Air pollution is a major environmental problem and is a growing health threat, especially to people living in big cities and other urban areas. With the exception of natural disasters like volcanic eruptions and wildfires, human activity is often considered the sole contributor to the extreme levels of particulate matter found in the air. Air … Continue reading Protect yourself against the effects air pollution with these 5 micronutrients
Complications of the flu: Symptoms and natural remedies for sinusitis
The flu season can be rough for many people. Not only does it put you out of commission for about two weeks, but it can also leave you vulnerable to other viruses and bacteria. If you find yourself catching a cold that seems to last longer than it should, you might have developed a sinus infection. … Continue reading Complications of the flu: Symptoms and natural remedies for sinusitis
Histamine Intolerance: 6 Remedies Plus Foods to Eat & Avoid
Source: Histamine Intolerance: 6 Remedies Plus Foods to Eat & Avoid by Dr. Edward Group Itchy, scratchy skin. Unexplained sneezing and red, watery eyes. Constant headaches? Is this an allergy — or something else? You may be experiencing histamine intolerance — when too many of these compounds have built up in your blood, causing an allergy-like … Continue reading Histamine Intolerance: 6 Remedies Plus Foods to Eat & Avoid
Naturally boost your body’s immunity with quercetin
The holidays aren’t the only thing that’s around the corner. It’s also the start of the flu season in certain places, including the U.S. For most Americans, this means getting their lives thrown off by the flu and its debilitating symptoms. If that isn’t bad enough, the government is hell-bent on treating people with reportedly ineffective vaccines. … Continue reading Naturally boost your body’s immunity with quercetin
Natural treatments for bronchitis may be found in Kampo medicine
Medicine has indeed developed by leaps and bounds, which is great, for the most part. However, it also means that more “modern” forms of medicine, such as Western medicine, have become the norm in healthcare, with more traditional approaches being labeled as “alternative” or worse, shunned altogether. It’s unfortunate, really, since they are still as … Continue reading Natural treatments for bronchitis may be found in Kampo medicine
CO2 Deficiency and Symptoms in Humans
On Friday the 17th of February 2009 The Environmental Protection Agency formally declared carbon dioxide and five other heat-trapping gases to be pollutants that threaten public health and welfare, setting in motion a process that will regulate the gases blamed for global warming. The E.P.A. said the science supporting its so-called endangerment finding was “compelling … Continue reading CO2 Deficiency and Symptoms in Humans
10 Natural Ways to Avoid Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
Source: 10 Natural Ways to Avoid Seasonal Allergy Symptoms by Dr. Edward Group While we should be enjoying the beauty of spring, many people suffer from seasonal allergies. From the birds to the pollen, there are many things that may cause suffering from the classic symptoms of an allergic reaction.In fact, research shows that approximately 35 … Continue reading 10 Natural Ways to Avoid Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
Green chiretta (Andrographis) functions as a natural remedy for the common cold
In Scandinavian and Asian countries, green chiretta (Andrographis paniculata) is a common remedy for common cold, fever, and noninfectious diarrhea. In a study published in the journal Planta Medica, researchers have found that multiple oral dosing of green chiretta (Andrographis paniculata) at the normal therapeutic dose for the common cold and uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infections regulates various clinical … Continue reading Green chiretta (Andrographis) functions as a natural remedy for the common cold
This Japanese herbal medicine reduces asthma in patients with upper airway disease
Research has found that traditional medicine could hold the key to managing asthma, especially in patients with upper airway disease. In a study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, a team of scientists from Japan revealed that Shin’iseihaito, a herbal medicine traditionally used in Japanese medicine, can potentially reduce the incidence of asthma in … Continue reading This Japanese herbal medicine reduces asthma in patients with upper airway disease
How to Quit Smoking: An Easy Six-Step Guide
Source: How to Quit Smoking: An Easy Six-Step Guide by Dr. Edward Group For smokers, quitting is — by far — the most important step you can take to improve your health as well as that of your family. Maybe you're worried about the harm cigarettes have caused your body, concerned about the effects of second-hand … Continue reading How to Quit Smoking: An Easy Six-Step Guide
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