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Archive for July, 2008

Sunburns: Relieve the Pain, Naturally

July 30th, 2008 Posted by Lisa Stauber | Dermatology


Summer fun can come at a high price – sunburns.



If you do get burned, there are a few ways you can find relief at home. If you have second degree burns with blisters or your burns cover a large area of your body, check with your doctor.



Otherwise, try these easy comfort methods while your skin heals.









  1. Stay out of the sun and away from heat. If you go out, cover up with clothing. Avoid hot showers, as
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Garlic and the Heart

July 22nd, 2008 Posted by Rosanne Lorraine | Herbal Supplements

Garlic is a proven herbal remedy that has been used since ancient times. At first glance, garlic may seem like an ordinary herb that can help aid digestion, but recent studies show that garlic has the ability to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. In addition, garlic also has been touted for its antibacterial, antiviral, and anticancer characteristics.


It is unfortunate that despite garlic's seemingly huge potential, the evidence of its effectiveness is mixed. In a 2007 study, three garlic formulations were tested and compared to see which was most helpful in lowering cholesterol levels. The researchers concluded that none

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Another Sugar Alternative

July 15th, 2008 Posted by Bea | Diet, Nutrition
You have probably heard of some healthier sugar alternatives such as Sucanat, maple syrup/sugar, honey, Stevia, or Blackstrap molasses; if you haven't already, check out the article below by Melissa titled Sugar Alternatives. You've also probably heard of the artificial sweeteners that usually do more harm than they do good, such as Splenda or other sources of Aspartame. However, I have found a sweetener that I believe is even better than honey or molasses!

It's called agave syrup. It is a sweetener that is commercially produced in Mexico, and it comes from agave plants. It's sweeter than honey, but it
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Have a Productive Nap

July 8th, 2008 Posted by Erin Steiner | Sleep

Did you know that feeling sleepy in the afternoon is part of the normal human circadian rhythm? Humans typically have two periods in which they feel intensely sleepy. One is usually in the very early hours (around 3 in the morning), and the other is in the early afternoon, about ten hours after the first. You know that taking a nap can help increase your productivity and your mood, but do you know that there is a proper way to take a nap?


If you want to increase your concentration, take a short nap of about twenty minutes.

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Salmonella. Are you safe?

July 1st, 2008 Posted by Louise | Diet
There has been some buzz about salmonella. Over 800 people across America have become sick from it. The reports are that raw tomatoes are to blame. In a previously posted article entitled "Food Poisoning", the causes and effects of food poisoning were addressed thoroughly, but what everyone needs to be aware of now is prevention.

While the investigations among tomatoes have yielded negative results up to this point, the investigators still believed tomatoes are at the root of this problem. Regarding the current situation, it would, of course, be wise to avoid raw tomatoes. Don't forget that products containing raw
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