Health Tips

Natural Remedy Helps Jet Lag Sufferers

If you travel via airliner between time zones you may suffer from jet lag. One all-natural remedy is Pycnogenol®, which is an extract made from the bark of French pine trees. In an Italian study, 56 percent of patients taking the supplement experienced reduced symptoms of grogginess, irritability, headaches and mental weariness. Pycnogenol® may also [...]

Try Natural Remedies To Avoid Liver Damage

Many over-the-counter medications can increase your chances for liver or kidney damage, including pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen. The American Liver Foundation recommends you should take no more than 3 grams of acetaminoph

Ditch Those Faux Sweet Smells For Something Natural

Are you a fan of those sweet-smelling candles, air fresheners or scented plug-ins? You could unknowingly be releasing millions of toxic particles into your home. This could lead to allergies, migraines or nausea. Instead of masking unpleasant indoor

Lifestyle Changes Can Help Prevent Eye Disease

More than 2 million people suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and experts expect that number to double by 2020. Luckily there are some lifestyle and dietary changes you can make to help avoid this serious eye disorder. If you smoke,

Tips For Saving Calories

For those of you wanting to watch your fat and calorie intake during meals, give this a try. Instead of pouring tons of fat and calories on your salad from unhealthy dressings, serve the dressing on the side. By dipping your fork in the dressing and

Olive Oil Is Not Just For Cooking

For a simple and easy way to help combat dry skin, look to a common kitchen ingredient—olive oil. The essential fatty acids in the oil are not only good for your heart and brain, but can help seal moisture in your skin. Rub a small amount of ex

Weather And Foods Can Trigger Headaches

Did you know that the weather can trigger your most excruciating headaches or migraines? Other triggers include red wine, perfume and food allergies. But according to a study in Neurology, every five-degree increase in the temperature increases ho

Sugar Works As Antibacterial Agent

Looking for a natural treatment for your cuts and scrapes? In her book Salt in Your Sock and Other Tried-and True Home Remedies, Lillian Beard, M.D., recommends using sugar to help heal your minor wounds. The sugar granules are natural antibacteri

Vitamin K Promotes Healthy Bones

For strong healthy bones try to add more vitamin K to your diet. This essential nutrient can help get more calcium into your bones, making them denser and resistant to breaks. Vitamin K can be found in many leafy greens, spinach and broccoli.

Try Cranberries For A Memory Boost

Having trouble with your memory? Cranberries can help boost your brain power. These tiny fruits are full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds scientifically shown to help reduce your chances of age-related memory loss. Cranberries c

Thick Blood Solutions

Seniors are prone to thick blood more than any other age group. Some literature calls it sludging, and aging causes it. Thick blood can lead to heart attack and stroke. You certainly don’t need a physician to prescribe a drug for this

Natural Relief For Acid Reflux And Heartburn

Big Pharma likes to peddle the purple pill, and other “antacids” as a means of relieving the symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux. These drugs are proton pump inhibitors that shut down production of stomach acid. But most acid reflux and he

Do-It-Yourself Alzheimer’s Treatment

A simple vitamin, niacinamide B3 has been shown by researchers to improve cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients. In fact, niacinamide has been used for years to revive and enhance impaired memory in general. It is a safe vitamin

Be Skeptical Of PSA Tests

Prostate cancer kills many more men than it should. Like lemmings to the sea, men by the millions line up for prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests and biopsies because this is what doctors tell them to do. Most men who skip prostate tre

Suffering From High Blood Pressure?

It could be caused by thick or sludged blood due to dehydration. If the blood is thick or sludging, high blood pressure follows. Water thins the blood and lowers high blood pressure. Drink more water.