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Home Remedies For Hemorrhoids – 6 Natural Treatments

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Did you know that an estimated 50% of the United States population will experience hemorrhoids by age 50? Characterized by swollen, inflamed veins within the rectum, hemorrhoids were actually one of the top health trends in 2012, leading to massive advertising for creams and other treatments. But you’ll be happy to know that there are many effective home remedies for hemorrhoids and numerous prevention tips. So why not go natural when searching for hemorrhoid treatment? A Little About Hemorrhoids Affecting both men and women, hemorrhoids are the result of inflamed, swollen veins in your rectum and anus, that can form either internally or externally. More often than not, this unpleasant issue is a result of straining to have a bowel movement, and is especially experienced by those suffering from constipation, the elderly, and pregnant women. Luckily for everyone, hemorrhoids aren’t particularly harmful and are more of a nuisance than anything, so don’t worry! But the issue sh...

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Too Much Sugar? And How to Manage Your Sugar Consumption?

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You add it to your morning cup of coffee or tea. You bake it into pastries, cakes, and cookies. You even sprinkle it all over your breakfast cereal or your oatmeal for added "flavor." But that's not all. It's also hidden in some beloved "treats" that people consume on a daily basis, such as sodas, fruit juices, candies, and ice cream. It also lurks in almost all processed foods, including breads, meats, and even your favorite condiments like Worcestershire sauce and ketchup. It's none other than sugar. Most people view sugary foods as tasty, satisfying, and irresistible treats. But I believe that there are three words that can more accurately describe sugar: toxic, addicting, and deadly. Sugar, in my opinion, is one of the most damaging substances that you can ingest – and what's terrifying about it is that it's just so abundant in our everyday diet.  This intense addiction to sugar is becoming rampant, not just among adults, but in chil...

This Natural Combination Can Clear Your Colon and Lower Your Blood Pressure

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The colon or the large intestine is the last destination in the process of digestion, and it is extremely important that this organ be healthy for good digestion and overall health. It absorbs all nutrients, salt and water before the food remains are prepared for excretion. It consists of four different parts, the cecum being the first, which is joined to the small intestine. The anus is the last part. The colon houses good bacteria that help in the digestive process. Importance of Colon Cleansing Colon cleansing procedures help in eliminating the toxins and ‘bad’ bacteria from the organ. If there is deposition of toxins in this organ, it will adversely affect the presence of ‘good’ bacteria. This will result in increased population of ‘bad’ bacteria and pathogens. These bacteria will then prevent the colon from absorbing the essential nutrients from food. The presence of toxins and ‘bad’ bacteria in the colon can result in loss of energy and different types of diseases, sin...

3 Natural Cures to Treat Toenail Fungus at Home

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People tend to be embarrassed by a case of toenail fungus, but below are three natural ways to treat toenail infections that can have you proud to show off your feet again. Wearing socks regularly means you are creating a dark and wet environment that is perfect for fungus, and this occurs around your toenails. Therefore, it is all too easy to have a case of a fungal infection occur in relation to your toenails. Tea Tree Oil This oil can treat a fungal infection of the toenail, dandruff, ringworm and even jock itch. Use ½ teaspoon of olive oil and ½ a teaspoon of orange oil mixed with one teaspoon of tea tree oil. This mixture can be applied to the nail using a cotton swab. Another option is to soak your feet in warm water with five drops of tea tree oil mixed in. Do this for 15 to 20 minutes. Tea Tree Oil can be very beneficial to keep in your home, since it treats fungal infections and also can be added to shampoo to help ward off lice for school-age children who might be ...

Here's Why You’re Bloated All the Time and How to Fix It!

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That bloated feeling is hard to endure for some. They experience it all the time. Maybe you just experience it once or twice a month after a meal. For some people, though, they feel bloated most of the time. Let’s look at the top five reasons why people feel bloated all the time. Then, we’ll take a look at what you can do to fix the problem. What is bloating exactly? Bloating means different things to different people. To some, it means burping too much. To others, it means farting too much. Some people describe it as their stomach feeling just a little too full. Some people think that bloating is just an appearance thing. Their belly looks popped out or pregnant, they say. The clinical definition of bloating has to do with gas being trapped in the abdomen or the abdominal distension that a doctor observes. Here are 5 things that could be causing you to feel bloated all the time. 1. Carbs Some people say that a low-carb diet helps them with their bloating problem. Poorly...

5 Things That Cause Hair Loss in Woman (And How to Stop Hair Loss Naturally)

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If you are currently experiencing hair loss, you know it can feel like you are losing a huge part of yourself. Your hair is part of your identity, part of who you are, and losing it isn’t just a sign of getting older, it is something you miss. But hair loss doesn’t have to be the milestone that marks a line you can’t uncross like so many think it is. In fact, there are some great ways to stop hair loss out there and some of them are completely natural. Let’s explore some of the most common hair loss treatments. What You Eat Matters to Your Hair The foods that you eat and the nutritional profile that you create has a lot to do with hair loss. If you think about it, it makes perfect sense. When we don’t eat right, our bodies don’t get all of the nutrients that we need. Some of those nutrients are needed to maintain hair. Hair is made up of proteins like Keratin, which is the key structural protein in your hair. When you don’t have enough Keratin in your body, your hair becomes...

The Color of Your Urine Says Something About Your Health

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Since the early years of medicine, the color of the urine has been used as a useful diagnostic tool. Its characteristics, including the color, density, and smell can indicate the state of our health. This article reveals some of the things your urine shows about you. Your urine can change its color due to certain changes that happen in our body, it can range from no color, light nuances, to irregular, even strange colors. Learn how its color indicates your health issues: No Color (Transparent) If your urine has no color, it means that your body has large amounts of water, so you should reduce the amount of water you consume. Pale Straw Color The normal color of the human urine is pale straw, so in this case, it means you keep a good balance in your body, you are healthy and well hydrated. Transparent Yellow This urine color also brings good news! It shows that you are in a perfect health condition. Dark Yellow This urine color shows that your health is also good, b...

Put Baking Soda Under Your Eyes and the Results Will Be Amazing!

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Most of us are aware of the benefits that baking soda offers to us, so we use it on a daily basis as as a beauty product, house cleaning means, in cooking... However, women especially love it as a beauty product. The most effective face masks contain baking soda. This recipe that we write about in this article will remove dark circles around your eyes. Preparation : In a glass of hot water or tea, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda, mix well and make a solution. Soak cotton pads in the mixture and place them under the eyes for 10-15 minutes. Afterwards, wash your face, apply moisturizing cream and enjoy your refreshed look. Dark circles and bags, fatigue, lack of sleep and sleeping disorders will disappear! Stay healthy and positive! Share and make your loved ones aware! Source: Healthy & Natural Life

The Most Common Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency (And How to Fix It)

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Magnesium is important to the body and if you are worried you have magnesium deficiency, it is a good time to learn if you have it and how to fix it. What Causes Magnesium Deficiency? There are several things you eat that actually cut down the body’s ability to absorb magnesium and flush the mineral out of the body before it can be put to use. Therefore, while these are not causes of magnesium deficiency, they are red flags for concern if your diet is made up of the following things and have very little that helps magnesium absorption, like taking a magnesium supplement. Indications of Magnesium Deficiency If you have some concerns that you are not getting enough magnesium, consider the following: do you have periods of anxiety? Do you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? Do you suffer from muscle spasms, muscle cramps, facial tics, eye twitches or periods of hyperactivity? Any of these could be a sign your body is not getting enough magnesium. What to D...

10 Warning Symptoms Reminding You It’s Time to Flush Toxin Out of Your Body!

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We live in an environment that we cannot avoid toxins. Air, food and water, all are sources of different harmful compounds. The chemicals in our food, the hormones in injections and the pollution in air and water, are all toxins that affect our body in different ways. Harmful compounds also reach us via smoking, different products used in your home, including cosmetics and cleaning products. Even feeling negative and stress can cause formation of complex compounds in the body that could cause harm. So, you may never know when there is a toxin-overload and your bodily functions can go out of balance. And if you don’t pay attention to the accumulation of these substances in your body, they could harm your body in many ways. The only way to do this is to can cleanse your system off these hazardous substances. There are certain warning signs that indicate that our body needs detoxification, the sooner the better. Constant Fatigue Constant fatigue could be a sign that there is...

How to Treat Urinary Tract Infection Using Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda

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In case you have a urinary tract infection, especially if you catch it early enough, natural natural remedies such as apple cider vinegar and baking soda could be a wonderful alternative to antibiotics. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can occur in any part of the urinary tract. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, urinary tract infections are almost exclusively caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, which travel to the bladder through the urethra. Urinary infections are more common in women than in men. By implementation of natural remedies, you can treat a urinary tract infection, and in case you start treating it at the first sign of symptoms, you can successfully prevent a more serious infection from developing. For this cause, you can benefit a lot from treatments with baking soda and apple cider vinegar. Nevertheless, it is essential to remember to treat UTI as soon as you see the first signs of it. Furthermore, UTI that last longer than two day...

BREAKING: CNN – 7 Signs of Cervical Cancer That Women Need to Observe

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Cervical cancer can be deadly for women. While the statistics about this cancer are alarming, cervical cancer can be prevented, and treated if caught early. In most cases, cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is highly transmittable. This virus is an STI (sexually transmitted infection) and it comes in more than 100 types, some of which can cause cervical cancer. An HPV infection might disappear on its own, but it could sometimes cause abnormal cell growth that may lead to cervical cancer. The signs for cervical cancer might not be as noticeable or apparent as the symptoms for breast cancer, but there are ways to observe them. Contact a gynecologist immediately if you notice the following symptoms: 1. Unusual discharge When the cancer starts growing inside the cervix, the cells in the lining of the uterus begin to produce a watery discharge. 2. Warts According to gynecologist Rosa Maria Leme, “The appearance of small warts (external or inter...

Use This 3-Ingredient Facial Wash Daily and Shine Like a Beauty Queen

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A beauty routine is what we follow to maintain good health of our skin. Regular scrubbing, use of mild face wash and application of moisturizer is what included in our skin care routine. Apart from this, we do apply different creams and lotion to fight acne, reduce wrinkle and dark circle, and remove tan and acne scars. What if you can get all this done using simple face wash? It will save your time and efforts; moreover, it is an efficient trick for healthy skin. The special thing about this face wash routine is that the ingredients you are going to use it are inexpensive and available at your home. The remedy shrinks the skin pores, reduces acne and wrinkles on your skin and protects skin from sunlight. Use this excellent remedy and become a beauty queen in no time Things you need: Liquid castile soap- ½ cup Coconut oil- ½ tsp Lavender essential oil- 10-15 drops Procedure : Take a ½ cup of liquid castile soap in a small bowl. Add a ½ tsp of coconut ...

Mix These 2 Ingredients and See What Happens to Your Skin After Several Minutes

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Black pepper oil is rich in numerous essential nutrients such as vitamin A and vitamin K. Both vitamins are beneficial for your eyesight and keeping circulatory and metabolic functions in check. The oil also contains potassium, calcium and selenium which are good for your bones, blood pressure, nails, hair follicles and teeth. This article will give you 4 homemade black oil remedies that can hydrate your skin. #1: Yogurt and black pepper oil exfoliating mixture Mix 1 tablespoon of black pepper with 2 tablespoons of yogurt, and apply the paste in small circular motions on your skin. Rinse with cold water in the end. The mixture will clean your pores deeply, eliminate blemishes and scars and give your skin a youthful glow. #2: Honey and black pepper oil mask Ingredients Egg white Half a teaspoon of black pepper 1 tablespoon of honey Preparation The preparation is simple – mix the ingredients together and apply the mask on your face, then let it work for 15-20 minu...

13-Day Diet That Helps You Lose up to 40 Pounds

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This 13-day diet is hard, but effective, to burn off fat. After 13 days you can eat normally without putting on weight for 2 years. It is also known as The Danish Diet or The Copenhagen Diet. This is not a traditional diet where you gain the weight back at the end of the fasting period. Instead, the 13-day diet will increase your metabolism and you will maintain your weight after the diet is finished. Just don’t freak out if in the first week after the diet you may put on a little weight. This will regulate after a while. If you follow the 13-day diet, you will lose all excess fat, between 15 – 40 pounds (7 – 20 kg)! The diet must be followed for 13 days. No more, no less. That’s because the 13-day diet is an extremely low caloric diet with an intake of approximately 600 calories per day. Because this diet is unbalanced, lacking in dairy, whole grains and fruits, you may experience vitamin and mineral deficiencies and tiredness. You’ll also feel hungry all the time and you...

Drink This Before Bedtime and Wake Up Every Morning With Less Weight (Recipe)

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Probably everyone knows how useful honey is but there are many useful properties of cinnamon too. It improves the complexion, lowers cholesterol, increases blood flow, perfect for the heart, stomach, intestines and what is most important – the best to burn fat in the body. You can simply use cinnamon as a supplement to all the dishes after a quarter of a teaspoon to every meal, replace sugar with cinnamon, fully or partially or make a special mixture for weight loss and drinking it regularly. Tonight before bedtime drink this drink. You have all of the ingredients in the kitchen and you’ll get up in the morning with less pounds. Recipe : Every night before going to sleep drink a mixture of honey and cinnamon powder. If you use this drink regularly, the weight is reduced even with the fattest people. Also, the regular use of this mixture does not allow the fat to accumulate. How to prepare : Boil 200 ml of water then add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder and leave for half an...

Kill Sinus Infection in 20 Seconds With This Simple Method and This Common Household Ingredient!

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According to the latest statistics, experts say that more than 37 million Americans experience sinus infections at least once each year. But you shouldn’t be worried because you can get rid of sinus infections in just 20 seconds with this amazing homemade remedy! Sinusitis is the inflammation of the lining walls of the sinuses and it’s a common problem for many people around the world. This means that if you’re dealing with a chronic sinus infection, you may have tried all sorts of treatments, including a course of antibiotics. However, these drugs could actually aggravate the underlying problem. And these drugs and medications offer just a temporary solution. You’ll be surprised when you find out that antibiotics kill both the bad and good bacteria in your nasal passages. Once the good bacteria are wiped out, there’s nothing in the nasal cavity to help protect against the buildup of bad bacteria. And, now you know that the old-fashioned drugs and medications, for treating thi...

All Women Should Know These Cleaning Tips That Will Change Their Lives!

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Cleaning the house is really not a pleasure indeed. It requires a lot of energy and a lot of time. So that’s why we share with you in this article many tips to make your job easier. These tips are helpful for our everyday life so you can maximize your time. Keep the Sponge Longer It is important to know that sponges are bacteria nests even if they clean the dishes, surfaces or the gas cooker and microwave. To keep them longer and eliminate all the bacteria you can just put your sponge 2 minutes in the microwave oven. Clean the Washing Machine If you don’t know how to clean your washing machine we found the solution for you. Simply put 2 cups of white vinegar and run the machine without anything inside. Repeat again. After that it is just enough to pass with a sponge and all the dirt will disappear. Remove Stains on the Carpet or Mattress Prepare a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and soap and then rub the stained areas. You will find that all stains will be gone. Remove W...

After You See This VIDEO, You Will Never Eat Hot Dogs Again!

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You may have already heard about the disgusting process of preparing hot dogs, but now you will get the opportunity to watch the actual video. The preparing procedure begins by mixing discarded remains of beef and pork meat, and packaged in large packs afterwards. The video above will show you the complete process of preparation, and we believe that after watching it, you will never buy or eat a hot dog again! Stay healthy and positive! Share and make your loved ones aware! Source: Good Morning Center Video: Qalpa'

Excess Amount of This Ingredient May Lead to Kidney Stones

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Kidney stones. There’s no mistaking when you have them. They cause a sharp, piercing pain that comes on suddenly and will likely send you to the emergency room. In fact, kidney stones are one of the most common urinary problems experienced in the United States. Numerous studies have been done in order to detect the cause of kidney stones, and one such study recently revealed that excess zinc could actually lead to the formation of the hard and jagged clumps of crystallized minerals that collect in the kidneys. The Study The study that found that excess zinc is linked to the formation of kidney stones was published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE. In this study, lead author Thomas Chi, MD, an assistant professor of medicine in the UCSF Department of Urology, examined the effect of zinc on fruit flies. Believe it or not, fruit flies actually produce stones that are very much like the stones that humans produce, making them the perfect model to study the cause and effect of ki...

Throw Away Your Glasses! Thousands of People Improved Their Vision With This Method

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Insufficient muscle activity weakens muscles additionally. Here is a good example for this condition. If you break your leg, you will sure need a wheelchair until your fracture heals completely. In this way the muscles on your leg remain inactive for a while, which means they get weaker. That is exactly what happens to the muscles that surround your eye lenses. Wearing glasses requires doing certain eye exercises, otherwise your condition may get even worse. Eye muscles need as much exercise as any other muscle in the human body. The following guidelines will help you learn more about the function of your eyes, and you will also be able to improve your vision. 1. Give your eyes a nice rest every 2-3 hours and avoid any additional pressure 2. Eye gymnastics is an amazing thing – do 16 simple exercises and improve your vision for good. All you have to do is follow the lines on the picture below with your eyes (see picture) 3. Put your eye glasses away 4. Massage these po...

In Just a Few Minutes, You Can Eliminate the Pain in These 10 Parts of Your Body

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Regardless of how active you are or what kind of lifestyle you lead, you may suffer from different types of pains, in different parts of the body. Fortunately, there is a miraculous way to effectively eliminate all pains and get relief, without putting too much effort. This article offers you a list of the various types of pains in different parts of the body, and the unique method in which you can finally get rid of them. These methods are performed in a several steps that can help you get rid numerous types of body pains. However, you should make sure to do all the movements at a gradual pace to avoid any kind of injury. 1. Neck pain In cases of a neck pain, you should sit straight in a chair and bend your head towards one side so that the ear touches the shoulder. Maintain this position for 30 seconds, and then move the head slowly to initial position. Repeat the same procedure on the other side. 2. Chest Muscles You should bring your hands behind the head in a way th...