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Tea Can Help You Focus

by Aimee Amodio

05 Apr 2008 06:50 PM

When you hit that afternoon slump, don't head for the coffeemaker. Try a cup of tea, instead! Recent research is pointing to black, green, and oolong tea as a great way to sharpen your focus.

Capsaicin

by Aimee Amodio

29 Feb 2008 05:42 PM

The compound that makes red peppers so very hot is also an amazingly effective pain reliever. Capsaicin was first identified in the 1800s -- a Hungarian doctor in 1878 noticed that the compound could irritate the mucus membranes and promote the secretion of digestive juices.

Another Look at Natural Sleep Aids

by Aimee Amodio

20 Nov 2007 09:41 PM

Despite being really tired, I slept very poorly last night. I knew I had to get up early for a conference call and was worried that I would oversleep or miss my alarm. Instead, I spent the night dozing lightly and tossing and turning.

The Right Tea for the Job

by Aimee Amodio

25 Oct 2007 08:55 PM

Tea is good for you in many ways! But there are lots of teas out there... so how do you choose the one that's best for what's ailing you? Alas, some teas make big claims and have small (if any) benefits. The coffee and tea aisle at the food store is full of all kinds of health remedies.

Score Another Victory For The Great Sinus Experiment

by Aimee Amodio

26 Jul 2007 01:50 PM

A few days ago, I woke up with a sore throat. It must be allergies, I told myself. Post nasal drip, because I have a certain brown dog who hogs all the pillows and I end up sleeping flat on my back. But the sore throat stuck around. Yesterday it was joined by a stuffy nose. And a headache.

Natural Remedies For Sunburn

by Aimee Amodio

29 May 2007 10:57 PM

Nobody's perfect. We forget the sunscreen, and end up with sunburn. We find ourselves in situations where we wouldn't imagine a burn was possible.

The Rainbow Of Teas

by Aimee Amodio

04 May 2007 10:38 AM

Teas come in a lot of different colors these days. Black is the "traditional" tea, the one we're all used to. Green tea came onto the scene in a big way, followed more recently by white and red teas.

Black Cohosh

by Aimee Amodio

17 Nov 2006 02:54 PM

There are lots of plants out there that have been used for centuries as remedies for common problems. Black cohosh has gotten a lot of attention thanks to preliminary evidence that suggests the herb may help relieve symptoms of menopause.

Natural Remedies Against Hot Flashes

by Christine Buske

18 Oct 2006 06:37 PM

Studies show that treating menopausal women with a pill containing Rhubarb extract reduces the frequency and severity of hot flashes. Especially in perimenopausal women the extract had a positive effect.

Eat yourself Healthy

by Christine Buske

20 Aug 2006 12:57 PM

Some foods help you prevent and treat common, and serious, diseases! You can eat yourself healthy, literally, without running to a health food store and buying expensive supplements you can actually create a difference for your health by making small dietary adjustments.



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