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There’s nothing that puts the brakes on a close encounter faster than a case of bad breath. And while avoiding certain foods can help, many suffer halitosis or other bad breath causes that are harder to cure. Thankfully, you don’t have to live on a diet of chemicals and breath mints; try these natural remedies before your next party, meeting, or date. More
Placebos, wives tails, myths — whatever you call them, these five tips are more hype than help when it comes to cold and flu prevention. If you really want to stay well this winter, you’d do well to ignore the following advice. More
Cold and flu season technically ends in May, but that doesn’t mean all the bugs just pack up and go on vacation. Whether you’re traveling to far away lands, or clocking extra hours at work because everyone else is taking time off, summer colds are real–and a real bummer. Get some relief from your summer cold with these natural remedies. More
Most of us get depressed from time to time. It’s normal. That’s why this week on Pimp My Health, we’re going to pimp your depression. Approximately 12 million women develop depression each year–twice as many as men, and one out of every eight of us will battle it during our lifetime. If you find yourself feeling down and tired with changes in your sleeping and eating habits, you should, of course, talk to your doctor about the possibility of depression. Along with some good medical advice, there are some natural remedies you can try to beat the blues:
Nature is full of sweet (and spicy, and sour) ways to boost your immune system, tame a cough and fight off bad bacteria. Eat your way to better health—or at least brief respite from that hacking cough and mucusy drip—this winter with hefty doses of these 7 foods, spices and natural remedies. More
Last week, I bought some Honee’s cough drops without really looking at the ingredients. The package said they were made with real honey and enhanced with B vitamins—great, right? But today I took a look at the ingredient list—oh my: Sugar, followed by corn syrup. Like so many cough drops—how many of you grew up gobbling wild-cherry Ludens?—these were really just candy in disguise as medicine. Here are six better-for-you alternatives, just in time for the beginning of cold and flu season. More
When you write about health, friends (who assume you know what you’re talking about) come out of the woodwork with some interesting questions. One that’s come up on multiple occasions, from several friends, is: Is dipping tampons in yogurt a safe way to treat yeast infections? Mostly, this question is popular amongst ladies who like to a) save money and b) keep things natural down there. (Monistat is not only expensive, but it’s also full of chemicals that will be–excuse my French–all up in your vagina for a long time.) More
I admit: For years, I’ve been skeptical of the Neti pot—a tool for ‘nasal saline irrigation‘ that looks like a small teapot or genie lamp and uses a salt and water solution to flush out the passages of your nose. I have friends who swear by the Neti pot as a natural way to deal with sinus problems, allergies and colds, but the whole process has always seemed complicated and kinda gross to me. This morning, however, I woke up with a scratchy throat, an achey head and a stuffy, itchy nose (hello, fall cold!). Hot tea and a hot shower are nothing doing. Could I find salvation in the dreaded Neti pot? Can you? Read on for our overview of the Neti pot—what it is, how it works, why use it—accompanied by some lovely photos of Neti pot users. Yes, Neti potting it is probably something you’ll want to do in private.
Labor Day signals the unofficial end of summer, which is great news if you’re looking forward to finally opening your door to crisp mornings temps and colorful fall foliage. But along with the change of season brings less time at the pool or the beach which could seriously hamper the amount of sunshine we get. That’s a good thing for our skin, but not always beneficial for our mood. More
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There was a time when we all thought kombucha was the new coconut water—one of those beverages with unclear health benefits that seemed suddenly ubiquitous (at least in the health food stores I’d frequent). But after interviewing a bunch of brewers for a piece I wrote last summer, and beginning to drink the stuff fairly often myself, I began to reconsider. Sure, kombucha is having a moment right now—one might even call it trendy, given its association with both coastal hipsters and the celebrity crowd. But this is one drink whose healthiness might actually live up to its hype. More
Today’s Ultimate Yoga focuses on getting relief from a headache. Because daily stress is a major contributor to that throbbing pain, it is important to relax the mind and body and clear the clutter and tension you are feeling. Headaches can also be attributed to bad posture and muscle fatigue. In fact, sitting with your head slightly forward with rounded shoulders and a curved upper back can bring one on. So practicing yoga that reduces stress while increasing your body awareness can prevent those annoying headaches from happening. More
An herbal tisane is, essentially, a medicinal tea made with fresh or dried herbs. Herbal tisanes are made by letting the aerial parts of herbs—that’s the leaves or petals—steep in boiling water just long enough to release the active constituents contained in an herb’s volatile oils. More
• Cool off with these healthy smoothie recipes. (Prevention)
• Keep your pool clean without lifting a finger. (Shelterpop)
• Ten ways to improve your orgasm. (Third Age)
• Can stretch marks be eliminated? (Truth In Aging)
• Anxiety isn’t pretty, especially when it comes to your skin. (YouBeauty)
• You can create chemistry even if you don’t feel an instant spark. (Your Tango)
• Hydration do’s and don’ts for the summer. (Vitamin G)
• Healthy sandwiches to bring to the office. (Fit Sugar)
• Add hemp seeds to your diet. (Well + Good)
• Got a mosquito bite you can’t stop scratching? Try these natural remedies. (Organic Authority)
• Stop aiming for a “Hollywood Body”. (HuffPost Fitness)
• Most romantic part of romance — through the mind of a man. (The Frisky)
About twice a year, I stand in the “medicine” aisle at Whole Foods and stare at their homeopathic remedy displays, wondering if I could benefit from all those pretty, mystical-looking bottles of herbs and — uh, do you know what’s in those bottles? I don’t, either. But occasionally I put in my natural remedy dues and buy Boiron’s oscillococcinum to knock back when I’m feeling sick, to no noticeable end (other than being out $20). That’s why pseudoscience skeptic James Randi is challenging homeopathy manufacturers to put science behind their claims, offering $1 million to any producer of homeopathic “drugs” who can prove that their products work as stated, and encouraging major drug stores to remove homeopathic products from their shelves. More
