Problems That Arise From the Accumulation of Earwax

Earwax that yellow/orange, sticky stuff you get in your ear is actually the body’s way of protecting your inner ear drum. It is actually a liquid secreted by the cerumen glands present in the ear canals. When secreted it lines the outer ear canal to trap dust, dirt, environmental pollutants, or even bugs from getting into the eardrum. Although the main purpose of earwax is to protect the internal structure of the ear, if left alone earwax can buildup overtime and cause serious problems. Soreness, irritation, difficulty hearing, ringing, or deafness are all symptoms of excessive earwax accumulation. Read more...

3 Key Herbs in Detox Teas to Promote the Cleansing Process

 

The body has its own system for cleansing and eliminating toxins on a daily basis. However with the change in the way we process our foods, the additives and chemical used, the increased pollution and pills, medications and drugs we put in our systems, its no wonder why our liver may need some extra help. If our bodies become overloaded, especially with chemicals, toxins and pollutants then our excretory system, which includes our kidneys, liver, and lungs can slow down or become backed up. If these toxins remain in our body then they can be reabsorbed which can cause harm. A detox tea made of beneficial herbs can cleanse your body and stimulate the elimination process. Read more...

4 Safe & Effective Standing Ab Exercises

One of people’s major problem areas on the body is the stomach. That’s because for many, fat accumulates around the midsection. Once this starts to happen, it is hard for people to lose weight around the core. Most of abdominal exercises require people to lie on their back on the floor, which can be uncomfortable especially for people with low back injuries or people who have problems getting up and down from laying position. What most people don’t realize is that you can exercise the abdominals standing up just as much as you can lying down. Read more...

3 Classic Core Exercises To Sculpt Your Abs

Working the core muscles in the body will not only burn fat and calories but it will also sculpt your abdominals, build core strength and protect your back from injury. Many back injuries are caused because the abdominal muscles are weak and cannot protect the lower back in times of need. Plus working the midsection is necessary to get rid of a pot belly, belly flat, and the spare tire caused by excess fat accumulation. Although there are tons of exercise equipment companies out there claiming that their product reduces belly fat, the best way is to use classic core exercises. By performing these exercises you can build and measure the strength of your abdominal muscles in three different directions. Read more...

10 Of The Best Summer Produce To Eat

Summer is a time for sun in the fun, picnics, and days at the beach, barbecues and lots of fresh produce like strawberries, watermelon, corn on the cob, tomatoes, etc. Summer is the best time to head to the farmers market; roadside fruit stands, and produce markets. Locally grown produce is sold cheap due to the abundance of fruits and vegetables available this time of year. This makes summer the best time of year to buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. Load up on the multicolor cornucopia of nutrients that this summer’s produce provides. Read more...

Eat These Foods To Ease Your Digestive Troubles

The food we put into our bodies directly affects our digestion. More than half of the American people have digestive problems. And eating the right types of foods with the appropriate nutrients can help many of these problems. Specific nutrients in healthy foods will naturally balance the digestive system, easing ones digestive problems. Eat foods containing nutrients and enzymes to aid in your digestion. Read more...

At Work Exercises

In today’s busy world, who has time workout besides professional athletes and people who are aspiring to be professional athletes. Unfortunately because of the sedentary lifestyle that we live our muscles become atrophied and we as a society get fatter. So like many people do, we decide to try working out. But where in our busy schedule do we fit it in? It is pretty difficult if you work 12 hour days, have kids to take care of, families to feed, a house to clean, laundry and dishes to do, there just isn’t enough time throughout the day to everything we want to do. Believe me I’ve tried it, waking up at 5am to workout before you go to work for 12 hours then come home cook dinner, feed the animals, clean the house, do the dishes and by the time you sit down you’re exhausted and its time for bed. Read more...

Arthritis exercise tips

Exercising for people with arthritis is not about looking good or losing weight (even if this is a secondary result). Exercising for arthritis sufferers is about increasing circulation, improving flexibility and increasing strength to reduce pain, inflammation and swelling of the joints. It is an important part of arthritis pain relief and should be considered part of one’s daily routine. Don’t think of it as a chore but as a way to live pain free and happy.  There are some important things to know when you start your exercise routine so you can motivate yourself to keep going and don’t overdo yourself. Read more...

Aloe Vera Juice

The Aloe Vera plant has been used for thousands of years as an herbal remedy for the skin, digestion, the reproductive system and detoxification. Although there are over 400 species of aloe, Aloe Vera, which means true aloe has several health benefits for internal and external use.
    Aloe gel is commonly used to treat skin conditions such as burns, eczema, and cuts. For burns the aloe will reduce redness and heat, as well as soothing and easing the pain of the burn. When you have a cut, the aloe gel acts like a bandage and prevents infection by increasing the healing process. For other skin conditions such as eczema, Aloe Vera gel decreases inflammation and reduces itching sensations. Read more...



Adult Acne

The is a common misconception about acne- it starts in the teenage years and goes away as you age into your 20’s. This is completely bogus. Acne can occur anytime through the lifecycle, which means you could have acne earlier than your teen years, during your teenage years or as an adult. Most people who have acne problems during their teenage year will continue to have acne issues into adulthood, but this is not always the case.
    Adult acne can appear for several reasons, however the treatment for adult acne should be different than when you are a teen because your body and your skin is different, it has aged. There for it is important to take proper care of your skin, especially when adult acne appears. Read more...

Arthritis Exercise

     One recommended way to reduce and relieve your painful arthritis symptoms is through exercise. Doctors recommend it and patients sometimes decide to do it on their own. Either way it is an integral part of slowing down the progression of arthritis symptoms. Thirty minutes of daily activity is recommended to patients who are suffering with arthritis pain. Although, this seems like a lot the objective is to make your activity fun and motivating so that you will continue with the regiment. Read more...

Aloe Vera for your Mouth

Aloe Vera has been very effective in healing sunburns and skin problems. However Aloe Vera is also used in the treatment of wounds and as a pain reliever. Even though, researchers are still determining all of Aloe Vera’s healing abilities, it has been proven to aid in the healing of tooth and gum problems as well.  Read more...

Cause of Back Pain

Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Do you wake up because of aching, burning pain in your back? Back pain is problem that is steadily rising in prevalence. Many people suffer from back pain that is inexplicable. One day, all of sudden there it is, as if it appeared out of thin air. Read more...

Arm Exercises

Strength training is an integral part of building and toning our muscles. It is important when building muscle to work both muscles front and back to strength the muscles equally. Unfortunately, in most circumstances people who start strength training by themselves don’t know how important this is. So ultimately they end up building up the muscles disproportionately. They work only the muscles on the front side of the body leaving the muscles in the back weak and untoned. Read more...

Migraine Management

Migraines are painful syndromes that attack men and women all over the world on a daily basis, some with no relief. Managing and treating migraines is an ongoing process because of the increasing number of triggers, treatments and prescriptions available. Not to mention that not everyone experiences the same symptomology or can get relief from the same treatment. The objective for people who suffer from migraines is to empower yourself to manage the symptoms, the onset and the treatment of each migraine that may occur. Read more...

Antioxidants for the Skin

Want a younger, fresher, glowing complexion? Isn’t that what every girl wants. Well now there is an all-natural way to get it, and stay healthy at that. The key is antioxidants. Antioxidants inhibit oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that produces free radicals. Free radicals damage cells, which cause disease, illness, and infection. Antioxidants remove the free radicals from the body therefore decreasing the chance of disease occurrence. Read more...

Acne the Basics

Did you ever wake up and look in the mirror to find a pimple on your face. It’s a shock that is very discouraging. A blemish causes feeling of self-consciousness, doubt and frustration.  So what happened between the night before when you went to bed that all of a sudden causes a pimple to appear in the morning?
    Several different things can cause acne. For some people they get a few pimples and in a couple weeks they clear up but for others their face, back, chest and arms are covered with these pustules.  Most pimples occur due to dirt, sweat or grime that has built up in the pores. When this occurs the follicles become blocked and oxygen cannot get through the pores. So you may be wondering where this dirt comes from? Well, most of it is naturally occurring throughout ones day. If you touch your face and your hands are dirty, or you sweat or you’re around a lot of smoke. If you don’t drink enough water. Still pimples can occur when during adolescence when the body is going through hormonal changes. Read more...

Alternative Migraine Treatments

Migraine headaches are a neurological condition that occurs physiologically. People, who suffer from migraine headaches can experience a wide variety of symptoms including nausea, vomiting, altered body perception, disturbance of vision and severe headaches. It can cause debilitating effects, causing someone to miss work, or school for sometimes more than one day. Unfortunately, there has been no proven cause of migraines. It has been linked to several different theories such as genetic, but nothing is concrete. Read more...

Acne Myths

Acne is a perpetual problem for humans all over the world. One day it appears and causes pain, humiliation and anger for the person whose face it appears on. Those little red, painful pimples that everyone notices within the first 10 seconds of seeing your face. Acne is not bias or gender specific, it occurs through all age ranges and all cultures with no discrimination. Read more...

7 Step Head Massage

Stress, and tension can build up in your shoulders, neck and head. Ultimately this can lead to headaches, or migraines. Relieving your stress is not always an easy task. Although, massage therapists seem to know exactly what areas to work on when you tell them a headache is your problem. That is because massage therapists learn about all of the pressure points on the head and the entire body. Knowing the simple techniques of a head massage can be crucial to reducing your headache symptoms. Read more...

How Can You Determine Appropriate Portion Size?

Most people in the US are overeating. The amount of food we put on our plates is way too much. This is because most people have no idea what the actual portion sizes of different food groups should be in the first place. Plus fast food chains and restaurants sell oversized portions of cheap, fatty foods. Eating larger serving sizes increases the intake of calories and can ultimately lead to weight gain and obesity. Knowing how much of one food makes up a portion size is important to losing or maintaining weight. Most people don’t feel they have the time to measure out their food everyday. However if you can visually compare the amount of food for each serving size to a common object in your home it will make it easier for you to know how many calories you are consuming. This way you can track your food intake and manage your weight.  Read more...

Foods to Detoxify & Manage Weight

Foods rich in fiber and loaded with nutrients will naturally help to curb your appetite. You will feel fuller for longer, reducing your risk for snacking or overeating. In addition these foods help to filter, cleanse and detoxify your digestive tract, which can be limiting your ability to extract nutrients from your food and be an accessory to extra weight gain. The body has its own ways for cleaning the system, but these foods have natural cleansing properties, which help boost, the body’s capabilities to remove indigestible and unnecessary food particles, preservatives, coloring and additives. Read more...

Foods to Eat to Prevent the Signs of Aging

Anti aging isn’t just about aborting the aging process, its more about avoiding those signs of aging on our skin, hair and nails, which tell our true age. Looking and feeling younger is all about the nutrients we feed our body, which reflects outward through our skin, hair and nails. Glowing skin, shiny hair, strong nails can all be accomplished through the foods you eat. Stop paying way too much for skin creams, hair products and nail treatments, which don’t deliver exactly what you want. Consume these fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices to reveal youthful skin, full hair and long nails. Read more...