Category: Healthy Living

Measles — Everything You Need to Know About This Infection

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Measles — Everything You Need to Know About This Infection from Mercola If you have heard about measles, you might be wondering what you should be aware of regarding this disease. Keep reading to learn about measles, how this viral infection spreads, its symptoms and how you can help prevent and treat it. Basic Facts About Measles Also called rubeola, measles is a highly contagious, acute viral infection of the respiratory system. It’s transmitted via respiratory droplets (infected saliva or mucus) in the air, spreading easily from person to person…

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Organic turmeric powder with black pepper is the ultimate combination for optimal health

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Organic turmeric powder with black pepper is the ultimate combination for optimal health by: Kristine Payne for Natural News\ (Disclaimer: Story contains a promotional link at the end) Culinary spices date back to nearly the dawn of human civilization itself. For thousands of years, people have traded exotic spices all over the world and used them to add flavor to a wide assortment of cuisines. People have also traditionally used spices as natural remedies due to their medicinal qualities. Two of these highly prized spices are black pepper and turmeric powder.…

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Certain Diets Could Change Gut Bacteria To Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

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Certain Diets Could Change Gut Bacteria To Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk from Natural Blaze Could following a certain type of diet affect the gut microbiome – the good and bad bacteria that live in the gastrointestinal tract – in ways that decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? According to researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine, that is a fair possibility. In a small pilot study, the researchers identified several distinct gut microbiome signatures – the chemicals produced by bacteria – in study participants with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) but not…

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Never Too Late: Seniors Who Rarely Exercise Benefit From Gym As Much As Life-Long Athletes

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Never Too Late: Seniors Who Rarely Exercise Benefit From Gym As Much As Life-Long Athletes By John Anderer for Natural Blaze If you’ve been avoiding the gym because you feel like you should have gotten started years ago, a new study conducted in England may be just the extra bit of motivation you’re looking for. Researchers from The University of Birmingham have found that seniors who have never committed to a long-term fitness regimen can still build the same amount of muscle mass as a seasoned athlete around the same age. According to…

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Top anti-inflammatory foods and supplements

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Top anti-inflammatory foods and supplements by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola Chronic inflammation is a hallmark of virtually all disease, including cancer, obesity and heart disease. While inflammation is a perfectly normal and beneficial process that occurs when your body’s white blood cells and chemicals protect you from foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses, it leads to trouble when the inflammatory response gets out of hand and continues indefinitely. Your diet plays a significant if not primary role in this chain of events and is the perfect place to start to…

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Want to lose belly fat? Eat more of these 27 superfoods

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Want to lose belly fat? Eat more of these 27 superfoods by: Zoey Sky  for Natural News It’s not easy to lose weight, and it can be harder if you eat a lot of salty foods that cause water retention. To promote weight loss, eat more of the 27 superfoods listed below. Belly fat or visceral fat can be found inside your abdominal cavity, wrapped around your internal organs. While it can be hard to determine exactly how much belly fat you have, a protruding belly and a large waist are signs that you have too much of it.…

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Autism Rates Increasing Fastest Among Black, Hispanic Youth

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Autism Rates Increasing Fastest Among Black, Hispanic Youth from Natural Blaze Autism rates among racial minorities in the United States have increased by double digits in recent years, with black rates now exceeding those of whites in most states and Hispanic rates growing faster than any other group, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research. The study, published this month in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, also found that prevalence of autism among white youth is ticking up again, after flattening in the mid-2000s. While some of…

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Blood pressure control could slow age-related brain damage

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Blood pressure control could slow age-related brain damage by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,1 1 in 3 American adults (about 75 million people) have high blood pressure, and about 46% have uncontrolled high blood pressure, which increases your risk for a number of serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke,2 kidney disease3 and dementia.4 With regard to dementia, previous research5 has found that high blood pressure disrupts regulatory mechanisms in your brain by impeding blood flow, thereby causing neuronal damage and dysfunction. A study6 published in the August…

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Egypt Is Building Africa’s First “Vertical Forest” With 14,000 Plants And 350 Trees

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Egypt Is Building Africa’s First “Vertical Forest” With 14,000 Plants And 350 Trees By Mayukh Saha for Natural Blaze Italian designer Stefano Boeri is planning to bring about the first vertical forest in the New Administrative Capital, currently being set up in the deserted and barren region of Cairo. The three buildings designed for this would involve trees and plants that are pollution absorbing. Although Stefano Boeri Architetti, Boeri’s Italy based company, has built several vertical forests throughout the world, this is the numero uno in Africa. This development would also bring about two other talented…

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Looking for pain relief? Try these 12 natural painkillers

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Looking for pain relief? Try these 12 natural painkillers by: Stephanie Diaz for Natural News When you’re experiencing any physical pain, it is natural to reach for over-the-counter medicines like acetaminophen and ibuprofen. However, the long-term use of these medicines can severely damage your liver. To avoid irreversible liver damage and other adverse side effects, here are some suggestions for natural painkillers that are safer and just as effective. Essential oils and herbs that soothe pain Traditional healers have been using herbal medicines and essential oils to treat illnesses for many years. These…

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