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Arthritis is a group of painful and degenerative conditions marked by inflammation in the joints that causes stiffness and pain. Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, gets worse with age and is caused by wear and tear over the years. Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by the immune system attacking the joints as if they were foreign tissues. Because of this, rheumatoid arthritis is classified as an autoimmune disease. Doctors traditionally treat arthritis with anti-inflammatory medications and painkillers. However, some medications cause side effects, and a natural approach to pain relief is becoming more popular. Remember to consult your doctor before trying these natural remedies. Learn more: What do you want to know about osteoarthritis? » WEIGHT 1. Lose weight Your weight can make a big impact on the amount of pain you experience from arthritis. Extra weight puts more pressure on your joints — especially your knees, hips, and feet. Reducing the stress on your joints by losi…

Winter rashes can be seen on your arms, legs, or hands. And in a few cases, it may also affect the entire body. Without proper care and treatment, your rashes may last throughout the winter season. Avocado, Banana And Papaya Paste: How To Use: Peel a banana and mix it with papaya and avocado. Make it into a fine paste. Apply the mixture all over your face. Leave the mixture on for 15 minutes. Wash it off with water. Cucumber How To Use: Take one whole cucumber. Peel off the skin and make it into a paste. Apply it evenly on your face and let it sit for 30 minutes. Wash it off with water. You could also rub sliced pieces of cucumber on the affected area. This will help soothe the irritation. Oils How To Use: You can either use olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil, etc., to help moisturize your skin. Massage it on your body, preferably after a bath. Use the required amount of oil for your body. Oatmeal How To Use: Grind one cup of oatmeal in a mixer and make it into a fine powder. Add water t…

Many recent studies have linked tobacco consumption to infertility in men and women. Some of them indicate that as compared to the non-smokers, active smokers are 14 percent more likely to be infertile and 26 percent women more likely to have early menopause. This goes without saying that tobacco consumption in any form can have adverse effects on your health. Many recent studies have linked tobacco consumption to infertility in men and women. Some of them indicate that as compared to the non-smokers, active smokers are 14 percent more likely to be infertile and 26 percent women more likely to have early menopause. Moreover, research shows that passive smoking too can affect fertility. Smoking can affect each stage of the reproductive process that includes hormone production, embryo transport and the environment in the uterus. Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of pregnancy complications, low birth weight and birth defects. Risk of miscarriages may increase with regular smoki…

Pyrus communis, also known as pear, belongs to the Rosacea family. Pears have a characteristic shape, with a round and wide bottom and a tapering top. They come in different colors like green, brown, red and yellow. Read on further to know some of the popular benefits of this tropical fruit.














The humble fruit is packed with tons of health benefits. Some of the most popular pear health benefits include: 1. Mental Health: A medium-sized pear provides about 15 percent of our daily recommended copper requirement. Copper is an essential mineral required for a healthy central nervous system. The copper ions affect the component that is responsible for making the neural synapses stronger or weaker. This change affects our ability to learn and remember. The antioxidant, quercetin, found in pears also protects us from Alzheimer’s disease. 2. Antioxidants: The skin of the pear comprises of more phenolic phytonutrients than the flesh. These include antioxidants, anti-inflammatory flavonoids and eve…

We all suffer from acid reflux at some point in our lives. Until I adopted apaleo way of eating, I used to suffer from a bad case of acid reflux at least once a week. While that was certainly bad, I continue to have friends and family who suffer from acid reflux every single day. It’s just become a fact of life for them. But it doesn’t have to be.
In this post, I’ll explore some of the most effective natural home remedies for acid reflux. These remedies should provide you with instant relief from heartburn, without the unwanted side effects that often come hand in hand with conventional reflux treatments. But first, let’s wrap our heads around what acid reflux really is, and why it strikes in the first place. What is acid reflux?Acid reflux, otherwise known as heartburn, is actually fairly self-explanatory: the acidic digestive fluids in your stomach essentially move in the wrong direction, back up your esophagus.

Because your esophagus isn’t designed to accommodate the low pH of this di…

How healthy is your blood pressure? And exactly what causes high blood pressure, anyway? It rises with each and every heartbeat and then falls as your heart relaxes between beats. It can change from minute to minute with exercise, stress, sleep, even your posture. The important thing is you want to keep it in the healthy range: Less than 120/80 mm Hg – less than 120 systolic and less than 80 diastolic – for adults age 20 and over. Most Americans, though, are reading closer to 140/90 or higher, which puts them in the high blood pressure range. That news is grim. The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that the proportion of Americans reporting they have high blood pressure rose nearly 10 percent from 2005 to 2009. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly one-third of Americans. And nearly half of those cases are out of control, health officials say. Furthermore, nearly one in three Americans has prehypertension – a condition which shows elevated blood…