Jewelweed or spotted touch-me-not is a beautiful ornamental plant. Homesteaders know that its pretty flowers can also be used to make a soothing salve that treats poison ivy. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) What is jewelweed? Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) grows best in the shade. The plant is easy to grow in almost any area with constantly moist soil. Jewelweed … Continue reading Treat skin conditions in the comfort of your own home using this homemade all-natural salve
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
14 Natural treatments for rheumatoid arthritis
Don’t let rheumatoid arthritis get you down. There are many natural ways to manage the pain of inflamed joints without resorting to pharmaceutical drugs. Products Start by applying a hot pad or an ice pack to the swollen joint. An ice pack decreases inflammation and swelling during an attack, while a heating pad relaxes muscles and helps blood flow. Magnet … Continue reading 14 Natural treatments for rheumatoid arthritis
Vitamins, supplements and teas: Relieve anxiety naturally with these 16 home remedies
Anxiety is a normal human emotion that can be triggered by imminent danger or the presence of threats. According to science, anxiety is part of the body’s fight-or-flight response and is integral to human survival. However, this useful emotion, when experienced at disproportionate levels, can turn into anxiety disorder, a medical condition. Anxiety disorder can cause excessive apprehension, fear, … Continue reading Vitamins, supplements and teas: Relieve anxiety naturally with these 16 home remedies
Meet the “two-day cure” plant: An African medicinal plant that can naturally lower blood pressure
Looking for another natural medicine for high blood pressure? Researchers from South Africa and Zambia suggest taking the African medicinal plant called Senecio serratuloides. S. serratuloides is used in folk medicine to treat hypertension, skin problems, internal and external sores, rashes, burns, and wounds. Because of its efficacy, it is traditionally referred to as the “two-day cure” plant. While S. … Continue reading Meet the “two-day cure” plant: An African medicinal plant that can naturally lower blood pressure
How naturopathy helps with controlling cholesterol
Is cholesterol good or bad? Many people would answer “bad” without hesitation, and while too much of it can indeed cause problems, there is a lot of misinformation floating around about the topic. Cholesterol is not inherently bad – quite the opposite, in fact – and you don’t necessarily need to take risky medications to … Continue reading How naturopathy helps with controlling cholesterol
Natural solutions for an ear infection
The next time you get an ear infection, you can alleviate much of the pain with the use of several home remedies. These natural treatments can relieve the considerable irritation and pain caused by the ailment. The middle ear contains a hollow channel called the Eustachian tube. This tube serves as a physical bridge between the ear and the throat. An … Continue reading Natural solutions for an ear infection
Twice as many deaths are caused by physical inactivity compared to obesity, stunning study finds
Brisk walking for 20 minutes every day could reduce your risk of premature death by as much as 30 percent, concludes researchers from the University of Cambridge, after studying more than 300,000 European men and women. The 2015 study found that twice as many deaths could be attributed to the lack of physical exercise compared to obesity, suggesting … Continue reading Twice as many deaths are caused by physical inactivity compared to obesity, stunning study finds
Why lemons are a cheap but effective way to maintain good oral hygiene
Maintaining good oral hygiene does not need expensive mouthwash or toothpaste. Instead, use lemons. Lemons and other citrus fruits have been associated with many health benefits, such as a lowered risk for gastrointestinal and esophageal cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. In a recent study, it was also revealed that the extract of the rind of lemon … Continue reading Why lemons are a cheap but effective way to maintain good oral hygiene
CBD oil almost “miraculous” in its ability to prevent pain in MS sufferers
One big trend taking hold these days in Hollywood circles is a legal cannabis oil known as SwissX. This is far from a silly celebrity fad; CBD oil has been proven effective on the pain that those with multiple sclerosis and many other conditions suffer. In fact, it is one if the ingredients in … Continue reading CBD oil almost “miraculous” in its ability to prevent pain in MS sufferers
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