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Believe it or not nature has supplied us with some very powerful tools for boosting our body's immune system.  One of the best ways to harness the healing potential of food is to grow it yourself, in your own garden. But, before you get discouraged, you do not need a green thumb to turn these six seeds into robust herbs and vegetables.  Important tip: To make the most out of their healing abilities, eat your produce whole, fresh, ripe and raw. 1. Garlic Packed with goodness:   This potent herb is anti-bacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal, and has been found to reduce inflammation too. Studies have also shown that garlic can reduce the risk of lung cancer, prostate cancer and osteoarthritis. According to preliminary findings, garlic may also lower cholesterol and blood pressure in people who suffer from hypertension. Use it to avoid the common cold . If you feel like you are getting sick, mince fresh garlic and let it sit for 15 minutes, then sw...

It's easy to eat your way to an alarmingly high cholesterol level. The reverse is true too — changing what you eat can lower your cholesterol and improve the armada of fats floating through your bloodstream. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and "good fats" are all part of a heart-healthy diet. But some foods are particularly good at helping bring down cholesterol. How? Some cholesterol-lowering foods deliver a good dose of soluble fiber, which binds cholesterol and its precursors in the digestive system and drags them out of the body before they get into circulation. Others provide polyunsaturated fats, which directly lower LDL, or "bad" cholesterol. And those with plant sterols and stanols keep the body from absorbing cholesterol. Here are 5 of those foods: Oats.   An easy way to start lowering cholesterol is to choose oatmeal or an oat-based cold cereal like Cheerios for breakfast. It gives you 1 to 2 grams of soluble fiber. Add a banana or som...

Complementary medicine   is used together with mainstream medical care. An example, according to the National Institutes of Health, is using   acupuncture   to help with side effects of cancer treatment. When health care providers and facilities offer both types of care, it is called integrative medicine. Complementary medicine is growing in the U.S. Americans   spend about $34 billion annually   on treatments such as acupuncture and herbal supplements, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics. But do they work? Study results are mixed, but a few are standing up to the scrutiny. For example,   a 2012 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine   concluded that acupuncture is an effective treatment for chronic pain. While the scientific community debates efficacy and sorts out the evidence, some physicians are incorporating acupuncture, naturopathic healing, herbs, homeopathy   and i...

 Remedies That Help to Remove The Uric Acid That Causes Arthritis 2015-03-02T03:59:31+00:00 105 share Sharp uric acid crystals cause pain and inflammation in tissues. Some herbs do miracles when it comes to dissolving and eliminating uric acid crystals. In this article we suggest that you try these natural products and herbs to eliminate the uric acid known as the root-cause of arthritis. Apple Cider Vinegar In folk medicine apple cider vinegar is largely used in the treatment of sore joints. Regular application of this treatment results in retraction of the joints within a month. Soak a bandage or a piece of cloth in some apple cider vinegar and apply the compress on your swollen joints or varicose veins. Wrap well. Repeat the remedy every morning and evening. You can also dissolve 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a cup of lukewarm water and drink the liquid every day. Burdock Root This traditional herbal remedy is useful in the tr...

  15 share It’s a topic of conversation that many people aren’t keen on; however, it’s a very important bodily function.   Mucus   (also known as snot, phlegm and boogers) works as a lubricant, so to speak, for the body. The mouth, noise,   sinuses , lungs, gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the throat all contain tissues that produce mucus. The mucus that these tissues create actually work to protect the surfaces of these parts of the body, thus preventing the tissues underneath them from becoming dried out. Mucus also works to prevent the body from becoming infected with viruses, bacteria and other germs. When something enters the body that shouldn’t with the intention of making an individual sick, the mucus traps the foreign pathogen, preventing it from entering the body and infiltrating the   immune system . In other words, mucus prevents illnesses. Believe it or not, that gross, gooey and green stuff which seems to be prod...