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.

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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.

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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.

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Diabetes is a disease that is beginning to affect children as young as eight years old. Because of the occurrence of childhood obesity and the changes in how we eat, type 2 diabetes is becoming quite an issue among Americans in general. Please note that this post is not about diagnosing or curing a condition. Do consult with a medical professional for specific questions about your health and well being.

What is Type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes (although this condition is now appearing in children) is a condition in which the glucose builds up in the blood and is not dissipated by the insulin the body produces. When glucose levels are high, body cells may not be getting enough energy to do their job and may cause long term damage to eyes and other organs of the body. Once diagnosed, your healthcare professional may place you on some type of medication. Although this will help control your blood sugar, part of treating this condition is the action you take to help cure yourself. The good news is that this type of diabetes may be controlled through patient action. Following are some type 2 diabetes remedies that may help alleviate this condition. Read the rest of this entry »

Depression is something that affects all of us at one time or another. We may “get the blues” or feel frustrated and/or anxious about a situation and withdraw. Then there are those of us who really get into a depressed state and warrant a doctor’s treatment. This article is not meant or intended as medical advice – you are strongly urged to see your doctor or other medical professional for any symptoms or depression issues you may be experiencing.

That being said, if you suffer from occasional bouts of mild depression, or what is sometimes called the ‘blues’, you may be able to reduce or even get rid of these symptoms through natural depression remedies instead of resorting to expensive prescription medication. Many times depression is the signal that the body is not getting some needed nutrient in the diet. Read the rest of this entry »

Vinegar and rubbing alcohol can help the itch of poison ivy

There are so many uses for distilled or white vinegar.  All types of vinegar can be used for so many things that having vinegar in your ‘kitchen pharmacy’ is a must.    It is inexpensive and its many varieties can be found on your supermarket shelf.  Although it’s pretty strong smelling stuff, it’s quite effective as an ingredient in your homemade remedies!  Read on to find out amazing vinegar remedies to common ailments.  What you learn might be very interesting.

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