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This Natural Remedy Cures Chronic Pain and Migraines
How am I going to get through the day? Cindy Diskin asked herself as she opened her eyes. “The sun was coming up, and I was mustering the energy to lift my head from my pillow, but I felt my chronic pain start to rise too. And just like that, I knew that I was…
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This Supplement May Prevent Osteoarthritis, Fight Heart Disease, and Reduce Your Cancer Risk
Love a fresh and juicy pineapple during the warm weather months? Not only is it a delicious treat, but it also contains an incredible series of enzymes called bromelain that have a wide variety of purported health benefits, affecting everything from your joints to your heart. While bromelain is present in pineapple, it’s most effective…
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Adding This Seasoning to Dishes Can Help Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
I think many of my fellow home cooks will understand when I say I don’t measure ingredients unless I’m baking. I tend to sprinkle a generous amount of herbs and spices into sauces and soups and over meats, but when it comes to salt, I try to be careful about how much I add. Too…
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UTIs Reduced in Women Who Drink a Specific Amount of Water, Study Suggests
As we all know, water is the elixir of life. But according to recent research, it may also be the elixir of avoiding future bladder problems — including painful urinary tract infections (UTIs). An October 2018 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine looked at 140 healthy women with repeat bladder infections. Researchers divided the women…
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A Chronic Pain Specialist Says This Technique Could Get Rid of Your Aches Once and for All
Psychotherapist Alan Gordon, LCSW was in grad school the first time he was hit with chronic back pain and debilitating headaches. “I went the traditional route where I met with doctors,” he describes to First for Women. “I got MRIs. I think I must have done 250 physical therapy appointments over two or three years.…
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This Tiny Electronic Device Can Transform Your Posture With the Touch of a Button
For most of us, the importance of maintaining a proper posture is something that has been drilled into us from an early age. Phrases such as “stand up straight” or “stop slouching” are common childhood reminders, but unfortunately, many of us fail to heed our parents’ warnings. For those who spend hours on end sitting…
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6 Nutrition and Diet Tips To Keep in Mind If You’re Caring for Someone With Dementia
Sophie Murray, the head of nutrition and hydration at Sunrise Senior Living and Gracewell Healthcare in the United Kingdom, provides her top tips on producing a dietary plan for those living with dementia. Find them in the list below. 1. Find memory-evoking foods. Certain foods can evoke memories of smells and tastes from the past.…
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This Dementia Sign Could Appear 16 Years Before Diagnosis
As we get older, it becomes increasingly important that we pay attention to how we feel every day. Research has shown that even small changes could implicate larger problems down the road, and it’s best to communicate with our healthcare providers as soon as we notice something feels off. For example, when it comes to…
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Cumin Has Major Benefits Including Fighting Fatty Liver and Improving Cholesterol
The popular kitchen spice cumin boasts myriad health benefits. In fact, research suggests that cumin is a great spice to add to your routine if you’re looking to boost your heart health, improve digestion — and even help you lose weight. Cumin Benefits for Your Liver The aroma of cuminaldehyde, the active ingredient in cumin,…
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Feeling Fatigued and Achey? You May Have This Deficiency That Frequently Affects Women Over 40
Feeling fatigued, achy, and exhausted can be an indicator of something going on with your health. When your body has too much histamine, this can cause you to experience those side effects. However, there’s some easy lifestyle tweaks you can make to keep these symptoms at bay. “I can’t tell you how often I speak…