At least one in five people regularly struggle with leg cramps. The culprit?
Potassium deficiencies, which occur when this mineral is flushed out by diuretics,
caffeinated beverages or heavy perspiration [...]
Fight breast pain with flax
In one recent study, adding 3 tablespoons of ground flax to their daily diet eased
breast soreness for one in three women within 12 weeks. Scientists credit flax’s
phytoestrogens, natural plant compounds [...]
Heal mouth sores with honey
Dab painful canker and cold sores with unpasteurized honey four times daily until
these skin woes disappear, and they’ll heal 43 percent faster than if you use a
prescription cream, say researchers [...]
Beat bladder infections with blueberries
Eating 1 cup of blueberries daily, whether you opt for them fresh, frozen or in
juice form, can cut your risk of a urinary tract infection (UTIs) by 60 percent,
according to researchers at New Jersey’s [...]
Heal sinus problems with horseradish
Latest studies show sinusitis is the nation’s number one chronic health problem.
And this condition doesn’t just spur congestion and facial pain, it also makes
sufferers six times more likely to feel [...]
Wash away pain injuries with water
Whether it’s your feet, your knees or your shoulders that are throbbing, experts at
New York ’s Manhattan College , say you could kick-start your recovery in one
week just by drinking eight 8-ounce [...]
Give your back some TLC with grapes
Got an achy back? Grapes could be the ticket to a speedy recovery. Recent
studies at Ohio State University suggest eating a heaping cup of grapes daily can
relax tight blood vessels, significantly [...]
Relax painful muscles with peppermint
Suffering from tight, sore muscles? Stubborn knots can hang around for months if
they aren’t properly treated, says naturopath Mark Stengler, N.D., author of the
book, The Natural Physician’s Healing [...]
Prevent digestive upsets with pineapple
Got gas? One cup of fresh pineapple daily can cut painful bloating within 72
hours, say researchers at California ’s Stanford University . That's because
pineapple is natually packed with proteolytic [...]
Soothe foot pain with salt
Experts say at least six million Americans develop painful ingrown toenails
each year. But regularly soaking ingrown nails in warm salt water baths can
cure these painful infections within four days, [...]
End endometrial pain with oats
The ticket to soothing endometriosis pain could be a daily bowl of oatmeal.
Endometriosis occurs when little bits of the uterine lining detach and grow
outside of the uterus. Experts say these migrating [...]
Tame chronic pain with turmeric
Studies show turmeric, a popular East Indian spice, is actually three times
more effective at easing pain than aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen, plus it can
help relieve chronic pain for 50 percent of [...]
Prevent PMS with yogurt
Up to 80 percent of women will struggle with premenstrual syndrome and its
uncomfortable symptoms, report Yale researchers. The reason: Their nervous
systems are sensitive to the ups and downs in estrogen [...]
Fight tummy troubles with fish
Indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel diseases...if your
belly always seems to be in an uproar, try munching 18 ounces [...]
Chase away joint and headache pain with cherries
Latest studies show that at least one in four women is struggling with arthritis,
gout or chronic headaches. If you’re one of them, a daily [...]
Erase earaches with garlic
Painful ear infections drive millions of Americans to doctors’ offices every
year. To cure one fast, just place two drops of warm garlic [...]
Heal heartburn with cider vinegar
Sip 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with 8 ounces of water
before every meal, and experts say you could shut down painful bouts
of [...]
Cure a toothache with cloves
Got a toothache and can’t get to the dentist? Gently chewing on a clove can ease tooth pain and gum
inflammation for two hours straight, [...]
Make muscle pain a memory with ginger
When Danish researchers asked achy people to jazz up their diets with
ginger, it eased muscle and joint pain, swelling and stiffness for [...]
Amazing facts about BANANA fruit
Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial [...]