ancestors when heart disease and high cholesterol were virtually unknown, and today research is documenting what those folks instinctively knew. Here are reasons why butter is […]
Is stress behind your weight gain?
Stress is commonly associated with weight loss, and those of us who are a little chubby are often secretly hoping for a stressful episode to help us shed a few pounds. Unfortunately, the fact is that most people are more likely to respond to stress with weight gain. How does stress make you gain weight? […]
Crack Cholesterol with a Bag of Nuts
A small bag of nuts a day could dramatically lower cholesterol levels, according to a study by the Archives of Internal Medicine. Various types of nuts seem to produce the same effect, although experts warn against salted or sugar coated nuts, which can have negative consequences for health. What does the study show? A series of […]
Salt baths for detoxification
The body’s capacity for detoxification of environmental pollutants is not endless. Daily our exposure to toxic substances is on the rise as new materials and substances are synthesized in chemical laboratories. These chemicals end up in our air, water and food. On average U.S. citizens have residues from over 400 toxic compounds in their bodies […]
Lessen Your Child’s Toxic Load: Children’s Toiletries
(Health Secrets) Shampoos, lotions, powders and other children’s toiletries fall under the regulations that control cosmetics. The FDA is not required to test their safety. The only way to be assured a product you are thinking of using on your baby will not contain harmful compounds is to look for a seal saying it is […]
Cardiovascular Exercise and Improved Health
A recent study by a university in the Netherlands concluded that in addition to cardiovascular improvement and healthier aging of the body, aerobic exercise increases cognitive fitness in older people. Healthy people above age 50 are discovering that by getting off the couch and doing something physical (walking, biking, using cardio machines at the health […]
Best strategies for kicking the tobacco habit
Cigarette/tobacco smoking is an unhealthy habit and addiction. We all know people who struggle to give it up, sometimes succeeding and sometimes not. To make sure you are in the success camp, here are the best strategies for kicking the tobacco habit. We all know individuals who become defensive, claiming tobacco smoking is unfairly maligned. […]
Powerful Health Benefits of Tea
The health buzz word associated with green tea is ‘antioxidants.’ Its leaves, loaded with flavonoids and other polyphenols, act as antioxidants to lower the risk of some diseases. “While numerous studies have found possible benefits, the actual benefits of drinking tea are not certain,” said the report. But there’s the catch. What else are you consuming? […]
All Adults Should Take a Daily Multivitamin
One of the most commonly asked questions is “Why should I take a multivitamin?” Ideally, we would all get our essential vitamins and minerals from our diet, but according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), most of us do not. With this finding JAMA recommends taking a multivitamin as one way to promote […]
The Powerful Benefits of Mushroom
Pharaohs decreed that no commoner could touch a mushroom, thus reserving the delicacy for royalty. Likewise, many other civilizations including Mexico, Russia, China and Greece, held it in high regard, going as far as practicing rituals with the mushroom. Today the mushroom is enthroned as a powerful antioxidant. Bearing essential nutrients that are of great value to the […]
Asparagus Provides the Health Benefits of Broccoli
Seeing fresh asparagus on your grocer’s produce counter is like hearing a trumpeter herald the arrival of spring. The asparagus season usually lasts until the end of July, and during the season this gift from nature should be a feature on your table. This is because asparagus provides protection against cancer that rivals that of […]
Eat More Protein and Lose Weight
If you’re managing to eat 7 to 9 daily servings of fruits and vegetables, give yourself a pat on the back. But don’t be tempted to cut back on protein to make room for all that produce. Recent research has shown that getting a higher percentage of calories from protein helps people get slim and stay that […]
The Whole Truth about Vitamin C
Vitamin C may not be so humble after all. It is one of the safest and most effective nutrients, and it does much more than lessen the severity of the common cold. The preventive benefits of Vitamin C are broad based, and having optimal levels slashes risk of death. At this point the question is, “Are […]
Metabolic Syndrome Less Likely for Vegetarians
A study into dietary patterns and how they affect the prevalence of metabolic syndrome or its individual risk factors has concluded that people who don’t eat meat are around 56% less likely to develop metabolic syndrome than those that do. This particular piece of research is part of a larger study by the Karoliska […]
