Hey guys and gals,
This week I am just touching on a few ways to help you stay healthier. Some tips are more obvious
then others. Regardless I hope you enjoy!
- Go Herbal:
- For varicose veins, try horse chestnut, an herbal extract that's been shown in studies to strengthen veins and reduce swelling. The herb is also available in tropical creams, though there's not as much evidence for these.
- Get a Good Pair of Sneakers:
- Is your energy lagging? Though it may be the last thing you feel like doing when you're tired, exercise, even a brisk walk can be more effective than a nap or a cup of coffee at fighting fatigue.
- Fish and Dry eyes:
- If you suffer from dry eyes, up your seafood intake. Salmon, sardines, and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids, which the body uses to produce tears, among other things. Research suggests that people who consume higher amounts of these fats are less likey to have dry eyes.
- Get a Massage:
- Certain trigger points (spots of tension in musculoskeletal tissue) can cause back pain. Ask a message therapist or other body worker who specialized in myofascial release or neuromuscular therapy to focus on these points during a massage.
- Eat More Garlic
- It may make your breath smell bad but adding raw or lightly cooked garlic and onions to your meals may help you keep healthy during those cold days. Both food appear to possess antiviral and antibacterial properties and are believed to boost immunity.
- Try a Probiotic:
- Ladies, to keep yeast infections at bay, head for the vitamin aisle. Supplementing with "good bacteria. For example Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium, may help to restore the balance the bacteria living in the female region tract and inhibit the growth of yeast in women with recurrent infections. Food such as naturally fermented sauerkraut, kimchi, and kefir, as well as yogurt with active cultures, also contain these bacteria.
- Add Avocado:
- For dry skin, add some avocado to your diet. They are rich in monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, both promote healthy skin!
- Drink that H20
- To treat an acute migraine, drink a full glass of water, dehydration can trigger headaches. Even if you need to take a medication for the pain, try wrapping your head with an Ace bandage so that it covers your eyes, then lie down and breathe deeply. This often helps the pain pass more quickly.
- Add a bit of Spice:
- To warm up cold feet, sprinkle a bit of cayenne pepper into your socks. This folk remedy may help warm your toes by increasing circulation and improving blood flow.
- Sip Oolong Tea:
- Research suggests that people with mild eczema who drink oolong tea 3x a day show improvement in itching and other symptoms. Compounds in the tea called polyphenols are responsible for these results.
There you have it guys! I hope these tips help you stay healthy and hopefully you learned something new! Until the 23rd stay happy and healthy!
Pistols...Out!
Xo
