There is a fast growing weed that most people would destroy, but, like many other weeds, this weed is a health powerhouse which can easily be put to use for healing. It is a weed with a funny name that in old English is believed to mean ‘moth’ due to its ability to repel this wool eating flier along with other annoying insects. It is called mugwort, a relative of the daisy family as well as the ragweed clan which is why so many people want it off their properties to prevent allergic reactions. In the summer it blooms yellowish-reddish flowers...
read moreGallstones can be very painful and may even run in your family. These “stones” are formed when various digestive and other fluids somehow solidify, impeding essential functioning of the gallbladder. The main function of the gallbladder is to store bile which is a digestive fluid that helps breakdown fats. According to the Mayo Clinic, signs and symptoms of gallstones include, Sudden and rapidly intensifying pain in the upper right portion of your abdomenSudden and rapidly intensifying pain in the center of your abdomen, just below your...
read moreIf you ever needed an excuse to keep drinking your beloved coffee now may be the time to cash in on caffeine consumption. Drinking beverages with this stimulant could help maintain healthy vision and potentially prevent optical diseases such as age-related macular degeneration. Caffeine has received a lot of negative press over the years citing it as a dangerous health compromising stimulant. However, in reality, it is the abuse of this addicting compound that causes such an outcry in the first place. When people drink three to five...
read moreNow that people are going back to the office or just continuing to grind at home, these ways to stay healthy at work may help catapult you to a better quality of life. Both physically and mentally using tips that are not that surprising to some you may never have thought of applying to your job can have some real positive results. Hydrate or Drag Drinking water or especially something with electrolytes can mean all the difference when it come to your productivity at work. Although you may be making more trips to the...
read moreCold sores are a common occurrence on many people and there are a variety of treatments that can be applied. Most will instinctively visit their local pharmacy and obtain an over-the-counter treatment to attempt clearing a cold sore. These treatments often contain numbing agents to reduce any pain that might be associated as well as keep the area bacteria-free and the nerve firing at bay. However, these 7 natural cold sore remedies may offer a deeper healing application that just may be able to address the root cause while quelling symptoms...
read moreAntioxidants have been widely marketed for some time now, but many folks out there are left wondering what they are and what exactly they do for us. These tiny little molecules have made their way to the forefront of preventive healthcare and became a household name for good reason: their disease-fighting properties. Much research has been done on the benefits of antioxidants giving them a solid place in many health, wellness, and nutritional circles. Antioxidants come from a variety of sources and can be used for numerous nutritional and...
read moreMaintaining a healthy prostate should be a top priority for men over forty-five years old. When this walnut sized gland that sits around the urethra (the tube that transport urine) becomes enlarged, some serious problems can occur. This is often known as non-cancerous BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) which can result in: Restrictive urinationDifficulty urinatingUrinary leakageUTIs (urinary tract infections)Erectile dysfunction Ejaculatory problems If BPH is not addressed it can manifest into prostatitis which is an inflammation of the...
read moreThere are a wide variety of supplements that have been studied for treatment of macular degeneration. The renowned AREDS I & II (age-related eye disease study) showed significant beneficial effects in slowing or preventing AMD (age-related macular degeneration). These studies used specific nutraceuticals that included zeaxanthin, lutein, zinc and others .which exhibited a range of vision strengthening properties. Since this research, there has been more interest in expanding the search for additional supplementation that may be...
read moreMost people, particularly Americans, will tell you they could do well to lose a few (or more) pounds. Just for the fact that for every pound gained, four pounds of pressure are put on the knees alone, dropping weight has been linked to a variety of health benefits. The problem, however, lies with the many diets there are to choose from and how they might apply to each individual. Pick a diet that is right for you when it comes to specific goals, health concerns and schedule allotment. Once you have a gauge on the best food preparation and...
read moreSpring brings a world of colors through cool rain and warm sun. It wakes us by drawing on hibernated energy that has replenished and rebalanced during the winter season. However, the opening of nature means the release of a vast, chemically charged array that mixes with warm breezes making their way right into your respiratory system. These are natural allergens which can be seasonal or all year long in the form of other indoor nuisances. Some people are built to easily deflect such health compromising compounds but others are not so lucky....
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