Archive for 'Home Remedies'
3 Home Remedies Sourced Straight From the Faucet
Some home remedies require a cabinet full of materials or obscure ingredients you’d have to trek across town (or the globe) for. Luckily, you can just turn on your kitchen or bathroom sink and get a quick fix to boost mood, promote shiny hair, and even encourage weight loss!
Full StoryHow to Prevent Heat Exhaustion
The blazing summer sun can be brutal in the mid-summer months, so don’t mess with Mother Nature on days when the thermometer is at record levels! Heat exhaustion can affect anyone – even conditioned athletes! Heat exhaustion is caused by a depletion of fluids and a subsequent rise in body temperature, and in serious cases, can lead to shock, seizures or deadly heatstroke.
Full StoryNatural Ways to Relieve Foot Pain
A human foot is a wonderful yet complicated part of the body. When I was a kid I went barefoot a lot and loved every minute of it, but the older I get the more I realize I like to have something separating my bare foot from a hard surface. Recently I was in a situation where I had to stand for most of the day in uncomfortable shoes and my feet are desperate for a little R&R.
Full StoryTop 5 Detoxifying Foods & Herbs
Everyday toxins, such as preservatives and additives in the foods we eat, air pollutants and other carcinogens are detrimental to our health and regrettably inescapable. Our skin is the body’s first line of defense, and unfortunately it can become damaged through improper care. Toxins can enter through the skin’s surface and cause inflammation of hair follicles, bacterial infections or even form painful boils.
Full StoryNatural Cleansers for Skin: Grapes
With the abundance of chemicals in most of today’s beauty products in the market, it’s no wonder that many of us have tried to find alternative ways for looking great the natural way! Maybe you’ve tried making soothing oatmeal facial skin care masks, or have put eggs into your hair for added shine. Another great super easy trick to try for healthy, glowing skin is to use grapes as a natural skin care cleanser.
Full StoryNatural Help for Sinuses: Using a Neti Pot
It is quite common for our nasal passages to become clogged or blocked, especially with all of today’s pollutants and any other chemical irritants we may come in contact with. Even pollen and dust can be sources of irritation for many people. With all these irritants in our daily lives, it’s no wonder that nasal congestion is a major health complaint.
Full StoryHome Remedies for Acne: Mint
Acne is a painful and extremely stubborn condition that mostly affects skin with the densest population of sebaceous follicles; including the face, upper chest, and back. Severe acne is inflammatory, but acne also manifests in noninflammatory forms.
Full StoryHome Remedies for Dandruff
Dandruff is a common condition of the scalp characterized by itching and flaking. Although it is not serious or contagious, it is a source of embarrassment and people with dandruff are generally self conscious, especially when it comes to wearing dark clothing which can make the flakes more conspicuous. Although dandruff can be a very stubborn condition, thankfully there are a number of home remedies that can help control and in many cases completely eliminate dandruff.
Full StoryHome Remedies for Swollen Gums
Swollen gums that bleed easily are a cause for concern and should be checked out by a dentist as soon as possible. But in the mean time, try these home remedies to relieve inflammation and pain.
Full StoryHome Remedies to Boost Your Immune System
Before resorting to over-the-counter pills and cough syrups– which many times have side effects, and in some instances even contain alcohol– give your body a helping hand in building a strong immune system by using nature’s resources to restore balance and optimal functioning in your body.
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