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Who among us has not suffered at one time or another from bad breath? It could have been caused by food, skipping that last tooth-brushing or a stomach problem. The fact still remains that mouth odor is something that
Are you a female who suffers from menstrual cramps or other menstrual complications? If you are, you may feel as if your world stops each and every month. The good news is that it doesn’t have to. There are a number of natural remedies and other home remedies that you can use to seek relief from the pain and discomfort associated with menstruation.
Ginger is a natural remedy for menstrual cramps that comes highly rated and recommended. Ginger is an ideal home remedy, as it can be taken a number of different ways. Many women have found relief by grinding up a teaspoon of ginger, swallowing it, and drinking a glass of water right afterwards. Others recommend grinding up a teaspoon of ginger and boiling it in a cup of water and waiting until cool for consumption. This is ideal for painful menstrual cycles.
So, you had a fun night out on the town last night with your romantic partner or a few close friends. Although you may have had a great time the night before, you may be feeling a little bit “weird,” the next day, especially if you consumed alcohol. If alcohol was consumed, you may be experiencing the ever so dreaded hangover.
Liquid Vitamin D plus other vitamins
Vitamin D is necessary for the body to absorb calcium, which is necessary for bone growth and continued strength. The body also needs adequate levels of vitamin D to ensure proper function of the immune system and the neuromuscular system. Vitamin D deficiency in the body can lead to soft and/or fragile bones. In some recent studies, taking a vitamin D supplement may be helpful in treating cancer, depression, autism and other maladies. Read the rest of this entry »
According to the results of a recently released Austrian study from the February issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry, fish oil, which is high in omega-3 fatty acids, may actually reduce the risk of full blown psychotic disorders in those who display signs of mental illness.
The omega-3 fatty acids in the fish oil may help brain cells repair themselves and remain intact – while the actual cause of schizophrenia is not known, researchers speculate that people with this particular type of mental illness do not process fatty acids properly, which may lead to damage of the brain cells.
The research was funded by the Stanley Medical Research Institute, a nonprofit in Chevy Chase, Md., that supports research on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce inflammation in the body while omega-6 fatty acids tend to promote inflammation. The average American diet contains Read the rest of this entry »
Eating bad food, not enough exercise, not enough water – these can be all causes for the body to bind up in the intestines and call for a constipation remedy. There are so many different types of constipation remedies available in your favorite drugstore, but usually the best constipation remedy is a natural one. There are several easy ways to cure constipation naturally and to get the bowels moving again.
This herb, derived from the root of the ginger plant, is spicy and smells wonderful. It is this ingredient that gives ginger ale its flavor, and is most well known for treatment of nausea. But that’s not all ginger can do for you.
Ginger tea is a source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium. The main ingredient in ginger is an antioxidant called gingerol which assists in reducing and/or destroying the free radicals that cause illnesses in the body. In addition, ginger extract has been used in complementary medicine to reduce inflammation in arthritis as well as ulcerative colitis.
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that whose symptoms may include wheezing, coughing and rapid breathing. Asthma attacks may be triggered by allergies, colds and believe it or not, exercise. There are numerous prescription and a few over the counter medications that are on the market to treat asthma, but nearly all may cause side effects in the user. There are a few natural treatments that may assist in lessening or even eliminating asthma attacks – Turmeric, a spice used in curry, is one of them. Read the rest of this entry »
Let’s face it – prescription drugs are not always the right fix. Over the past few years, several prescription drugs have been discontinued because of their long term and/or side effects on the human body. In addition, many prescription drugs on the market today clearly state in their literature that the long term use effects are not known. Therefore, it pays to exercise caution when it comes to what you are putting on and in your body.
There has been a lot of talk in the past couple of years about the incidence of ADHD in both children and adults alike. ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a issue with excessive activity, poor impulse control, inattentiveness or a combination of all of these, that is out of the ordinary for that child’s age group. The number of prescriptions for Ritalin® , the most often prescribed drug for the treatment/control of ADHD has risen since the mid-nineties. Ritalin® ’s side effects can include, but are not limited to agitation, sleeplessness and loss of appetite.
Just like any influenza infection, the curve of infection for the H1N1 swine flu virus is on the decline, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Both doctor visits and hospitalization for flu-like illnesses have decreased, but are higher than normal for this particular time of year. Additionally, the number of states reporting widespread influenza activity is down by seven states from the end of November. This indicates that while new infections of the H1N1 influenza may be on the decline, it is still important that influenza prevention practices remain in place because pediatric deaths – deaths in those under 18 – are five times higher than they were in a “normal” influenza season. Read the rest of this entry »
