Your tendons are sheaths that connect muscles to bones all over your body. If you feel pain in your joints, you may be suffering from tendonitis. Tendonitis occurs when muscles are overused, injured, or strained. This condition makes the tendons inflamed, and this can cause severe pain that may limit movement. If you suffer from tendonitis, … Continue reading Homeopathic remedies for tendonitis
Home remedies for different types of skin rashes
If your feet are itchy, you may be suffering from a foot rash caused by a fungal infection. A person with a foot rash may experience symptoms such as a burning itch, oozing blisters, peeling skin, and red bumps. These symptoms may be caused by various reasons such as eczema or contact with something that you are allergic to … Continue reading Home remedies for different types of skin rashes
Roughly translated as “the tea of immortality”, kombucha is a health drink you should be drinking more of
With many health drinks becoming popular, it’s becoming more difficult to select which one to drink. One of these health drinks is kombucha, a fermented tea. With a name that means “the tea of immortality,” kombucha has many benefits to offer. Kombucha is prepared from tea, sugar, and SCOBY, which stands for symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. The … Continue reading Roughly translated as “the tea of immortality”, kombucha is a health drink you should be drinking more of
Milk thistle is not only good for your liver – it can protect you from the toxic effects of chemotherapy, too
You’ve probably heard of milk thistle, even if you’re not quite sure exactly what it is or what it can do for your health. In fact, there’s a chance you see it growing wild all the time and don’t even realize the power this humble weed possesses. Milk thistle has many great qualities, but it … Continue reading Milk thistle is not only good for your liver – it can protect you from the toxic effects of chemotherapy, too
Trees are good for your emotional health: Study determines living on the edge of a forest is good for your brain
Being near and around nature will make anyone feel good – it’s not rocket science. But according to a report by Daily Mail, German scientists have now uncovered physical proof of the wonders that nature can do to a person’s psyche. The researchers conducted a study to assess stress-processing regions in the brain and how these develop to exposure … Continue reading Trees are good for your emotional health: Study determines living on the edge of a forest is good for your brain
Yoga reduces pain in people with chronic non-specific lower back pain
Chronic non-specific lower back pain, a condition affecting thousands of people, is often treated using over-the-counter medicines that can do more harm than good. But did you know that there are safer and more effective natural treatments available for this condition? Studies have suggested that yoga is an effective way to treat chronic non-specific lower back pain. … Continue reading Yoga reduces pain in people with chronic non-specific lower back pain
Cleanse your liver with these natural herbs
Anyone can develop liver disease, even if you don’t frequently drink alcohol. To maintain your overall health, you can take herbal supplements that can help cleanse your liver. What exactly does the liver do? The liver has various functions. It produces various chemicals that the body needs to function normally and it breaks down and detoxifies substances … Continue reading Cleanse your liver with these natural herbs
Flaxseed oil provides long-lasting pain relief in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Flaxseed is known for offering a host of nutritional benefits, and for being easily incorporated into an array of dishes. A good source of protein, fiber and fat, flax seeds are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. These little seeds are chock full of omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, B vitamins, and more. But new research … Continue reading Flaxseed oil provides long-lasting pain relief in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Food cures: Cinnamon bark oil found to kill multidrug-resistant bacteria
Many infectious diseases around the world are becoming more and more difficult to treat because of the continuous and excessive use of antibiotics. In the search for alternative antimicrobial agents, researchers at Mahidol University in Thailand discovered that cinnamon bark oil can be used to fight against Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. In their study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative … Continue reading Food cures: Cinnamon bark oil found to kill multidrug-resistant bacteria
New to a Low-Carb Keto Diet? Avoid These Common Mistakes
The ketogenic diet is one of the most talked about and debated diet trends today. You’ve probably heard celebrities, athletes, and neighbours raving about the benefits of this dietary approach. Interestingly, the science backs up its rapid growth in popularity, as a ketogenic diet has been shown to have numerous health benefits for its adherents. The diet … Continue reading New to a Low-Carb Keto Diet? Avoid These Common Mistakes
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