Added November 17, 2011, Under: Doctors, Drugs, Health, Sickness
There are always going to be times when we need an antibiotic to treat a serious infection or illness but we should also be aware of how, in the past few decades, the use of antibiotics has been seriously abused to such an extent that we get antibiotic resistance. To reverse this resistance, we need to stop using antibiotics unnecessarily and the food industry needs to stop using antibiotics as growth enhancers in animal feed.
Candida and fungal infections can often ...
Added September 28, 2011, Under: Babies, Children's Health, Parents, Sickness
If and when your children get sick, here is how to go the natural way with some good old fashioned home remedies:
1. Think BRAT for DIARRHEA. - that is a choice of bananas, rice, apple sauce and toast
2. Black licorice will cure children's CONSTIPATION nine times out of ten.
3. The chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar creates a cooling effect that will soothe your child’s MINOR BURNS. Just pour equal amounts of the ingredients into a bowl to bathe ...
Added August 16, 2011, Under: Health, Nutrition, Sickness
This is the time of the year when you will start being bombarded with advertizing and specials for that flu injection. Do not succumb to the possible side effects, and even long term damage, of a flu shot. Rather build up your immune system with a healthy lifestyle.
And even if during the months ahead, you do get a dose of flu – for most of us, it is just an inconvenience and not a serious disease.
Following these steps ...
Added August 3, 2011, Under: Environment, Health, Sickness
Mold in the home has become a serious and sometimes even fatal problem in the US, Australia and elsewhere. Unfortunately, once you have mold in a building, it will always be there unless you completely start from scratch. It is imperative that you reduce the amount of mold or mildew in the air that you are breathing.
If you have a musty smell in your home, then it is more than likely that you have mold but if you see mold, ...
Added May 9, 2011, Under: Health, Sickness, Skin Conditions
Sometimes just the simplest things in life can do the job! Take tea bags for example – here are a dozen ways to use a tea bag for fixing those every day health hiccups.
Conjunctivitis - you can use a chamomile tea bag as a compress to reduce the inflammation of conjunctivitis by just putting a tea bag in warm water for 2 to 3 minutes before squeezing out any excess liquid and placing on the infected eye for a ...
Added April 20, 2011, 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 10, 2011, Under: Diets, Health, Nutrition, Sickness
The list of health benefits of ginger is never ending and even medical science is beginning to look with new eyes at how ginger works wonders in treating so many conditions. Ginger has properties rich in at least 12 anti-oxidants, as well as being anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti spasmic and an aphrodisiac – it provides a natural treatment for everything from cancer to colds. This little powerhouse of a herb has essential oils, protein, calcium phosphorus, iron, vitamin C, choline, folic ...
Added April 6, 2011, Under: Children's Health, Parents, Sickness
When you have something that is causing you pain or discomfort, instead of reaching for the nearest box of pills or rushing out to the local pharmacy, rediscover the wisdom of these tried and tested natural home remedies that have often been passed down from mother to daughter. They are usually less expensive and work as well, or if not better, than the chemical toxic version.
Aches and pains
- A warm to hot bath with a cup of salt added ...
Added October 6, 2010, Under: Health, Sickness
If, in spite of all your good intentions and preparations to prevent a cold or flu in the first place, you find that you actually succumb, then you really need to take some time off to get as much rest and sleep as possible.
And I am the first to realize that that is not as easy as it sounds.
When your body is fighting a cold or flu, it is really working overtime so you need to give it some help ...
Added May 1, 2010, Under: Environment, Health, Sickness
Motion sickness and other forms of nausea are very unpleasant to put up with and if you suffer from this, I hope this post will help you to avoid this discomfort in the future.
Feelings of nausea, dizziness, headache and anxiety are all too common during travel and they can take the enjoyment out of a trip. You need to get a handle on this form of motion sickness so that it does not stop you from traveling in the ...
