Research has found that eating purple majesty potatoes reduces high blood pressure and does not cause weight gain. Adding purple majesty potatoes to the diet thus may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. These potatoes are increasingly available in supermarkets, and at farmers´ markets as well. The researchers theorize that white potatoes and potatoes with red skins may have similar effects.
Words: 473 Downloads: 0 Category: Alternative Medicine By: S.J. MerensAlthough bad breath can be caused by a number of things, bacteria is one of the main culprits. It gets caught between our teeth and on our tongue. This article offers several effective home remedies for bad breath, as well as an easy recipe for homemade mouthwash.
Words: 482 Downloads: 0 Category: Alternative Medicine By: Melissa J. MurphySeveral dietary and herbal supplements are beneficial for those who struggle to get to sleep or stay asleep. Good nighttime habits are also important if you have difficulty winding down at night in order to get some much-needed rest. These simple, inexpensive remedies have many health benefits that go beyond getting to sleep.
Words: 521 Downloads: 1 Category: Alternative Medicine By: Anne RadcliffMedications can be effective in treating depression. However, they are not for everyone; some people seek more natural ways to treat their depression. This article explains some natural remedies for depression.
Words: 459 Downloads: 1 Category: Alternative Medicine By: Grace FergusonDetermining whether or not you have an allergy can be a inconvenient and expensive process. For that reason, many choose to use a home allergy testing kit to determine whether they have one of the most common allergies. You should check with your doctor before taking a home allergy test, however, since it may not always be completely accurate.
Words: 437 Downloads: 0 Category: Alternative Medicine By: C.J. McAllisterHoney is a traditional remedy for coughs that has now been proved to be just as effective as commercial remedies. Research shows that two teaspoons of honey just before bed prevents night coughing in children. This 440-word article looks at honey´s properties, and gives advice on how to use it as a natural treatment for coughing.
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