Many have lost their lives in the grip of the opioid epidemic, and as a result we have collectively started to look at how we can help patients with chronic pain in different ways. Natural pain relief techniques encourage healthier living overall, not simply the temporary alleviation of discomfort. Unlike chemical compounds, alternative relief methods do not create addiction, … [Read more...]
Important tips that will help you to avoid catching the family cold
As we head into the New Year and start moving from winter to spring, one common problem we have is illness spreading. The change in weather can often bring with it plenty of niggly little illnesses – none more annoying than the family cold. If you would like to try and help your family to avoid this issue, then you need to be able to work towards avoiding this … [Read more...]
Natural Remedies for Better Digestion
Digestive problems can put a serious damper on your day. Frequent trips to the loo, belching all the time, the vague discomfort of indigestion, even weight loss struggles - these are all signs that indicate the need for improvement in your digestive health. An easy and natural way to enhance your digestion is by trying natural remedies. We have included in this article 6 … [Read more...]
Pumpkin – Winter’s Miracle Medicine
Allow yourself to enjoy this winter all the benefits pumpkin brings to you. In fact, all the various species of cucurbits, variously known as pumpkins, squash or gourds are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, while being poor in calories and easily digestible. Pumpkins are 90% water, 1,1% protein, 0,1% fats and 5,5% carbohydrates. As such, they have a very small energy … [Read more...]
Honey: It’s Not Just a Sweetener
When you look in your local supermarket for honey, you almost always find it with the other sweeteners like sugar and Xylitol. But, honey actually has a whole heap of additional uses aside from simply sweetening your tea or muffins. In fact, honey has been used for thousands of years as a therapeutic medicine. Though in our modern culture it’s used more for its sweet flavor, … [Read more...]
The Best Ways for older adults to Improve Joint Mobility
Nearly 50 percent of older adults over the age of 65 suffer from doctor-diagnosed arthritis and struggle with joint pain as a result. Many of these older adults believe that joint pain is something they’re doomed to experience for the rest of their life, but that definitely doesn’t have to be the case. There are lots of things that older adults can do to improve their joint … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Tea – Does It Work?
There is a pretty good chance that you’ve heard of weight loss tea at some point or another. This term is utilized to describe several types of teas. Many people are skeptical. They do not believe that tea is going to help. Others swear by it. So, who is right? Can tea actually help or is it nothing more than a waste of money? As in most cases, the truth lies somewhere in … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Drink More Water Every Day
You have probably heard of the various benefits that come with drinking more than eight glasses of water each day. If you have, this means that you also know about the risks that may arise if you fail to reach this target. Although this information is already available in the public domain, many people still find it hard to achieve this target. People come up with very many … [Read more...]
3 Scientifically Proven Remedies from Nature’s Pharmacy for Dealing with Hair Loss
Were you staring with horror at the clumps of hair circling the drain in the shower this morning? The last time you visited the salon, did the hairdresser suggest a new hairdo that adds “volume” to your hair? Or, maybe, she started to talk about the discounts they were offering for hair extensions or other such treatments. Did it just hit you where that conversation was … [Read more...]
Are Custom Orthotics a Waste of Money?
If you have frequented the podiatrist’s office for chronic foot pain, the topic of orthotics has likely come up amongst other treatment and management suggestions like ice therapy, massage, and rest. Interesting new research is shedding light on the cost and efficacy of custom-made versus over-the-counter orthotics, however, turning previously-thought notions on their … [Read more...]
