Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is not only about the least invasive treatment possible, but it also has many benefits.

The benefits of massage therapy are many.

The health benefits of massage therapy are being validated by a number of fascinating scientific research studies. In the past, massage has been associated largely with exclusive, exotic, luxury spas and upscale health clubs. With more affordable opportunities — along with increasing support from the medical community, massage therapy is gaining in popularity. Read more

How Not to Get Sick This Flu Season

Margaret Durst reveals how to build your immunity before the flu strikes.

School began this week, so it is time to mention immune building and my best tips for staying well as cold and flu season approaches. My best strategy is to keep vitamin C and zinc at good levels and to take something that builds immunity and also has anti-viral properties. I recommend either a very high quality olive leaf, an elderberry combination, or a grapefruit seed extract combination. Read more

8 Great Sources of Iodine

Sufficient iodine is necessary to keep your thyroid healthy and your metabolism charged, says Edward Group.

A healthy diet is a great way to ensure you receive a good balance of the nutrients your body requires, including iodine — and you need to make sure you always have enough iodine. Yourthyroid depends on it to function and it is the primary element of two essential hormones that regulate metabolic function. Without it, a myriad of problems can occur, includinghypothyroidism and reductions in energy.

So what are some of the best sources of iodine? In this case, the best place to start is the sea… Read more

5 Insomnia Home Remedies

Good sleep is critically important to our health. Even so, if you have problems falling or staying asleep during the night, sleeping pills are not the solution. Michael Paladin reveals five home remedies from your favorite foods to treat your insomnia.

Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or waking in the middle of the night and staying awake. Insomnia can become a real nightmare as the clock ticks on into the night and you’re awake to notice. Insomnia can be caused by a wide range of ailments, such as joint and muscle pain, restless legs, anxiety, fear, acid reflux, and pain from chronic disease. Sleep better and conquer insomnia with these five home remedies from your favorite foods. Read more

4 Home Remedies for Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginos (BV) is a common form of vaginal infection. While it is thought that having multiple sex partners and douching may contribute to the frequency of BV infections, there is really no known cause of this condition. Bacterial vaginosis is not dangerous, but it can cause disturbing symptoms. BV is characterized by itching, sometimes painful urination, vaginal discharges, and a fishy vaginal odor. If you are suffering from bacterial vaginosis, these home remedies may provide relief.

1) Garlic

It should come as no surprise then that many women have reported great success in treating the bacterial vaginosis with garlic. Garlic has been renowned for thousands of years for its natural healing powers. To use garlic for treating BV, you can either use fresh garlic or garlic capsules. If you use fresh garlic, simply peel a close, pierce it a few times with a fork to release the healing juices and inserted directly into the vagina. After a few days, it will be expelled naturally on its own. Although one treatment will often do the trick, you can certainly repeat if necessary.

2) Hydrogen peroxide

Douching with a diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide is a popular home remedy for BV. There have been many studies on this, and it has been found to have similar results to an antibiotic cream at a fraction of the price.

2) Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is especially good for vaginal odor. Using tea tree oil aids in fighting bacteria in the vagina. This method of relief involves a diluted suppository and should not be attempted without proper instructions. Drinking tea tree oil is a very bad idea, but if used in the correct manner it is a proven method to fight BV.

3) Yogurt

Many women have had success fighting off BV by eating Yogurt or applying it directly to the vagina. This works because yogurt contains lactobacillus acidophilus. This is "good bacteria" and can help restore the imbalance that caused the infection in the first place.

By using natural remedies, you can safely restore the stability of the floral balance in the vaginal area and get free from the embarrassing symptoms for good even if you are a long term sufferer. Everyone is different, so if one remedy doesn't seem to work for you, another may do the trick. No woman should have to suffer from repeated bouts of bacterial vaginosis.

STOP taking harsh, expensive, side-effect-laden prescription drugs for BV that often don't even work. To discover how thousands of women worldwide have successfully cured their bacterial vaginosis safely, inexpensively, and 100% naturally in just three days and kept it from ever returning again, click here!

Leading Geneticist: Human Intelligence Is Slowly Declining

A leading geneticist believes that human intelligence is slowly declining. Mike Barrett suggests three reasons why.

Would you be surprised to hear that the human race is slowly becoming dumber, and dumber? Despite our advancements over the last tens or even hundreds of years, some ‘experts’ believe that humans are losing cognitive capabilities and becoming more emotionally unstable. One Stanford University researcher and geneticist, Dr. Gerald Crabtree, believes that our intellectual decline as a race has much to do with adverse genetic mutations. But human intelligence is suffering for other reasons as well.

According to Crabtree, our cognitive and emotional capabilities are fueled and determined by the combined effort of thousands of genes. If a mutation occurred in any of of these genes, which is quite likely, then intelligence or emotional stability can be negatively impacted. Read more

Bacterial Vaginosis: What Are the Causes?

Is bacterial vaginosis (BV) making your life miserable? You are not alone. About 1 in 3 women have BV at some point in their lives, Having BV does not imply that you are involved in unusual sexual activities or that you are not clean. Any woman is potentially at risk for BV. Women's bodies have to deal with stress, chemical imbalances, and hormonal changes. Giving birth adds additional stress to our bodies and compromises our immune system.

Bacterial vaginosis occurs when there is a change in the natural balance of bacteria in your vagina. Your vagina should contain bacteria called lactobacilli. These bacteria produce lactic acid. This makes the vagina slightly acidic, which prevents other bacteria from growing there. However, if you have BV, you have less lactobacilli, which means your vagina is not as acidic as it should be. This allows other types of bacteria to grow.

Although it is unclear what causes the change in the balance of bacteria in the vagina, the risk increases if you:

• have a new sexual partner
• have multiple sexual partners
• use an intrauterine device (IUD), a contraceptive device that fits inside the womb
• are pregnant
• have previously been infected with the human papilloma virus (HPV)
• use vaginal deodorant
• wash or clean out your vagina with water or other fluids
• use strong detergents to wash your underwear
• use scented soaps or bubble bath
• put antiseptic liquids in the bath

It is not clear whether BV is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) as there is conflicting evidence on the issue. Many experts think that sexual activity plays a role in BV, but other factors are probably also responsible for the condition. It may also be possible that an initial episode of BV is caused by some type of sexual infection, but further episodes are caused by other factors.

STOP taking harsh, expensive, side-effect-laden prescription drugs for BV that often don't even work. To discover how thousands of women worldwide have successfully cured their bacterial vaginosis safely, inexpensively, and 100% naturally in just three days and kept it from ever returning again, click here!

Natural Breast Enlargement: Three Ways That Really Work

Breasts are a symbol of femininity. Both men and women admire beautiful breasts. That is why breast augmentation surgery has become the second most popular cosmetic surgery procedure. This surgical procedure is expensive, however, and has potential risks, just as any surgery does. Many women who want enhance their breasts without surgery have turned to natural breast enlargement instead. Three methods in particular have a proven record of success.

Hypnosis

Your beliefs about your body affect your cells. A change in beliefs can create physical changes in our bodies. You can create change in the size of your breasts, or anything else for that matter, by thinking about the outcome you desire. The belief that your subconscious mind holds can allow your breasts to increase in size and reach their full potential. Hypnosis is by far the easiest way to enhance your bustline.

Breast massage

Breast massage increases the flow of blood in the chest area, helps remove toxins, and stimulates breast growth. It apparently originated in Asia. In Thailand the government endorsed the practice of breast slapping to stimulate breast growth. An accidental confirmation that this method works occurred when 74 percent of male soldiers in a German guards battalion complained of growing breasts on one side of their bodies. It was a result of how the soldiers were performing their rifle drills. If accidentally stimulating the chest grows breasts in men, think how much more effective correctly performed breast massage is for women.

Herbs

Herbs have a long history of use to stimulate breast growth. Below are four of the most effective breast-enlarging herbs. Each of these plants is also known to have additional medicinal properties.

• Fennel: This herb has been used to increase breast size, promote milk production in breastfeeding mothers, treat amenorrhea (absence of a menstrual cycle), and lack of sexual desire in women.
• Fenugreek: Fenugreek seeds have been shown to increase bust size, relieve the symptoms of menopause, and increase milk production in nursing mothers.
• Saw Palmetto: Saw palmetto is best known as a natural treatment for prostate enlargement and impotence in men, but it is also used to increase a woman’s bust size and libido. Native Americans used saw palmetto berries for food and to treat breast disorders in women.
• Wild Yam: This plant increases breast size and is also known for its benefits to a woman’s reproductive system, including alleviating premenstrual and menopausal symptoms.

Breast augmentation surgery has one distinct advantage over natural breast enhancement: It's quick. Go under the knife, and presto! You have a bigger bust. Natural breast enlargement takes some time and effort. On the other hand, it's cheap, safer, and your bigger breasts are all natural. Using one or more of the above methods can give you the feminine figure that you've always wanted.

If you've ever felt self conscious about the size of your breasts, you are not alone. To find out about the natural breast enlargement methods that can increase your breast size by up to two cups, naturally and without surgery, click here!

17 Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper has so many amazing health benefits that you probably don't know them all. Edward Group lists seventeen ways cayenne pepper can benefit your health.

Many societies, especially those of the Americas and China, have a history of using cayenne pepper therapeutically. A powerful compound with many uses, cayenne pepper is currently gaining buzz for cleansing and detoxifying regimes such as the Master Cleanse, which uses the spice to stimulate circulation and neutralize acidity.

Cayenne pepper has been used for a variety of ailments including heartburn, delirium, tremors, gout, paralysis, fever, dyspepsia, flatulence, sore throat, atonic dyspepsia, hemorrhoids, menorrhagia in women, nausea, tonsillitis, scarlet fever and diphtheria. Read more

The Health Benefits of Colloidal Gold

You may have heard of colloidal silver, but do you know about colloidal gold? Paul Fassa reveals its health benefits.

Much has been written or said about colloidal silver’s powerful antibiotic, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties. But do you know about colloidal gold? It is produced the same way as colloidal silver to create nano-particles of gold that are assimilated into a body’s cells. But for what purpose? Keep reading to discover which health benefits colloidal gold can provide for you. Read more

7 Natural Home Remedies for Yeast Infection

It itches, it burns and it’s painful when you urinate or have sex. Recognize the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection? A vaginal yeast infection is usually caused by a fungus called Candida albicans which is normally found in small amounts in the vagina. It's estimated that three out of four women will have a yeast infection in their lifetime. Factors that contribute to vaginal yeast infection include pregnancy, diabetes, and the use oral contraceptives, steroids, and antibiotics. Yeast infection is also more common after menopause due to declining estrogen levels, which thin the vaginal walls. Here are seven natural home remedies that are used for yeast infection.

1) Borax 6x

Borax 6x is a homeopathic remedy that helps get rid of yeast overgrowth. They are tiny pellets to put under the tongue. You can also find borax capsules to use vaginally. Boric acid is a chemical substance with mild antiseptic and antifungal properties. It’s not for pregnant women or to be taken orally.

2) Calendula

Taken internally, calendula can help with yeast overgrowth. Known to possess antiviral and antibacterial properties, calendula extract can be used in a tea. The recommended dose is about ten drops three times daily.

3) Garlic

Natural antifungal foods like garlic and onions can combat yeast overgrowth. Sprinkle raw chopped garlic on salads or pasta. If you can handle it, munch the raw cloves.

4) Palmarosa oil

If you are using a commercial yeast infection cream, mix palmarosa oil (4 drops) and tea tree oil (2 drops) into it to increase efficacy.

5) Pau d’arco

This South American herb helps the body regulate yeast overgrowth. If you can find it in liquid form, you can take it as a tincture that can be taken orally or applied topically. Typical dosage is a quarter teaspoon per day. Dosage can be increased when using Pau d’arco externally. The supplement can be taken as a preventative measure at the first sign of yeast or as a cure once a full-blown infection develops.

6) Probiotics

These friendly bacteria, may suppress the growth of yeast, especially for women with chronic infections, as it will colonize the vagina with beneficial bacteria and reduce recurrences. Take Lactobacillus species (rhamnosus, rheuteri) 1-5 billion, twice a day and Lactobacillus GG twice daily when the infection clears and continue for two to six months.

7) Tea tree oil

To cure yeast infection that has affected vaginal area, prepare a solution by mixing equal quantities of tea tree oil and isopropyl alcohol. Put 8-10 drops of this milky white colored solution in a pint of water and use it to wash the infected area. This should be done on a daily basis for a week to obtain best results.

Natural home remedies for a yeast infection are inexpensive, easy, and yet effective. With the above-mentioned natural treatments. you can easily get rid of the annoying symptoms of yeast infection.

Candida yeast infection can be very dangerous if left untreated. Yeast infection is a message from your body telling you that something is WRONG inside. To find out more about a clinically-proven, holistic system that shows you how to permanently cure your yeast infection and achieve lasting candida infection freedom, click here!

Orgasm Better for Brain Than Crosswords or Sudoku

Orgasms could be better for our brains than doing a crossword or a Sudoku puzzle, an academic has claimed.

The sexual climax gives the whole brain a good workout, rather than just one area of it, Professor Barry Komisaruk said.

The sensation can, moreover, block pain and could therefore be used to alleviate the agony of childbirth, among other things, he suggested. Read more

5 Natural Sleep Aids

The evidence keeps mounting that poor sleep is responsible for many health problems. If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, Michael Paladin reveals five natural sleep aids to help you get that elusive good night's sleep.

Not everyone has the knack of easily falling asleep at night and waking up in the morning feeling fully rested. However, natural sleep aids can be found right in your own home because they are mostly habits that you just need to develop. Be prepared to do a lifestyle check and make new adjustments to your daily routine. Here are five natural sleep aids to help you get that elusive good night's sleep. Read more