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7 Best Natural Remedies & Sleep Aids to Cure Insomnia

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 50–70 million US adults have chronic sleep and wakefulness disorders. People experiencing insufficient sleep are at higher risk for obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and depression. Sleeping pills such as benzodiazepines are not recommended as a long-term solution because they can cause a number…

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12 Healthy Snack Ideas & Recipes That Are Easy to Make

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that between 2005-2010, the average American consumed 13% of daily calories from added sugar. World Health Organization guidelines recommend that adults limit their intake of added sugars and those found in honey and fruit juices to below 5% of total calories or approximately 6 teaspoons per day….

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7 Health Benefits of Turmeric Root & Curcumin Powder

Turmeric is a popular yellow spice used in Indian and other Asian dishes and is also used in traditional Indian medicines to treat a variety of disorders. It is the most studied herb there is and has thousands of studies to back it up. Turmeric contains active polyphenols called curcuminoids. One of these compounds, curcumin, is…

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7 Best Natural Home Remedies & Spot Treatments for Acne (Pimples)

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition in the US, affecting up to 50 million Americans every year. Approximately 85% of people aged 12-24 experience at least minor acne. Over-the-counter commercial acne treatments does not always work and can cause further skin irritation. Prescription acne treatments often contain…

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8 Health Benefits of Vitamin D and How to Get More of It

Vitamin D is often associated only with strong bones, but it plays a much wider role in maintaining one’s overall wellness. Vitamin D receptors are located in cells throughout the body including the skin, brain, heart, breast, prostate gland and cells of the immune system. According to a report published in the Archives of Internal…

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How to Make Your Own Natural Homemade Shampoo – 10 Best Recipes

If you want to limit your exposure to potentially toxic chemicals, a good place to start is with your health and beauty products. Commercial shampoos, body wash and shower gels tend to contain a long list of unfamiliar and unpronounceable ingredients that may contribute to allergies, breathing problems, skin irritation or a variety of unexplained…

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7 Best Natural Home Remedies & Treatment for Allergies & Symptoms Relief

According to the CDC allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology reports that the prevalence of allergic diseases in the industrialized world has continued to rise for more than 50 years. Roughly 8% of U.S. adults have hay fever and 8% of children…

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8 Best Natural Home Remedies & Treatment for Back Pain Relief

Back pain is a very common condition. According to the NIH, about 80% percent of adults suffer from lower back pain at some point in their lifetime. It is the greatest cause of work-related disability and one of the top reasons for workplace absences. The American Chiropractic Association notes that back pain is the second…