Smoking tobacco products can take its toll on your lungsand leave you gasping for breath. And new research now shows it can also cause extensive brain drain, too! A Reuters Health report said new research shows that brain function in a group of study participants declined faster by middle age in smokers, compared with their
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Has working out or running left your feet in rough shape or covered with painful blisters? Lillian Beard, M.D., recommends treating them with lavender oil, which can be a powerful healing anti-inflammatory agent. Without popping it, carefully cover the entire blister with the oil and cover with a light bandage. Reapply every few hours for
Heartburn is associated with a stomach acid deficiency, indigestion and chronic illness. Studies and doctors alike have recognized that what happens in your intestines can affect other parts of your body as well. In the book Heartburn and What to Do About It, James F. Balch, M.D., and Morton Walker, M.D., said if you are
Asthma affects 17 million folks in the United States alone. But taking a daily fish oil supplement could help reduce the sneezing and wheezing. Fish oil contains potent anti-inflammatory fatty acids, which can help open your airways and leave you breathing clearer day and night!
If you get up at night for frequent bathroom visits, then it could be due to your decreased prostate health. And if your urine stream is often reduced to a few drops or dribbles then this article could help warn you of a dangerous condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What is BPH? This
For some people its easy to fall into a deep rest, but for others its a constant battle every night. These folks may suffer from mild insomnia, or the inability to get a good nights sleep. Insomnia can affect your daily abilities your overall mood and can put a strain on your heart and brain.
Looking for a safe and natural stain lifter to brighten your whites? Try vinegar. The Family and Consumer Science Extension at Colorado State University suggests mixing 1 ? teaspoons of dishwashing soap with several drops of white vinegar and blot the trouble spot of your clothing. Wash as usualand see your stains disappear!
You probably know antioxidants can help destroy free radicals that damage cells promote the growth of healthy cells and protect cells against premature aging. One powerhouse antioxidant is lycopeneand its naturally present in your blood, liver, adrenal glands, lungs, prostate and skin. Lycopene has long been shown to help fight eye diseases like cataracts and
If you frequently experience constipation gas bloating indigestion and persistent fatigue, theres a chance that the undigested foods in your colon have attracted parasites! And this isnt just a problem in developing countries! Recent medical studies suggest about 85 percent of Americans are infested with at least one type of parasite! To protect yourself, consider