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Foods & Vitamins to Treat Sinusitis and Hayfever
Season change brings on a train of allergies for most people. From sinusitis and hayfever, its a teary, runny nose, itching and scratching affair. The effects can range from irritation and discomfort to pain. While there are dozens of over the counter the medication, some of which I swear by, these natural remedies are just as effective without the side effects. If you suffer from chronic sinusitis or hay fever please consult your doctor before incorporating any natural remedies or alternative supplements into your current medical treatment. Sinusitis or Hayfever Sinusitis and hay fever are two different things mainly because their symptoms differ. However, hay fever may lead to sinus…
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15 Self-Care Tips to Get Through Uncertain Times
These are trying times for everyone. Self-care is more important now than ever, especially when faced with such uncertainty. It is evident that things will never be the same again. Use this as a time to relax and recharge. Make some changes in your life and do the things you’ve been planning to but never had the time. Don’t pressure yourself with unrealistic goals during this time. Here are some self-care tips to get you through. Practice Mindfulness Mindfulness is a process of being in tune and present at the moment. Mindfulness will help you deal with the overwhelm of the sudden changes to your life. When you find yourself…
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Sugar: what everyone should know about the sweet drug
Sugar is sweet, but no so much for your health. It has a sweet roll of the tongue synonyms, i.e. agave, honey, molasses, sorbitol and much more. They may sound healthy but they all have the same properties. Sweet rush Illnesses related to sugar intake are undeniably high. However, that doesn’t stop us from stirring it in our cup of tea or sprinkling it on our favourite cereal. We know it’s bad for us but it’s not easy to stop. If you thought it’s as easy as self-control, think again. Yes, self-control will take you a long way but it has addictive components as well which, maybe the reason why…
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Taking Food to Heart: Preventing Heart Disease
Heart disease is one of the worlds biggest killer, killing more people than HIV/AIDS, cancer and malaria combined. The good news is that you can protect yourself against heart disease with a good diet. The disease often presents itself in women differently than it would in men. In addition to the more common signs of a heart attack such a chest discomfort and shortness of breath, women may experience the following: Nausea or dizziness without chest pain Shortness of breath without chest pain Atypical chest, stomach or abdominal pain Palpitations, cold sweat or paleness. Major risk factors for both men and women include an increase in age, hereditary, smoking, diabetes,…
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Healthy living: Back to Basics
It is so easy to get sucked into the whirlwind of diets and fitness regimes. When it comes to healthy living, there is no need to complicate things as that is sure to demotivate you. Don’t get deterred by information overload. Healthy living is possible; however, it is not a one-time thing. It’s a long-term commitment, but there are basic ways to start today to pave the way to a healthier better you. A healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean endless training at the gym and eating only salads. It’s about making easy and manageable healthy choices from day-to-day. Make small healthy changes every day, such as leg lifts while sitting at…
