Archive for July, 2008

Sunburns: Relieve the Pain, Naturally

July 30th, 2008 – 10:24 am Posted by Lisa Stauber
Tagged as: 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 [...]

Garlic and the Heart

July 22nd, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Rosanne Lorraine

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 [...]

Another Sugar Alternative

July 15th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Bea
Tagged as: 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 [...]

Have a Productive Nap

July 8th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Erin Steiner
Tagged as: General Health, 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. [...]

Salmonella. Are you safe?

July 1st, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Louise
Tagged as: Diet, General Health

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 [...]