Oh, you know that feeling… you’ve got a fever. But who has time to be sick? Here’s what you can do to break a fever – Eat spicy foods with Cayenne pepper or chili peppers. Drink fresh lemon juice. Sqeeze some into a glass of water. Drink lots of fluids (water, juice, green tea, chicken broth)…
What are the first things you reach for when you are fatigued? Coffee? While coffee is ok in moderation, some days you need more than you know you should drink. Energy Drinks? Most of those are filled with high levels of caffeine and sugar. There are better solutions to deal with fatigue- Water. Yes, water….
Many say to avoid seeded fruits and vegetables or grains that may get stuck in an inflammed polyp. The number one thing you can do is eat a high fiber diet to keep things moving along – unless you are in a flare up. In that case, you want to go to the opposite extreme…
Oat bran is a water soluble fiber that helps absorb water in the stool. Yogurt helps re-establish healthy bacteria. Bananas – they say green is better. Fruit Salty foods to rebalance your electrolytes Cheese helps me. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, sorbitol (usually in candy), chilie peppers of any kind, high fructose corn syrup.
There has been a raw food movement that claims you can cure Diabetes in 30 days. Can you? In my experience with my best friend’s struggle with diabetes, and with my daughter’s asthma, I have found that if you live a healthy lifestyle – cut out packaged and processed foods, sugary drinks, and pop eat…
You may have a hard time believing this, but depression may be a sign that you are not getting enough nutrients. Having a big salad just might make you feel better fast. Chemical imbalance is a trendy new diagnosis – which simply means, you’re not getting enough nutrients. Make sure you are eating a balanced…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD includes Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. While you won’t permanently cure these problems, you can have fewer episodes, and decrease their severity. Quit smoking. Duh, right? Easier said than done. Strengthen your system with Protein drinks – but make your own with protein powder (not soy) and milk or juice. Mix in…
Nothing is worse than that painful sluggish feeling. That’s because you’re housing all sorts of toxins – and you need to get them out. Laxatives are hard on the system, and can be messy – if you know what I mean… An old time method to jumpstart your intestines was to drink a glass of…
Cold sores are a pain in the mouth! I never suffered from this problem, but boy, my daughter did! Here’s what worked – Get plenty of these Essential immune system strengthening nutrients – Calcium and magnesium, Zinc, Beta-carotene, Vitamins C & E. Remembering to take her vitamins has helped my daughter stop getting cold sores. Adding Zinc…
The first thing to remember about Chronic Pain is that it is caused by inflammation, so be sure to indulge in plenty of anti-inflammatory foods everyday. A glass of cranberry juice everyday does wonders. In addition, you can try these solutions – You may have a Zinc deficiency. Increase your levels of serotonin by making…