12 Ways to Get Rid of Gas & Bloating 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. Save 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 Directions 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.
ALERT: Restore My Vision, Today and Keep Your Money in Your Wallet | SAN DIEGO CONSUMERS' ACTION NETWORK “Restore My Vision, Today?” That’s the name of a slick e-mail based advertisement floating around the Net supposedly authored by Dr. Samantha Pearson based upon a “controversial” regimen developed by a Dr. Sen. The emails send you to an even slicker web site asking for the “low price” of $37 for a booklet about eye exercises “guaranteed” to improve your eyesight. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In fact, a New York-based optometrist has posted some very useful and time-proven exercises for close-up vision improvement which include: LETTER READING—for better scanning accuracy and conscious eye control when reading or using a computer. NEAR AND FAR—for improved focus and focusing speed when switching your gaze from close objects to distant objects (such as when checking gauges on a car as you drive). PENCIL PUSHUPS—to promote eye teamwork. THE “HOT DOG”—for improved flexibility of the muscles within the eye that allow the lens to change shape.
Want to Be Happier? It's as Easy as 2, 5, 11, 15, 20, 43 mimagephotography/Shutterstock Is it getting harder to fit all your health goals, work tasks, and personal pleasures into one day? When life feels overwhelming, just rely on your lucky numbers! No, I’m not inviting you to play in a “numbers racket.” The following numbers are “lucky” because they help you accomplish a worthwhile goal in minutes. Lucky Number: 2 David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, suggests that if a task you need to complete will take two minutes or less, just do it now! Lucky Number: 5 When you're frustrated with a difficult project at work or home, use the “Five-Minute Rule.” Lucky Number: 11 If you dislike exercise but still want to live longer, what is the least amount of brisk walking or moderate exercise you can do each day and still get a longevity benefit? Lucky Number: 15 Are you tempted to pick up a third drink despite a vow of moderation? Lucky Number: 20 You are trying hard to solve a problem, but the answer eludes you. Lucky Number: 43 © Meg Selig Sources:
5 Essential Life Hacks | Jean-Paul Bedard Earlier this week I felt as though my life was imploding and that no matter how hard I tried, I could not keep my head above wave after wave of self-doubt crashing towards me. Fortunately, I live a very "public" life on social media, and I've become somewhat of a resiliency advocate or adversity adventurer. I'm well aware of the risks of "over sharing" on social media, but at the same time, I've always been open about my struggles with addiction, depression and overcoming childhood sexual abuse. Being "transparent" on social media has contributed an air of accountability in my life, as well as provided the dialogue for others on a similar path to share their aspirations and fears. My belief in this process was confirmed again yesterday when I received a phone call from someone I consider a mentor, who was responding to one of my posts on Facebook. 1. 2. 3. I walked a mile with Pleasure; She chatted all the way; But left me none the wiser For all she had to say. 4. 5.
Why Constipation Is Not Normal & 10 Natural Remedies | Healthy Concepts with a Nutrition Bias Feeling fat and bloated from too much holiday eating? Are you suffering from “irregularity”? Most people are. Are you old enough to remember the old laxative commercials like this one below for Feen-a-mint from the late 70’s? Back then, I thought the ad was just stupid, now it makes perfect sense. Constipation is a real problem for millions of people and the problem is getting worse. If you ask most family doctors or pediatricians if constipation is normal, my guess is most of them would say ‘yes’ or they would at least say it’s very common. Why Constipation is a health hazard Constipation is a hazard to your health – and doctors should treat it far more seriously than they do! Thanks to our lifestyle choices and bad medical advice, we have an epidemic of constipated people here in the US. Why is constipation a health problem? According to GutSense.org, “Constipation predisposes you to all major colorectal disorders starting with enlarged hemorrhoids and ending up with colorectal cancer.”
7 WAYS TO GET HIGH WITHOUT DRUGS OR PLANTS Since the beginning of time, humans have enjoyed getting high. From peyote to fasting, from booze to orgasm, people love to alter their consciousness and feel good. Some argue that addicts and alcoholics crave this transcendence more than the average person, noting that our brains are just wired differently. I don’t know about you but I like boom-boom big pleasure: Sometimes I just want dopamine, serotonin, endorphins and zippy laugh-riot good times. 1. Getting high off of meditationNow this is an advanced thing and I stumbled upon it accidentally and was delighted. This is the only way, you have to keep doing it and keep increasing your concentration period. Advantages of getting high off of meditation This high that you get with meditation is not like marijuana where you are going to be high for hours (but if you can meditate for that long, then why not) but you have absolute control and you can come out of it whenever you want. On the contrary you will have medical benefits! 2. 3. 4.
7 Easy Snoring Remedies: How to Stop Snoring Help put snoring to rest with these 7 quit-snoring tips. By Linda MeloneWebMD Feature You may be among the 45% of normal adults who snore at least occasionally or you likely know someone who does. For one, a snoring spouse often keeps the other person from a good night's sleep, which can eventually lead to separate bedrooms. Not only is snoring a nuisance, but 75% of people who snore have obstructive sleep apnea (when breathing is disrupted during sleep for short periods), which increases the risk of developing heart disease, Slaughter says. Use caution before you self-treat with over-the-counter sprays and pills until you've checked with your doctor, says Sudhansu Chokroverty, MD, FRCP, FACP, program director for Clinical Neurophysiology and Sleep Medicine at JFK Medical Center in Edison, N.J. Instead, try these natural solutions and lifestyle changes, which may help you stop snoring. 1.
Ginger may protect the brain from MSG toxicity, says fascinating research (NaturalNews) For thousands of years, ginger has been hailed as a superfood for its healing properties that aid every system of the body. The oils that ginger contains are antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal, and ginger has even been found to inhibit cancer growth. Now a study has actually proven that ginger can reverse the damage done by monosodium glutamate, or MSG, a known harmful excitotoxin. After injecting pure MSG into rats for 30 days, researchers found subsequent withdrawal caused adverse effects including significant epinephrine, norepinephine, dopamine and serotonin depletion. MSG is widely used as a cheap flavor enhancer in many processed foods. Subsequent to injecting lab rats with MSG, researchers injected ginger root extract for 30 more days and were able to completely reverse the neurotransmitter depletion and brain damage that MSG caused. A wealth of independent studies show that MSG should be avoided at all costs. Sources for this story include: