Wellness

Are you looking for inner peace? If your mind runs rapid with worry and your thoughts foggy, then there are natural remedies that can help you relieve the effects of these symptoms. People with a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) show excessive worry or anxiety most of the days for a minimum of 6 months period. What Are The Symptoms Of Anxiety? There are different levels of anxiety; however, the primary symptoms are as follows: Heart races while you’re at rest. Mind feels foggy Tired most days Racing thoughts Worry about most things You feel nervous or restless While these are… Read More »

“Probiotic” is probably one of the more obscure terms when it comes to nutritional and dietary matters; but in brief, as the name implies, it’s pretty much the opposite of antibiotics. Probiotic foods contain live bacteria and yeast that flourish in the body.  Deliberately introducing bacteria to one’s body is, of course, not typically something one associates with healthy practices; but the bacteria in probiotic foods is specially selected to be beneficial to the body – and in particular, to the digestive system, which is heavily dependent on the presence of “good” bacteria to function properly. As a result, a proper amount… Read More »

Sarsaparilla (Smilax ornata) is indigenous to South America and the Caribbean, and it is a tropical plant. Around the world, people used the root of the sarsaparilla plant for its medicinal properties. It was used in Europe long before it was eventually recognized in the Americas. Sarsaparilla root contains a high concentration of nutrients and organic compounds, and its extracts are added to various food substances, including soups, stews, and many others. You will also find this beneficial plant extract within premium skin care supplements, such as AgelessHAIR. These amazing roots are renowned for their use in maintaining a healthy… Read More »

Citric acid is what makes fruit have that sour taste, and it was first derived from lemon juice in 1784 by a Swedish researcher. Some examples of these fruits include grapefruits, lemons, tangerines, oranges, and tomatoes. All the ones that make your mouth pucker when you eat them. Citric acid is predominately used as a flavoring and preserving agent for food and drinks. It can also be used to preserve medicines to protect them from viruses and bacteria. Did you know these sour-tasting foods have significant benefits for your immune system? Let’s take a look at some of the health… Read More »

Having troubles with anxiety and difficulty sleeping can ruin your life. Especially if you have both of those issues in your life. It often happens that one causes the other and vice versa. Being able to stay calm and receive a good night’s sleep is probably among the most important thing you can do for a healthy lifestyle, along with proper diet and exercise. And it seems like many people are not able to achieve those, because they lack specific minerals in their chemical composition. You might find it weird, but a lack of magnesium in your system can be… Read More »

In the 21st century, technological advancements occur at an amazing rate. However, one of the things that remain constant is the medicinal properties of plants. Several plants serve medicinal purposes for humankind, and here we take a look at one of them, the dandelion. Dandelions, specifically the roots, have been used for quite a while as a traditional method of treatment and is even recommended by health professionals to patients. There have been several means of administering the roots, with people consuming them as soups and as a liquid extract. Health Benefits May Include: 1. Weight loss Obesity is a… Read More »

Considered one of the richest sources of isoflavones – water-soluble chemicals that act like estrogens – red clover is excellent for both men and women. Many known health benefits come from this wonderful plant and colorful flower. These benefits range from supporting bone health to improving blood flow for a healthier heart. Natural Benefits Let’s get into some of the most common benefits that red clover provides to people around the world. Healthier Blood & Heart It is also suitable for both genders in the reduction of cholesterol, production of urine, improved blood circulation, decrease the possibility of blood clots and… Read More »

Sunshine does more than lifts spirits and tans the skin. It also gives us the power of Vitamin D and all its benefits. We will cover those benefits below along with what supplements you could use to get your daily dose of Vitamin D if you can’t get outside. Dosage Recommendations from the US Institute of Medicine suggest that an average daily intake of 400–800 IU, or 10–20 micrograms, is adequate for 97.5% of individuals. It is possible to take to much of vitamin D, so please speak to a health professional before taking more than the recommended dose. Deficiency… Read More »

Do you suffer from the most common cause of heel pain? Plantar Fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-Itis) is a self-limiting condition, is a common cause of heel pain in adults. It affects more than 1 million persons per year.  The pain begins in the morning after getting out of bed. The cause of the pain is that the tissue connecting the heel to the toes gets inflamed from overuse.   Research published in American Family Physician, show that 90 percent of patients can resolve their Plantar Fasciitis using only noninvasive and conservative methods. So, what can you do now to start relieving the pain? Continue reading as we go… Read More »

The yellow spine has been used in folk medicine as a natural solution to reduce fever, treat rheumatism, liver problems, minor burns, or even as digestive ailments. Known as berberis laurina, yellowroot is a thorny shrub that measures 1-2 meters in height. Native to South America, it is a common species in Argentina, southern Brazil, and Uruguay, which grows on the edge of mountains and hills, in sunny areas of meadows, thickets, and forests. How to distinguish the yellow root? When their leaves come out, they turn a reddish color, and then they become green as they grow. From autumn… Read More »