How to Make Garlic Syrup for Chest Infections Garlic is well known as a powerful remedy and has been used in many herbal medicines. Garlic has a wide range and very effective medical properties: it has antibacterial and antiviral properties and is known to stimulate the immune system. The strongly scented oil in garlic is largely extracted through the lungs, clearing chest infections and recurring colds. Raw garlic contains allicin which is known to be more powerful antibiotic than penicillin. Other ingredients of this syrup are also known to have many health benefits: Raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar (ACV) has antiviral and antibacterial properties. Raw honey has effective antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help to relieves cough and soothes sore throat. Optional ingredients to add: Crushed fennel seeds – This is a natural expectorant that makes an excellent cure for cough, and is an old-fashioned remedy known to expel mucus builds up. Fresh grated ginger – The active ingredient in ginger is called gingerol.
Tension Headache: Cause and Symptoms What is Tension Headache Tension headache is one of the most common medical condition why most people go to the doctor. According to International Headache Society, there are about 129 distinct types of headache. But the most common type cause of headache is migraine, tension, and headache caused by sinus. Stress or tension headache is the most common of all headache. Causes of Tension Headache As the name may imply, stress or tension may be the cause of tension headache but not always. Symptoms of Tension Headache Symptom of tension headache is usually mild to moderate, although its symptoms may also be severe. Diagnosis is determined based from the person's description of the pain. Homemade Energy Drink I started out with the intention of coming up with a recipe for a homemade version of the store bought energy drinks, but after doing some research and discovering how unhealthy they are for you, I decided instead to try and design a less sugar/caffeine fueled way to help myself through the workday afternoon sleepy slump. What I landed on was a system of three drinks and some energy boosting ideas that are going a long way to helping me keep my energy up all day long! Here's the good on the drinks: The Fire Hydrant (left) - 3-4 8oz glasses throughout the day filtered water 1 slice lemon 1 pinch cayenne pepper Other than getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night, staying hydrated is the most important thing you can do to help keep your body functioning at optimum levels. *For an explanation of lemons' miraculous transition from acidic outside of the body, to alkaline once ingested, visit this link: The Heavy Lifter (right) - 1 glass in the morning
14 Soothing Remedies for Nausea & Morning Sickness Nausea is a feeling of unease and sickness that is hard to put words too, but that at some point another most of us have been all too familiar with. Often times the pre-curser to vomiting, is a miserable thing to experience. It can be caused for many reasons, from dehydration to food poisoning, morning sickness to motion sickness, medications to acid reflux. Save 1. Ginger, be it in the form of ginger ale, tea, or even raw, is almost a guarantee to help stop nausea in its tracks. If making tea you will need… – 1 ginger root, 2 inches -Honey (optional) -A peeler or sharp knife -2-3 cups of water -Wax paper -A cutting board Directions Wash your gingerroot well and then peel. If making ginger ale you will need… -2 cups of roughly chopped fresh ginger, peeled -3-4 strips of lemon or lime peel -Chilled club soda, about 3 quarts -Ice cubes -1/2 cup of sugar, or 1 cup if you prefer 2. Some acupressure points to try… 3. 4. For me, when it comes to nausea, I am my worst enemy. 5. 6. 7. 8. 7. 10.
Backpain: Cause and Symptoms What is lower back pain, symptoms and causes What is lower back pain Lower back pain felt in your lower back may come from the spine, muscles, nerves, or other structures in that region. It may also radiate from other areas like your mid or upper back, a hernia in the groin, or a problem in the testicles or ovaries. You may feel a variety of symptoms if you've hurt your back. It won't necessarily be one event that actually causes your pain. Signs and symptoms of back pain Signs and symptoms of back pain may vary from person to person, changes in the weather, stress level, physical activity or even the time of day. What are the causes of Lower back pain The lower back bears most of the weight and stress of your body. The following more serious conditions can also cause lower back pain. Lower back pain caused by herniated disk. In addition, other causes of lower back pain can be poor overall fitness, smoking, and general life dissatisfaction increase a person's risk for low back problems.
Study Determines This Is the Most Relaxing Song Ever Looking for something to help you relax before bed that doesn't involve popping a pill? You might want to load up your iPod with a song by Manchester band Marconi Union. Sound therapists were able to rate ten of the most relaxing songs, with Marconi Union's 8 minute trance-inducing tune, "Weightless", coming out on top thanks to its continuous rhythm of 60 BPM, an ideal tempo for synchronization with the heart and brainwaves, making it an ideal audio accompaniment for a good night's rest. Listen to it after the jump… Lyz Cooper, founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy notes: "While listening, your heart rate gradually comes to match that beat. The harmonic intervals - or gaps between notes - have been chosen to create a feeling of euphoria and comfort. • 10 Simple Things to Make You Happier at Home • Your Weekly Retreat: How To Relax & Eliminate Stress at Home • 4 Goals to Boost Happiness at Home • Simple Ways to Relax and Enjoy Hosting
Herbal Antibiotics Herbal antibiotics have long been used by herbal healers to ward off colds and flu, clear infections and speed wound healing. Now, they may be moving back into the mainstream as an alternative for bacteria that have become resistant to synthetic antibiotics. This post is based on the book “Herbal Antibiotics” by Stephen Harrod Buhner, and related materials. We’ll start with some background information and then discuss antibiotic herbs and their use. Note: Not all bacteria are harmful – many are essential to our health and well-being. What is an antibiotic? MedicineNet.com defines and antibiotic as: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. Most of us think of antibiotics as liquid or pills you pick up at the pharmacy, but these compounds were originally developed from naturally occurring sources. How do bacteria become antibiotic resistant? The TED talk below by Bonnie Bassler gives examples of some of the rapid communication abilities of bacteria. Aloe
Yoga may work better for lower back pain than conventional treatments | Science Doing yoga is a more effective way for people with lower back pain to become more mobile than the treatments currently offered by GPs, according to new research. The study found that back pain sufferers recorded greater improvements in everyday physical tasks such as walking, bending down and getting dressed if they did weekly yoga sessions. Participants who had practised yoga reported enhanced function compared with those receiving standard care, even nine months after the yoga classes had finished. Previous, smaller studies have suggested yoga could be beneficial to back pain sufferers. Back pain is estimated to affect 80% of adults at some point in their lives, and one in five people visits their GP in any given year because of it. The condition, defined as chronic if it lasts longer than six weeks, is the second most common cause of long-term disability after arthritis and second only to stress as a cause of absence from work. "These days the main advice is to keep your back active.
The Ultimate Guide to Facebook Contests Herbs For Psoriasis Top 10 Herbs For Psoriasis image to repin / shareHerbs background pic © Jag_cz - Fotolia.com Please share this page: Google + StumbleUpon Reddit Silvery or flaky skin that causes itching, cracking, redness, soreness and even bleeding--if you experience these symptoms, then you most probably have an autoimmune skin condition known as psoriasis. The bad news is, there is no known permanent cure for psoriasis and because of its symptoms, many sufferers often feel self-conscious to go out and seek treatment. [2] The good news however is that relief of symptoms for this lifelong inflammatory skin disease have been reported [1] by using herbal alternatives that can easily be purchased or found in your kitchen or garden. Milk thistle This plant has been shown to inhibit human T-cell activation which is one of the known causes of psoriasis and skin inflammation. [3] Milk thistle is actually traditionally used to treat liver and biliary disorders due to its active flavonoid, silymarin. Gotu Kola
18 Helpful Remedies to Relieve Headache Pain & Tension Headaches often get brushed aside as nothing more than a common complaint, a quit-your-whining-and-start-working type of thing…if only. While many people suffer them at one point or another, rarity is not the best way to judge just how nasty something can be. The pain of a headache can make day-to-day life a miserable challenge, and forces us to head straight for the aspirin. When you take over-the-counter pain killers all you’re doing is smothering your symptoms and ignoring the real issue of what triggers the headache. 1. Utilizing something spicy may not sound headache helpful, but cayenne is somewhat revered in the kingdom of natural remedies to treat pain and inflammation. You will need… -1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder -4 ounces of warm water -cotton swabs Protect Your Family from Toxic Products & Medications With 350+ Pages, you will be able to replace all of the toxic products and medications in your home with healthier, all-natural alternatives. Click Here to Download Now 2. 3. 4. 5.
Calm_Thunder_Storm 1. Choose a sound In order for nature sounds to start playing choose a sound from drop-down box for one channel and drag the volume slider up. 2. You can add more nature sounds to composition by choosing other sounds in other channels. 3. Pan the channel (with horizontal slider) to the left or to the right for stereo effects. 4. If you want the sound volume to fluctuate instead of playing continuously, click on a drop-down box with a green line and choose one of interrupted lines. 1. In order for nature sounds to start playing choose a sound from drop-down box for one channel and drag the volume slider up. 2. You can add more nature sounds to composition by choosing other sounds in other channels. 3. Pan the channel (with horizontal slider) to the left or to the right for stereo effects. 4. If you want the sound volume to fluctuate instead of playing continuously, click on a drop-down box with a green line and choose one of interrupted lines.
Top 10 Home Remedies For Earaches Please Share This Page: Google + stumbleupon tumblr reddit 2K+ Top 10 Home Remedies For Earaches – Image To Repin / ShareImage – © Piotr Marcinski – Fotolia.com Earaches can be caused by a number of different things. 1. 2. 3. Some have suggested to increase the medicinal benefits of this remedy by adding a drop of peppermint essential oil, one drop of rosemary essential oil, and one drop of oil of cloves to the warmed oil mixture, as this is considered an excellent antimicrobial oil. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. As always, this is not medical advice and not substitution for consultation with a medical professional.