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13 Natural Remedies for Common Ailments
These easy home treatments can relieve headaches, colds, and other common health complaints.
Symptom: Headache
Remedy: Magnesium Glycinate
At the first sign of a headache, many of us habitually reach for aspirin or ibuprofen. Yet research shows that long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can lead to gastrointestinal (GI) distress, kidney damage, and elevated liver enzymes, a sign of inflamed liver cells. NSAIDs can also worsen hypertension. Likewise, taking too much acetaminophen can harm the kidneys, intestines, heart, and liver.

Magnesium glycinate, on the other hand, has none of these side effects and is remarkably effective for headaches. It’s a combination of magnesium and glycine, an amino acid that binds to the mineral and carries it to your cells.

“Low blood levels of magnesium have been linked to headaches and migraines, and more than 80 per cent of the American population is deficient,” says Tiffany Lester, MD, medical director at Parsley Health San Francisco. “Magnesium is calming for the nervous system and easily tolerated. It also supports serotonin production, a neurotransmitter involved in the onset of migraines.”

For the occasional headache, Lester recommends a 200 mg to 400 mg tablet for relief.

Symptom: Nausea and Sickness
Remedy: Ginger
Thousands of years ago, Chinese sailors chewed gingerroot to relieve their seasickness; today, many air travellers swear by it for motion sickness. Multiple studies confirm ginger’s stomach-settling benefits, and even the Mayo Clinic recommends it for morning sickness.

Ginger naturally increases tone and motility in the GI tract, helping digestion — unlike the conventional bismuth-subsalicylate antacid, which mainly coats the stomach for temporary relief. For soothing an upset stomach, functional physician Frank Lipman, MD, says, “I love ginger in all its forms.”

Lipman, the author of How to Be Well, regularly prescribes ginger, sometimes with peppermint, for stomach discomfort. “Ginger and peppermint can be incorporated into foods and smoothies, made into tea, used in tincture form, or used even as an essential oil.”

Next time you’re nauseated, try sipping ginger tea or try grating some fresh ginger into a green smoothie. For those prone to motion sickness when travelling, ginger tablets can work wonders.

If you’re routinely queasy, however, ginger may not be a long-term solution. You may need to address potential food allergies or high-stress levels. When the body’s fight-or-flight system is triggered, digestive peristalsis can grind to a halt, causing an upset stomach and constipation.

Symptom: Acid Reflux
Remedy: Apple-Cider Vinegar and Digestive Bitters
Sometimes it seems there’s little apple-cider vinegar cannot do. Recent studies suggest it can help regulate blood sugar and build good gut bacteria. Lipman, meanwhile, recommends it as an effective solution for heartburn, along with another age-old remedy: digestive bitters.

“Digestive bitters and apple-cider vinegar help stimulate digestive juices in the gut, making the digestive system function more efficiently,” he explains. His prescription: Mix a dropperful of digestive bitters and a tablespoon of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar in a small glass of water and sip it with meals.

These tinctures are a short-term remedy, Lipman notes. If the issue is chronic, it’s important to look for root causes. “Diet and gut health are often at the root of heartburn, so correcting the gut and removing foods that cause inflammation and heartburn is usually the best way to heal,” he says.

This can be as simple as avoiding food that disagrees with you. Tomatoes, hot spices, and wine are common culprits.

The absence of side effects is another good reason to try vinegar and bitters. “There are many issues with over-the-counter and prescription meds used for acid reflux,” says Lipman. “They have been linked to gut dysbiosis, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, an increase in heart and kidney disease, and a decrease in cognitive function.”

Symptom: Constipation
Remedy: Magnesium Citrate
The causes of chronic constipation are many, and it’s important to address the root issues — dehydration, food intolerances, lack of dietary fibre, irregular eating and sleeping patterns, and sedentary behaviours. For acute cases, however, magnesium citrate almost always gets things moving again.

A combination of magnesium and citric acid, the supplement relaxes your intestines and pulls water into them. “This particular form of magnesium is stimulating on the bowels,” says Lipman, who recommends 200 mg to 300 mg before bed as needed. (Powders stirred into water are easy to use.) Cut down the dose if stools become too loose.

Symptom: Sore Muscles
Remedy: Arnica
The anti-inflammatory properties of this meadow flower have been easing aches and pains since the Middle Ages. Arnica is still used widely in Germany, where researchers have shown it to be an effective remedy for muscle aches, sprains, and joint pain and swelling. Studies in the United States have found it as reliable as NSAIDs at relieving pain from osteoarthritis in the hands.

“It’s one of my favourite pain remedies because it’s available over the counter in a cream that is easy to apply,” says Lester. “It is also very safe to use. As we tackle the opioid epidemic, alternatives to pain management are increasingly needed in our medical arsenal.”

Arnica gels and creams are considered safe; a mild allergic rash is the only potential side effect. The remedy is also available in the form of sublingual homoeopathic pills. (Other forms administered orally aren’t considered safe.)

Meanwhile, if you’re often achy, stretching and hydration may be the answer, says Lester. “Our bodies will often course-correct when we get back to the basics, which are highly underrated.”

Symptom: Joint Pain
Remedy: Curcumin
Turmeric has been used in curries as well as traditional Indian and Chinese medicine for centuries. Curcumin, the twisty root’s yellow phytochemical, has emerged as a popular remedy in recent years after studies revealed its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial qualities.

Curcumin eases joint pain by inhibiting the body’s inflammatory-response mediators. “It works just as well as nonsteroidal pain relievers but it doesn’t cause a leaky gut and the long-term issues that ibuprofen can worsen, such as heart disease,” says Ashe. She prescribes a curcumin complex called Meriva and recommends taking 500 mg twice daily.

It can be tough to get enough of a medicinal boost from incorporating turmeric into your daily diet, but you can still get some anti-inflammatory benefits from adding the root to curries and other dishes. Or try some “golden milk,” a delicious hot drink with turmeric and other spices, for a moderate daily dose. (For a recipe, see “Golden Turmeric Milk.”)

Those who suffer chronic joint pain may find substantial relief by avoiding gluten, dairy, and sugar, as well as making other dietary adjustments. Essential fatty acids can also help.

Symptom: Earache
Remedy: Garlic Mullein Herbal Eardrops
Hippocrates once regularly prescribed the “stinking rose” (a.k.a. garlic) for a variety of ills. Research shows that its antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal properties work wonders on mild ear infections.

A pediatric study found that natural eardrops containing the herb mullein are just as effective as anaesthetic drops for reducing pain. Doctors often prescribe antibiotics for children’s earaches, says Ashe, but they offer little pain relief, and overuse can lead to intestinal disorders.

When Ashe’s son gets an ear infection, she gives him a few drops of garlic mullein oil in each ear. “It’s anti-inflammatory and decreases the swelling. After a few hours, or by the next day, we usually forget about it because the earache’s gone. For a child that is old enough, that is a better approach than antibiotics.”

To help prevent chronic earaches, avoid dairy, gluten, and sugar. Monitor vitamin-D levels, fatty-acid deficiencies, and stress levels — and be sure to keep some garlic mullein drops on hand.

Symptom: Sleeplessness
Remedy: Lavender oil
You might associate the smell of this herb with a fragrant backyard garden, but the anxiety and insomnia-relieving effects of lavender essential oil are potent and well-documented. Research has found that it can help induce sleep and help people sleep more deeply.

It’s also easy to use: Add a few drops of the oil to an Epsom-salts bath. Sprinkle a couple of drops on a light bulb next to your bed (while the bulb is still cool), or get an essential-oil diffuser for your bedroom.

Symptom: You’re Coming Down With Something
Remedy: Fluids
One of the best ways to chase bugs away is drinking fluids, especially warm ones, says Mark Hyman, MD, director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. “Consuming adequate fluids supports all your body’s functions, including the immune system,” Hyman says.

In cold weather, we’re more susceptible to dehydration — there are fewer cues to drink than in hot summer weather — and this makes us even more vulnerable to illness. “With the drier air inside and out, winter can be particularly challenging to stay hydrated.”

Hyman recommends making soups and broths from scratch with fresh vegetables when you begin to feel sick. Also on his list: herbal teas with immunity-boosting ingredients such as ginger and echinacea. To prevent feeling run down in the first place, turn to the old standbys: eating well, getting enough sleep, and drinking plenty of water.

This originally appeared as “Natural Remedies” in the June 2018 print issue of Experience Life.

Treating the Common Cold
While mostly harmless, a cold packs a multi-symptom punch and lingers like an annoying house guest. Rest, whole foods, and plenty of fluids can help nudge a cold out the door, but here are some additional tips for relief from Mark Hyman, MD.

Symptom: Runny nose and congestion
Remedy: Daily saline flush
For thousands of years, people in India have used small neti pots filled with salt water to rinse the nasal passages. Today, experts at New York City’s Mount Sinai Hospital recommend saline-rinse treatments for sinusitis sufferers, and studies show that daily saline rinsing helps ease sinus woes.

“Flushing your sinuses with mild saltwater keeps mucous membranes moist, which protects you from microbes,” says Hyman. “Use a neti pot at home or easy-to-carry plastic bottles that come with saline packets when travelling or even at the office.” The FDA recommends filtered water, as tap water has in rare instances caused serious microbial infections.

Drugstore decongestants can raise blood pressure, and conventional nasal sprays may cause dependency, but saline rinsing has no major contraindications.

Symptom: Sore throat
Remedy: Hot tea, followed by echinacea and goldenseal
Hot tea or hot water with lemon and honey are almost always the ticket to instant relief from acute sore-throat pain. Certain herbs also have proven healing powers. Native Americans used the flowering echinacea plant for more than 400 years as a general cure-all, and Hyman prescribes it for sore throats and other cold symptoms.

Echinacea is often best used in combination with other herbs, he says. He suggests seeking out formulas that include various herbs with “broad-spectrum antimicrobial or immune-enhancing effects,” such as astragalus, green tea extract, elderberry, andrographis, and goldenseal, combined with echinacea.

Check with your physician to learn if any of your medications may be contraindicated by these herbs.

Symptom: Cough
Remedy: Sauna or steam treatments
For relief from hacking, “going for a nice sauna or steam is helpful.” says Hyman. Saunas have been used for rituals, relaxation, and healing for millennia. A 2017 study found that taking a sauna twice weekly helps ward off pneumonia, and Austrian researchers discovered that people who take saunas regularly contract fewer colds.

If you don’t have access to a sauna or steam room, no worries. Just inhaling steamy air in the shower is beneficial. Or try this at-home treatment: Fill a bowl with hot water, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil, and drape a towel over your head as you lower it over the bowl. Then, keeping your eyes closed, breathe in the soothing vapours.

Symptom: Body Aches
Remedy: Sleep
A good long snooze is the best medicine for nearly everything. “Sleep restores and heals the body,” says Hyman. “Without adequate sleep, optimal immune function is next to impossible.”

A lack of sleep makes any pain worse, so when body aches set in, hit the hay early.

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Seasonal Skin Care Guide – What You Can Do To Stop Skin Aging
We experience different kinds of skin problems every now and then. Dry skin, dull dermis, age spots, wrinkles and fine lines are all parts of the changes that take place in the integumentary system. But these signs of skin ageing do not appear overnight. They gradually form on your dermis. If you are perceptive about the changing needs of your skin, you can address them immediately.

It is normal for the dermis to experience different problems when the season changes. That being said, you should take this seasonal skin care guide seriously to correct or prevent those skin ageing problems.

Spring

The spring seasons bring forth balmy air. Occasionally, the wind turns chilly. You have to be prepared for that because you’ll never know when the temperature will drop. Make the right wardrobe choices. Don a blazer or a cardigan that you can easily take off when the weather turns warm.

Spring season is also the season when allergies are very rampant. We can blame that on the pollens emitted by blooming flowers and trees. Many people experience rashes and skin irritations. Always keep a soothing balm with you. Cut your fingernails short so you will not inadvertently chafe the surface of your dermis. Apply the soothing balm to avoid skin inflammation.

Summer

The intense heat of the sun is the main enemy during summer. Before going outdoors, don’t forget to apply sunblock. Pick a product that contains ingredients with a broad spectrum. They should be able to block UVA and UVB rays effectively.

The UV rays of the sun can stress out and damage collagen fibres and skin cells. Look for an anti-ageing cream that contains CynergyTK, Phytessence Wakame and Nano Lipobelle HEQ10. CynergyTK is an ingredient that has been extracted from the wool of sheep. This is a great source of keratin. Keratin is vital for collagen production. It will help make the skin firm and resilient all the time. Phytessence Wakame is a type of sea kelp that can help prevent the sudden loss of hyaluronic acid. This acid is vital for collagen lubrication. Nano Lipobelle HEQ10 is an antioxidant that can prevent harmful free radicals from damaging skin cells.

Autumn and Winter

The temperature is gradually dropping during autumn. This is the best time to prepare your beauty loot. It should contain effective hydrating products that can keep your dermis properly nourished. This is also the time when you should help your skin recuperate better from the summer season. Look for creams with effective emollient ingredients like Manuka honey. You can also use this cream during the winter season. Manuka honey has emollient properties that can lock moisture in dermis tissues. It also helps mimic the moisture-producing functions of the dermis.

Just put some olive oil on a cotton pad and gently massage the oil onto your face to get rid of the makeup and dirt. Don't: Forget that exfoliation is indispensable. At least once or twice a week, exfoliate your skin to remove the layers of dead skin, sure to leave you with a more healthy glow and brighter skin.

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Get Soft, Kissable Skin With A Natural Pomegranate, Raspberry, and Sweet Almond Oil Blend
Naturally hydrate dry skin and add an extra glow to the end of your skincare routine by creating a natural antioxidant-rich oil blend. Apply after cleansing or after putting on makeup. Mix together equal parts Pomegranate seed oil, Raspberry seed oil, and Sweet Almond Oil, or get the already made The Spa Dr. Glow Boost.

Place 3 to 6 drops of the oil mixture in the palm of your hand, rub your hands together to warm the oils. Then, with your fingertips gently press the warm oil into dry areas of your face or areas where you have fine lines and wrinkles.

1. Turmeric Remedy For Glowing Skin
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You Will Need
1/2-1 teaspoon turmeric powder
4 tablespoons gram flour (also called chickpea flour)
Milk or water
What You Have To Do
a. Mix the turmeric powder with the gram flour. To this, add enough milk or water to form a paste.
b. Apply this on your face and neck.
c. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with plain water.

2. Coconut Oil Remedy For Glowing Skin
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You Will Need
Virgin coconut oil

What You Have To Do
1. Lightly warm up the oil and apply on the face and neck.
2. Massage for a few minutes in gentle circular motions.
3. Leave the oil on overnight.
You can add some sugar to the oil and use it as a scrub to exfoliate your skin once or twice a week.

How Often You Should Do This
Use coconut oil every night before going to bed.

3. Aloe Vera For Glowing Skin
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You Will Need
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
A pinch of turmeric
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon milk
What You Have To Do
1. Mix all the ingredients. Apply this mixture on the face and neck evenly.
2. Leave it on for about 20 minutes.
3. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.

How Often You Should Do This
Apply this face pack up to twice a week.

4. Baking Soda For Glowing Skin
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You Will Need
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon honey
What You Have To Do
1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
2. Apply the mixture on damp face and neck using circular motions.
3. Leave it on for 10 minutes.
4. Rinse with cool water and pat dry. Moisturize as usual.

How Often You Should Do This
Apply this face pack once a week.

5. Lemon For Glowing Skin
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You Will Need
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
What You Have To Do
1. Mix the ingredients and apply the mixture on your face.
2. Scrub in a circular motion and leave it on for 10 minutes.
3. Rinse off with warm water to reveal glowing skin.

How Often You Should Do This
Repeat this twice a week.

6. Papaya For Glowing Skin
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You Will Need
A few pieces of ripe papaya
1 teaspoon sandalwood powder or Fuller’s earth (Multani mitti)
1 teaspoon honey
What You Have To Do
1. Take ripe papaya and cut it into small pieces.
2. Add the sandalwood powder or Fuller’s earth and honey to it.
3. Mix all of them to get a paste-like consistency.
4. Apply it all over your face and neck.
5. Keep it on for 20 minutes and then rinse with cool water.

How Often You Should Do This
Do this once every week.

7. Cucumber For Glowing Skin
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You Will Need
1 small cucumber
2-3 tablespoons yoghurt
What You Have To Do
1. Grate the cucumber and add the yoghurt to it. Beat it properly.
2. Apply it on your face and neck.
3. Leave it on for five minutes until it dries and washes it off with cold water.

How Often You Should Do This
Repeat this once in every three to four days.