dailyhealthpost--2020-03-15--How to Detect Fake Honey (It’s Everywhere), Use This Simple Trick!

It ’ s been called liquid gold !
Honey is one of nature ’ s sweetest gifts—literally .
It is also one of nature ’ s purest foods .
Nutritionists call it a “ functional food , ” meaning it is all natural and has numerous health benefits .
In fact , raw ( unpasteurised , or never heated beyond the temperature of the beehive ) honey contains a whopping 22 amino acids , 27 minerals including calcium , iron , zinc , potassium , calcium , magnesium , and even selenium .
It is full of vitamins as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , pantothenic acid and niacin .
And if you are looking for some nutritional live digestive enzymes , honey has many including diastase , invertase , catalase , glucose oxidase , acid phosphatase and inulase .
( 1 ) Honey is also high in antioxidants .
( 2 ) Sounds perfect , right ?
Well , not really .
Not all honey is the same .
In fact , most of the honey you buy at your local supermarket is not any healthier than white sugar , especially cheap honey .
And much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where regulations on health and safety are lax and in many cases , non-existent .
Honey is an ancient delicacy .
It has been around for centuries as both a sweetener and a healing agent .
There are over 4,000 years of recorded use of honey as a medicinal agent .
The ancient philosophers Aristotle ( 384 – 322 BC ) and Aristoxenus ( 320 BC ) even touted the benefits of this golden treat .
Aristoxenus claimed that “ anyone who eats honey , spring onions and bread for his daily breakfast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his lifetime.
” ( 3 ) Hippocrates , the Father of Medicine , also used honey as the foundation for the majority of his medicinals .
St. Ambrose claimed that “ The fruit of the Bees is desired of all , and is equally sweet to Kings and Beggars and it is not only pleasing but profitable and healthful , it sweetens their mouths , cures their wounds and convales remedies to inward Ulcers.
” As the healing properties became more widely known , the production of honey also grew in places like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even used on the battlefield in World War I in a medicinal wound cleaner ( Dakin ’ s Solution ) invented by the chemist Henry Drysdale Dakin .
( 4 ) The history of honey for healing is long and includes use among people of all cultures and regions , the rich and the poor .
But as the popularity of honey soared , so did the ways in which it was manufactured .
Today , after over processing and pasteurization , little , if any healing value is left in our supermarket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the food safety divisions of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) and the European Commission ( EU ) as well as numerous other regulating bodies , in order for honey to be considered “ real , ” it must contain pollen .
Without the presence of pollen ( and thus the flower strain it comes from ) the FDA can not determine whether the honey is from legitimate and/or safe sources .
( 5 ) And most , if not all , of the commercial honeys sold in supermarkets are ultra-filtered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honey to high temperatures that kills off any beneficial nutrients and enzymes , adding water to dilute it , and then filtering it using high pressure technology to remove any pollen .
This is a technique that mirrors the manufacturing practices of the Chinese and East Indians , who export literally tons of tainted honey , which leaves officials unable to track its origins .
( 6 )

Honey is one of nature’s sweetest gifts—literally. It’s been called liquid gold! It is also one of nature’s purest foods. Nutritionists call it a “functional food” meaning it is all natural and has numerous health benefits.
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Use this simple trick to detect fake honey!
In fact, raw (unpasteurized, or never heated beyond the temperature of the beehive) honey contains a whopping 22 amino acids, 27 minerals including calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and even selenium. It is full of vitamins as well like vitamin B6, thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and niacin.
And if you are looking for some nutritional live digestive enzymes, honey has many including diastase, invertase, catalase, glucose oxidase, acid phosphatase and inulase. (1) Honey is also high in antioxidants. (2)
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Sounds perfect, right? Well, not really. Not all honey is the same.
In fact, most of the honey you buy at your local supermarket is not any healthier than white sugar, especially cheap honey. And much of it is likely manufactured in China where regulations on health and safety are lax and in many cases, non-existent.
Honey’s History
Honey is an ancient delicacy. It has been around for centuries as both a sweetener and a healing agent. There are over 4,000 years of recorded use of honey as a medicinal agent.
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The ancient philosophers Aristotle (384 – 322 BC) and Aristoxenus (320 BC) even touted the benefits of this golden treat. Aristoxenus claimed that “anyone who eats honey, spring onions and bread for his daily breakfast will be free from all diseases throughout his lifetime.” (3)
Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, also used honey as the foundation for the majority of his medicinals. St. Ambrose claimed that “The fruit of the Bees is desired of all, and is equally sweet to Kings and Beggars and it is not only pleasing but profitable and healthful, it sweetens their mouths, cures their wounds and convales remedies to inward Ulcers.”
As the healing properties became more widely known, the production of honey also grew in places like ancient Greece and Sicily. It was even used on the battlefield in World War I in a medicinal wound cleaner (Dakin’s Solution) invented by the chemist Henry Drysdale Dakin. (4)
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The history of honey for healing is long and includes use among people of all cultures and regions, the rich and the poor. But as the popularity of honey soared, so did the ways in which it was manufactured. Today, after over processing and pasteurization, little, if any healing value is left in our supermarket variety honeys.
How Fake Honey Is Made
According to the FDA, the food safety divisions of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission (EU) as well as numerous other regulating bodies, in order for honey to be considered “real,” it must contain pollen.
Without the presence of pollen (and thus the flower strain it comes from) the FDA cannot determine whether the honey is from legitimate and/or safe sources. (5)
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And most, if not all, of the commercial honeys sold in supermarkets are ultra-filtered, a process that involves heating the honey to high temperatures that kills off any beneficial nutrients and enzymes, adding water to dilute it, and then filtering it using high pressure technology to remove any pollen.
This is a technique that mirrors the manufacturing practices of the Chinese and East Indians, who export literally tons of tainted honey, which leaves officials unable to track its origins. (6)
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dailyhealthpost--2020-03-15--Adrenal Fatigue: What It Is And 17 All-Natural Ways To Treat It

Adrenal insufficiency syndrome is more widespread than you might think .
Your adrenal glands don ’ t often get the attention they deserve and you ’ ll know when yours aren ’ t happy .
These small layered glands reside on top of your kidneys .
As a matter of fact , these little guys are critical for healthy kidney function and the production of hormones—particularly stress and sex hormones ( estrogen and testosterone ) .
In fact , the word “ adrenal ” comes from the Latin for “ near the kidney ” .
The core of the adrenals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ input from the brain and releases hormones so we react accordingly ( 1 ) .
Adrenaline and norepinephrine push the body to action ( fight/flight/freeze ) , increasing heart rate and blood flow .
On the other hand , dopamine is the pleasure hormone , regulating emotional responses and body movement .
The middle layer ( cortex ) is responsible for sex and steroid hormone production .
In fact , steroid hormones regulate the sleep cycle and blood pressure and are involved in the metabolism of food into usable energy .
The outer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is composed of adipose ( fat ) tissue to protect the adrenal glands .
More often than not , we hit the adrenal glands too hard and too often .
“ First World ” lifestyles are , to a large extent , driven by emotional stress ( school , work , finances , relationships ) and our food , water , and air all contain harmful chemicals that apply physical stress on top of that .
• Brain fog and memory loss – excess cortisol over time affects the hippocampus , where memories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of adrenal fatigue ( 3 ) : This is a normal state of heightened reactivity .
In response to a stressor , from something simple like taking an exam to something serious like an automobile accident , your adrenal glands will release cortisol and other hormones so you can deal with the immediate situation .
Most Stage One activity subsides once the hazard has passed and normal cortisol levels return .
The stressor doesn ’ t quickly go away and your body must remain in an elevated state to meet the challenge .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleep hormones drop .
You might feel wired but tired .
If this stage goes on long enough , adrenal fatigue can set in .
The endocrine system—including the adrenals—continues to produce excess stress hormones and fewer sex and sleep hormones .
You can still function normally but you feel symptoms of exhaustion .
Lethargy and an impaired immune response lend themselves to catching every bug that ’ s going around .
As a matter of fact , you may find yourself unable to get rid of a simple yeast infection .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
None of us is superhuman .
If we don ’ t take good care of ourselves , eventually even day-to-day living can become a chore and your systems begin to shut down .
Stress hormone levels finally drop in stage four and low cortisol levels aren ’ t enough to get you going .
Anxiety , depression , weight loss or gain , irritability , and apathy can result .
If you get to this stage , it will take conscious effort ( and patience ) to support your adrenals and restore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point that adrenal fatigue moves into adrenal insufficiency .
After the crash , when the adrenal glands aren ’ t producing proper levels of hormones , the condition is referred to as “ insufficiency ” .
Fatigue isn ’ t the only cause of adrenal insufficiency ; it can occur due to other lifestyle factors ( e.g.
, diet or toxin exposure ) , disease , or autoimmune reactions .
The primary causes of adrenal insufficiency are : • Poor diet – the vitamin B complex is essential for proper adrenal function , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the body ( 4 ) • Disease – diabetes , asthma , inflammatory-related conditions , autoimmune disorders , and any chronic illness ( and their treatments ! )
can put undue stress on adrenal glands • Adrenal gland disorders – genetics , chronic infections , larger endocrine system imbalance , tumors , and some pharmaceuticals affect how our adrenals function If you feel your adrenal gland function is impaired , look through these simple ways to support them .
You ’ ll feel renewed and energized after trying these remedies for adrenal support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you need to break : you feel tired but push yourself to stay awake .
Sleep patterns are disrupted , making you feel even more tired .
A consistent , solid 7-8 hours of sleep every night will heal your entire body , including your adrenal glands .
Turn off electronics at least an hour before retiring , take a hot bath before bed , read a book , drink a cup of calming tea to get better sleep .
And it ’ s important to do so : you perform best when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , studies of chronic fatigue indicate a definite connection between lack of a goodnight ’ s sleep and daytime dysfunction .
( 5 ) Your diet impacts every part of your body , adrenal glands included .
1-3 cups of coffee a day are okay for most people ( even beneficial ) but not after 3:00 p.m. when it can overload adrenal activity and interfere with sleep .
Limit caffeine intake and switch to herbal tea or lemon water in the afternoon to purge toxins and improve energy .
“ Repeated doses of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ markedly increased cortisol levels , regardless of the stressor involved or the sex of the individual…a positive relationship clearly exists between caffeine intake and cortisol release , and this relationship is exacerbated when other stressors are introduced .
Thus , supplementing a lack of sleep with multiple cups of coffee or energy drinks actually reinforces the negative effects of the stress response and further undermines performance .
The benefits of caffeine intake must be balanced with its implications for cortisol secretion , ” writes ana article in the Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal Of Science @ @ @ @

Adrenal insufficiency syndrome is more widespread than you might think. Your adrenal glands don’t often get the attention they deserve and you’ll know when yours aren’t happy.
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These small layered glands reside on top of your kidneys. As a matter of fact, these little guys are critical for healthy kidney function and the production of hormones—particularly stress and sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone). In fact, the word “adrenal” comes from the Latin for “near the kidney”.
The core of the adrenals (medulla) produces neurotransmitters that receive input from the brain and releases hormones so we react accordingly (1). Adrenaline and norepinephrine push the body to action (fight/flight/freeze), increasing heart rate and blood flow. On the other hand, dopamine is the pleasure hormone, regulating emotional responses and body movement.
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The middle layer (cortex) is responsible for sex and steroid hormone production. In fact, steroid hormones regulate the sleep cycle and blood pressure and are involved in the metabolism of food into usable energy. The outer part of the adrenals (capsule) is composed of adipose (fat) tissue to protect the adrenal glands.
Adrenal Fatigue
More often than not, we hit the adrenal glands too hard and too often. “First World” lifestyles are, to a large extent, driven by emotional stress (school, work, finances, relationships) and our food, water, and air all contain harmful chemicals that apply physical stress on top of that.
Left unattended, adrenal fatigue can lead to adrenal insufficiency.
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Signs of adrenal fatigue include (2):
Multiple allergies
Anxiety
Blurry vision
Body aches or chronic muscle pain
Brain fog and memory loss – excess cortisol over time affects the hippocampus, where memories are stored
Extreme fatigue
Cold hands and feet
Depression
Dizziness
Chronic dry skin and/or brittle nails
Hair loss
Heart palpitations
Hypoglycemia
Irritability
Lethargy
Low blood pressure
Low sex drive
Muscle weakness
Salt and/or sugar cravings
Poor sleep/mid-afternoon sleepiness
Thyroid problems
Tinnitus
Uterine fibroids
Unexplained weight loss or gain
The Stages Of Adrenal Fatigue
There are four identifiable stages of adrenal fatigue (3):
One – Beginning of Alarm
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This is a normal state of heightened reactivity. In response to a stressor, from something simple like taking an exam to something serious like an automobile accident, your adrenal glands will release cortisol and other hormones so you can deal with the immediate situation. Most Stage One activity subsides once the hazard has passed and normal cortisol levels return.
Two – Alarm Continues
The stressor doesn’t quickly go away and your body must remain in an elevated state to meet the challenge. Stress-related hormones may increase while sex and sleep hormones drop. You might feel wired but tired. If this stage goes on long enough, adrenal fatigue can set in.
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Three – Resistance
The endocrine system—including the adrenals—continues to produce excess stress hormones and fewer sex and sleep hormones. You can still function normally but you feel symptoms of exhaustion. Lethargy and an impaired immune response lend themselves to catching every bug that’s going around. As a matter of fact, you may find yourself unable to get rid of a simple yeast infection. This phase can last months or even years.
Four – Burn-out
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None of us is superhuman. If we don’t take good care of ourselves, eventually even day-to-day living can become a chore and your systems begin to shut down. Stress hormone levels finally drop in stage four and low cortisol levels aren’t enough to get you going. Anxiety, depression, weight loss or gain, irritability, and apathy can result. If you get to this stage, it will take conscious effort (and patience) to support your adrenals and restore balance. It’s at this point that adrenal fatigue moves into adrenal insufficiency.
Adrenal Insufficiency
After the crash, when the adrenal glands aren’t producing proper levels of hormones, the condition is referred to as “insufficiency”. Fatigue isn’t the only cause of adrenal insufficiency; it can occur due to other lifestyle factors (e.g., diet or toxin exposure), disease, or autoimmune reactions.
The primary causes of adrenal insufficiency are:
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Chronic emotional stress
Addison’s disease
Poor diet – the vitamin B complex is essential for proper adrenal function, acting as catalysts for enzymatic processes throughout the body (4)
Disease – diabetes, asthma, inflammatory-related conditions, autoimmune disorders, and any chronic illness (and their treatments!) can put undue stress on adrenal glands
Lack of sleep
Toxicity caused by environmental pollutants
Emotional or physical trauma
Adrenal gland disorders – genetics, chronic infections, larger endocrine system imbalance, tumors, and some pharmaceuticals affect how our adrenals function
If you feel your adrenal gland function is impaired, look through these simple ways to support them.
16 Home Remedies to Heal Adrenal Fatigue
You’ll feel renewed and energized after trying these remedies for adrenal support.
1. Improve Your Sleep Hygiene
Sleep deprivation is a vicious cycle you need to break: you feel tired but push yourself to stay awake. Sleep patterns are disrupted, making you feel even more tired.
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A consistent, solid 7-8 hours of sleep every night will heal your entire body, including your adrenal glands. Turn off electronics at least an hour before retiring, take a hot bath before bed, read a book, drink a cup of calming tea to get better sleep.
And it’s important to do so: you perform best when you’re well rested. Currently, studies of chronic fatigue indicate a definite connection between lack of a goodnight’s sleep and daytime dysfunction. (5)
Follow an Adrenal Diet
Your diet impacts every part of your body, adrenal glands included.
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2. Avoid Caffeine
1-3 cups of coffee a day are okay for most people (even beneficial) but not after 3:00 p.m. when it can overload adrenal activity and interfere with sleep. Limit caffeine intake and switch to herbal tea or lemon water in the afternoon to purge toxins and improve energy.
“Repeated doses of caffeine over a single day result in markedly increased cortisol levels, regardless of the stressor involved or the sex of the individual…a positive relationship clearly exists between caffeine intake and cortisol release, and this relationship is exacerbated when other stressors are introduced. Thus, supplementing a lack of sleep with multiple cups of coffee or energy drinks actually reinforces the negative effects of the stress response and further undermines performance. The benefits of caffeine intake must be balanced with its implications for cortisol secretion,” writes ana article in the Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal Of Science. (6)
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dailyhealthpost--2020-03-15--7 Simple Exercises That Will Transform Your Body in Just Four Weeks

Staying fit is a lifelong commitment to eating healthy and being active .
When you have a busy lifestyle , nothing is more beneficial than a full body workout routine .
This allows you to stay consistent in your endeavors and make the most of your time in the gym .
Better yet , some routines simply rely on body-weight exercises and target every muscle for maximum results .
You don ’ t even have to step foot in the gym !
Repeat these 7 exercises over the course of a month to tone your whole body and strengthen your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the full routine below , but first , it ’ s important to know how to do each exercise properly .
Start with your belly to the ground , keeping your feet at hip ’ s width apart and your palms beside your chest at shoulder ’ s width apart .
This starting position should resemble a push-up position .
Lift yourself up , placing your weight on your toes and lower your arms one at a time so that your forearms are touching the ground .
Your weight should be distributed equally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your back straight with your head facing the ground , tightening your core and buttocks .
Make sure to keep your hips in line with your back and legs .
Start in a plank position , with your hands slightly more than shoulder-width apart and the toes braced against the floor .
Your core muscles should be tight so that your back and hips are totally flat .
Inhale , look straight ahead and start to lower your body down .
Keep your shoulders back and your elbows tucked in as you do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your back arch !
As you exhale , push yourself back up , maintaining the same body position .
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart , toes pointing straight ahead .
Lower yourself from the hips and knees , maintaining a straight back until your thighs are parallel to the ground .
Keep that same posture and drive yourself upwards from the balls of your feet .
Make sure that your knees stay aligned with your toes throughout the entire exercise in order to prevent injury and get the most out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your hands and knees at shoulder ’ s and hip ’ s width .
Keep your abs and glutes tight and raise your right heel towards to the ceiling so that your foot is directly above your butt .
Make sure to keep your thigh no higher than your torso to avoid injuring your spine .
Hold the position and slowly return your knee towards the ground without touching it .
Lie on your back with your legs bent at a 90-degree angle and your calves parallel to the floor .
Place your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your right arm and right leg into a straight line , letting your limbs rest slightly above the floor .
Return to your original position and repeat the same extension with your left arm and leg .
Start in the downward facing dog yoga position , with your hands on the floor in front of you , neck straight and feet at hip ’ s width apart .
Place your weight on your feet and hands .
Keeping your hips square , kick your right leg back to the height of your hips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plank and bring the right leg into your chest .
Curve your spine inward and tuck in your chin .
Release and push back into your downward facing dog , extending your right leg back in a straight line with your back .
Stand tall with your back against the wall and your feet hip ’ s wide apart .
Bend your knees slightly .
Hold your arms out in front of you , clutching a medicine ball .
Tighten your core and swing your arms from side to side , keeping your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Each week , work out from Monday to Saturday , and rest on Sunday .
Every day , for 6 days , follow this schedule : Don ’ t forget to rest for 10 seconds between each exercise .
For the next 6 days , alternate between the following sets : Perform each exercise for 3 minutes , resting for 15 seconds in between .
Perform each exercise for 3 minutes , resting for 15 seconds in between .
This full body workout will leave you sore at first if you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But if you stick to it , you ’ ll see noticeable results !
Remember that to keep losing weight and continue getting stronger , you ’ ll have to gradually increase your sets and supplement your routine with a few cardio and weight training sessions each week .

Staying fit is a lifelong commitment to eating healthy and being active. When you have a busy lifestyle, nothing is more beneficial than a full body workout routine. This allows you to stay consistent in your endeavors and make the most of your time in the gym.
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Better yet, some routines simply rely on body-weight exercises and target every muscle for maximum results. You don’t even have to step foot in the gym!
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4 Week Full Body Workout
Repeat these 7 exercises over the course of a month to tone your whole body and strengthen your muscles. We’ll break down the full routine below, but first, it’s important to know how to do each exercise properly.
1. Plank
Start with your belly to the ground, keeping your feet at hip’s width apart and your palms beside your chest at shoulder’s width apart. This starting position should resemble a push-up position.
Lift yourself up, placing your weight on your toes and lower your arms one at a time so that your forearms are touching the ground. Your weight should be distributed equally on your toes and forearms.
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Keep your back straight with your head facing the ground, tightening your core and buttocks. Make sure to keep your hips in line with your back and legs.
2. Push-ups
How To Do Push Ups (Even If You Can't Do One Now)
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Start in a plank position, with your hands slightly more than shoulder-width apart and the toes braced against the floor. Your core muscles should be tight so that your back and hips are totally flat.
Inhale, look straight ahead and start to lower your body down. Keep your shoulders back and your elbows tucked in as you do so. Make sure not to let your back arch!
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As you exhale, push yourself back up, maintaining the same body position.
3. Squats
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing straight ahead. Lower yourself from the hips and knees, maintaining a straight back until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
Keep that same posture and drive yourself upwards from the balls of your feet. Make sure that your knees stay aligned with your toes throughout the entire exercise in order to prevent injury and get the most out of the movement.
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4. Donkey Kicks
Donkey Kicks
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Start on the ground on your hands and knees at shoulder’s and hip’s width. Keep your abs and glutes tight and raise your right heel towards to the ceiling so that your foot is directly above your butt. Make sure to keep your thigh no higher than your torso to avoid injuring your spine.
Hold the position and slowly return your knee towards the ground without touching it.
5. Dead Bug
Lie on your back with your legs bent at a 90-degree angle and your calves parallel to the floor. Place your hands on your knees.
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Stretch out your right arm and right leg into a straight line, letting your limbs rest slightly above the floor. Return to your original position and repeat the same extension with your left arm and leg.
6. Downward Dog Leg Lift
How to Do a Downward Dog Leg Lift | Yoga
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Start in the downward facing dog yoga position, with your hands on the floor in front of you, neck straight and feet at hip’s width apart. Place your weight on your feet and hands. Keeping your hips square, kick your right leg back to the height of your hips.
Next, transition into a high plank and bring the right leg into your chest. Curve your spine inward and tuck in your chin. Release and push back into your downward facing dog, extending your right leg back in a straight line with your back.
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7. Ball twist
Stand tall with your back against the wall and your feet hip’s wide apart. Bend your knees slightly. Hold your arms out in front of you, clutching a medicine ball. Tighten your core and swing your arms from side to side, keeping your torso straight and nearly touching the wall.
The Four-Week plan
Each week, work out from Monday to Saturday, and rest on Sunday.
Week 1:
Every day, for 6 days, follow this schedule:
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2-minute plank
1-minute push-ups
1-minute donkey kicks
1-minute dead bug
1-minute squats
1-minute ball twist
2-minute downward dog leg lift
Don’t forget to rest for 10 seconds between each exercise.
Week 2:
For the next 6 days, alternate between the following sets:
Set 1:
Perform each exercise for 3 minutes, resting for 15 seconds in between.
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plank
dead bugs
donkey kicks
downward dog leg lift
Set 2:
Perform each exercise for 3 minutes, resting for 15 seconds in between.
ball twists
plank
push-ups
squats
Week 3: repeat the Week 1 set.
Week 4: repeat the Week 2 sets.
This full body workout will leave you sore at first if you’re just getting into health and fitness. But if you stick to it, you’ll see noticeable results!
Remember that to keep losing weight and continue getting stronger, you’ll have to gradually increase your sets and supplement your routine with a few cardio and weight training sessions each week.
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dailyhealthpost--2020-03-15--How To Get Rid Of Vertigo: 17 All-Natural Remedies

Ever feel like the room is spinning , after getting up too quickly in the morning ?
Typically , dizziness only occurs after intense movement or during motion sickness .
But for some people , dizzy spells can come out of nowhere .
This , combined with feeling off balance , is referred to as vertigo .
It ’ s different from other types of dizziness because you don ’ t have to be moving to experience it ( 1 ) .
Many wonder how to get rid of vertigo , but it isn ’ t exactly straightforward .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some things can trigger it .
For one , getting up too quickly , being nauseous , excess exercise , stress , and lack of sleep can exasperate the condition .
Debilitating as it may be , vertigo is a symptom , not a condition in itself .
Oddly enough , some types of vertigo can disappear without conventional treatment ( 2 ) .
How To Know It ’ s Vertigo The most common cause of vertigo is an inner ear problem .
Specifically , it ’ s usually caused by a problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ear .
This is referred to as peripheral vertigo .
Alternately , it can be caused by a dysfunction in the central nervous system .
This is called central vertigo .
Vertigo may feel like regular dizziness at first , but it ’ s usually accompanied by hearing loss , tinnitus , nausea , vomiting or a feeling of fullness in the ear .
Peripheral vertigo occurs when the labyrinth of the inner ear is offset by inflammation , infection , injury or drug toxicity .
This can also occur from fluid build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inner ear fluid .
On the other hand , central vertigo occurs when there ’ s a disturbance in brainstem and cerebellum .
It can also occur when messages going to and from the thalamus aren ’ t properly transmitted .
This may or may not be accompanied by headaches and migraines .
While these are the most common causes , vertigo can occur due to other reasons .
These include stroke and transient ischemic attack , cerebellar brain tumor , acoustic neuroma and multiple sclerosis .
• Being pulled to one direction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loss If you experience any of these symptoms , talk to your doctor right away and consider asking for a formal diagnosis .
How To Get Rid Of Vertigo While your doctor may recommend antibiotics , pharmaceuticals , or even surgery , try these remedies first .
If you don ’ t know what ’ s causing your condition , try a few and see what works !
This exercise for vertigo treatment at home gained popularity in 2012 after CBS4 Health Specialist Kathy Walsh reported on it .
It should give you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anywhere !
• Sitting on your knees , straighten your back and tilt your head to look at the ceiling .
• Bring your ear upside down between your palms and your arms to your elbows to the side as if you were doing a somersault .
• Turn your head to face your left elbow .
• Once you ’ re no longer dizzy , raise your head to back level .
• Wait until you are no longer dizzy and sit back quickly .
Yoga is a great way to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ readjust your body .
This pose work wonders for your sinuses too !
• To do it , sit comfortably on a meditation cushion and sit with your legs crossed and your spine straight .
• Bring your right foot on top of your left thigh and vice-versa .
• Close your eyes and place your hands on your knees .
• Raise your arms in front of your face with your elbows out to the side .
• Close your ears using your thumbs , close your eyelids using your index fingers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fingers .
Use your last two fingers from each hand to close your mouth .
• Release your middle fingers and breathe in deeply .
Close your nostrils with your fingers and hold the breath as long as comfortable .
Release your middle fingers and breathe out .
• Finish off my going back to the original position with your hands on your knees .
This pose relaxes your mind through breathing one nostril at a time .
It can also help you calm down during a dizzy spell .
• Sit comfortably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Keep a gentle smile on your face .
• Place your left hand on the left knee , palms open to the sky or in Chin Mudra ( thumb and index finger gently touching at the tips ) .
• Place the tip of the index finger and middle finger of the right hand in between the eyebrows , the ring finger and little finger on the left nostril , and the thumb on the right nostril .
We will use the ring finger and little finger to open or close the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nostril .
• Press your thumb down on the right nostril and breathe out gently through the left nostril .
• Now breathe in from the left nostril and then press the left nostril gently with the ring finger and little finger .
Removing the right thumb from the right nostril , breathe out from the right .
• Breathe in from the right nostril and exhale from the left .
You have now completed one round of • Complete 9 such rounds by alternately breathing through both the nostrils .
After every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same nostril from which you exhaled .
Keep your eyes closed throughout and continue taking long , deep , smooth breaths without any force or effort .
Standing on your head is probably the last thing you want to do when you ’ re experiencing vertigo , but it can help move along fluids in your ears .
Think of it as an extension to the half somersault .
• Use a folded blanket or sticky mat to pad your head and forearms and kneel on the floor .
Lace your fingers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floor , elbows at shoulder width .
Roll the upper arms slightly outward , but press the inner wrists firmly into the floor .
• Set the crown of your head on the floor .
If you are just beginning to practice this pose , press the bases of your palms together and snuggle the back of your head against the clasped hands .
• Inhale and lift your knees off the floor .
Carefully walk your feet closer to your elbows , heels elevated .
Actively lift through the top thighs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shoulder blades against your back and lift them toward the tailbone so the front torso stays as long as possible .
This should help prevent the weight of the shoulders collapsing onto your neck and head .
• Exhale and lift your feet away from the floor .
Take both feet up at the same time , even if it means bending your knees and hopping lightly off the floor .
As the legs rise to perpendicular to the floor , firm the tailbone against the back of the pelvis .
Turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actively press the heels toward the ceiling ( straightening the knees if you bent them to come up ) .
The center of the arches should align over the center of the pelvis , which in turn should align over the crown of the head .
• Firm the outer arms inward , and soften the fingers .
Continue to press the shoulder blades against the back , widen them , and draw them toward the tailbone .
Keep the weight evenly balanced on the two forearms .
It ’ s also essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toward the heels .
• Once the backs of the legs are fully lengthened through the heels , maintain that length and press up through the balls of the big toes so the inner legs are slightly longer than the outer .
• As a beginner , stay in this position for 10 seconds .
Gradually add 5 to 10 seconds onto your stay every day or so until you can comfortably hold the pose for 3 minutes .
Come down with an exhalation , without losing the lift of the shoulder blades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the same time .
This pose opens up the neck , shoulders , abs and back muscles .
It also helps balance you the nervous system , which is great if you suffer from central vertigo .
• From Salamba Sarvangasana , exhale and bend from the hip joints to slowly lower your toes to the floor above and beyond your head .
As much as possible , keep your torso perpendicular to the floor and your legs fully extended .
• With your toes on the floor , lift your top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ draw your inner groins deep into the pelvis .
Imagine that your torso is hanging from the height of your groins .
Continue to draw your chin away from your sternum and soften your throat .
• You can continue to press your hands against the back torso , pushing the back up toward the ceiling as you press the backs of the upper arms down , onto your support .
Or you can release your hands away from your back and stretch the arms out behind you on the floor , opposite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press the arms actively down on the support as you lift the thighs toward the ceiling .
• Hold for up to 5 minutes , breathing deeply throughout .
This seated forward bend relieves stress and anxiety .
It can also help you regain stability when you ’ re feeling off-balance .
• Sit on the floor with your buttocks supported on a folded blanket and your legs straight in front of you .
Press actively through your heels .
Rock slightly onto your left buttock , and pull your right sitting bone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand .
Repeat on the other side .
• Turn the top thighs in slightly and press them down into the floor .
Press through your palms or fingertips on the floor beside your hips and lift the top of the sternum toward the ceiling as the top thighs descend .
• Draw the inner groins deep into the pelvis .
Inhale , and keeping the front torso long , lean forward from the hip joints , not the waist .
Lengthen the tailbone away from the back of your pelvis .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your hands , thumbs on the soles , elbows fully extended ; if this isn ’ t possible , loop a strap around the foot soles , and hold the strap firmly .
Be sure your elbows are straight , not bent .
• When you are ready to go further , don ’ t forcefully pull yourself into the forward bend , whether your hands are on the feet or holding the strap .
Always lengthen the front torso into the pose , keeping your head raised .
• If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elbows out to the sides and lift them away from the floor ; if holding the strap , lighten your grip and walk the hands forward , keeping the arms long .
The lower belly should touch the thighs first , then the upper belly , then the ribs , and the head last .
• With each inhalation , lift and lengthen the front torso just slightly ; with each exhalation release a little more fully into the forward bend .
In this way , the torso oscillates and lengthens almost imperceptibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be able to stretch the arms out beyond the feet on the floor .
• Stay in the pose anywhere from 1 to 3 minutes .
To come up , first lift the torso away from the thighs and straighten the elbows again if they are bent .
Then inhale and lift the torso up by pulling the tailbone down and into the pelvis .
This pose is great to practice before bed to relieve stress and promote better sleep .
If your vertigo is making you feel distressed or frustrated , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you ’ re trying the other poses on this list , do this one last .
• Lie flat on your back , preferably without any props or cushions .
Use small pillow below your neck if absolutely required .
Close your eyes .
• Keep your legs comfortable apart and let your feet and knees relax completely , toes facing to the sides .
• Place your arms alongside , yet a little spread apart from your body .
Leave your palms open , facing upward .
• Taking your attention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , slowly relax your entire body .
Begin with bringing your awareness to the right foot , move on to the right knee ( as you complete one leg , move your attention on to the other leg ) , and so on , and slowly move upwards to your head , relaxing each part of the body .
• Keep breathing slowly , gently , deeply and allow your breath to relax you more and more .
The incoming breath energizes the body while the outgoing breath brings relaxation .
Drop all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to attend to anything else .
Just be with the body and the breath .
• Surrender the whole body to the floor and let go .
Make sure you don ’ t fall asleep !
• After some time , about 10-20minutes when you feel fully relaxed , keeping your eyes closed , slowly roll onto your right side .
Lie in that position for a minute or so .
Then , taking the support of your right hand , gently sit up into a seated pose such as Sukhasana ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyes closed and take a few deep breaths in and out as you gradually become aware of your environment and the body .
When you feel complete , slowly and gently open your eyes .
This exercise is great if you suffer from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo ( BPPV ) or labyrinthitis .
It works by helping your body get used to the confusing signals that are causing your vertigo .
It ’ s actually used in clinics worldwide ( 3 ) .
• Move into the lying position on one side with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 45-degree angle .
• Remain in this position for about 30 seconds ( or until the vertigo subsides , whichever is longer ) .
• Then move back to the seated position .
• Repeat on the other side .
This is one of the most common exercises conducted by doctors and therapists to help move calcium crystals out of your ear canal .
• Sit on the edge of your bed .
Turn your head 45 degrees to the left .
Place a pillow under you so when you lie down , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under your head .
• Quickly lie down , face up , with your head on the bed ( still at the 45-degree angle ) .
The pillow should be under your shoulders .
Wait 30 seconds ( for any vertigo to stop ) .
• Turn your head half-way ( 90 degrees ) to the right without raising it .
Wait 30 seconds .
• Turn your head and body on its side to the right , so you ’ re looking at the floor .
Wait 30 seconds .
• Slowly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bed a few minutes .
• Do on the right side if your right ear bothers you .
• Repeat three times before going to bed each night , until you ’ ve gone 24 hours without dizziness .

Ever feel like the room is spinning, after getting up too quickly in the morning? Typically, dizziness only occurs after intense movement or during motion sickness. But for some people, dizzy spells can come out of nowhere. This, combined with feeling off balance, is referred to as vertigo.
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Scientists Reveal Vertigo is Caused by Brain Poisoning
(and what you can do about it starting today)
It’s different from other types of dizziness because you don’t have to be moving to experience it (1). Many wonder how to get rid of vertigo, but it isn’t exactly straightforward.
While vertigo spells can come and go, some things can trigger it. For one, getting up too quickly, being nauseous, excess exercise, stress, and lack of sleep can exasperate the condition. Debilitating as it may be, vertigo is a symptom, not a condition in itself.
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Oddly enough, some types of vertigo can disappear without conventional treatment (2).
How To Know It’s Vertigo
The most common cause of vertigo is an inner ear problem. Specifically, it’s usually caused by a problem in the balance organs of the inner ear. This is referred to as peripheral vertigo.
Alternately, it can be caused by a dysfunction in the central nervous system. This is called central vertigo.
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Vertigo may feel like regular dizziness at first, but it’s usually accompanied by hearing loss, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting or a feeling of fullness in the ear.
Peripheral vertigo occurs when the labyrinth of the inner ear is offset by inflammation, infection, injury or drug toxicity. This can also occur from fluid build up or crystals of calcium carbonate within inner ear fluid.
On the other hand, central vertigo occurs when there’s a disturbance in brainstem and cerebellum. It can also occur when messages going to and from the thalamus aren’t properly transmitted. This may or may not be accompanied by headaches and migraines.
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While these are the most common causes, vertigo can occur due to other reasons. These include stroke and transient ischemic attack, cerebellar brain tumor, acoustic neuroma and multiple sclerosis.
Symptoms of vertigo include:
Spinning
Tilting
Swaying
Being unbalanced
Being pulled to one direction
Feeling nauseated
Vomiting
Abnormal or jerking eye movements (nystagmus)
Headache
Sweating
Ringing in the ears or hearing loss
If you experience any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor right away and consider asking for a formal diagnosis.
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How To Get Rid Of Vertigo
While your doctor may recommend antibiotics, pharmaceuticals, or even surgery, try these remedies first. If you don’t know what’s causing your condition, try a few and see what works!
1. Half Somersault
This exercise for vertigo treatment at home gained popularity in 2012 after CBS4 Health Specialist Kathy Walsh reported on it. It should give you instant relief and it can be done anywhere!
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Sitting on your knees, straighten your back and tilt your head to look at the ceiling. Bring your ear upside down between your palms and your arms to your elbows to the side as if you were doing a somersault. Turn your head to face your left elbow. Once you’re no longer dizzy, raise your head to back level. Wait until you are no longer dizzy and sit back quickly.
2. Shanmukhi Mudra
Yoga is a great way to find your balance, overcome your limitations and readjust your body. This pose work wonders for your sinuses too!
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To do it, sit comfortably on a meditation cushion and sit with your legs crossed and your spine straight. Bring your right foot on top of your left thigh and vice-versa. Close your eyes and place your hands on your knees. Hold for a few breaths. Raise your arms in front of your face with your elbows out to the side. Close your ears using your thumbs, close your eyelids using your index fingers, and your nostrils with your middle fingers. Use your last two fingers from each hand to close your mouth. Release your middle fingers and breathe in deeply. Close your nostrils with your fingers and hold the breath as long as comfortable. Release your middle fingers and breathe out. Repeat the cycle for a full 5-10 minutes. Finish off my going back to the original position with your hands on your knees.
3. Nadi Shodhan Pranayama
This pose relaxes your mind through breathing one nostril at a time. It can also help you calm down during a dizzy spell.
Sit comfortably with your spine erect and shoulders relaxed. Keep a gentle smile on your face. Place your left hand on the left knee, palms open to the sky or in Chin Mudra (thumb and index finger gently touching at the tips). Place the tip of the index finger and middle finger of the right hand in between the eyebrows, the ring finger and little finger on the left nostril, and the thumb on the right nostril. We will use the ring finger and little finger to open or close the left nostril and thumb for the right nostril. Press your thumb down on the right nostril and breathe out gently through the left nostril. Now breathe in from the left nostril and then press the left nostril gently with the ring finger and little finger. Removing the right thumb from the right nostril, breathe out from the right. Breathe in from the right nostril and exhale from the left. You have now completed one round of Nadi Shodhan pranayama. Continue inhaling and exhaling from alternate nostrils. Complete 9 such rounds by alternately breathing through both the nostrils. After every exhalation, remember to breathe in from the same nostril from which you exhaled. Keep your eyes closed throughout and continue taking long, deep, smooth breaths without any force or effort.
4. Salamba Sirsasana
Standing on your head is probably the last thing you want to do when you’re experiencing vertigo, but it can help move along fluids in your ears. Think of it as an extension to the half somersault.
Use a folded blanket or sticky mat to pad your head and forearms and kneel on the floor. Lace your fingers together and set the forearms on the floor, elbows at shoulder width. Roll the upper arms slightly outward, but press the inner wrists firmly into the floor. Set the crown of your head on the floor. If you are just beginning to practice this pose, press the bases of your palms together and snuggle the back of your head against the clasped hands. Inhale and lift your knees off the floor. Carefully walk your feet closer to your elbows, heels elevated. Actively lift through the top thighs, forming an inverted “V.” Firm the shoulder blades against your back and lift them toward the tailbone so the front torso stays as long as possible. This should help prevent the weight of the shoulders collapsing onto your neck and head. Exhale and lift your feet away from the floor. Take both feet up at the same time, even if it means bending your knees and hopping lightly off the floor. As the legs rise to perpendicular to the floor, firm the tailbone against the back of the pelvis. Turn the upper thighs in slightly, and actively press the heels toward the ceiling (straightening the knees if you bent them to come up). The center of the arches should align over the center of the pelvis, which in turn should align over the crown of the head. Firm the outer arms inward, and soften the fingers. Continue to press the shoulder blades against the back, widen them, and draw them toward the tailbone. Keep the weight evenly balanced on the two forearms. It’s also essential that your tailbone continues to lift upward toward the heels. Once the backs of the legs are fully lengthened through the heels, maintain that length and press up through the balls of the big toes so the inner legs are slightly longer than the outer. As a beginner, stay in this position for 10 seconds. Gradually add 5 to 10 seconds onto your stay every day or so until you can comfortably hold the pose for 3 minutes. Come down with an exhalation, without losing the lift of the shoulder blades, with both feet touching the floor at the same time.
5. Halasana
This pose opens up the neck, shoulders, abs and back muscles. It also helps balance you the nervous system, which is great if you suffer from central vertigo.
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From Salamba Sarvangasana, exhale and bend from the hip joints to slowly lower your toes to the floor above and beyond your head. As much as possible, keep your torso perpendicular to the floor and your legs fully extended. With your toes on the floor, lift your top thighs and tailbone toward the ceiling and draw your inner groins deep into the pelvis. Imagine that your torso is hanging from the height of your groins. Continue to draw your chin away from your sternum and soften your throat. You can continue to press your hands against the back torso, pushing the back up toward the ceiling as you press the backs of the upper arms down, onto your support. Or you can release your hands away from your back and stretch the arms out behind you on the floor, opposite the legs. Clasp the hands and press the arms actively down on the support as you lift the thighs toward the ceiling. Hold for up to 5 minutes, breathing deeply throughout.
6. Paschimottanasana
This seated forward bend relieves stress and anxiety. It can also help you regain stability when you’re feeling off-balance.
Sit on the floor with your buttocks supported on a folded blanket and your legs straight in front of you. Press actively through your heels. Rock slightly onto your left buttock, and pull your right sitting bone away from the heel with your right hand. Repeat on the other side. Turn the top thighs in slightly and press them down into the floor. Press through your palms or fingertips on the floor beside your hips and lift the top of the sternum toward the ceiling as the top thighs descend. Draw the inner groins deep into the pelvis. Inhale, and keeping the front torso long, lean forward from the hip joints, not the waist. Lengthen the tailbone away from the back of your pelvis. If possible take the sides of the feet with your hands, thumbs on the soles, elbows fully extended; if this isn’t possible, loop a strap around the foot soles, and hold the strap firmly. Be sure your elbows are straight, not bent. When you are ready to go further, don’t forcefully pull yourself into the forward bend, whether your hands are on the feet or holding the strap. Always lengthen the front torso into the pose, keeping your head raised. If you are holding the feet, bend the elbows out to the sides and lift them away from the floor; if holding the strap, lighten your grip and walk the hands forward, keeping the arms long. The lower belly should touch the thighs first, then the upper belly, then the ribs, and the head last. With each inhalation, lift and lengthen the front torso just slightly; with each exhalation release a little more fully into the forward bend. In this way, the torso oscillates and lengthens almost imperceptibly with the breath. Eventually, you may be able to stretch the arms out beyond the feet on the floor. Stay in the pose anywhere from 1 to 3 minutes. To come up, first lift the torso away from the thighs and straighten the elbows again if they are bent. Then inhale and lift the torso up by pulling the tailbone down and into the pelvis.
7. Shavasana
This pose is great to practice before bed to relieve stress and promote better sleep. If your vertigo is making you feel distressed or frustrated, this pose will help you relax. If you’re trying the other poses on this list, do this one last.
Lie flat on your back, preferably without any props or cushions. Use small pillow below your neck if absolutely required. Close your eyes. Keep your legs comfortable apart and let your feet and knees relax completely, toes facing to the sides. Place your arms alongside, yet a little spread apart from your body. Leave your palms open, facing upward. Taking your attention to different body parts one by one, slowly relax your entire body.
Begin with bringing your awareness to the right foot, move on to the right knee (as you complete one leg, move your attention on to the other leg), and so on, and slowly move upwards to your head, relaxing each part of the body. Keep breathing slowly, gently, deeply and allow your breath to relax you more and more. The incoming breath energizes the body while the outgoing breath brings relaxation. Drop all sense of hurry or urgency or any need to attend to anything else. Just be with the body and the breath. Surrender the whole body to the floor and let go. Make sure you don’t fall asleep! After some time, about 10-20minutes when you feel fully relaxed, keeping your eyes closed, slowly roll onto your right side. Lie in that position for a minute or so. Then, taking the support of your right hand, gently sit up into a seated pose such as Sukhasana (Easy Pose). Keep your eyes closed and take a few deep breaths in and out as you gradually become aware of your environment and the body. When you feel complete, slowly and gently open your eyes.
8. Brandt-Daroff Exercise
This exercise is great if you suffer from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV) or labyrinthitis.
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It works by helping your body get used to the confusing signals that are causing your vertigo. It’s actually used in clinics worldwide (3).
Start in an upright, seated position. Move into the lying position on one side with your nose pointed up at about a 45-degree angle. Remain in this position for about 30 seconds (or until the vertigo subsides, whichever is longer). Then move back to the seated position. Repeat on the other side.
9. Epley Maneuver
This is one of the most common exercises conducted by doctors and therapists to help move calcium crystals out of your ear canal.
Sit on the edge of your bed. Turn your head 45 degrees to the left. Place a pillow under you so when you lie down, it rests between your shoulders rather than under your head. Quickly lie down, face up, with your head on the bed (still at the 45-degree angle). The pillow should be under your shoulders. Wait 30 seconds (for any vertigo to stop). Turn your head half-way (90 degrees) to the right without raising it. Wait 30 seconds. Turn your head and body on its side to the right, so you’re looking at the floor. Wait 30 seconds. Slowly sit up, but remain on the bed a few minutes. Do on the right side if your right ear bothers you. Repeat three times before going to bed each night,
until you’ve gone 24 hours without dizziness.
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dailyhealthpost--2020-03-15--10 Foods & Supplements That Reverse Liver Disease

Your liver is the filtration system of your body , cleaning 1,450 milliliters of blood every minute .
It takes care of chemicals and is the main organ in charge of metabolizing drugs .
The liver also regulates blood volume ( 1 ) and secretes bile into the intestine .
This substance contains liver waste and helps digest fats .
Crazy enough , your liver is the only organ in your body that can regenerate itself , as long as it doesn ’ t contain too much scar tissue .
Unfortunately , liver disease causes severe damage over time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s regeneration abilities .
According to the Mayo Clinic : “ Liver disease can be inherited ( genetic ) or caused by a variety of factors that damage the liver , such as viruses and alcohol use .
Obesity is also a cause of liver damage .
Over time , damage to the liver results in scarring ( cirrhosis ) , which can lead to liver failure , a life-threatening condition.
” ( 2 ) • Skin and eyes that appear yellowish ( also known as jaundice ) • Swelling in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you might be suffering from liver disease , it ’ s worth speaking to your doctor as soon as possible for a proper diagnosis .
Fatty liver disease is one of the most common forms of liver disease .
It can be caused either by excess alcohol consumption ( alcoholic fatty liver disease ) or excess sugar consumption ( non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ) .
As WedMd writes : “ People with fatty liver disease are often insulin resistant .
Their bodies make insulin , but it doesn ’ t work well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the liver turns that extra sugar into fat.
” ( 4 ) The buildup of this fat affects your liver ’ s ability to handle everyday tasks , such as breaking down red blood cells and filtering your blood .
• High levels of triglycerides in the blood For the most past , you can reverse fatty liver disease through diet and lifestyle changes .
According to Medline Plus , dietary changes for liver disease may involve ( 6 ) : • Cutting down the amount of protein you eat .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waste products .
• Increasing your intake of carbohydrates to be in proportion to the amount of protein you eat .
• Taking vitamins and medicines prescribed by your healthcare provider for low blood count , nerve problems , or nutritional problems caused by liver disease .
• Limiting your salt intake .
Salt in the diet may worsen fluid buildup and swelling in the liver .

Your liver is the filtration system of your body, cleaning 1,450 milliliters of blood every minute. It takes care of chemicals and is the main organ in charge of metabolizing drugs.
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The liver also regulates blood volume (1) and secretes bile into the intestine. This substance contains liver waste and helps digest fats. Crazy enough, your liver is the only organ in your body that can regenerate itself, as long as it doesn’t contain too much scar tissue. Unfortunately, liver disease causes severe damage over time, severely compromising your health and your liver’s regeneration abilities.
What is Liver Disease?
According to the Mayo Clinic: “Liver disease can be inherited (genetic) or caused by a variety of factors that damage the liver, such as viruses and alcohol use. Obesity is also a cause of liver damage. Over time, damage to the liver results in scarring (cirrhosis), which can lead to liver failure, a life-threatening condition.” (2)
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Signs and symptoms of liver disease include (3):
Skin and eyes that appear yellowish (also known as jaundice)
Abdominal pain and swelling
Swelling in the legs and ankles
Itchy skin
Dark urine color
Pale stool color, or bloody or tar-colored stool
Chronic fatigue
Nausea or vomiting
Loss of appetite
Tendency to bruise easily
If you suspect that you might be suffering from liver disease, it’s worth speaking to your doctor as soon as possible for a proper diagnosis.
Fatty Liver Disease Causes
Fatty liver disease is one of the most common forms of liver disease. It can be caused either by excess alcohol consumption (alcoholic fatty liver disease) or excess sugar consumption (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease).
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As WedMd writes: “People with fatty liver disease are often insulin resistant. Their bodies make insulin, but it doesn’t work well. Glucose builds up in the blood, and the liver turns that extra sugar into fat.” (4)
The buildup of this fat affects your liver’s ability to handle everyday tasks, such as breaking down red blood cells and filtering your blood.
Risk factors for the condition include (5):
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High cholesterol
High levels of triglycerides in the blood
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Sleep apnea
Type 2 diabetes
Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
Underactive pituitary gland (hypopituitarism)
For the most past, you can reverse fatty liver disease through diet and lifestyle changes.
According to Medline Plus, dietary changes for liver disease may involve (6):
Cutting down the amount of protein you eat. This will help limit the buildup of toxic waste products.
Increasing your intake of carbohydrates to be in proportion to the amount of protein you eat.
Taking vitamins and medicines prescribed by your healthcare provider for low blood count, nerve problems, or nutritional problems caused by liver disease.
Limiting your salt intake. Salt in the diet may worsen fluid buildup and swelling in the liver.
10 Foods to Heal Liver Disease
These foods heal liver disease by protecting your liver from damage and feeding it essential nutrients.
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1. Bananas
Bananas contain oligosaccharide, a prebiotic that feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut. This dietary fiber lowers blood and liver triglycerides levels by decreasing hepatic triglyceride uptake and lipogenesis (7).
In fact, “…a small 8-week crossover study by Daubioul and colleagues randomized seven patients with biopsy-proven NASH to receive oligofructose or maltodextrine, which served as placebo. Improvements in insulin and aminotransferase levels were reported.”
Other studies found that eating bananas may have significant benefits specific to people with diabetes, who are more likely to suffer from liver disease. A 2015 study even found that the starch in under-ripe bananas might improve blood sugar levels as well as insulin response. Plus, bananas contain B-6, which benefits stress management and metabolism, playing a role in regulating diabetes (8).
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2. Ginger
This mighty root has many beneficial applications, especially when it comes to the liver. In fact, ginger reverse liver damage caused by bile duct blockage and jaundice (9).
The hepatoprotective effects of garlic (Allium sativum), ginger (Zingiber officinale) and vitamin E, when combined, can be used to prevent carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver damage. It works by oxidizing fat cells in the liver and regulating inflammation (10).
3. Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is a great source of vitamin A, vitamin B5, B6, thiamin, niacin, and riboflavin. It’s also low on the glycemic index, helping stabilize blood sugar. Purple sweet potato, on the other hand, has even more benefits (11).
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In one study, the starchy vegetable was given to seven-week-old male inbred mice suffering from acute and subacute alcoholic liver damage. They were grouped into five groups: control group, ethanol group, low-dose group (50 mg potatoes/kg body weight), middle-dose group (125 mg potatoes/kg body weight) and high dose group (375 mg potatoes/kg body weight).
“Results showed that all tested parameters were ameliorated after consumption of PSPAs (purple sweet potatoes). Therefore, PSPAs have preventive effects on acute and subacute ALD. It is suggested that PSPAs could be used as a supplementary reagent during prophylactic and curative managements of ALD.”(12)
4. Turmeric
Cousin of the ginger root, turmeric is no stranger to the world of natural medicine. Its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial and anticancer activities are incredibly well-documented. In fact, turmeric has long been a staple for treating liver-related illnesses (13).
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“The curcumin ability to inhibit several factors like nuclear factor-kappaB, which modulates several pro-inflammatory and profibrotic cytokines as well as its anti-oxidant properties, provide a rational molecular basis to use it in hepatic disorders. Curcumin attenuates liver injury induced by ethanol, thioacetamide, iron overdose, cholestasis and acute, subchronic and chronic carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4)) intoxication; moreover, it reverses CCl(4) cirrhosis to some extent,” wrote a 2009 study.
In layman terms, turmeric prevents liver injury caused by eating too much iron, excess alcohol consumption, blocked bile ducts, and exposure to various chemicals.
5. Milk Thistle
Milk thistle is known for its liver-healing abilities, thanks to its flavonoids (silybin, silydianin, and silychristin). Silybin, by far, is its most powerful and well-known compound (14).
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Milk thistle’s flavonoids have antioxidant and antifibrotic activity that reduce fat storage in the liver, and prevent toxins from binding to liver cells. The herb also protects against liver injury caused by acetaminophens, carbon tetrachloride, radiation, iron overload, phenylhydrazine, alcohol, cold ischemia, and Amanita phalloides (a poisonous mushroom).
What’s more, the herb can treat alcoholic liver disease, acute and chronic viral hepatitis and toxin-induced liver disease (15).
While milk thistle is generally safe, it can cause upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, or rash in some individuals. The herb should also be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with a history of hormone-related cancers, or people who are allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, chamomile, yarrow, or daisies.
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6. Dandelion
This common weed actually has plenty of medicinal uses. Actually, it’s a potent diuretic and has antioxidant activity that can help prevent metabolic syndrome, a contributing factor towards liver disease (16).
In a study on male rabbits, researchers found that rabbits feed a high cholesterol diet with dandelion supplementation experience positively changed plasma antioxidant enzyme activities and lipid profiles. Rabbits feed dandelion greens or no dandelion at all did not experience these benefits. Researchers also noted that the rabbits in the dandelion root group also experienced fewer instances of atherosclerosis, a condition also caused by poor diet.
“Dandelion is beneficial in preventing hypercholesterolemic atherosclerosis and reducing risk factors for coronary artery disease,” the researchers concluded.
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Dandelion root tea is available in most health food stores and online.
7. Black Seed Oil
Nigella sativa (N. Sativa) has antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and analgesic properties (17).
Plus, black seed oil reverses oxidative stress to protect the liver against wear-and-tear and chemical-induced injury. In fact that N. Sativa treatment protects the liver against hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury (tissue damage caused when blood supply returns to the tissue after a period of lack of oxygen). The oil also protects against damage caused by toxic metals such as lead and chemicals such as carbon tetrachloride.
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8. Raw Vegetables
The non-soluble fiber found in fresh produce is important for proper liver function because this fiber soaks up bile, which contains liver toxins. The bile-filled fiber is then pushed through your intestines and out of your body for elimination. Fiber-rich fruits and vegetable also contain liver-boosting nutrients.
“Based on the most recent literatures in the area, [it’s worth mentioning] the impact of plants consumption on the health of the liver, with special emphasis on the positive and negative influence of dietary and medicinal plants on liver function,” writes one study (18).
Cruciferous vegetables, citrus fruits, caraway seed oils, and Allium species (onion, garlic, etc) are all chemopreventive and beneficial to the liver.
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9. Vitamin E
Taking 800 IU vitamin E a day is beneficial for non-diabetic or non-cirrhotic adults with active NASH (Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis) since it prevents liver disease risk factors such as obesity and diabetes. Plus, it may have benefits for cardiovascular problems too! However, children shouldn’t take vitamin E (19).
10. Liver
This nutrient-dense organ meat contains all the stuff your liver needs to stay healthy and functional. For best results, choose grass-fed organic cow liver and eat it no more than 1-2 weekly. However, liver is very rich in iron, which can cause liver issues if taken in large quantities.
You can find the foods and supplements listed above in most health food stores or naturopath clinics. Since some the herbs mentioned above can have a negative impact on some individuals, it’s best to take them under the supervision and care of a certified naturopath. If it’s for your liver health, anything is worth a try!
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dailyhealthpost--2020-03-16--13 Best Ways to Stop Bone Loss Before It’s Too Late!

The best osteoporosis treatment is to take preventative measures to keep it from developing in the first place ( 1 ) .
Unfortunately , osteoporosis treatments are usually reactive , meaning they are administered only after significant bone loss has occurred .
It is often diagnosed after a person experiences an unexpected bone fracture or break .
Women are around twice as likely to suffer from osteoporosis as men , especially after the age of 50 .
The bones in our body are our strongest support structure ( 2 ) .
They provide anchors for our muscles , protect our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absorb an enormous amount of weight and impact .
When your bone health is impaired , bones can break from something as simple as a fall .
Severe osteoporosis can result in bones breaking from daily activities , like picking up a heavy object , or even from bracing yourself for a sneeze .
First things first : What is osteoporosis ?
Osteoporosis is the loss of bone density that usually occurs as we age .
The term literally means “ porous bone ” .
Under a microscope , healthy bones resemble a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a much less dense structure to them , with the ‘ honeycombs ’ having thinned and weakened .
Like skin cells , bone is constantly being used and regenerated ( 3 ) .
Up until the age of 30 , your body regenerates bone faster than it is lost .
After the age of 30 ( on average ) , bone regeneration naturally slows .
The more density in your bones by the age of 30 , the less likely you are to develop osteoporosis .
This is why building and maintaining strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is so important .
It is estimated that around 50 % of women and 25 % of men will break a bone as a result of osteoporosis after the age of 50 .
The early stages of osteoporosis are typically asymptomatic ( 4 ) .
As bone loss progresses , these are the most common osteoporosis symptoms and signs : • Back pain , usually the result of a fractured or collapsed vertebra • A bone break or fracture that happens more easily than expected Osteoporosis causes are more complicated than you might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a naturally small body frame , and being of Caucasian or Asian decent are all risk factors for osteoporosis .
Overactive thyroid , parathyroid , and/or adrenal glands are also associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis , as are estrogen and testosterone imbalances .
Other risk factors include : • disorders of the gastrointestinal ( GI ) tract , such as Celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease

The best osteoporosis treatment is to take preventative measures to keep it from developing in the first place (1). Unfortunately, osteoporosis treatments are usually reactive, meaning they are administered only after significant bone loss has occurred. It is often diagnosed after a person experiences an unexpected bone fracture or break. Women are around twice as likely to suffer from osteoporosis as men, especially after the age of 50.
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The bones in our body are our strongest support structure (2). They provide anchors for our muscles, protect our organs, and allowing our bodies to absorb an enormous amount of weight and impact. When your bone health is impaired, bones can break from something as simple as a fall. Severe osteoporosis can result in bones breaking from daily activities, like picking up a heavy object, or even from bracing yourself for a sneeze.
What is Osteoporosis?
First things first: What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is the loss of bone density that usually occurs as we age. The term literally means “porous bone”. Under a microscope, healthy bones resemble a tight-knit honeycomb structure. Osteoporotic bones have a much less dense structure to them, with the ‘honeycombs’ having thinned and weakened.
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Like skin cells, bone is constantly being used and regenerated (3). Up until the age of 30, your body regenerates bone faster than it is lost. After the age of 30 (on average), bone regeneration naturally slows. The more density in your bones by the age of 30, the less likely you are to develop osteoporosis. This is why building and maintaining strong bones as a child and young adult is so important.
It is estimated that around 50% of women and 25% of men will break a bone as a result of osteoporosis after the age of 50. The early stages of osteoporosis are typically asymptomatic (4). As bone loss progresses, these are the most common osteoporosis symptoms and signs:
Loss of height
Poor, stooped posture
Back pain, usually the result of a fractured or collapsed vertebra
A bone break or fracture that happens more easily than expected
Osteoporosis causes are more complicated than you might think. A family history of osteoporosis, a naturally small body frame, and being of Caucasian or Asian decent are all risk factors for osteoporosis. Overactive thyroid, parathyroid, and/or adrenal glands are also associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis, as are estrogen and testosterone imbalances. Other risk factors include:
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long-term steroid use (i.e. prednisone)
taking medications for cancer, organ transplant, seizures, and gastric reflux
malnutrition
low magnesium intake
disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, such as Celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease
rheumatoid arthritis
tobacco use
excessive alcohol consumption
sedentary lifestyle
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dailyhealthpost--2020-03-16--This is How Headaches Reveal What is Wrong With Your Health

Headache is the most common form of pain .
It ’ s one of the main reason people miss days at work or school or visit the doctor ( 1 ) .
In fact , the National Headache Foundation estimates that 28 million Americans suffer from migraines alone ( 2 ) .
Because headaches have so many different causes , from the cold to premenstrual syndrome , it can be difficult for sufferers to understand what kind of headache they are experiencing and how to manage their condition .
The most common headaches are caused by either vascular problems ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ etc . )
, muscle contractions ( tension , stress , etc ) and inflammation ( infection ) ( 3 ) .
A TMJ ( Temporomandibular Joint ) headache is caused by problems with the jaw , jaw joint and lower facial muscles .
This can be due to teeth grinding or clenching , tension in the jaw , dislocation of the jaw joint and arthritis .
This pain doesn ’ t just occur in the jaw , it can also spread upwards towards the cheeks , temples and ears or downwards to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As its name implies , a sinus headache occurs when sinuses become inflamed or blocked .
This can cause pain behind the cheeks , nose and eyes that gets worse when your bend forward or when you wake up .
Common causes include allergic reaction , a tumor , or an infection .
Depending on its underlying cause , symptoms can closely resemble those of a migraine ( 5 ) .
A cluster headache is a sharp , very painful headache that occurs on and off several times a day for months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 months .
The pain arrives with little warning and typically affects only one side of the head , often accompanied by a bloodshot eye and runny nose .
Commonly affected areas include above the eye and near the temples .
These headaches typically last less than an hour and came about at the same time everyday ( 6 ) .
This type is typically caused by stress and anxiety .
As muscles tighten in you shoulders , neck and jaw , the headache tends to cause pressure , pulling and contractions that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It can also last between a few minutes to a few days .
Triggers include lack of sleep , missed meals , stressful situations , high emotions and alcohol .
Also called a cervicogenic headache , neck headaches don ’ t actually affect your head .
However , even thought the pain occurs in your neck and shoulder blades , you may perceive it as originating in the back of your head or at the base of your skull .
The best way to get relief is to fix the underlying cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nerve , muscle knots , muscles damage , abnormal bone growths , tumours , tissue swelling and joint problems .
Relief can be found through massage , acupuncture , physiotherapy and chiropractic treatment ( 7,8 ) .

A headache is the most common form of pain. It’s one of the main reasons people miss days at work or school or visit the doctor (1).
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In fact, the National Headache Foundation estimates that 28 million Americans suffer from migraines alone (2).
Because headaches have so many different causes, from the cold to premenstrual syndrome, it can be difficult for sufferers to understand what kind of headache they are experiencing and how to manage their condition.
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Types of Headaches
The most common headaches are caused by either vascular problems (high blood pressure, toxic overload, etc.), muscle contractions (tension, stress, etc) and inflammation (infection) (3).
1. TMJ Headache
A TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) headache is caused by problems with the jaw, jaw joint and lower facial muscles. This can be due to teeth grinding or clenching, tension in the jaw, dislocation of the jaw joint and arthritis. This pain doesn’t just occur in the jaw, it can also spread upwards towards the cheeks, temples and ears or downwards to the neck and shoulder (4).
2. Sinus Headache
As its name implies, a sinus headache occurs when sinuses become inflamed or blocked. This can cause pain behind the cheeks, nose and eyes that gets worse when your bend forward or when you wake up. Common causes include allergic reaction, a tumor, or an infection. Depending on its underlying cause, symptoms can closely resemble those of a migraine (5).
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3. Cluster Headache
A cluster headache is a sharp, very painful headache that occurs on and off several times a day for months followed by headache-free periods lasting up to 6 months. The pain arrives with little warning and typically affects only one side of the head, often accompanied by a bloodshot eye and runny nose. Commonly affected areas include above the eye and near the temples. These headaches typically last less than an hour and came about at the same time everyday (6).
4. Tension Headache
This type is typically caused by stress and anxiety. As muscles tighten in you shoulders, neck and jaw, the headache tends to cause pressure, pulling and contractions that affect your temples, face and scalp. It can also last between a few minutes to a few days. Triggers include lack of sleep, missed meals, stressful situations, high emotions and alcohol.
5. Neck Headache
Also called a cervicogenic headache, neck headaches don’t actually affect your head. However, even thought the pain occurs in your neck and shoulder blades, you may perceive it as originating in the back of your head or at the base of your skull. The best way to get relief is to fix the underlying cause, whether it’s a pinched nerve, muscle knots, muscles damage, abnormal bone growths, tumours, tissue swelling and joint problems. Relief can be found through massage, acupuncture, physiotherapy and chiropractic treatment (7,8).
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dailyhealthpost--2020-03-16--How To Quickly Remove Uric Acid Crystallization From Your Body To Prevent Gout And Joint Pain

The formation of uric acid crystals in your joints is a perfect example of poor lifestyle choices .
Left unattended , it can easily lead to a more painful condition known as gout .
This swelling may be slight and cause stiffness or it can create severe pain and swelling that develops in just a few hours .
The main cause is uric acid overload either due to inefficient waste elimination or excessive creation .
Uric acid is formed during the breakdown of what is known as purines .
This chemical is found in many foods and occurs naturally within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unable to rid the body of uric acid , crystal formations are created and deposited around the joints .
Changes to dietary intake should be a lifestyle change implemented and followed for life .
Proper dietary intake generally consists of a variety of fresh colorful fruits and vegetables ; lean meat and seafood , and whole , unprocessed , unenriched grains .
• The reduction of processed sugars such as high fructose corn syrup , food high in saturated fats , and alcohol are healthy practices for everyone .
• The body should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water , natural juices without any added sugar , fruit infused water , and herbal teas sweetened with honey .
• Stress should be reduced when and wherever possible through means which are easily obtainable .
A hike in the mountains , or any form of natural landscape , provides physical activity and a wonderful environment to meditate in .
• Water , as mentioned , keeps the body hydrated and assists in flushing the body ridding it of toxins including overloads of uric acid .
• Lemon water is delicious , increases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevents uric acid crystal formation .
Squeeze half of a lemon into 8 ounces of warm or tepid water to drink every morning prior to breakfast .
• Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to 8 ounces of water to drink prior to lunch and supper every day .
Apple cider vinegar also increases body alkalinity .
Systems which are slightly more alkaline than acidic prevent gout and numerous other negative health conditions .
This form of vinegar contains malic acid which is believed to not only breakdown uric acid , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Sodium bicarbonate , also known as baking soda , has been shown to be an effective prophylaxis candidate for the reduction of uric acid in the body .
Adding half of a teaspoon to one glass of water a day is best for prevention .
An increase to a whole teaspoon is more effective for current attacks of gout .
• The University Hospital of Zurich in Switzerland discovered that the extract of Devil ’ s Claw had measurable anti-inflammatory properties .
• Fifteen flavonoids were found to reduce uric acid in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of which are kaempferol and quercetin and found in parsley .
It also contains apigenin which inhibits the xanthine oxidase enzyme thought to be the authority over converting purines into uric acid .
• Properties in flaxseed reduced serum uric acid of subjects during a laboratory test at the Federal Fluminense University .
• Curcumin , found in Turmeric , was proven to play a major role in renal protection and demonstrated effective anti-inflammatory actions .
• Bromelain , derived from pineapples , displayed both anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in clinical trials .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ contain proanthocyanidins and anthocyanidins , or polyphenols , which were found to be effective anti-inflammatories by the Lanzhou Medical College .
During attacks of gout it is recommended that patients rest the afflicted area and soak it in Epson salts at least 3 times each week to reduce inflammation as well as pain .
In addition , cold and hot compresses help to relieve pain as well as swelling .
These should be applied for approximately 15 minutes each in alternating sessions of about 2 to 3 hours .
It is important to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of any suspected health condition .

The formation of uric acid crystals in your joints is a perfect example of poor lifestyle choices. Left unattended, it can easily lead to a more painful condition known as gout. This swelling may be slight and cause stiffness or it can create severe pain and swelling that develops in just a few hours.
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The main cause is uric acid overload either due to inefficient waste elimination or excessive creation. Uric acid is formed during the breakdown of what is known as purines. This chemical is found in many foods and occurs naturally within the body.
When the kidneys are unable to rid the body of uric acid, crystal formations are created and deposited around the joints.
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How To Reduce Uric Acid
Changes to dietary intake should be a lifestyle change implemented and followed for life. Proper dietary intake generally consists of a variety of fresh colorful fruits and vegetables; lean meat and seafood, and whole, unprocessed, unenriched grains.
The reduction of processed sugars such as high fructose corn syrup, food high in saturated fats, and alcohol are healthy practices for everyone.
The body should be kept hydrated with a combination of water, natural juices without any added sugar, fruit infused water, and herbal teas sweetened with honey.
Stress should be reduced when and wherever possible through means which are easily obtainable. A hike in the mountains, or any form of natural landscape, provides physical activity and a wonderful environment to meditate in.
Water, as mentioned, keeps the body hydrated and assists in flushing the body ridding it of toxins including overloads of uric acid.
See also: anti inflammatory foods
Helpful Tonics To Fight Gout
Lemon water is delicious, increases the alkalinity of the body, and prevents uric acid crystal formation. Squeeze half of a lemon into 8 ounces of warm or tepid water to drink every morning prior to breakfast.
Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to 8 ounces of water to drink prior to lunch and supper every day. Apple cider vinegar also increases body alkalinity. Systems which are slightly more alkaline than acidic prevent gout and numerous other negative health conditions. This form of vinegar contains malic acid which is believed to not only breakdown uric acid, but help flush it from the body.
Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, has been shown to be an effective prophylaxis candidate for the reduction of uric acid in the body. Adding half of a teaspoon to one glass of water a day is best for prevention. An increase to a whole teaspoon is more effective for current attacks of gout.
Best Foods To Fight Gout
The University Hospital of Zurich in Switzerland discovered that the extract of Devil’s Claw had measurable anti-inflammatory properties.
had measurable anti-inflammatory properties. Fifteen flavonoids were found to reduce uric acid in the body through various mechanisms, two of which are kaempferol and quercetin and found in parsley . It also contains apigenin which inhibits the xanthine oxidase enzyme thought to be the authority over converting purines into uric acid.
. It also contains apigenin which inhibits the xanthine oxidase enzyme thought to be the authority over converting purines into uric acid. Properties in flaxseed reduced serum uric acid of subjects during a laboratory test at the Federal Fluminense University.
reduced serum uric acid of subjects during a laboratory test at the Federal Fluminense University. Curcumin, found in Turmeric , was proven to play a major role in renal protection and demonstrated effective anti-inflammatory actions.
, was proven to play a major role in renal protection and demonstrated effective anti-inflammatory actions. Bromelain, derived from pineapples , displayed both anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in clinical trials.
, displayed both anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in clinical trials. Cherries, berries, and grapes contain proanthocyanidins and anthocyanidins, or polyphenols, which were found to be effective anti-inflammatories by the Lanzhou Medical College.
Bottom Line
During attacks of gout it is recommended that patients rest the afflicted area and soak it in Epson salts at least 3 times each week to reduce inflammation as well as pain.
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In addition, cold and hot compresses help to relieve pain as well as swelling. These should be applied for approximately 15 minutes each in alternating sessions of about 2 to 3 hours.
It is important to seek professional medical advice in the face of any suspected health condition.
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dailyhealthpost--2020-03-16--4 Back Relief Tricks to Sleep All Night Like a Baby

Not getting enough sleep is an all-too-common problem in modern society .
Even if you head to bed early to get the 7-9 hours you need , there ’ s no guarantee that you ’ ll actually be able to stay asleep all night long .
There are plenty of factors that come into play when it comes to getting a good night ’ s sleep .
Luckily , there are plenty of solutions too !
One of the most common reasons why you ’ re not getting enough shut-eye is simple : stress .
When you feel stressed all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to take that feeling home with you .
You might get a break while making dinner or enjoying a good book in the evening , but when those distractions are gone , you ’ re likely to start worrying about your next day at work .
In this case , practicing yoga before bed can be a great way to calm your mind and banish stressful thoughts .
Another common problem is suffering from night time back aches , which make it difficult to get comfortable and drift into sleep .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wakes them up in the middle of the night ( 1 ) .
Since your back muscles are sore after a long day spent sitting at your desk , it ’ s important to loosen up before hitting the sack .
This habit helps relieve tension and stretch out and loosen up overused muscles .
To amplify the effects of the back pain relief poses below , drink some calming tea two hours before bedtime , take a soothing bath , and avoid electronic devices at least 90 minutes before bedtime .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do these poses , just use your bed !
This pose is commonly used to treat gas pain and poor digestion but has many other benefits .
In fact , this pose can actually boost blood circulation in the hip joints , strengthen the back and core , and eases tension in the lower back ( 2 ) .
Here ’ s how to do it : • Lie on your back , and relax your whole body .
• Bend your knees so that the soles of your feet are touching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Reach towards the ceiling , bring your knees into your chest , and wrap your arms around them .
• Exhale and bring your knees further into your chest .
With every breath , inhale and move your legs away from your torso , bringing them closer to you on the exhale .

Not getting enough sleep is an all-too-common problem in modern society. Even if you head to bed early to get the 7-9 hours you need, there’s no guarantee that you’ll actually be able to stay asleep all night long. There are plenty of factors that come into play when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. Luckily, there are plenty of solutions too!
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Why Can’t I Sleep?
One of the most common reasons why you’re not getting enough shut-eye is simple: stress.
When you feel stressed all day at work, you’re likely to take that feeling home with you. You might get a break while making dinner or enjoying a good book in the evening, but when those distractions are gone, you’re likely to start worrying about your next day at work.
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In this case, practicing yoga before bed can be a great way to calm your mind and banish stressful thoughts.
Another common problem is suffering from night time back aches, which make it difficult to get comfortable and drift into sleep. Some people may even experience back pain that wakes them up in the middle of the night (1).
Since your back muscles are sore after a long day spent sitting at your desk, it’s important to loosen up before hitting the sack. This habit helps relieve tension and stretch out and loosen up overused muscles.
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To amplify the effects of the back pain relief poses below, drink some calming tea two hours before bedtime, take a soothing bath, and avoid electronic devices at least 90 minutes before bedtime.
4 Back Pain Relief Tricks for a Good Night’s Sleep
You don’t need a yoga mat to do these poses, just use your bed!
1. Wind-Relieving Pose
This pose is commonly used to treat gas pain and poor digestion but has many other benefits. In fact, this pose can actually boost blood circulation in the hip joints, strengthen the back and core, and eases tension in the lower back (2).
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Here’s how to do it:
Lie on your back, and relax your whole body. Bend your knees so that the soles of your feet are touching the ground (or your mattress). Reach towards the ceiling, bring your knees into your chest, and wrap your arms around them. Exhale and bring your knees further into your chest. With every breath, inhale and move your legs away from your torso, bringing them closer to you on the exhale. Hold the position for 8-10 breaths.
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