Many people use alternative medical treatment instead of the Western mainstream medicine nowadays, considering it as a healthier and safer option. However the purpose of alternative medicine should be to accompany, not to replace, standard medical practices. Alternative medical practices are generally not recognized by the medical community as standard or conventional medical approaches. This form of medicine includes dietary supplements, herbal preparations, special teas, massage therapy, magnet therapy, and spiritual healing. 1. Acupuncture via www.blueheroncharleston.com Acupuncture it’s at least a 2.500 …
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Coconut oil or Copra oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. Coconut oil has been demonized in the past because it contains saturated fat. In fact, coconut oil is one of the richest sources of saturated fat known to man, with almost 90% of the fatty acids in it being saturated. However, new data is showing that saturated fats are harmless. Many massive studies that include hundreds of …
Gardeners be ware! There are many common plants that are found in gardens all around the world which can actually kill you. This sounds scary, we know, but trust us many of the picture perfect looking flowers you are admiring every day are highly poisonous. We are not saying you should stop growing them, but being careful around them is a smart idea. This is especially important if you have kids and pets roaming through your garden. You must be …
Smoothies have always been recommended drinking for a healthy lifestyle and especially to those who’d like to lose some weight. However, in the past few years, this healthy drink became such a huge trend – you can get a smoothie in almost any lounge bar or restaurant, buy it any store or easily make it at home. For those of you who want the DIY way, there are plenty of recipes to try and today we’re sharing ten of them …
Essential oils should have their place in our home. They have plenty of uses and are extremely helpful for maintaining good health. Depending on why you would need an essential oil, they can be used for treating all kinds of health concerns. Many people use them for DIY products, or just for their beautiful scent. These oils aren’t the cheapest thing to buy, but they are worth the purchase. Using just a few drops of them can be enough! However, before …
The majority of the minerals can be found in our bones. They represent 4 percent of our body mass and each one of them has certain important function. They for example influence vitamins functioning, we need them for formation of enzymes, hormones, hemoglobin etc. Many health problems appear as a consequence of the lack of a certain minerals in our body. Following list is appropriate and can also be very helpful for vegans and vegetarians. 1. Calcium Via www.foodandtravelfun.com This …
I’m not a blogger, I’m not a journalist, I just want something to share how Yoga changed my life. Letter from a reader sharing how Yoga changed his life and which yoga poses for Neck pain and Spondylosis are the reasons for that. I was born in 1988, among the first computer/technology/internet/gaming obsessed generation, having a normal life and of course not listening to the parents when they were yelling “sit straight or straighten your back” etc. After my 25th birthday …
When blood flow gets interrupted to the brain, the brain cells become deprived of oxygen. This is when stroke happens. And stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States with so knowing its warning signs and symptoms is of great importance, especially because the key to surviving it with minimal damage is going to the doctor as soon as possible. The fact that every 4 minutes someone will die from a stroke is scary, but knowing that 80% …
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, accounting for 40% of global deaths. This number is higher than all deaths caused by forms of cancer. The reason why heart disease claims so many lives each year is because many people are slow to seek help when symptoms arise. Many symptoms are not always intense or obvious, and they vary from person to person. Too often patients attribute heart attack symptoms to indigestion, fatigue, or stress, and consequently …
If making healthier food choices was a part of your New Year’s resolution then you will definitely want to know which are the newest and hottest superfoods to include in your diet in 2017. Last year was all about kale and chia seeds, but there are many new foods that are so healthy that they definitely deserve to be part of your daily meals. These newbies on the superfood block will help you improve your health and well being. They are true powerhouses …