Most people know what a nuisance nasal congestion can be—particularly at night when a stuffy nose hinders sleep. Scattered tissues at the bedside are helpful for cleaning a messy nose, but they won’t heal the condition. Decongestant...
You can find bath salts in drug stores, department stores or even your local grocery store. Many of these salts are packaged in fancy jars, with exotic-sounding ingredients, which seem to justify the price. In reality, bath salts are very easy to...
The culinary and medicinal use of cayenne pepper began during prehistoric times in South America. A component of the pepper's healing properties includes a high concentration of nutrients, including antioxidants and vitamins A and C. The spice's...
You should have a few basic cold and flu fighting remedies available at home for those times when you or a family member develops symptoms unexpectedly. Some of the remedies taste good and work their action on the germs coursing their way through...
Yoga is a wonderful practice for both mind and body. Regular practitioners report increased strength and improvements with issues such as depression as benefits of the practice. Increased flexibility and stress reduction are also benefits of...
Most people experience the flu or a cold once or twice a year. However, if you're consistently sick or feeling under the weather, you may have a compromised immune system. Stress, anxiety, tension and worry can exacerbate a weakened immune system....
If you have a head cold or other viral infection, you may feel swollen lymph nodes on the sides of your neck. This is a positive reaction that signals your lymph nodes are functioning to fight off the infection. Other causes of swollen lymph nodes...
Do certain foods energize you while others make you feel grumpy and tired? These feelings --- both good and bad --- are caused by the foods we eat. Because foods are rated based on nutrition content, it is vital to be aware of what you consume....
