Physical Health & Fitness

Some Herbal Remedies to Increase Fertility

Fertility drugs can sometimes cause undesired side effects in women seeking pregnancy. Another route to consider that may increase fertility is the use of herbal remedies that will help the uterus become toned and healthy, balance hormones, reduce stress and calm the nervous system. Some herbs that…

Benefits That Green Tea Has on Your Health

If you’re a tea drinker, you may have come across many different flavors of tea lining the aisles of the grocery store. You may have even seen and tried green tea in your taste-testing endeavors. You may have noticed that it held a nice, gentle flavor, but…

Aromatherapy Used In Treatments of Medical Conditions

Aromatherapy is an ancient practice of using certain aromatic fragrances to stimulate nerves within the nose.  Those nerves reach the necessary part of the brain that controls certain functions. The science of aromatherapy is the use of scented oils that come from varying parts of flowers, plants,…

Exercises That Are Good for Your Brain

In today’s world of computers, television, magazines and newspapers all spewing out information to us and overloading our brains, it’s no wonder that we have trouble remembering things. It’s sometimes difficult for us to concentrate on the task at hand because of bells, whistles and other modern…

How Exercising With a Pet Can Help Motivate You

Have you ever considered recruiting your pet to join you in your exercise program?  Pets can actually help you stay motivated to stick with an exercise regimen if you bring them along the next time you jog, walk or even use the treadmill. We all know that…

How Acupuncture Has Been Used for Pain Management

People who suffer from chronic pain can sometimes benefit from the ancient practice of acupuncture. The Chinese have used this form of treatment for centuries, but western medicine is just getting around to recognizing it as a viable tool to treat pain. Rather than treating pain with…

Foods That Actually Cause Stress

Stress can be caused by a lot of things – from work issues to financial situations.  It’s a normal reaction every human experiences in situations they were not prepared for.  Sometimes, though, stress can be caused by simple situations – such as consuming certain food items that…

Foods That Are Good for Your Mind

There are “feel good” foods that are exceptionally good for your mind and your body. Whether you’re a college student facing finals week or a senior citizen concerned about memory loss and lack of concentration, you’ll benefit from knowing which foods to eat that will give you…

Alternative Ways to Give First Aid to Your Skin

The skin is an organ – the largest one in your body. It’s always renewing and repairing itself by sloughing off dead cells. These dead cells must be removed before they build up and prevent the skin from breathing and eliminating toxic waste. Oily skin can produce…

Home Remedies for the Common Cold

Nothing is more annoying and weakening to your body than the onset of the common cold. It can begin with a sore throat, congestion and an overall feeling of discomfort. You may suffer from a higher than normal temperature, headache and loss of appetite. The intensity of…