Category: Miscellaneous

August 19, 2017

A Better Way to Relieve Pain

You Can Relieve Pain – Even Heal Your Arthritis. Staying AWAY from Drugs is a Good Start Arthritis is one of the most common and painful afflictions to strike older people in industrialized cultures. It’s also very big business for drug companies. This month, I’m going to talk about rheumatoid arthritis (RA) because it responds […]

August 18, 2017

Relief From Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Do you spend a lot of time typing on a computer? Maybe your job requires you to spend hours glued to your computer keyboard. If this sounds familiar, you could be at risk for the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. Let’s take a deeper look into this condition, including causes and possible treatments. If you […]

August 18, 2017

Why I’m Anti-Antacid

Heartburn Can Be Serious, but Antacids Only Spell Trouble for Your Health and Digestion Most people have experienced heartburn and think it’s no big deal. But back when I filled prescriptions every day at a local pharmacy, I remember the people who came in suffering from chronic heartburn. There was one guy who would buy […]

August 18, 2017

The Amazing Benefits of Vinegar

I know that the readers of Insider’s Heath are a savvy bunch, so I’m sure you won’t be surprised to hear that vinegar can be used for so much more than just salad dressing! Recently I was reminded of the amazing versatility of vinegar – the same kind you probably have in your kitchen pantry […]

August 17, 2017

Juice Up Your Digestion

Here’s a quiz question for you: Which function or condition do you rank as the most important for your health? Nutrition? Digestion? Physical fitness? Did you rank Digestion as #1? Of course you need all three to enjoy optimal health, but if I had to put them in order of importance, digestion would top my […]

August 16, 2017

The Many Health Benefits of Yoga

A traditional western practice that has become a popular form of exercise in America, yoga is designed to enhance awareness, create a mind-body-spiritual balance, and cleanse, heal and strengthen the body. The most obvious benefits relate to stress reduction, flexibility and relaxation, but as more studies are conducted, there is evidence of other tangible health […]

August 16, 2017

Practice Mindful Meditation for Better Health

Daily meditation has profound health benefits. The health benefits of meditation, whether secular or spiritual, have long been recognized in the East, and now these benefits have successfully been tested in the rigors of the scientific community with excellent results. More and more peer reviewed research on meditation confirms that it is a viable method […]

August 16, 2017

How to Make Your Own Natural Medicine with Honey

The secret to natural medicine for many common health issues is simply… honey. It has many healing properties, as it acts as an anti-viral, anti-antibiotic and anti-fungal. Honey has been used as an effective treatment for conditions such as burns, and fighting colds and flu. Keep reading for three recipes of honey’s natural medicine, as […]

August 16, 2017

Is Drinking Wine Really Good For Your Health?

For many people relaxing with a nice glass of wine is one of life’s simple pleasures. Recently, it’s become even more enjoyable as the benefits of wine have made headlines in the media. It’s not everyday something you enjoy is also good for you, too.

August 14, 2017

Oregano Stops Inflammation of Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis

In recent years turmeric has become a darling of nutrition researchers. One particularly important study showed the spice reduces inflammation in mice. Since there is no toxic dose associated with turmeric, the study suggested that curry lovers could indulge every day. Asian cuisine basked in the healthy glow of the research. Not to be outdone, […]

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