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How to Combat Nausea Naturally

November 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Common ailments, Health, Herbs & Spices, Home Remedies

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Possible Causes
Problem with digestive system Morning sickness in early pregnancy Stress Motion or sea sickness Food allergy Alcohol or drugs Overeating Hormonal imbalance Medication Chemotherapy Illness or infection
Remedies
Ginger: according to a study funded by the National Cancer Institute, ginger cut nausea in half in a group of 644 cancer patients studied. Peel a piece of fresh ginger root and steep it in hot water to make a tea or take a ginger capsule (about 1g of ginger root) with a glass of water.

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Fight Bad Breath Effectively and Naturally!

November 5th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Common ailments, Health, Herbs & Spices, Home Remedies

cutting_parsleyPossible causes
Possible causes
Diseased gums Dental decay Nose, throat and respiratory tract infections (e.g. tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis) Gastro-intestinal problems Chronic constipation Dirty tongue Dry mouth
Remedies
One of the most important things to do outside of filling your cavities is to get your digestive system in order.  You need a good balance of healthy bacteria in your gut; otherwise you risk a slew of health problems including bad breath (halitosis) and body odor. 

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9 Simple Home Remedies for Sunburn

July 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Common ailments, Health, Herbs & Spices, Home Remedies

The sun is strongest between the hours of 10:00am and 2:00pm.  Though the sun is a great source of Vitamin D, which is essential for the body, limit your exposure during those hours especially if you are fair-skinned.

Remedies

Aloe Vera, native to Africa, is by far one of my favorite plants and remedies. I grow it at home because it’s great not just for sunburn but also a great remedy for healing other types of burns. Aloe vera also stimulates cellular…

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Tags: aloe vera·antibacterial·apple cider·calendula·lavender·sunburn·yogurt

5 Simple Home Remedies for Burns

May 31st, 2009 · No Comments · Common ailments, Health, Herbs & Spices, Home Remedies

Types of Burns
First-degree: only surface skin involved, accompanied by mild pain.  Color: light to medium red Second-degree: deeper skin layers involved, accompanied by swelling, more pain and blisters.  Color: darker red Third-degree: all skin layers destroyed, along with nervous sensation, though surrounding tissue is in pain.  Color: white or charred Warning: If you have third-degree burn or a second-degree burn on your face, hand, feet, genitals or anywhere else

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Tags: aloe vera·antibacterial·apple cider·burns·calendula·common ailments·Home Remedies·lavender·yogurt

Turmeric: a Miracle Drug in Your Kitchen

May 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Common ailments, Health, Herbs & Spices, Home Remedies

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“If I had only one single herb to depend upon for all possible health and dietary needs, I would…choose the Indian spice Turmeric. It is an herb one should get to know and live with.”
~ Dr. David Drawley, founder & director of American Institute for Vedic Studies

Some Amazing Properties

Reduces inflammation Improves digestion Lowers bad cholesterol Aids liver process toxins Prevents and fights cancer Antibacterial

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Tags: antibacterial·cancer·cholesterol·common ailments·digestion·gas·inflammation·LDL·liver·natural remedies·turmeric




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