Health & Wellness
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Are sesame seeds a superfood? Check out these 20 health benefits
Sesame seeds may be tiny, but they have huge health benefits. They were worth their weight in gold during the middle ages, and for many good reasons. The more I learn about this precious seed, the more I want to share it with other people. I’m an enthusiastic eater of all sorts of seeds, but sesame seeds in the form of tahini and sesame oil are favorite ingredients of mine. Full of Great Protein Sesame seeds are full of high quality protein. Protein makes up 20 percent of the seed with 4.7 grams of protein per ounce. Helps Prevent Diabetes Sesame seeds contain magnesium and other nutrients. Sesame oil has…
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6 wonderfully simple Ayurvedic home remedies
Got a pain or problem? Give these simple Ayurvedic remedies a chance to work their magic. Aaah, My tooth Aches Chew on a clove slowly, letting the juice penetrate the affected area. Clove has been used since ancient times as a star treatment for dental problems. It contains a healing compound called eugenol that soothes inflamed nerves. But remember: your tooth is hurting because there is an infection somewhere. Clove will bring you relief from the pain, but do see a dentist soon. Never Can Say Goodnight Can’t sleep? You’re not alone. Thanks to the modern lifestyle, entire nations are groaning under a Sleep Debt that grows heavier by the…
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How oil pulling heals gums & improves oral health, naturally When I first read about oil-pulling, it set off just about every skeptic alarm bell in my brain. But science's got this one covered.
See, I’m a hippie, tried and true. I was raised by hippies and spent my childhood burning sage in dry river beds while dancing to the rhythmic pulse of a spiritual drum circle. But now I’m all grown up, and as it turns out, I’m a scientist. So I love my natural, holistic, alternative therapies. But I need them to make good logical sense, too. And when I first read about oil pulling? Well, it didn’t make so much sense. Oil pulling is the ancient Ayurvedic technique that basically involved swishing a tablespoon of cold-pressed oil around in your mouth every morning for 20 minutes. Because purportedly, this swishing will…
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Changing trends in memory care
Memory care facilities are gearing up for the rapidly growing need for their services. With the number of family caregivers set to reduce in the future, families are now turning to memory care facilities to care for their aged parents. However, this increase in demand has not only made this industry highly viable, attracting investors from all corners but also created innovative approaches on how to care for the elderly and those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Many senior housing providers are developing new programs to meet the increase in the demands for senior care whilst improving the lives of residents. Here are the trends to look out for…
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What the science says about effective herbal remedies for diabetes type 2 The world is growing fatter, and diabetes (type II), predictably keeps up with the development. What can be done?
While in 1958 only 1% of the US population were diagnosed with the disease, diabetes (type II) now affects around 10%. Diabetes is normally is a life-long disease, but you can help keep your blood sugar and diabetes under control with herbal remedies. The last few decades have witnessed huge advancements in herbal medicines and remedies (and the study thereof) as more people are putting money into the industry due to significantly lower side-effects than allopathic medicines. Here some of the most effective herbal remedies you can give a try. We have provided sources for all the claims and encourage you to research the topic thoroughly whenever the health of…
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8 little New Years resolutions for a healthier future
Are you tired of feeling like you’re destroying the inside of your body, and want to make some improvements without going full blown social media health freak levels of dedicated? There are some lesser, manageable things one can do to improve their condition, without demanding the world of themselves. All you have to do is set the bar higher than your cholesterol, and make some of the following small changes. Eat before grocery shopping. Fill yourself up in advance so that everything doesn’t look delicious. You probably won’t even need a big four wheel wagon, a hand basket will do the trick because you’ll be getting what you need and…
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Real or bunk? Everything there is to know about the ‘China Study’ diet I try to condense the science into an article, plus provide an example diet based on the book's conclusions.
While I loved The China Study because I’m a fact-driven and numbers-based person, this is not a book that everybody would be interested in reading. T. Colin Campbell takes dozens of pages to explain his authority, the organizations he’s worked with, and all of the various studies over the last 30-40 years that went into his assertion in The China Study. In The China Study he delves into the scientific relationships between protein, Afltatoxin, enzymes, and the effect that protein intake has on cancer initiation. T. Colin Campbell then explains a study involving various tests he performed on rodents that revealed the effects of giving one group of rodents a…
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Natural remedies for dark skin in the neck (‘black neck’)
Dark neck, or black neck, is when the skin around the neck is darker than the surrounding skin. It’s not a serious issue and isn’t contagious, but in some cases it may signify a serious condition that needs attention. The most obvious symptom of the condition is the darkening of the skin around the neck as compared to adjoining skin. Other symptoms involve thickened skin around the neck and sometimes velvety feel around neck skin. Black neck causes Acanthosis nigricans It is the most common cause of this condition. Acanthosis nigricans is the condition that signifies insulin resistance by your body. Your body stops utilizing the insulin as a result…
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Cayenne pepper: the magic spice that can mitigate heart attacks and rebuild the gut “If you master only one herb in your life, master cayenne pepper. It is more powerful than any other.”
What if there was a common household spice that could rebuild the gut wall to improve digestion, destroy cancer cells, stop a heart attack in its tracks, and was even useful for weight loss? I’m assuming you’d want to know more about it, right? The hot fruit of the cayenne plant (“capsicum annuum”) has been used as a superb culinary spice for centuries and may be the most valuable medicinal herb in the entire plant kingdom! High in vitamins A, C, B complex, calcium and potassium, studies have shown that cayenne can rebuild the tissue in the stomach and the peristaltic action in the intestines. Moreover, cayenne acts as a…
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I tried apple cider vinegar shots for 30 days—Here’s what happened
Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few years, you’ve heard about apple cider vinegar—or ACV, as it’s affectionately called by its die-hard fans. According to online buzz, this ancient remedy reduces inflammation, promotes weight loss, and relieves everything from arthritis to leg cramps. Some fans claim it does pretty much everything except solve our country’s current political woes. (Check out the many uses for apple cider vinegar and how it promotes better health.) Natural remedies (like, um, snake oil?) that supposedly fix everything that ails you are often too good to be true, so I was skeptical. But then my sister began taking ACV on a daily…
