Nature remedies for Stress and Anxiety

We all have times when stress, anxiety, and sleeplessness enter our lives. Here are traditional herbal remedies to help. First calm thyself. If gardening or another relaxing activity doesn't calm your nerv...

nedjelja, 30. lipnja 2013.

Nature's remedies: How Long After You Eat Can You Workout?

Finding the correct time to eat small meals and snacks is just as important as choosing healthy foods to fuel your body before, during and after a workout. A personal trainer or nutritionist can help you choose a meal plan, including what foods to eat and when to eat them, that will help you reach your personal fitness goals. Timing The MayoClinic website suggests eating...

Nature's remedies: How Much Protein Is Right For You?

I grew up reading bodybuilding magazines. On page after page, they hammered home the importance of protein – how you need it to build muscle, how you should be consuming massive amounts of it, and how you should take X or Y supplement to make sure you’re getting enough of it. When I went on to earn a Ph.D. in nutrition, many of the textbooks I read stated just the opposite: Protein isn’t all that important. In fact, it can be downright...

Nature's remedies: Eat Fat To Burn Fat

  For a long time, we thought avocadoes were good for nothing but ready-made guac and a decent California burger every now and then. But these little nutritional hand grenades were having an explosive impact on our diets for all that time. How so? They’re infused with a key nutrient for maintaining healthy weight: fat. Wait…fat can help us maintain our weight? Fat doesn’t make us fat? In a word: exactly.Fat is not something to avoid....

srijeda, 26. lipnja 2013.

Nature's remedies for Ear Infection

Ear infection also known as acute otitis media is a kind of health condition caused by bacteria or virus that affects the middle ear. The infection occurs more commonly in children as compared to adults. Some of the main causes of ear infection are buildup of wax, upper respiratory infections, food allergies, environmental allergies, fetal alcohol syndrome, genetics, nutritional deficiencies and internal injuries. The common symptoms of an ear...

Nature's remedies For Diarrhea

When stools are loose and watery in nature and without consistency, the problem is defined as diarrhea. It is an effective way for the body to get rid of any undesirable substance that may have entered the body. When a person suffers from diarrhea he or she can also experience symptoms such as frequent bowel movement, vomiting, stomach pain, thirst, fever, nausea, loss of appetite and dehydration. Some of the common causes of diarrhea are stress...

Nature's remedies: Maggots Better Than Antibiotic in Treating Foot Ulcers

University of Manchester researchers have discovered that maggots rid diabetic patients of an antibiotic-resistant infection called methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). You may be surprised to learn that this is not new as medical use for maggots has a very rich and long history. Maggots: The World’s Smallest Surgeons According to Professor Boulton, the lead author who published the results of the maggot study in the journal...

Nature's remedies: 10 Super Foods for Strong Bones

A healthy set of bones provides structure to the body and at the same time it gives protection to the internal organs and anchors the muscles. At the same time, strong bones are required for good posture, balance and strength. To enjoy strong bones, certain key nutrients are required such as calcium, phosphorus, vitamins, beta-carotene, fiber, magnesium, proteins and minerals. There are many healthy foods that promote healthy and strong bones...