Stop Asthma With This Incredible Homemade Juice!

Stop Asthma With This Incredible Homemade Juice!

Asthma is the disease of the modern world which closes the path of air in your nose causing attacks, mucus, heavy breathing and weak immune system. It may appear in children and even adults. Many of the people which have asthma and have experienced one of its attacks reach for spays and puffers which help them relief the symptoms. Also many of them would say that there is no natural and drug – free way in order to prevent or even stop asthma attacks.

We were curious about this and looked for natural remedies which will help you. And yes we have the answer. Keep reading in order to find out how to fight and stop asthma in a 100% natural way.
America and asthma

It is estimated that more than 25 million Americans experienced asthma and asthma attacks. IF you are one of them than your day starts with coughing, sneezing, fight for air and your day continues with worrying if another attack will strike. Asthma may limit your everyday activities in a way that attacks appear whenever you experience and allergy or inflammation or your body is tired.

Still there is a way to get rid of all this – the recipe follows

Starting your day with vitamins is the best way you can fight asthma. Prepare yourself nice cool lemon water which will hydrate your body and supply you with the much needed vitamins for a great start of the day. Vitamin C is great antioxidant which will clean your organism and refresh you. At the same time it will boast you immune system which is the most exposed to asthma so this will decrease the strength of the asthma attacks. A great idea is to add a bit of ginger, no matter if fresh or in powder, you will fight all infections and bacteria.

A recipe for juice which will stop asthma:

Ingredients:

    Water (as much as you like)
    Lemons (according to your preferences for sour)
    Ginger (optional)

Just cut the lemons and put them in the water. If you want you can add ginger to help with inflammation problems. Mix well and consume it while fresh.

Other ingredients which you may add:

    Pineapple
    Cucumber
    Cayenne
    Turmeric

As well you may add a bit of maple syrup in order to improve the taste and energy boast.

Do not hesitate and try this amazing recipe and start enjoying life as soon as possible without the fear of asthma attacks.

Sources:  http://www.healthylifetricks.com/stop-astma-with-this-incredible-homemade-juice/

Hot Pepper Oil Against Rheumatism And Joint Pains

 

Hot Pepper Oil Against Rheumatism And Joint Pains

The oil is made of red hot peppers and it has great effects against rheumatism, neurology and joint pains. This oil belongs in the group of irritating and warming oils. It has irritant effects, dilates capillaries, increases circulation in the upper skin layers, strengthens vitamin metabolism and it activates skin’s regenerative processes.

Ingredients needed for hot pepper’s oil preparation:

– 10 fresh red hot peppers

– 2 cups of cold pressed olive oil

– One-liter glass jar

Method of preparation:

Wash the peppers and cut off the upper stalk. Next thing you need to do is ground them in a meat mincer. You will get about one cup of grind mixture which needs to be placed in the jar and covered with olive oil. Allow the mixture to stand still in a dark place for 7 days. Then, strain the content through droppers. The oil has a reddish color and is used for external usage only.

Use the resulting oil in order to treat the affected area(s) during the day. After you are done applying the oil, wrap the affected area(s) with warm scarf or anything that works for you. You will feel mild yet bearable and pleasant stinging on the skin. The oil actually warms the skin without damaging it.

As the healing days pass by, reduce the application. After 1 or 2 months, apply the oil just once a day, in case you feel pain. Keep the oil in a dark area.

Sources: http://www.healthyfoodstar.com/hot-pepper-oil-against-rheumatism-and-joint-pains/

Natural Ways to Fight GERD

By Rachel Zachar

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a widespread illness that affects at least 15 million Americans, according to The American College of Gastroenterology. Common symptoms of GERD are chronic heartburn or acid reflux, both of which can turn eating into an uncomfortable and even painful nightmare as stomach acid backs up into your esophagus after devouring your favorite meals. Heartburn and acid reflux are often accompanied by burping, chest pain and a sour taste in your mouth. When determining what is exacerbating your GERD symptoms, there are several factors to consider, including diet, exercise and more. Severe forms of GERD often require medications or possibly surgery, but for mild cases, there are several natural treatment methods that may be able to provide some relief.

Examine your diet for common culprits and make healthy changes.

Many foods can aggravate or worsen your symptoms, so it's important to be knowledgeable about offensive foods so you can try your best to avoid or limit them. Here is a list of some common foods that can exacerbate your GERD symptoms, as reported by Dr. Oz:

• Foods that are high-fat, fried, baked or spicy
• Tomatoes
• Citrus fruits
• Alcohol
• Chocolate
• Onions
• Carbonated beverages
• Coffee

On the other hand, certain foods can benefit those struggling with GERD. Here are some common foods that are good to take for preventing symptoms:

• Bananas
• Oatmeal
• Melons
• Tofu
• Parsley
• Rice
• Leafy greens
• Fennel

Exercise regularly and lose weight if necessary.

Excessive belly fat and being overweight in general are risk factors for GERD. With too much fat in your stomach area, it becomes easy for fluids to back up and cause that unpleasant taste in your mouth or that burning in your chest. If you're not already active, regular exercise can contribute to reducing symptoms by helping you to maintain a healthy weight. However, when exercising with GERD it's important to make sure you don't overdo it and only work out moderately in order to avoid making symptoms worse; in particular, running a lot and lifting heavy may aggravate your symptoms. If you are overweight, however, it is still advisable to work out to shed fat—this can greatly improve the severity of your GERD.

Try supplements to relieve mild symptoms.

While severe forms of GERD may require medications and/or surgery, mild forms of GERD may respond to supplements. Magnesium and calcium are two supplements that may be able to provide some relief from symptoms. Magnesium hydroxide works to neutralize stomach acids, which can reduce symptoms of heartburn. According to Leo Galland, M.D., calcium can help tighten the lower esophageal sphincter, which keeps the contents of your stomach where they are meant to be, and not overflowing into your esophagus. In addition, supplements like slippery elm might be able to help coat your stomach lining, which can act as a barrier against stomach acid, as Dr. Sierpina told Health magazine. Drinking aloe vera juice might also be able to help cut back inflammation in your stomach and esophagus, therefore working to eliminate discomfort. 

While GERD can be a painful and uncomfortable illness, there are many different methods of relieving your symptoms. Before trying out any supplements or methods of treatment, you should discuss your symptoms with your doctor. We hope some of these suggestions are able to help and provide some relief. Look for the aforementioned supplements and more at eVitamins, and have a great weekend!

Sources: http://www.evitamins.com/a/natural-ways-fight-gerd-1085#.VJAiusm17uc

9 Ingredients That Make Any Meal Healthier

Boost vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants with a snip or two of fresh herbs. 

 

What's the quickest way to load your dinner down with antioxidants? Add oregano. Need more iron? Add lavender. If you’re not utilizing all the fresh herbs overflowing at farmers’ markets right now, you’re missing out nature’s real miracles, tiny taste-enhancers loaded with compounds that add antioxidants and vital minerals to every dish, and some that can even cut down on toxic chemicals that form while cooking. Even if you don’t care about nutrition, they’ll all help you make totally killer meals sure to impress anyone.

Thyme

One of the most commonly used medicinal herbs, thyme has been used for everything from killing germs to curing colds. But don’t just relegate it to your medicine cabinet. Two teaspoons of the herb pack in nearly 20 percent of your daily requirement for iron, and it’s also rich in manganese, a mineral that boosts brain function and aids in healthy bone, skin, and cartilage formation.

Parsley

Two tablespoons of fresh parsley will provide more than 150 percent of your daily requirement for vitamin K, which plays an important role in blood clotting, proper bone formation, and liver function. A super side benefit of eating parsley is that the herb’s odor-beating chlorophyll will freshen your breath—which might spice things up in your bedroom. The ancient Greeks utilized parsley as an aphrodisiac.

Lemongrass

This aromatic, citrusy grass is probably best known for its prevalence in Southeast Asian cuisine. And exotic lemongrass—which derives its flavor and scent from the same compound found in lemon zest—is not only a great addition to recipes, but also is prized in natural medicine for its ability to relieve fever, muscle cramps, upset stomachs, and headaches. It’s loaded with antioxidants, as well, which help protect against oxidative stress, one of the leading causes of heart disease and cancer. Studies have also found that lemongrass contains antimicrobial properties that fight E. coli.

Oregano

If you use only one herb in your cooking, make it oregano. This potent herb (which some chefs think actually tastes better dried) contains up to 20 times more cancer-fighting antioxidants than other herbs, on average, and holds its own against fruit, as well. According to USDA researchers, 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano has the same antioxidant power as an entire apple. And gram for gram, the herb has twice the antioxidant activity of blueberries.

Rosemary

Who doesn’t love a good grilled steak? But exposing meat (red or white) to the hot flames of a grill leads to the formation of heterocyclic amines (HCAs), carcinogenic compounds created when meats are barbecued or grilled. Add rosemary, though, and that doesn’t happen, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas, Iowa State University, and Kansas State University, who found that cooking meats with rosemary could lower the levels of HCAs by 60 to 80 percent.

Cilantro

Love it or hate it, you may want to make sure you always throw a few sprigs of cilantro into your next chicken dish. Researchers from the University of California have found that a compound in cilantro called dodecenal is nearly twice as effective at killing salmonella bacteria (commonly found in raw meats) as commercial antibiotics, and they isolated a dozen other antibiotic compounds that were also effective at killing other foodborne bacteria. Those same compounds were also found in coriander, the spice made from seeds of the cilantro plant.

Sage

This strong-flavored herb is an antioxidant powerhouse, ranking just behind oregano in terms of antioxidant content, and this herb, widely used in herbal and traditional cures, boosts your brain power. In a study published in the journal Pharmacological Biochemical Behavior, 45 adults were given either a placebo or varying levels of the essential oils found in sage. Those receiving even the lowest levels of sage oils had better memory and subject recall, based on cognitive tests, than people taking a placebo. If you’re a local-food addict, try pineapple sage, a variety you can grow in your back yard that tastes and smells just like the tropical fruit but without the food miles.

Lavender

Most people associate lavender with candles and potpourri; it has a pretty solid reputation for relaxing you and alleviating stress. But if you’re not cooking with it, you’re missing out on all the nutrients stored in its fragrant leaves. A great source of calcium and vitamin A, lavender also has a decent amount of iron and vitamin C, the latter of which can help ward off seasonal allergies.

 

Peppermint
Peppermint does more than just dress up a cocktail or freshen your breath. It ranks third, behind sage and oregano, in terms of antioxidant content, and it might actually keep you skinny. Simply smelling mint can reduce cravings, so much so that a study from Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia found that people who sniffed peppermint every 2 hours for a week consumed 2,800 fewer calories that week than non-peppermint-sniffers.




Sources: http://www.organicgardening.com/cook/9-ingredients-to-make-any-meal-healthier?page=0,1

Your Organic Skin Care Solutions - True Organics

MICHAEL TODD true organics

 

Many consumers have started purchasing organic food because they do not want to be exposed to harmful pesticides and chemicals. That’s the same reason consumers are turning to Michael Todd's products made with certified organic ingredients: they want to have all the benefits of great beauty products without unhealthy ingredients. Just like with food, your skin absorbs much of what you place on it, so instead of harmful ingredients use healthy ingredients.

MICHAEL TODD true organics represent a synergy between science and the certified organic plants and fruits we use. The result is an unsurpassed skin care experience that enhances and protects the skin for years to come without the use of potentially harmful ingredients so common in many other brands. The products are developed and made in the United States at FDA Registered and USDA Organic Certified facilities under the guidance of experienced formulators, chemists and registered and certified aromatherapists.

Most other skin care products are made with a cheap water (or aqua) base. Water is not “organic,” and why would you pay for a substantially water product when you can get this from your tap? Other bases used in skin care products include Fruit Juice (loaded with sugar), Alcohol (drying) and Mineral Oil (suffocates the skin) that make up much of their contents. And don't be fooled by so-called “natural” products which don’t have any regulation, so any company can name their products “natural” if they have a few ingredients that come from the earth. Remember, even "dirt" is natural because it comes  from the earth. Hundreds of personal care companies are simply using the term “natural” for marketing purposes. We don’t use any of these ingredients. Most every MICHAEL TODD true organics product is beautifully crafted from a base of 100% Certified Organic Aloe Vera Juice now fortified by us in such a unique and novel way that our Aloe base is the subject of a pending patent. This ancient herbal remedy has been called “nature’s first aid kit” because of its anti-bacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. With more than 75 nutrients including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins, Aloe Vera hydrates, softens, soothes and nourishes the skin.

To the Aloe Vera base, we add thoughtfully selected organic ingredients known for their effective, results oriented skincare properties. We use as much organics as possible, usually 70-95%. Organically farmed fruits and vegetables can contain between 30-50% more vitamins and minerals than conventionally farmed crops and can work better than conventional products because organically farmed fruits and vegetables increase antioxidant levels by nearly 30 percent compared with produce grown on conventional farms (2008 study). These powerful antioxidants neutralize free radical activity which diminish skin cell damage, resulting in more youthful, healthy skin. And, so you know just what you're getting, we state on each product the percentage of certified organically grown plants and fruits used and if it is vegan.

Take a whiff. MICHAEL TODD true organics smell so good it’s like dessert for your face. And these fragrances are real, no synthetic fragrance or color is ever used in a Michael Todd product. Depending on which product you choose, the first thing you’ll notice are the delicious aromas of sweet orange, calendula, lavender or chamomile, aromatherapy ingredients which promote relaxation and well being. You’ll also recognize the scents of carrot, coconut, cranberry, grapefruit, lemon, tropical fruits, even pumpkin. Then there are sea algae and kelp, green, black and rooibos teas and acai berry to nourish and protect. We use minerals like Charcoal and Kaolin Clay for their detoxifying properties, and refreshing essential oils (olives, jojoba, neem, seabuckthorn seed and tea tree) and ultra-rich moisturizing butters (cupuacu, shea and mango).

We also believe organic ingredients need to be combined with other actives to be really effective. You don't fix your skin by just rubbing an avocado on your face. The key is finding the right blend of organic ingredients and specific minerals, peptides, epidermal growth (repair) factor, DMAE, beneficial acids and other powerful age defying or blemish clearing ingredients to deliver powerful, clinically validated results. Just as important as what we put in our products... is what we don’t put in. Conventional beauty products can contain pesticides, methyl, butyl and propyl parabens, mineral oil, sulphates, PEGs, TEA, DEA, phthalates, triclosan, GMO, artificial dyes and fragrances, formaldehyde and more. Do you really want these on your skin? MICHAEL TODD true organics are formulated without these potentially harmful ingredients so you can use our products without health concerns.

How to Detox your body from GMOs and Pesticides

Detoxing can be hard on your body and cause a variety of potentially uncomfortable side effects. GMO’s (genetically modified organisms), Pesticides, prescription drugs have got to go. Have a look at these natural methods to remove these poisonous substances from your body gently.

The substances being removed are usually nasty toxic chemicals from pesticide residues, by-products of GMO foods, pharmaceutical drugs, heavy metals, free-radicals, aluminum, radiation and chemotherapy residue. These techniques may take slightly longer to complete than some of the harsher detox programs but if you take your time one or more of these natural methods will work for you. Pectin Fruit – pectin is probably the most gentle method of detoxing and comes from the fibrous part of the fruit, it is found in the pith of lemons, limes and other citrus fruit as well as apples. Bananas, grapes, carrots, and cabbage are other sources of Pectin. Pectin helps to release chemicals, heavy metals and other substances into the blood stream. Pectin binds to them and flushes them from the body. By simply eating fruit high in pectin will help to cleanse your system. You can also add a pectin product to a glass of water, organic grape juice or fresh veggie juice and this will speed the detox process. Look out for pectin sold in grocery stores, as some brands may contain MSG, its best to check health food stores for the best products.

Cilantro is a delicious culinary herb and is one of the most effective and gentle ways of removing mercury, heavy metals and other toxic contaminants. You can include the fresh herb in your diet as pesto or seasoning to control the amount consumed or you can buy cilantro juice at health food stores. Cilantro also possesses antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, working to reduce infection and inflammation as it works to clear your system. People generally either love cilantro or they hate it but love or hate it, it has great detoxing qualities.

Chlorella is an algae sea vegetable that grows in fresh water. Some of the best cholrella reserves have come from Japan, although be aware that when buying Japanese chlorella as it is possible it may have exposure to radiation from Fukushima. Chlorella is an easy-to-digest superfood best known for being able to remove mercury and other heavy metals from the cells. Too much chlorella can produce side effects, this will occur in the digestive tract where it works best to bind to mercury and remove it. Start with the lowest quantity and work up slowly for a gentle detox.

Wheatgrass – Juicing fresh produce and grasses such as wheat or barley grass provides an excellent way to remove toxins from the system. Wheatgrass is high in minerals and all nine essential amino acids, it has a high nutritional content and provides vitamins. Wheatgrass is a powerful detox, to avoid side effects you should start slowly with only a small amount of juice to keep it gentle, 1/2 ounce a day and work up.

Always take when detoxing – when using gentle detoxing products it requires that you repeat treatments over a period of time until all symptoms have cleared. Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, muscle aches and pains, dizziness and fatigue. Also be aware that detoxing can cause a flare-up in your condition temporarily. Don’t worry it’s just the toxins leaving your system and should pass shortly. If side effects are severe you will need to reduce the quantity of whatever you’re using to detox. If the symptoms continue, stop and consult your natural health practitioner for further instructions.

Source: Natural Cures Not Medicine