Looking for a sweet treatment for your cuts and scrapes? In her book Salt in Your Sock and Other Tried-and-True Home Remedies, Lillian Beard, M.D., recommends the use of sugar to help heal your minor wounds. The sugar granules are natural antibacterial agents and can help speed up the healing process. So reach for a
An herbal tea containing hibiscus can help lower your blood pressure, according Tufts University in Boston. Study patients who drank hibiscus tea blends for six weeks lowered their systolic blood pressurethe top numberby an average of seven points. Overall, this can help you avoid the risk of stroke or heart attack. The good news is
A genetic variation has been discovered that could one day lead to a treatment for one of the most common causes of blindness in the developed world. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in Americans aged 60 and over, according to the National Eye Institute. Sometimes, the vision problems progress
Many folks find a warm bath can help them unwind after a long, hard day. But you might not realize that you can reap greater health benefitsjust by adding a few natural ingredients! Dian Dincin Buchman, Ph.D., author of The Complete Book of Water Healing suggests these natural remedies: Apple cider vinegaradd a cup to
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!
New research is suggesting that there is a link between depression and a loss of bone mass, which could lead to bone breakage and osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is more common among women than men, and is a condition that causes bones to weaken and possibly fracture, which is why some nutritionists recommend taking such as vitamin
If you want to increase your heart health, try to eat more greens. And spinach is a great veggie to keep your ticker in tip-top shape. This leafy green is full of lutein, folate, potassium and fiber. A Physicians Health Study shows just eating two-and-a-half servings of green vegetables each day can reduce your risk
Many people who are trying to watch their cholesterol levels often exclude eggs from their diet. But there is a difference between blood cholesterol and dietary cholesterol and the part they play in your health. Cholesterol is a fatlike substance found in certain foods and released by your liver. Its responsible for hormone, bile and
An increasing body of research is pointing to vitamin D from sunshine, food or nutritional supplements as benefitting peoples health in a number of ways. The latest area seems to involve the prevention and control of diabetes. In a review article published in the latest issue of Diabetes Educator, researchers suggest that getting