Prevent or Treat Headaches
Nobody wants a headache. Learn how you can prevent headaches, in addition to learning how to stop a headache as your experiencing one. Types of Headaches There are two types of headaches that are the most common for people, which is either a tension headache or a migraine. Tension headaches account for 90% of all headaches. This type of headache is generally a dull ache or a feeling of tightness all over the head. Migraine headaches effect an estimated 28 million people. This type of headache is more intense and painful than a regular headache, even to the point of becoming disabling. How to Prevent a Headache Headaches are absolutely miserable, but the good news is that you can prevent both tension and migraine headaches. Here are some things you can start doing now to prevent a future headache....
Read MoreCauses and Treatment of Cold Sores
Cold sores are small sores that appear on the lips, mouth, or nose. The sores can be painful and usually last a few days. What causes Cold Sores Cold Sores are caused by an Autoimmune problem, which is not the same thing as a viral infection. Cold Sores can sometimes be a reaction to a weak immune system, stress, or even certain types of foods such as chocolate, citrus, or wheat. Correct Diagnosis? A lot of people (including WebMd!) confuse Oral Herpes with Cold Sores – which are two very different things. It is important that you get the correct diagnosis because cold sores will not respond to medicine meant to aide herpes. Below is a video by Dr. Mercola about Cold Sores and Herpes – and how to naturally treat them. Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Treatments for Dry Skin
There are several reasons you can end up with dry skin. Depending on the severity of your dry skin, you can end up with the ever annoying itchy skin or sadly suffer from cracks and bleeding skin. I’ve listed some some easy ways you can naturally treat your dry skin, and if you have cracked or dry skin…please act sooner rather than later. Lather up Dry skin can be easily relieved by lotion or aloe vera gel (known fact, right? Read on…). Lotion is an immediate relief to dry skin, but it doesn’t necessarily resolve the underlying issue. It’s important to find a lotion that is all natural and paraben-free. The only way to know if your lotion of choice is really safe is to read the labels. Stay Hydrated A sign of dehydration is dry skin, so be sure to...
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Cure for the Common Cold
It has been said that there is no cure for the common cold. Unfortunately, pharmaceutical companies make too much money keeping you sick, and curing the problem isn’t a profitable business. Luckily, there is a cure for the common cold. I have noticed that when people start to feel like they are getting a cold, they will increase their Vitamin C and Antioxidant levels to boost their immune system. Though their immune system may be weakened and needs the boost of strength, it doesn’t necessarily resolve the problem. Vitamin D Deficiency linked to Illness During the Winter months, many of us suffer with the common cold. Also during the Winter months, we have a decrease in sun exposure, which causes us to become Vitamin D deficient. According to Archives of Internal Medicine, studies have shown that being Vitamin D deficient has been linked...
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Get rid of a Sore Throat within 24 hours
Did you wake up this morning with an awful sore throat? Having a sore throat is no fun, and here are some tips that will help make you feel better. • Get your immune system back in gear. Try to eat foods with Vitamin C and Antioxidants. Vitamin D3 is a great way to boost your immune system too! • Avoid processed sugars and artificial sweeteners! Processed sugars are just going to tear down your immune system and will only make things worse. If you are trying to get better fast, stay away from processed sugars. • Gargle your throat with sea salt. With 1 cup of warm water, add about 1 or 2 teaspoons of real salt and stir. Gargle your throat every 2 hours. The salt heals your throat, naturally gets rid of the bacteria and germs, and...
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