Category: Healthy Living

Ozone therapy is an ideal alternative to treating Lyme disease

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Ozone therapy is an ideal alternative to treating Lyme disease by: Edsel Cook for Natural News Patients who have Lyme disease might have an alternative to the ineffective antibiotic-based approach. Ozone therapy offers a more natural and effective way of alleviating the effects of the illness. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the microbe Borrelia burgdorferi. It spreads to humans through the bites of blood-sucking tick species, such as the black-legged tick and the deer tick. After getting bitten by an infected tick, patients may experience symptoms similar to those in influenza. Aching muscles, chills, fatigue, fever, nausea, painful…

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Benefits Of Chia Seeds: More Than 10 Scientifically Proven Facts About Chia

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Benefits Of Chia Seeds: More Than 10 Scientifically Proven Facts About Chia (Dennis Mbuthia) by: Off The Grid News The benefits of chia seeds are nothing short of stupefying. While the seeds may seem small, they are packed with many benefits for the human body. Further, chia seeds are growing in popularity as more people discover its benefits. What Are Chia Seeds? Chia is an edible seed that comes from Mexico and Guatemala. The name chia translates to “strength,” which is why chia seeds are a common source of energy. Moreover,…

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Buyer beware — Many fish oils are synthetic

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Buyer beware — Many fish oils are synthetic by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola As you probably know, fish oil has long been touted as an excellent source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), two marine-based omega-3 fats that are important for brain and heart health. What may come as a surprise is that many (if not most) fish oil supplements on the market these days contain synthetic fish oil. This little-known fact has been brought to the fore by a recent U.S. Supreme Court petition filed by Amarin…

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“Cooked Tomatoes” Really Are The Secret Superfoods

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“Cooked Tomatoes” Really Are The Secret Superfoods by: Off The Grid News You can find tomatoes in the homes of many people. You can eat them raw and add them to your salads and sandwiches. But if you want to get the most out of your tomatoes, cook them first before eating them. Cooked tomatoes really are superfoods, especially if you combine them with healthy fats such as olive oil. Tomatoes truly are superfoods when they are cooked because their lycopene content is increased during the process. Benefits Of Cooked…

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This Futuristic Hospital Has Introduced Nature As Medicine

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This Futuristic Hospital Has Introduced Nature As Medicine By Dulce Ruby for Natural Blaze The Facts: Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Singapore is a case study in what can happen when nature-inspired design is applied to the medical setting to promote healing. Reflect On: There are many studies that show the healing benefits of nature and the effects it has on our health & well-being. What if all hospitals integrated a more conscious approach to healing? Lush garden views and natural landscapes aren’t usually the first thing you envision when you…

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Ancient soil bacteria holds key to preventing modern superbugs

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Ancient soil bacteria holds key to preventing modern superbugs by: Stephanie Diaz for Natural News Researchers from Swansea University Medical School in the U.K. have discovered a new type of bacteria that can inhibit more than half of the top antibiotic-resistant pathogens. In the study, which was published in Frontiers Microbiology, a team from the U.K. and Croatia analyzed an area in Ireland that is thought to have medicinal properties and found the new strain, which they named Streptomyces sp. myrophorea. To date, antibiotic resistance is one of the world’s biggest problems. Microorganisms are evolving at…

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Sweet pick-me-up: Dark chocolate is a treat that fights fatigue

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Sweet pick-me-up: Dark chocolate is a treat that fights fatigue by: Janine Acero for Natural News Consuming large quantities of sweets every day is a sure way to secure a spot in the doctor’s office. Sweet things like chocolate can cause a “sugar rush,” which sounds harmless but is anything but. Sugar rush pertains to a rapid rise in blood sugar that wears off after a while. When blood sugar consequently drops below normal levels, it results in fatigue. Research suggests that dark chocolate or cocoa, the healthier counterpart of sweetened or milk chocolate, helps relieve fatigue –…

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5 All-Natural Ways To Lower Blood Pressure And Avoid Medication

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5 All-Natural Ways To Lower Blood Pressure And Avoid Medication by: Susan Patterson for Off the Grid News Millions of Americans are plagued with what is often called the “silent killer” — high blood pressure. Often, elevated blood pressure goes entirely unnoticed and undiagnosed until it is too late. Hypertension occurs when the force of blood against artery walls rises. During this process, the heart kicks into overdrive trying to pump blood throughout the body. Some people inevitably suffer from a genetic predisposition to elevated blood pressure. Nevertheless, others experience this…

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Magnesium works better than prescription drugs for treating symptoms of depression

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Magnesium works better than prescription drugs for treating symptoms of depression by: Isabelle Z. for Natural News Living with depression is so challenging that many people are drawn to the idea of a “quick fix” in the form of antidepressants. Although their efficacy is questionable at best, there are two other big reasons that many patients ultimately decide against taking them: they’re expensive and have a host of dangerous side effects. However, studies are increasingly pointing to a worthy natural alternative in the form of magnesium. The idea that a readily…

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Apples And Tea Protect Against Cancer And Heart Disease

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Apples And Tea Protect Against Cancer And Heart Disease from Natural Blaze Consuming flavonoid-rich items such as apples and tea protects against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers and heavy drinkers, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). Researchers from ECU’s School of Medical and Health Sciences analysed data from the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health cohort that assessed the diets of 53,048 Danes over 23 years. They found that people who habitually consumed moderate to high amounts of foods rich in flavonoids, compounds found in plant-based foods…

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