COMMON COLD - HOME REMEDIES

COMMON COLD - HOME REMEDIESCommon cold also called as "influenza  or  coryza" is one of the most common seasonal upper respiratory tract disorder that is usually caused by any of the 200 viruses, usually a rhinovirus. It is a self-limiting disease, which resolves within...

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ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO

ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL AND TOBACCODependence on anything becomes a habit when followed or practiced repeatedly. The habit of being dependent, at one stage, becomes impossible to break, making it an addiction. The more a person tries to break that habit, the weaker he becomes in will...

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“OATsTAnDing” BREAkfAsT CEREAL

“OATsTAnDing” BREAkfAsT CEREALThere’s a super grain that most households already have stocked in their cupboards…oatmeal.  Oats contain soluble fiber, which has been shown to help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, help control blood sugar levels and control appetite.  new research...

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Almond milk - A nuTriTiously “nuTTy” BeverAGe

Almond milk - A nuTriTiously “nuTTy” BeverAGeAlmond milk is a non-dairy beverage made from real almonds.  This smooth and creamy beverage offers a hint of almond flavor and contains a starting lineup of powerful nutrients and nutritional benefits. Almond milk, just like coconut...

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FEVER - HOME REMEDIES

FEVER - HOME REMEDIESFever is the body's natural defense mechanism and a good sign to indicate that the body is fighting against invading organisms, but it can also occur from overexposure to heat or cold. When the body temperature goes over the normal level (which is 98.6 degrees...

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ABORTION

ABORTIONSoviet poster circa 1925, warning against midwives performing abortions. Title translation: "Abortions performed by either trained or self-taught midwives not only maim the woman, they also often lead to death."*********************************************************************************Expulsion...

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What Is Black Soap ?

What Is Black Soap ?Black soap, or African black soap, also known as Alata Samina or Alata Soap originates fromWest Africa. It has been used for centuries in Ghana. Its methods and secrets have been passed down from generation to generation to keep the soap close to Mother Nature...

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HEADACHE - HOME REMEDIES

HEADACHE - HOME REMEDIESPain in the head area due to a variety of intracranial or extracranial disorders or due to psychogenic causes is termed as a headache. According to the International Headache Society there are twelve categories of headache including tension headaches, migraine...

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MYOPIA or SHORTSIGHTEDNESS

MYOPIA or SHORTSIGHTEDNESSNormal vision With MyopiaMyopia or shortsightedness refers to the inability to see or hazy or blurred vision on seeing things that are at a distance; e.g. the blackboard at school, the screen in a cinema hall or the TV screen may start looking blurred...

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Simple Home Remedies For Acidity

Simple Home Remedies For AcidityAcidity occurs when there is excess secretion of acids in the gastric glands of the stomach. When the secretion is more than usual, we feel, what is commonly known as heartburn, which is normally triggered off by consumption of spicy foods.Top 10 home...

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PRICKLY HEAT-HOME REMEDIES

PRICKLY HEAT-HOME REMEDIES "Prickly heat" is especially seen in people who, unaccustomed to high temperatures, are exposed to extreme heat of the summer and is also seen in those wearing an excess of clothing in the summer. Perspiration is a mechanism that helps regulate the body temperature by cooling the skin as it evaporates; but in this condition the sweat gets trapped under the garment...

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ZINC - DIETARY BENEFITS

ZINC - DIETARY BENEFITSZinc is vital in the absorption and action of many vitamins. It is essential for the maintenance of growth, development, cell division, protein and DNA synthesis. It is a component of insulin and is necessary for proper skin, nail and hair growth and appearance. Zinc is also very useful for the fast and healthy healing of cuts and burns because we need zinc in so many enzymatic...

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HYPOTENSION (LOW BLOOD PRESSURE) - HOME REMEDIES

HYPOTENSION (LOW BLOOD PRESSURE) - HOME REMEDIESBlood pressure readings that are below the average range of 110/70 mmHg are termed as "low blood pressure or hypotension', but if it does not cause any trouble, it is considered to be quite normal. Low blood pressure becomes something...

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KIDNEY STONES - HOME REMEDIES

KIDNEY STONES - HOME REMEDIESKidney stones develop when the concentration of minerals in the urine like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, uric acid oxalate or xanthine becomes too high thus resulting in a build-up of their crystals (which are normally flushed out of the system during urination) in the urinary tract. The signs and symptoms differ according to the size, shape, consistency and position...

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HAIRFALL AND EARLY GREYING OF HAIR

HAIRFALL AND EARLY GREYING OF HAIRThe hair root is encased in a follicle that is nourished by blood vessels. A youthful scalp contains approximately 100,000 to 200,000 hairs. Normally, an average person loses about 50-100 strands daily and the average hair grows only half an inch per month. Excessive loss or absence of hair is called as 'alopecia or balding'. Common causes of hairfall and early pecacu...

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