Naturally sweet cinnamon revives our senses with its wonderful aroma and can enhance health with its medicinal properties. Cinnamon was first used in China (2700 B.C.) to treat fever, digestive, and menstrual problems. Indian healers used cinnamon to treat gastrointestinal complaints, as well as sore throat and cough. Today, modern herbalists continue to use the …
A contrast hydrotherapy foot bath is an excellent way to strengthen your immune system, relieve congestion, soothe sore muscles, and improve circulation. It's great to do in the winter time as it can help promote healthy sleep and warm up cold feet. It's also beneficial for individuals with diabetes as they are prone to a …
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A cousin of watermelon, cucumber and pumpkin, bitter melon is shaped like a cucumber. But, it is larger with lighter green and a more gourd-like skin. In tropical cultures where it's cultivated, bitter melon is used to support digestion because of its ability to break down carbohydrates. When using for medicinal purposes, the entire plant …
Blood sugar regulation is key to living a healthier life. If you’ve been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or metabolic syndrome, you are at a 5-fold increased risk of developing diabetes. And, if you've been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (DM), don't take it lightly. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to many complications such as heart disease, blindness, …
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Cold-water immersion therapy dates back as far as 3500 BC. Hippocrates in the 4th century BC wrote about using cold water therapies for medicinal purposes. During the last few decades, cold plunging has been gaining popularity, especially among athletes. One specific method, developed by Wim Hof, is getting extraordinarily popular. What is the Wim Hof …