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Getting Over Gout: 11 Herbal and Natural Remedies There is nothing good about gout. Essentially a short-term form of arthritis, gout is caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood stream. If not properly eliminated, this acid can form needle-like urate crystals that collect in joints and soft tissues …

8 Common Foods That Help You Fight Pain Naturally 8 Common Foods That Help You Fight Pain Naturally More than one third of adults suffer from chronic pain; that’s over 100 million Americans. Over the counter pain relievers comprise the highest profits of the pharmaceutical industry and, while pain pills …

8 Natural Ways to Bust a Headache Sasha Wolff via wikimedia.org Headaches can bring any pleasant and productive day to a screeching halt. For many, headaches come as often as multiple times per week, and from chronic pain to slight tension, they have the power to negatively affect one’s quality …

Blackhead Treatments: 10 Simple Home Remedies for Clearer Skin image credit Blackheads are annoying, and frustrating to deal with. Essentially a pimple in an open pore, blackheads are the oxidized accumulation of dead skin cells and sebum, the body’s natural skin oil. While the natural reaction to blackheads may be to …

40 Amazing Uses for Rubbing Alcohol We’ve all got it, that bottle of rubbing alcohol in the medicine cabinet. Even the most inventive DIY types probably have a mere handful of uses for that bottle, be it rubbing on sore muscles or maybe treating a few odors around the house. …

7 Natural alternative Remedies for Eczema What is Eczema? We live in a time of so many technologically-devised “everythings” that it really is no wonder that more and more people are suffering from all sorts of skin conditions and allergies. Some of these irritations are minor sensitivities; however, more and …

8 Herbs That Help with Depression & Anxiety 8 Herbs That Help with Depression & Anxiety Anxiety and depression are ubiquitous conditions that impair your ability to think clearly and function effectively in everyday life. Almost 1/3 of the country’s mental health expenditure goes towards treating anxiety disorders, which cost …

7 Must-Eat Fermented Foods for a Healthy Gut Fermented foods have been a part of our diets for thousands of years, and for good reason. They’re loaded with healthy bacteria, also known as probiotics, which are essential for maintaining a healthy gut. Not only do these bacteria aid in digestion, …

8 Reasons You Should Try Oil Pulling 8 Reasons You Should Try Oil Pulling Oil pulling is an oral health technique; the ritual of oil pulling dates back 3,000 years. This Ayurvedic tradition is also called “gundusha” or “kavala” and involves swishing a tablespoon of oil in your mouth and …

13 Foods to Eat to Reduce Clogged Arteries By Lightspring/shutterstock Heart disease is one of the top killers in the United States, claiming one out of 4 deaths per year. Plaque builds up in the heart’s arteries, narrowing the inner walls, which restricts and blocks the flow of blood. Your …

10 Home Remedies to Get Rid Of Canker Sores Canker sores, also known as Aphthous stomatitis, is a small mouth ulcer that occurs at the base of the gum or inside the mouth. It can be very painful and can even make eating and talking difficult, but it doesn’t cause …

What Is Activated Charcoal And how To Use It Top 11 Activated Charcoal Uses Have you heard of activated charcoal? Activated charcoal is an odourless, black powder that can treat overdoses in emergency rooms. You can use it for a wide range of medicinal uses, making it addition that everyone …