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Wellness Tip: Look to your spice rack for relief from osteoarthritis pain. They block the release of the neurotransmitter Substance P, which inflames joints and transmits pain impulses. Sprinkle cayenne into food dishes or apply it to painful areas with a capsaicin cream containing cayenne extract. Cook with fresh ginger root or take a ginger supplement— up to 2 grams per day in divided doses. Turmeric...
10/29/2014 10:00:00 PM
Stress happens. With today's busy and often hectic lifestyles, nearly everyone experiences stress at some point. How you deal with the stressors of everyday life can determine if you are more likely to suffer health problems or other complications. If you commonly experience stress that overwhelms you and affects other areas of your life, you can overcome this tension by applying some of these tips...
10/27/2014 10:00:00 PM
Their intoxicating scent and beauty make roses one of the most popular flowers in the world. When distilled into essential oil, they also have a wide variety of holistic uses. This oil can be expensive, but essential oils are also very potent. It can be added to many of the skincare products you already use at home or you can create your own with a few simple ingredients. Part One: How Rose Oil Works...
10/27/2014 10:00:00 PM
Wellness Tip: Folate's been called “the wonder vitamin" with good reason. Folate is a B vitamin and folic acid is its synthetic form. Folate's been called “the wonder vitamin" with good reason. It protects both women and men by reducing homocysteine, an amino acid linked to heart attack risk. Folate may guard against colon and cervical cancers, and it is used to treat depression. Women of childbearing...
10/27/2014 10:00:00 PM
Halloween is upon us. But the origin of this tradition has largely been lost on the majority of celebrants. Halloween marks the eve of All Saints Day (alternatively All Hallows' Day), a day of remembrance of the dead, the saintly, martyred, and faithful departed believers. Halloween arose as a way to use humor and ridicule to flout Death.But how did a ritual to mock Death come to involve so much sugar?In...
10/26/2014 10:00:00 PM
Wellness Tip: Most kitchens have this popular seasoning that also harbors unique health qualities. The next time you get a paper cut or a knife blade goes astray, grab the black pepper shaker. Cleanse the wound using cold water. Use soap and water if the event involved handling any type of raw meat product. Sprinkle the pepper on the wound and apply direct pressure. Watch in amazement as within minutes...
10/26/2014 10:00:00 PM
Wellness Tip: A tried and true way to soften your skin is by applying a honey masque. Spread about a teaspoon of warm honey over your face after your normal cleansing routine. Using warm water, thoroughly wash the honey off after 10 minutes and enjoy your soft skin. An additional benefit is that honey has antibacterial qualities and it may help in the treatment of acne. Check Out More Wellness Tips...
10/22/2014 9:00:00 PM
Coffee is the most widely-consumed beverage in the world, with more than 2 ½ billion cups of the brew enjoyed daily. Whether your choice is a plain cup of java made in your own kitchen or a fancy espresso drink from your favorite barista, chances are you depend on a jolt of caffeine to make you feel alert in the morning or boost your energy during an after-lunch slump. Most adults enjoy two or more...
10/22/2014 7:00:00 AM
You work hard to maintain a beauty routine in order to look and feel younger. Yet despite all of your efforts, you might be sabotaging your own efforts with ineffective or harmful practices. To get the most out of your daily regime, avoid these 10 mistakes that can make you appear older. Skin Care Chaos Your skin care regime, including the products that you use and how you use them, can dramatically...
10/22/2014 7:00:00 AM
Wellness Tip: According to Japanese researchers, coffee naps improve alertness quickly. Most people experience a period of drowsiness at some point during the day. A coffee nap, which combines having a cup of coffee with napping for 20 minutes or less, has proven more effective than merely implementing one of the solutions alone. Scientists recommend drinking the coffee quickly to hasten the effect...
10/21/2014 9:00:00 PM
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