A report was recently published on Healthline.com, a very respected health information website, by Kaitlyn Berkheiser, on the many benefits of Manuka honey. Berkheiser is a registered dietician who received a degree in Nutritional Sciences from Penn State University as well as having done her internship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, so this is not the…
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There are a lot of claims about honey these days, some of them true, others just fairy tales. One tale we have heard quite often, especially when it comes to vets and animals, is that raw honey can help in the wound healing process assuming the wound is not a gaping cut. A new study…
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Endurance athletes will do just about anything to gain an advantage when it comes to natural products that can help with post-workout inflammation. The ability to heal quicker and recover is what often makes the difference in being a top-tier athlete or winning the beer sprint against your buddies and always finishing at the bottom…
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The health industry, more specifically the weight loss industry, has so many trends and unsubstantiated claims, it can be very hard to keep up. While there has always been a belief that honey and apple cider vinegar can be used as a weight-loss tonic, this is something that we are seeing pushed more and more…
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There has always been resistance to touting medicinal benefits of Manuka honey. This is mostly due to the fact the results vary dramatically from person to person. For instance, if I were to use Manuka honey because it worked better than OTC acid reflux medication, you may not have the same results. There is also…
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As an endurance athlete, one of the biggest challenges faced is finding the proper nutrition you not only like to eat but that will also NOT result in rotgut. The longer you are out there, the more likely this is to happen due to the high sugar and additives content of most store-bought products. The…
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We have long touted Manuka honey for its rich, unique flavor, but the rest of the world is finally catching on. Registered dieticians are jumping on the bandwagon using Manuka honey in place of regular honey and other sweeteners in their meal plans. Make Sure Your Manuka Honey is Real In a recent article for…
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Whether you’re suffering from a cold, the flu, a bad cough, cramps, or other health-related issues, sometimes the right food at the right time can help in making you feel so much better. For future reference, here are a few food items you should stock in your pantry the next time you’re not feeling so…
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In recent years, some professional singers, actors, and other performers have been singing the praises of Manuka honey and its ability to help protect their voices. However, it’s not just the pros who are taking advantage of this special honey—even newcomers as young as 15 are working hard to ensure their voices are safe and…
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Without question, coughing, wheezing, runny noses, and colds can make even the toughest among us feel irritable and moody, but the changing weather is the time when seasonal infections rear their ugly heads just as much. Our immune system can only do so much against these seasonal triggers, and it’s wise to take every precaution…
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The oldest of the Kardashian-Jenner siblings and a mother of three, Kourtney Kardashian just launched a new website called Poosh, which will provide her followers and fans with a variety of lifestyle ideas and tips, including a few favorite recipes any of us would likely gobble right up. Admittedly, not everything posted on Poosh has…
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Finally, the cold weather is gone, and we can start planning our down time around the list of fun activities we want to do outside (or at least aspire to). However, nothing sucks the fun out of the outdoors faster than head colds and allergies. Though you have your decongestants, antihistamines, eye drops, and nasal…
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It’s possible for ulcers to develop in many parts of the human body, including your stomach lining, creating what is known as a gastric or peptic ulcer. Common causes include infection from Helicobacter pylori bacteria or longstanding use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine as well as ibuprofen. Also, though they don’t cause ulcers, spicy foods and stress…
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It’s understandable that you likely don’t want to eat much when your sore throat is on fire, but there are some foods that actually ease throat pain while relieving inflammation and boosting your immune system as well. Below, you can find some of the best foods for a sore throat, given they’re easy to swallow, soothing,…
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Winter may be over, but that doesn’t mean you won’t need relief for colds before the temperatures drop again! If it does happen, you can always rely on this spicy, summer tonic that’s full of immune-supporting, wellness-boosting phytochemicals like turmeric and ginger, both of which are said to be powerful anti-inflammatories. “Ginger has been used…
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It’s not uncommon for people to choose to drink and socialize despite having come down with something. One moment has you laughing, but the next just might see you stifling a cough to avoid spraying germs all over the place. In this situation, some say drinking a hot toddy is the way to go, as…
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While winter has plenty of things to offer, nice weather often isn’t one of those things. With dropping temperatures and quickly darkening evenings, it can be easy to start feeling sluggish and wanting to stay inside more, eat more, and move less. However, the key to any health routine is balance, and we have numerous…
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Fighting eczema can be a challenge even when you have the best medicines out there. If you’re looking to add to your treatment of the itchy, dry skin you’ve come to expect from eczema, you can always check out a few natural home remedies. Whether it’s a cream, a natural product, or lifestyle and dietary…
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For Erin Martineau, a yoga teacher and stylist, one of her longest-standing habits is the result of dermatillomania, which is another word for obsessive skin picking. It’s one she’s long tried to break, taking everything “one day at a time,” but she knows she has a long way to go still. “It’s a really isolating issue…
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While the easiest plan for tackling colds and the flu is typically OTC or prescription medications, there are natural remedies available that you can use alongside traditional medicine to fight both, reducing symptoms and working well against viral activity. If you’re fighting a bad cold or the flu this winter, you should try some of…
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With the holidays largely out of the way for a while, you might be thinking about taking it easy on cooking large meals. Plenty of work went into those meals accommodating large numbers of people, and it’s understandable if takeout and pasta will be more your speed for a week or so. However, there are…
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For those who’ve ever had one drink too many, you’re likely well accustomed to a hangover’s tell-tale symptoms—throbbing temples and a concentrated pain in your forehead exacerbated by simply moving or breathing. There’s also that lump in the throat from a sick stomach that’s just barely keeping in the previous night’s alcohol as well as…
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With winter practically around the corner, most of us have reached the point where the arsenal of immune system-boosting rituals needs to come out to help us acclimate to the oncoming cold. From hot soups throughout the week to natural remedies like ginger, turmeric, and Manuka honey, it’s smart to prepare yourself for winter by…
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Commonly known by the name “jock itch,” especially in athletes and men, the fungal infection tinea cruris causes both burning and itching of the groin, thanks to a fungus called Trichophyton rubrum, which also causes ringworm nail infections, foot infections, and beard, hair, and scalp fungal infections. As with most types of fungi, T. rubrum…
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Summer has come and gone, and now flu season has arrived, meaning we’re at that special point in the year when the throat is far more susceptible to scratchiness and soreness. For many people, sore throats are a simple annoyance, but for those out there whose livelihood is dependent upon their speaking and singing ability,…
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Down on the coastal tip of Texas, specifically in South Padre Island, a nonprofit by the name of Sea Turtle Inc. works to rehabilitate injured sea turtles, even occasionally using Manuka honey to help with their injuries along with the rest of their treatment. And with nearly all their patients, the compassionate staff need to…
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Anyone who has ever had a canker sore will tell you that these tiny mouth sores are not only painful, but they’re also persistent little buggers that often only show up at the worst time imaginable. When they appear, these sores, which also go by the name “aphthous ulcers,” can be found under or on…
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In its raw form, honey was said to have been used throughout history for various wellness and therapeutic uses dating all the way back to the world’s earliest of civilizations. What these early peoples prized honey for is the same as people today—the sweet syrup’s alleged antimicrobial properties, which is said to be even stronger…
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As most adults know, the chicken pox disease typically happens during early childhood, but what many don’t know is it can leave behind unsightly scars on your skin. In most cases, these scars eventually fade away without any assistance, but, even so, many with these scars feel embarrassed by them and want to handle the…
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Once summer passes us by, autumn and winter will be coming along for their annual ride and bring flu and cold season with them. When this time of year arrives, the immune system needs a bit of reinforcement. Fortunately, along with antibiotics and other medicines your doctor may prescribe for a flu or cold, there…
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While many simply consider cycling a fun hobby, it’s also much more than that when it comes to the body—it keeps your muscles in tip-top shape, preserves cholesterol and body fat, and per several studies, can hold back aging effects and modernize one’s immune system. The thymus, which is a lymphoid organ, regularly makes T-cells…
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After being in a hospital for almost eight months, a man from north Auckland, New Zealand has a plan for helping hospitals to better feed their patients, specifically through healthier food options. Twenty-nine-year-old Danny Battershill has had severe eczema since childhood and has had many hospital visits since then, including his eight months in several different hospitals…
DetailsWhenever you finalize your decision to stick to a diet and fitness routine, with the ultimate goal being to lose weight, one of the easiest ways to get started is by monitoring your calorie count. Basically, calories are basic units of energy that can be found in every food group, and they’re essential for maintaining…
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In this day and age, there are plenty of things that can cause you to start losing sleep—from a busy, stressful lifestyle, a digital device that emits blue lighting before you go to bed, to bedroom set ups that aren’t conducive for getting a good night’s sleep. So many factors contribute to sleepless nights, and…
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While some parts of the U.S. still feel as if they’re in the middle of summer, it doesn’t change the fact that winter is around the corner, and with it comes flu and cold season. Coughing fits, sore throats, and runny noses are never fun and can be incredibly frustrating, but, fortunately, there are many…
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For those who’ve never heard of it, gastritis causes inflammation of the stomach lining, and while many instances of gastritis warrant medical attention, some cases can possibly be treated with simple home remedies. Many factors are involved whenever gastritis flares up, including excessive consumption of alcohol, extended pain medication use, Helicobacter pylori bacteria, stress, and…
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Given where the United States lies geographically, most if not all of us understand the issue of sweat once the summer heat rolls in. No matter how many lakes, rivers, pools, or oceans we jump into or how much deodorant we buy, we’re often stuck in a sweat fest for at least half the…
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When you’re trying to deal with your acne, but nothing’s working, and it seems to only be getting worse, it’s easy to imagine how much this can stress you out. And, of course, to add insult to injury, breakouts seem to happen only at the most inconvenient of times—the morning before that big job interview,…
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For those who want to eat healthier but are struggling to wrap their minds around it, there are a couple of changes you can make to your kitchen and your habits that just might help you trick your brain into making healthy eating happen. With the help of a few nutritionists and dietitians, here are some…
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For those who find themselves in a Whole Foods at least several times in a typical month, you’ve likely noticed the Bragg brand on the shelves with their distinctive yellow labels. While the branding itself leaves a little to be desired, Bragg’s nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, and liquid aminos are several “health” products you’ll…
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