Home Remedies for Cramps [Menstrual and PMS] For many years, I would treat any pain that came my way with a big dose of prescription or over-the-counter medications. Muscle pain. Headaches. PMS. Now, I take a more natural approach. In addition to being mindful of what I eat (I have far fewer symptoms when I avoid chemically-laden processed food), I drink an herbal tea that helps alleviate, and even prevent cramps. Here are the Key Players Nettle Nettle is well-known as a uterine tonic. The calcium content makes it an excellent herb to take for easing leg cramps and muscle spasms. (Learn how to identify and harvest your own nettle here, or purchase organic nettle leaves here.) Alfalfa Alfalfa is rich in essential vitamins and minerals, like those found in nettle. (Purchase organic alfalfa leaves here.) Lady’s Mantle Lady’s Mantle is an astringent herb that works well on hollow organs like the uterus. (Purchase organic Lady’s mantle here.) Red Raspberry Leaf (Find red raspberry leaf here.) Lemon Balm (Find organic lemon balm here.) Directions
How to Make Maple Syrup Maple syrup is a delicious, healthy alternative to refined sugar, and is enjoyed on the table as well as in many recipes. It is simple to make maple syrup in the backyard, though once bitten by the sugaring bug, many go on to expand their operations! Maple Syrup Step #1: Identify Maple Trees and Wait for the Right Temperature Range There are many species of maple trees. Most syrup is produced in the northern states, but can be made as far south as Tennessee. Maple Syrup Step #2: Gather Your Syrup Making Equipment Traditional maple syrup making equipment includes sap spouts, buckets, and covers; which are available in hardware stores, from maple sugaring equipment suppliers, or used from other sugarmakers. To collect the sap: Milk jugs or even plastic bags can be hung on the spout; or plastic, food-grade tubing can be connected to the spout and the sap run into a bucket or collecting tank on the ground. Using a cordless drill to tap maple trees. Maple Syrup Step #3 – Tap the Trees Directions
nettoyer naturellement ses poumons 24 Avr 13 à 09:57:: Vous vivez dans un environnement pollué ou vous avez fumé ? Nettoyez vos poumons pour augmenter vos capacités physiques et votre qualité de vie grâce à la phytothérapie La pollution ambiante, l’encrassage quotidien ou tout simplement la cigarette sont des éléments qui réduisent la capacité de nos poumons en encrassant les alvéoles pulmonaires et donc en réduisant le volume pulmonaire. Il existe des méthodes traditionnelles (comme la phytothérapie) pour nettoyer ce fragile organe. De même, si vous avez décidé d’arrêter de fumer, il sera certainement nécessaire d’envisager un gros nettoyage de printemps. Pour cela, on utilise des herbes soit sous forme d’infusion, de vapeur (inhalation), d’emplâtre ou simplement en les mangeant. En voici quelques-unes. Ingestion Massage/emplâtre Infusion Divers - Lobelia (infusion, goutte sur la langue...) – Assouplit les poumons. L’exercice L’exercice est également très important pour décrasser les poumons. Exercice 1 Exercice 2 Exercice 3
Make Your Own Electrolyte Energy Drink Gatorade, PowerAde, electrolyte pumped-up sports drinks…they’re good for you, right? You see athletes chugging down bottles of the neon-colored liquid in every ad and real life, surely they do something, and they do. They help you maintain your body’s balance of electrolytes during or after periods of heavier exercise. But when you look closer, you’re really just paying an outrageous price for glorified, brightly colored, sugar water. An overload of processed and refined sweetener (in the case of sports drinks, high-fructose corn syrup) is never a good thing. We’ve been led to believe by certain companies that we need an extra-special drink to recover from some sweat. Ingredients: Lemons, limes, oranges, salt, honey, water, coconut water, sugar, strawberries. Why the ingredients: There isn’t much need to delve into why each ingredient is included. Lay-Low Recipe You will need… Directions Bright ‘n Early Recipe Same as above. Sweet and Smooth-ie recipe By Claire Goodall
Dark Chocolate Is Good For You - And Now We Finally Know Why! Dark chocolate is one of the most delicious substances known to man, and it has the added benefit of being fairly good for you in moderation. A study led by Diederik Esser from Wageningen University in the Netherlands has shown that ingesting dark chocolate can actually improve vascular health. The results were published in The FASEB Journal. Before we go any further, it needs to be made quite clear that studies referring to the benefit of dark chocolate are not talking about your average Hershey’s bar. Typical candy bars have a low cocoa percentage and much larger amounts of sugar and fat, which negate any incurred health benefit, if not actually making it worse. The forty-four study participants were all middle-aged men who were overweight. After the study’s completion, participants were found to have an increased flexibility in their arteries, which is likely staving off atherosclerosis and improving blood flow.
L'arthrose - Arthrose : les bons réflexes alimentaires Minéraux et vitamines indispensables L’arthrose est une maladie des articulations, et plus précisément du cartilage. Elle perturbe donc le métabolisme de l’os. Aux côtés du calcium et de la vitamine C, il est bon de fournir suffisamment de potassium à votre organisme. Les vitamines D et K, elles, améliorent l’absorption et la rétention du calcium. Légumes et fruits contre arthrose Légumes et fruits vous apporteront les minéraux et vitamines indispensables pour une bonne santé osseuse. Or, on sait que lorsque les articulations sont douloureuses, le nombre de radicaux libres augmente. Bonnes graisses contre inflammation Si certaines graisses sont directement responsables de l’inflammation (lire Au cœur de l’arthrose : l’inflammation), d’autres, au contraire, permettent de lutter contre. (celle issue de l’agriculture biologique possède un bon goût de noisette et une belle couleur jaune d’or) pour l’assaisonnement. Bibliographie
10 Common Remedies to Get Rid of Warts Warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which has over 100 types. Different types affect people in different ways, usually depending on the strength of their immune system. Some strains (like the one that causes common warts) are relatively harmless, while others can pose much more serious problems. Because warts are caused by a virus, they can be spread to other parts of your body and to other people as well. 1. ACV is an all-star in the world of home remedies, so it’s not surprising that it’s first on a list of how to get rid of your wart. You will need… -Roughly 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar -Cotton balls or a piece of cotton cloth -A bandage, gauze, or another piece of cloth Directions Soak a cotton ball or a piece of cotton fabric in apple cider vinegar. 2. Milkweed grows wild across the world, and can be found along the road, in fields, or your backyard. -A few dabs of the sap (the liquid that looks like milk) 3. 4. 5. 6. -1 dandelion -a bandage 7. 8. 9. 10. Tips:
ASHWAGANDHA: Uses, Benefits, Side-effects, Dosage? ASHWAGANDHA (Withania somnifera): Benefits, Uses and Virtues of Ashwagandha? Medicinal properties? Dosage? Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is one of the most powerful medicinal plants, and has been used for more than 3,000 years by one of the most oldest medicinal systems in the world: ayurvedic medicine. Ashwagandha: Medicinal properties Strength – Vitality – Power - gentle general tonic (traditional usage) - fortifies the body considerably (traditional usage) (synergy with Ginseng) - reinforces muscular mass (synergy with Maca and Spirulina) - prepares the body for sporting efforts - fortifies the body: strengthens tissues, muscles, bones - chronic fatigue, reduces feelings of tiredness (traditional usage) - restores vitality, strength, energy (traditional usage) - anemia Anti-disease – Anti-cancer – Anti-ulcer – adaptogenic (Ashwagandha adapts to the needs of the organism like Ginseng or Rhodiola). - anti-inflammatory - fortifies the organism - stimulates the immune system - rheumatism Digestion
- StumbleUpon Eating 10 hot dogs in 6 minutes and belching the national anthem may impress your friends, but neither of those feats will do much for your body—at least not much good. Instead, why not train yourself to do something that may actually pay off? We're not talking bench presses and interval training (though those do help). Just study this list, and the next time your friends challenge you to an ice cream eating contest, chow down: You know how to thaw a brain freeze—and 17 other tricks that'll make everyone think you're the next David Blaine. Do Them Right: To mazimize your workout, good form is a must. Cure a Tickling Throat When you were 9, playing your armpit was a cool trick. Experience Supersonic Hearing If you're stuck chatting up a mumbler at a cocktail party, lean in with your right ear. Overcome Your Most Primal Urge Need to pee? Feel No Pain German researchers have discovered that coughing during an injection can lessen the pain of the needle stick. Clear Your Stuffed Nose Read Minds
12 Ways to Get Rid of Gas & Bloating Share Let’s be straightforward. This is a page about gas, so, that’s what it’s going to sound like it’s about. No dancing around the subject matter, no putting things tentatively, no shame, no giggling…ok a little giggling is fine. Call it whatever, gas, toots, breaking wind, farting, flatulence, air attack, the nether belch-we’re all referring to the same uncomfortable situation that crops up at the worst time-during a test in a silent room, or in a crowded elevator. 1. Peppermint is great for soothing churning stomachs and easing gas pains. You will need… -1 bag of herbal peppermint tea -1 cup or so of freshly boiled water Steeping tea seems like something that’s simple enough, but there’s a proper way to go about it. 2. My first day in 9th grade I was terribly bloated for some reason. 3. Whether you’re nauseas, struggling with the stomach flu, or suffering from indigestion, chances are you’ve been given ginger in some form to help calm your upset tummy. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
4 Obnoxious Backyard Weeds That Are Surprisingly Good For You Do you spend an inordinate amount of time battling weeds in your yard? I know I do, and it took me a long time to accept the fact that those pesky greens growing alongside my vegetable garden are actually a healthy, abundant food source. You may be surprised at how many of the most common weeds in your yard are edible. Of course, before consuming any plant, you’ll want to make sure you can properly identify it, as many weeds are toxic. Here are 4 of the most common edible backyard weeds: 1. Dandelion leaves are loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and beta carotene, and can be used as salad greens. 2. Not to be confused with banana-like tropical plantain, the broadleaf plantain is a green leafy plant that can be found almost everywhere in the United States.
Kill Your Cold Naturally: 8 Holistic Secrets You May Not Know! The dreaded cold and flu season is coming up fast! As a holistic nutritionist, and true warrior against sickness, I’ve researched the best cold-killing remedies that are natural, gentle on the body and work FAST! The truth is that the only way to go fast is to go naturally. You’ll recover way quicker using holistic methods than if you take toxic over-the-counter medications. 1. At first sign of a sniffle, I start drinking an “Immunity Juice.” To make it at home, just juice the following: 1 bunch parsley 2 lemons 1 inch-thick round horseradish root 1 orange 5 inch knob of ginger 2 inch knob of turmeric 1 large clove garlic 1 cucumber 2 stalks celery 2. This recipe from Dr. Ingredients: Directions: Heat olive oil over medium heat in large pot. Add shiitakes, carrots, astragalus root and mushroom stock. Add tamari and adjust seasoning if needed.Add broccoli florets and cook 2 minutes. 3. Any time you get sick, you need to up your intake of good intestinal bacteria! 4.Grapefruit seed extract