Added April 29, 2011, Under: Babies, Children's Health, New Moms, Parents
How ever many times it happens, moms never really get used to that troublesome teething time. So here are some safe and natural ways to help make those teething troubles go away. Of course natural teething remedies are becoming more popular as many parents want to avoid the use of any drugs or medicines for their children. Many natural teething remedies have been around for thousands of years.
1. Bread was used for centuries but more recently the bagel has come ...
Added April 25, 2011, Under: Diets, Diseases, Health
The name "coriander" is derived from the Greek word “koris” meaning “bed bug” so I was interested to read that it was commonly used in love potions and aphrodisiacs! Is there a connection with the “bed bug”?
Coriander is a herb with very beautiful white flowers and leaves resembling parsley leaves. In most countries it is known as coriander but in North America its name is cilantro. Coriander has been cultivated for at least 3 000 years and has many culinary ...
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Do ever get that strange feeling in your legs when you are trying to fall asleep that makes you want to keep moving them? If you do, you could have restless legs syndrome or RLS. This common condition affects one out of every twelve of us and for many it is just a mild irritation that happens from time to time.
However, some people really battle with this syndrome, describing it as feeling like insects are crawling inside their legs or ...
Added , Under: Children's Health, Doctors, Health
We all have set habits and routines in our daily lives but people with obsessive compulsive disorder often find that in their case such habits and routines get in the way of their daily lives. Have you ever come across someone with obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD? It is actually quite a common condition. You might even be worried that you are obsessive compulsive yourself. The disorder brings intrusive thoughts that lead to uneasiness, apprehension, fear or worry and then ...
Added April 22, 2011, Under: Diets, Diseases, Men's Health, Women's Health
Although this post is mostly about how to avoid or treat UTIs in women, men can also suffer from these infections especially as they get older. Usually a UTI is caused by bacteria that can also live in the digestive tract, in the vagina, or around the urethra (which is at the entrance to the urinary tract). Most often these bacteria enter the urethra and travel to the bladder and kidneys. While many people have systems in place that are able ...
Added April 20, 2011, Under: Diets, Diseases, Health, Nutrition
As promised, here is the second part of the story of the benefits of cayenne pepper - with a list of another 10 ways to improve your health with the help of this red spicy powder made from the dried pods of chili peppers. And cayenne pepper is certainly not new on the scene – it has been used for medicinal purposes for the past 9 000 years! It is the natural chemical found in the stem of the chili ...
Added , Under: Diseases, Health, Sickness
Yes even medical researchers are starting to admit that there is something about cayenne pepper even though it is just an inexpensive natural anti-inflammatory spice.
And the best way to take cayenne pepper is a teaspoonful in a cup of hot water – but be warned! To start off, use just a quarter of a teaspoon and gradually build up to a full teaspoon as you get used to it. If you really find it difficult to take anything hot and ...
Added April 18, 2011, Under: Nutrition, Top 10
We all want to be smarter but is there anything we can do to change what nature has given us in the first place? Yes, the good news is that there are certain foods that can boost our brain power so that our ability to learn improves and we can retain extra knowledge.
If we don't get enough of the right nutrients, our brains might not be able to function properly so we have to reverse that deficiency.
How to boost our ...
Added April 17, 2011, Under: Health, Nutrition, Skin Conditions
The Bergamot flowering tree gets its name from the city of Bergamo in Lombardy, Italy and with its fresh citrus-like smell is an all time favorite for all those who love to use essential oils. But did you know that there is both the Bergamot tree and the Bergamot herb. It is thought that the herb was given the same name because the smell of the leaves is reminiscent of the Italian bergamot tree.
So let us talk about the tree ...
Added April 16, 2011, Under: Children's Health, Nutrition, Parents
Unless we have all been hiding our heads in the sand, we really do know that we should be changing to a healthier diet both for ourselves and our children. But how do you wean your family off processed foods? It is not easy - it takes time and perseverance but it can be done.
The first thing to do is to work out what you can use as a healthy substitute for each your family's favorite processed food dishes. And ...
