NUTS ARE USEFUL IN EARLY DEATH PREVENTION

 According to a study, conducted by Dutch scientists, eating nuts (half a handful) is good for early death prevention. In fact, they reduce the risk. There were several studies that found that nuts are good for cardiovascular health, but this is the first study that found this new benefit. Researchers from the Maastricht University, found that people who eat 10g of nuts or peanuts per day, have a 23% lower chance of death. The study lasted 10 years. On the other hand, peanut butter doesn’t have this benefit. It is rich in trans fats and salt.

Nuts are: antioxidants, fiber, several vitamins, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. They also have a lot of other bioactive compounds. 

120.000 Dutch men and women, age 55-69 gave complete dietary and lifestyle information in 1986. Scientists looked at their mortality rate 10 years later. People who eat a lot of nuts, had a lower premature mortality risk of respiratory and neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes and cancer. Across all diseases, there was 23% lower risk during 10 years. Also, there was a decrease of: 30% for diabetes, 39% for respiratory disease and 45% for neurodegenerative disease.

The study was published in the International Journal of Epidemiology. The lead researcher was Prof Piet van den Brandt. He said that it is interesting that 15g of nuts, per day, can lower the mortality rate. In addition, people who eat nuts, eat more fruit and vegetables. Women were leaner and their results were adjustable. This is one of the simplest and very effective ways to protect your health and live longer. Further research is required in order to determine if there are more benefits. 

DO TRY BAKING-SODA TO ALLEVIATE THE SYMPTOMS OF CHICKEN-POX EFFECTIVELY

 

It is quite bad to see a family member down with a disorder or infection like chicken-pox. The situation is compounded when you remember the time when you had it in your childhood.

The disease usually gets up in young children, and manifests itself in the form of small red spots or blisters on the body accompanied by an itchy rash. It can take as long as 10-21 days before the symptoms of the disease manifest themselves in these forms.

The blisters can be very irritating, and the patient is hardly able to control the urge to scratch them. An infected patient, usually  a child, is through the worst part of it two weeks after catching the infection. There are some home remedies to tackle the symptoms while they  persist.

A solution of half-a-tablespoon of baking-soda and water should be applied to the blisters to ease the itching. Alternatively, you can try taking a bath in a tub of water in which a cup of baking-soda is mixed.

These are  a few ways in which baking soda can be put to use to ease the irritation and itchiness caused by an infection of chickenpox.

Chicken-pox is quite common among young children, but once a child recovers from an attack of chicken-pox, he or she  is not likely to get the infection ever again  in life.

Most adults have been through an infection, so they are not likely to get the infection. Moreover,  a vaccine has been developed to tackle the menace. Get in touch with your physician to get all the details.

GET RELIEF FROM A SHOE-BITE USING HONEY OR COCONUT-OIL

 A shoe-bite is a horror you have always wanted to avoid. A shoe bite can be quite uncomfortable. Try out some simple recipes for relief from the discomfort.

Think of using some raw organic honey for some relief from a shoe-bite. It is going to speed up the healing process of your feet. Using honey is going to make sure the bruise doesn't spread over a large area. It will pull down the inflammation.

To begin with, prepare a mixture of organic honey and some sesame oil in a bowl. Dip your fingers into the mixture and apply it over the area that is hurt. Let it dry before using warm water to rinse it. Do this at least two times a day till you get positive results.

The problem of cracked heels can be tackled by using some honey. A regular application of honey to the area of the foot affected by the shoe thrice a day is going to help you a lot.

Alternatively, you can try out applying some coconut-oil to your feet before putting on the shoes. Coconut has anti-inflammatory properties that can be tapped effectively in healing a shoe-bite.

A completely developed coconut-tree leaf should be burnt to ashes. The ashes ought to be mixed with ample amounts of

coconut-oil. 

The paste thus obtained should be applied over the cracked part of the foot. Keep on doing this for two or three days till you get a smooth and healed foot.

NATURAL REMEDIES THAT CAN HELP YOU SLEEP BETTER

 Sleep is one of three pillars that are important for your health. You already know that the other two are food and physical activity. In order to have a healthy life, we need quality sleep. A good thing is that there are many ways that can help you sleep better. A bad thing is that there are many ways that can cause problems sleeping. However, nature cares about you. There are natural remedies that may solve

problems with sleeping.

1.    Hops have a calming effect. People who drink a lot of beer already know this. The extract from hops has been used for insomnia and anxiety. It is a mild sedative that will help you sleep. Before going to bed, you should take between 30 and 120 milligrams.

2.    Wild lettuce is effective against headaches, anxiety and joint pain. You can take between 30 and 120 milligrams of wild-lettuce supplement before going to bed. 

3.    Aromatherapy is another way that can help you sleep better. Lavender is an important aid for better sleep. This has been proved by many studies. You can use a spray with lavender (real lavender) and spritz it on your pillow before you go to bed. Even better is to buy a lavender-filled pillow.

4.    Melatonin controls your sleep. It also induces sleep. Some doctors claim that higher dosages are very effective. However, several studies have shown that lower dosages are even more effective. You should take between 0.3 and 0.5 milligrams before going to bed. Higher dosages may be toxic, so you should avoid them.  Also, high dosages may increase risk of depression and infertility.

USE HONEY AS A TIME-TESTED AND NATURAL WAY TO GET RID OF COUGH EVEN IF YOUR BABY HAS IT

 Coughing is a natural reaction to a foreign body's presence in your throat. It is quite natural to cough once in a while, but regular sessions of cough can get to be quite irksome. It can be unpleasant while it lasts for even a short-term. One that lasts for two or three weeks can be quite disturbing, but it is a pointer towards an infection of the sinus, it can be a flu or it can be a symptom of a common cold.

Either way, it is going to require a remedy, and if you are wary of the artificial stimulants present in the remedies sold in the market and over the internet, you are going to opt for some home remedies. Like you can take a spoon of honey and mix it with some herbal tea. The honey is sure to soothe your throat, while the herbal tea is going to tackle the congestion. Something similar can be achieved with the help of lemon-juice and honey.

Using honey to get over cough is going to prove to be more cost-efficient than any other drug or medicine you are going to buy from the local store. Moreover, it is going to taste a lot better. This is another of the ways our ancestors dealt with the problem when they were confronted with coughs.

But the treatment should not be given to babies less than one year of age. There is a risk of the baby getting some infant botulism, a form of food poisoning. Moreover, it is widely held that babies are not able to digest Honeywell.

USE FIG-LEAVES AND CINNAMON-POWDER TO KEEP DIABETES AND ITS SYMPTOMS AT BAY

  

Diabetes is a disorder wherein the body's capacity to produce insulin is pushed down because of hormonal deficiency or the reason may be because of an underlying disease or disorder. Diabetes is sometimes found in case one takes to a rich diet and doesn't partake in regular exercise.

Those suffering from diabetes are supposed to stick to some medications prescribed by the physician. The point of contention remains the issue of the sugar molecules being burnt in the body in the absence of natural insulin.

In the normal course, insulin is produced by the pancreas to aid in digestion and absorption of sugar molecules. When the pancreas cannot produce insulin,   or the insulin cannot act upon the sugar molecules, sugar cannot be absorbed by the body. 

Modern science has come up with many ways in which there could be a normal production of insulin by the pancreas or the absorption of sugar is facilitated. 

But there are always natural ways to tackle the problem. This way, you can be sure of a comprehensive treatment without any chances of the disorder recurring or any visible side-effects. 

Chewing fig-leaves while the stomach is empty is an efficient way to tackle diabetes. Alternatively, boil some water and add some fig leaves to it. Drink the mixture like tea, and your problem is sure to be resolved in a few days.

Half a spoon of cinnamon powder consumed everyday can have some remarkable effects on your diabetes. Chewing of cinnamon is also likely to produce similar results.

GINGER AND BLACK-PEPPER HELP IN TREATING CONGESTION IN THE THROAT WITHOUT ANY SIDE-EFFECTS

 One of the most horrible aspects of a cough is that it is accompanied by a congestion in the throat. The point is that a lot of mucus and phlegm accumulate in the throat while you cough, and this can be quite irritating at times because this is what leads to coughs getting all the more severe and they do cause some amount of discomfort to the individual too.

Nature has all sorts of recipes for those looking for natural treatments. You can always choose to tap into the soothing properties of ginger. A sore throat can be effectively dealt with using slices of fresh ginger and some water. Prepare a mixture in a bowl, and let the aromas enter your nostrils and your throat through your nose and mouth. You are sure to get instant relief from your coughs.

Alternatively, you can use some chopped ginger and mix it well with some pepper mint and four cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cool. Strain all liquid from the mixture of ginger and peppermint after some time. Let the mixture cool down before mixing some honey to it. Consume a tablespoon of the mixture at frequent intervals. Your cough should go away in no time. The mixture can be preserved in a refrigerator for about three weeks, and used as and when required.

The recipe is  a boon for those afflicted by asthma as well. The mixture of ginger and black pepper is a natural soothing agent that pulls down all kinds of inflammation too. Besides this, it also serves to increase the rate at which oxygen flows through the lungs. This way, it serves to relax the blood vessels lining the lungs.