Coffee Plus Honey More Effective Than Steroids for Cough
Study Conclusion: "A combination of honey and coffee can be used as an alternative medicine in the treatment of PPC. " In a recent article we discussed some natural alternatives for dealing with a sore throat. Now, a remarkable study published in the Primary Care Respiratory Journal gives us a natural alternative for that annoying cough that often lingers after...
How Sick are You? When You Should Stay Home from Work or School
It happens every year. The seasons change, the kids go back to school and cold and flu season hits full force. Even if you eat healthy, exercise and take precautions to wash your hands frequently, sooner or later you are likely to succumb to a virus. It may start with a minor sniffle, or hit you like a truck. And...
Natural Ways to Reduce Osteoarthritis – Cherries, Exercise and Massage
An estimated 27 million Americans suffer from Osteoarthritis. This painful condition is a degenerative disease in which the protective cartilage on the ends of the bones continuously wears down, causing intense joint pain. Any joint can be affected, yet the most common areas are those of the knee, hip, neck, hands and lower back. The most common treatment method is...
Meditation Can Improve Sleep – and Even Curb Midnight Insomnia
If you find yourself tossing and turning at night, meditation may be just the nightcap you are looking for. While there are many different types of meditation, they all have similar core principles: quieting the mind and focusing awareness on the present moment. As insomnia is often caused by an inability to 'stop thinking' and relax, meditation techniques can often...
How Music Influences Your Shopping Choices
Browsing through grocery store aisles, our ears are often met with cheerful, rather generic pop music, intermittently interrupted by various announcements. Farmer's markets often surround us with different sounds, from the noises of the street to any local bands that may be performing. As individuals obviously have different musical preferences, some people will gravitate towards certain background music more...
5 Healthy Apple Recipes
An apple a day… well, you know how the saying goes. And it’s true! The health benefits of apples have been touted for centuries. Today, it’s important to always select organic apples, as most of the nutrient content is located in the skin. In fact, researchers have found that consuming an entire apple leads to greater satiety and satisfaction...
Do This Instead of Counting Calories
For years you’ve probably heard that the secret to a healthy body was to count calories. Calorie counts are on everything now including most restaurant menus. But is all of this number crunching really worth the effort? The answer: No! And for two very important reasons. 1. Calorie Counting Won’t Make You Thin. Losing or gaining weight really isn’t that complicated...
High Blood Pressure in Kids Linked to High Blood Pressure in Adults
A recent study presented at the American Heart Association High Blood Pressure Research Scientific Sessions 2013, revealed that children with one or more high blood pressure readings were about three times more likely to develop the condition as adults. Their findings suggested that even just occasional spikes in blood pressure at any age might signal problems later in life. The lead...
Could the Paleo Diet Work for You?
You’ve probably heard about the Paleo Diet, but do you really know what it is? Some might automatically dismiss it, believing it’s just another diet fad, but this one really is worth a second look. While it may seem like it only recently popped onto the scene, it was originally made popular in the early 1970s by gastroenterologist Walter...
Go Ahead: Drink Your Greens
While drinking greens may seem a bit of an odd practice, it is actually an efficient and effective way to supercharge your diet with wholesome vitamins and nutrients. Because you can pack so much goodness into a smoothie, you get a concentrated shot of nutrients that would otherwise take quite a while to eat. So, are there tricks to making...
