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Home Remedies can Prevent Colds and Flu

2012-01-25T06:44:00.000-08:00

Home Remedies can Prevent Colds and Flu

(NaturalNews) Home remedies can help build immunity, reduce symptoms and prevent the onset of colds and the flu. Many of these folk medicines can even be found in your kitchen cabinet. Natural remedies are inexpensive, compared to over-the-counter cold remedies, and they do not suppress symptoms but rather allow the body to cleanse and heal itself.

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Honey provides antibiotic benefits and a low glycemic sweetener

2012-01-05T07:33:00.000-08:00

Honey provides antibiotic benefits and a low glycemic sweetener
(NaturalNews) Honey provides a natural sweetener that can be used instead of sugar. Honey is a whole food that comes from plant nectar and does not raise blood sugar as other simple sugars do. Honey also contains a variety of minerals and vitamins and has a long history as a healing food. Honey has been used as an antiseptic, antimicrobial, and antibiotic.

Antibiotic Honey Kills Germs
Honey has long been used for its antibiotic properties and research has now demonstrated the mechanism. In an article published in the Journal of the Federation of American Society for Experimental Biology, scientists explain that a protein made by the bees called defensin-1 is the active germ-killing ingredient in honey. The researchers postulate that honey may even be able to treat diseases and infections that are antibiotic resistant such as MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).

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Gaba reduces stress

2012-01-03T06:46:00.001-08:00

(NaturalNews) GABA is the abbreviation for the compound Gamma Amino Butyric Acid. GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter discovered in 1950. It is related to the amino acid, glutamic acid, a nutrient known to improve sleep. GABA reduces stress and helps the brain prepare for better sleep by activating brain receptors and calming nerves. GABA and Human Growth Hormone Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/028283_GABA_stress.html#ixzz1iPGzsJ5m

Hanukah Video from Jordan Rudess

2011-12-27T11:07:00.001-08:00

Here's another Hanukah video from Grammy nominated Jordan Rudess from Dream Theater. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU8-iLQkLmA&feature=share

Heal with Far Infrared Therapy

2011-12-19T07:08:00.000-08:00

Heal with Far Infrared Therapy(NaturalNews) Far Infrared Therapy utilizes light wavelengths below the frequency of visible red light. Though the light is not visible to the human eye, it can be felt as heat. Used in radiant heating units in homes, Far Infrared (FIR) penetrates below the skin and can be used as a medical therapy.

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Aloe Vera Heals Burns and Digestion Problems

2011-12-16T08:50:00.000-08:00

Aloe Vera Heals Burns and Digestion Problems

Aloe Vera is a succulent plant that has long been used to treat burns. It is useful for treating digestive complaints, as well as skin conditions. Aloe can be taken internally or used externally.

Aloe was mentioned by Pliny the Elder and also in the New Testament. "And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes," (John 19:3940). It is long been in use as an herbal medicine in the Orient and Asia.

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Natural Treatments for Coughs: Use Herbs and Homeopathy

2011-12-15T06:18:00.000-08:00

Natural Treatments for Coughs: Use Herbs and Homeopathy

NaturalNews) Coughs are caused by an irritation in the lining of the throat or lungs, causing mucus build up. When you are sick, the lining of your throat and lungs becomes more sensitive. Cold air, eating or drinking, or sometimes just plain breathing can annoy the already tender lining. Coughs can tickle, or feel dry, making you clear your throat, or cough when you step into cold air. Some coughs are caused by mucus backing up in the throat or lungs. These coughs will end with the coughing up of mucus. These coughs can rattle, or bark. They can be spasmodic, as your body tries to eliminate the mucus. If you use cough drops, or cough syrups, you can prevent your coughs. This doesn't fix the problem that caused the cough; it only suppresses the body`s natural desire to heal.

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Fair Trade Gifts

2011-12-14T09:22:00.001-08:00

Looking for an ecological, sustainable, fair trade gift this holiday season? Whether you're shopping for Hanukah, Christmas or Kwanza, you can support sustainable agriculture and the eco system by buying eco friendly, fair trade gifts. Find fair trade gifts and read more about sustainable agriculture here. Any purchases made from this site will help support Global Giving, a nonprofit that helps provide clean water and other necessities to citizens of the world.

Natural Cold Remedies

2011-12-13T11:10:00.000-08:00

Natural Cold Remedies(NaturalNews) Man has used natural remedies to relieve symptoms of colds and flu since earliest times. Though there are no cures, natural treatments have been shown to speed healing time.

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How to avoid eating Genetically Modified Foods

2011-12-12T07:38:00.000-08:00

How to avoid eating Genetically Modified Foods
(NaturalNews) Concern about eating genetically modified foods alarms many health conscious consumers. Mike Adams has likened these genetically altered foods to the Frankenstein monster and has raised concerns about the FDA's approval of a genetically altered salmon for human consumption. He has called the GM salmon a "Frankenfish." Concern that the GM salmon will destroy fish populations, such as the Atlantic salmon already on the endangered species list, is added to concerns about the health effects from eating this fish. There are a few steps consumers can follow to help avoid GMOs in their food.

Avoiding genetically modified foods is not easy because the foods are not labeled as such. Some organizations, like Whole Foods Market, the Center for Food Safety and the Non-GMO Project, are now working to support organic agriculture, to source products not containing any GMOs and to help consumers identify non-GM foods.

Buy Organic Foods to Avoid GMOs
Food that is labeled as organic, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), must be produced without the use of any chemical fertilizers or GMOS. Feed for animals that is sold as organic must contain only 100% organic feed. Foods labeled as "organic" are not allowed to contain ANY ingredients sourced from GMOs. Foods labeled "100% organic" must have only 100% organic food sources. Foods labeled as "organic" may be 95 to 100 percent organic, but the other five percent may not be from GMOs. Foods and products labeled as "made with organic ingredients" are only required to contain 70 percent organic food, but all of the ingredients, 100 percent, must be from non-GMO sources. This means that buying organic foods or foods "made from organic ingredient" will protect consumers from GMOs in their food.

Bananas, Raisins and Bran: Let Your Diet Lower Your Blood Pressure

2011-12-02T07:29:00.000-08:00

Bananas, Raisins and Bran: Let Your Diet Lower Your Blood Pressure(NaturalNews) High blood pressure afflicts over 74 million Americans. The cause of high blood pressure, or HBP, is not known in many cases, but diet and exercise have been shown to help reduce blood pressure and improve quality of life. Raw fruits and vegetables can help alleviate many of the symptoms of high blood pressure, and specific foods have been shown to have a more dramatic action on reducing blood pressure. Daily exercise is also an important tool in maintaining a healthy heart.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/028648_bananas_blood_pressure.html#ixzz1fOLIgZj8

Learn How to Simulate Natural Twilight for Better Sleep

2011-11-18T10:00:00.000-08:00

Learn How to Simulate Natural Twilight for Better Sleep
NaturalNews) In our industrialized society, we have lost natural twilight, the time of night when the moon rises and we move indoors to sleep. Twilight is when work is done and the body prepares for sleep. With indoor lighting, the natural stimulus that leads to sleep is disturbed. One of the most prevalent causes of insomnia and other sleep disturbances is the addition of light past the time of twilight. This so-called light pollution has been blamed for much illness, especially the loss of the natural sleep cycles. Viewed from space, out globe is illuminated around the clock, especially in the urbanized nations and continents, such as the United States and Europe. (See link at bottom of page for a website that shows this map.) Changing the way we light our homes at night can recreate an indoor twilight, and improve sleep.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/027709_twilight_sleep.html#ixzz1e55eQf6T

Learn How to Simulate Natural Twilight for Better Sleep

2011-11-15T19:18:00.000-08:00

Learn How to Simulate Natural Twilight for Better Sleep

Home Remedies can Prevent Colds and Flu

2011-10-30T06:48:00.000-07:00

Home Remedies can Prevent Colds and Flu

Heal with Far Infrared Therapy

2011-10-28T08:50:00.000-07:00

Heal with Far Infrared Therapy

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Prevent Heart Disease, Slow Aging and Delay Telomere Shortening

2011-10-25T07:13:00.000-07:00

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Prevent Heart Disease, Slow Aging and Delay Telomere Shortening(NaturalNews) Research has now shown that adding Omega-3 fatty acids to the diet can increase the survival rate of those with coronary heart disease. Omega-3s have also been shown to slow down the aging process. The marker used to determine these findings was a part of the DNA strand called telomeres. The research concluded that high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids in the blood slowed the aging process by as much as five years.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/028217_omega-3s_heart_disease.html#ixzz1bnpzcMOU

Honey provides antibiotic benefits and a low glycemic sweetener

2011-10-20T10:02:00.000-07:00

Honey provides antibiotic benefits and a low glycemic sweetener

Research Finds Adaptogens Reduce Stress

2011-10-19T11:00:00.000-07:00

Research Finds Adaptogens Reduce Stress

Healthy Diet and Supplements Stimulate Hair Growth

2011-10-18T08:15:00.000-07:00

Healthy Diet and Supplements Stimulate Hair Growth

Home Remedies can Prevent Colds and Flu

2011-10-17T13:27:00.000-07:00

Home Remedies can Prevent Colds and Flu

Gluten Intolerance Leads to Cancer, Heart Disease and Death, Research Shows

2011-10-06T10:54:00.000-07:00

Gluten Intolerance Leads to Cancer, Heart Disease and Death, Research Shows

Use cinnamon for colds, coughs and diabetes

2011-10-03T07:28:00.000-07:00

Use cinnamon for colds, coughs and diabetes
(NaturalNews) The spice cinnamon has long been used in both cooking and in medicine. Since Egyptian times, cinnamon's healing abilities have been recognized and utilized. Chinese medical journals record cures with cinnamon dating back to 2,800 B. C. Cinnamon has also been used in Ayurvedic Medicine in India. Cinnamon is a known antibacterial and antifungal and has anti-inflammatory properties.

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GABA Reduces Stress

2011-09-26T12:39:00.000-07:00

GABA Reduces Stress

Licorice Treats Peptic Ulcers and Helicobacter Pylori Infection

2011-09-25T07:33:00.000-07:00

Licorice Treats Peptic Ulcers and Helicobacter Pylori Infection

(NaturalNews) Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) is a natural treatment for ulcers and has been used with great success to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers. Licorice treats the cause of the ulcers and promotes healing of the digestive tissues. Peptic ulcers are created by sores in the lining of the stomach or intestines, which need the enzyme pepsin in order to form. One in every ten American has ulcers, mostly in the small intestines. Ulcer symptoms can alternate every few days, and occur a few hours after eating. They are often relieved by food.

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Natural ways to improve your brain health

2011-09-20T13:44:00.001-07:00

The human brain is a complex organ. Comprised of water, neurotransmitters and fat, the brain needs a constant supply of blood, glucose and hydration to function. Many nutrients have been shown to help improve brain health, memory and cognition.
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