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Natural Ways to Ease Menstrual Discomfort

Once a month, a natural process – menstruation occurs in a pre-menopausal woman’s body that usually brings some physical discomfort. The discomfort could be in the form of pain in the abdomen, headaches or sore muscles.             There are products on the market designed to alleviate some of the discomfort associated with menstruation, but if …

Herbal Remedies Used to Help Treat ADHD

More people who suffer from ADHD are turning to herbal remedies Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that affects both children and adults. Learning disabilities such as forgetfulness, inability to organize thoughts and shortened attention span can make ADHD a very frustrating illness to live with. Research has shown that the cause of …

Health Benefits of Vitamin C

Your muscles need vitamin C to stay strong and flexible Whenever you got a cold or the flu, you may have heard your mom (and doctor) warn you to drink plenty of fluids and get extra vitamin C.  That’s because this particular vitamin is able to help boost your immune system. It’s preferable that instead …

Home Remedies Gone Bad

The ultimate quest of most home remedies is to cure or lessen the symptoms of an illness or condition. Home remedies concocted from herbs, plants and ingredients you’re likely to have in your cupboard have been used for centuries – and in most cases they work. But, beware of homemade medications that can hurt rather …

How Exercising With a Pet Can Help Motivate You

Getting motivated to exercise can be quite tricky. Have you ever considered recruiting your pet to join you in your exercise program?  Pets can actually help you stay motivated and stick with an exercise regimen if you bring them along the next time you jog, walk or even use the treadmill. A study showed that dog …

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Foods That Are Good for Your Mind

Eating a mind-boosting diet can also benefit your body There are “feel good” foods that are exceptionally good for your mind and your body. Whether you’re a college student facing finals week or a senior citizen concerned about memory loss and lack of concentration, you’ll benefit from knowing which foods to eat that will give …

Foods That Actually Cause Stress

Stress can be caused by a lot of things – from work issues to financial situations.  It’s a normal reaction every human experiences in situations they were not prepared for.  Sometimes, though, stress can be caused by simple situations – such as consuming certain food items that wreak havoc on your body and emotions. Here …

Exercises That Are Good for Your Brain

Diet and physical exercise is also important when fighting memory loss In today’s world of computers, television, magazines and newspapers all spewing out information to us and overloading our brains, it’s no wonder that we have trouble remembering things. It’s sometimes difficult for us to concentrate on the task at hand because of bells, whistles …