Healthy Living Tip #565
If you have a headache, try eating a mint. Mints have also been proven to reduce stress levels, which may be why it is useful in curing a headache.
How to Cure a Headache Naturally
There are many different causes of a headache, for that reason one remedy may work on one occasion and you may need to use a different one on another occasion. For that reason, here are several different home remedies for headaches: Lavender oil can be either inhaled or applied topically for relief of headaches and …
Healthy Living Tip #536
Wake yourself up with some cilantro. The carboxylic acid in cilantro binds to heavy metals such as mercury in the blood and carries them out of the body. Their removal reverses the toxin buildup that causes chronic fatigue, joint pain and depression.
Healthy Living Tip #535
Parsley eases bloating thanks to its stores of apiol and myristicin. Parsley is a natural diuretic that relieves bloat-inducing water retention by preventing salt from being reabsorbed into body tissue.
Healthy Living Tip #534
Dill contains limonene which works as well as prescription antibiotics for killing harmful intestinal bacteria such as E. coli. If you are having issues with your digestive tract, try adding some dill.
Healthy Living Tip #533
The gingerols and shogaol in ginger calm digestive-tract spasms to reduce nausea better than motion-sickness drugs.
Healthy Living Tip #532
Use curry powder for achy joints. The curcumin in curry inhibits the body’s production of prostaglandin E2, an inflammatory compound that over sensitizes nerves. This blunts joint and muscle pain as effectively as prescription medication.
Healthy Living Tip #531
If you have menstrual cramps, try adding Oregano, enjoying 3 tsp. of fresh oregano daily during menstruation reduces or eliminates cramps. The herb’s thymol and carvacrol relax uterine muscles to prevent painful contractions.
Healthy Living Tip #530
If you are feeling down, try using some basil to lift your spirits. The eugenol and rosmarinic acid in basil boosts the brain’s production of dopamine and serotonin. This could lead to sunnier moods in as little as three days.
Healthy Living Tip #529
If you have a crampy tummy try using peppermint, it contains menthol, a natural plant compound that relaxes pain-inducing intestinal spasms. This can reduce belly discomfort by up to 40 percent.