If you’re just starting your journey as a prepper, you need to familiarize yourself with the bug-out bag (BOB). The backpack for your BOB should be sturdy and the items in it must cover your basic needs for at least 72 hours after you evacuate from a survival scenario. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com.) Deciding what to include … Continue reading These important items deserve a place in every bug-out bag
Why running outdoors is better than using a treadmill
When it comes to exercise, some people prefer to jog or run outdoors while others may feel inclined to work out indoors. Whether it’s because of convenience, personal preferences, or chronic injuries, most people may favor indoor workouts more. But did you know that running outdoors may offer more health benefits compared to using a treadmill? Here … Continue reading Why running outdoors is better than using a treadmill
Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True?
Source: Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True? by Dr. Edward Group The golden, egg-shaped capsules are the latest craze among health seekers. Found in the tissues of oily, cold-water fish, the oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for many vital functions in the body, including brain function, muscle activity, and normal growth … Continue reading Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True?
10 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Sugar
Source: 10 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Sugar by Dr. Edward Group If you're looking for natural ways to lower your blood sugar, you're not alone. While diabetes affects some 30.3 million American adults, another 84.1 million have prediabetes. Prediabetes and its close cousin metabolic syndrome can lead to type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes when a person … Continue reading 10 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Sugar
Silymarin is one of the best ways to support liver health
The liver, the largest organ in the body, is responsible for more than 300 crucial metabolic functions. This is why taking care of your liver is very important. One of the best ways to keep it healthy is to take silymarin supplements, according to a study in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The study, conducted by researchers … Continue reading Silymarin is one of the best ways to support liver health
Herbal combination used in Chinese medicine found to improve efficacy of asthma relief drug, study finds
A mixture of herbs commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine could help those suffering from asthma find relief, according to a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The study, led by researchers from Capital Medical University in Beijing, looked at the effects of using a decoction of Herba Epimedii and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi with the asthma drug budesonide can improve the condition using in … Continue reading Herbal combination used in Chinese medicine found to improve efficacy of asthma relief drug, study finds
How to use reflexology to improve your overall well-being
Constant stress can really do a number on your body. Most of us are exposed to a number to stressors during our daily grind, whether it be heavy traffic, emotional negativity or a taxing workload. Stress can come in many forms and this can lead to a decline in our physical health and energy. Fortunately, reflexology … Continue reading How to use reflexology to improve your overall well-being
One of the oldest European roses, the Damask rose is now being studied as a potent anti-aging remedy
Roses are red, violets are blue — and one special rose can make your skin brand-new. That’s what the team from Woosuk University and Dankook University, South Korea suggests in their study published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. In their study, they indicated that a compound in the Damask rose (Rosa × damascena) has anti-aging properties and even treat certain … Continue reading One of the oldest European roses, the Damask rose is now being studied as a potent anti-aging remedy
Use apple cider vinegar if you have eczema
Who says you have to put up with eczema for the rest of your life? Or, for that matter, use expensive and potentially harmful chemicals to get rid of it? An article in Homeo-Pathic demonstrates how to make home remedies for the skin condition using good old apple cider vinegar. Also called dermatitis, eczema is rooted in a number … Continue reading Use apple cider vinegar if you have eczema
Environmental Stress: How It Affects Your Health
Source: Environmental Stress: How It Affects Your Health by Dr. Edward Group There are many sources of stress in life, some overt, some less obvious. One type of stress that doesn't get a lot of attention but has a big effect on our health is the stress associated with our environment. Some environments are very low … Continue reading Environmental Stress: How It Affects Your Health
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