Consuming some simple ingredients on an empty stomach can work wonders for immunity. Some foods are better when consumed empty stomach because then your digestive system is not burdened by other digestive duties. This helps you in reaping the maximum benefits. Here is the list of three ingredients you can consume on an empty stomach to boost your immunity. Garlic Garlic has antibiotic and antibacterial properties. It can help you steer clear of infections naturally. Not just this, it can also help regulate blood sugar levels, improve heart health and treat other lung-related issues. Including garlic in your morning routine…
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The low back, or lumbar area, serves a number of important functions for the human body. Try these sleeping positions if you are suffering from low back pain. Most low back pain can be a result of conditions affecting the bony lumbar spine, intervertebral discs (discs between the vertebrae), ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord and nerves, muscles of the low back, internal organs of the pelvis and abdomen, and the skin covering the lumbar area. Certain diseases, such as cancer of the spinal cord, a ruptured or herniated disc, sciatica, arthritis, kidney infections, or infections of the…
Everyone has their sleeping habits. Some people only sleep in pyjamas, others choose to sleep in oversized t-shirts and some prefer sleeping in the nude. But what about your feet? Do you sleep in socks or are you one of those people that thinks it’s insane, uncomfortable and just plain wrong to wear socks in bed? Well, your preferences are valid, but we’re here to tell you that there are actually quite a few reasons for sleeping in socks. Keep on reading to find out why it’s a good idea and why you should probably start doing it, or at…
Around the home, some natural remedies can alleviate toothache almost immediately. Toothaches can be incredibly discomforting and painful. If you wake up in the middle of the night to a toothache, how do you deal with the pain? To reduce the effect of whatever pain you might be feeling, you should try the following natural home remedies. 1. Salt water solution Rinsing your mouth with salt water is an effective treatment for almost every pain you feel in your teeth. This is because saltwater is a disinfectant. It helps to treat inflammation and wounds in your mouth and remove substances…
As we get older, life happens. We grow more distant from our parents and sometimes, this distance has to do with location. At other times, this distance is less about location and has more to do with life getting busier with careers, businesses and starting families of our own. That said, there are still some things we can do that can help our parents/guardians to be loved and ultimately, these steps that help them live longer, healthier lives whilst they are still with us. Here are some of these steps: (1) Stay connected Because our parents raised us, it is…
You see, a lot of people think that being depressed is the same thing as feeling sad. So they end up telling a depressed person to “stop being sad”, “to pull themselves together” and that “are they the only ones with problems” . Depression is more than just feeling sad. In Depression, the low mood is prolonged, lasting for weeks or months. Depression is the most common mental health problem in the world, affecting more than 260million people of all races and ages. It presents differently in different people, and affects more women than men. Sometimes, Depression is brought about…
Some things you should know about serotonin – the happy hormone. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter responsible for happiness and activities like appetite, sleep, memory and learning. If serotonin is low, there is the chance that you will feel depressed and sad. Most times, therapy and medication can help to increase serotonin levels. However, there are many ways to increase serotonin levels naturally. 1.Exercise Walking, running, swimming or any other physical activity is proven to improve your moods. Cardiovascular exercise increases serotonin levels in the brain. 30 minutes of exercise is enough to make you feel better and improve your mood.…
One day, two days, three days has passed yet you have not been able to poop. You start to get worried, ‘what might be the problem?’ Well, it might be any of the following reasons; 1. You’re not drinking enough water You are more likely to feel constipated and unable to pass out waste if you do not drink enough water. Coffee and alcohol do not count. You have to drink a lot of water especially if your food is full of fibre. 2. Some drugs Strong pain medications like opioids and narcotics taken consistently can cause constipation and make…
How do we take care of our mental health? When we do not feel good mentally, it leads to depression, anxiety, suicide and other mental health disorders. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” This means that when you are unable to realize your potential and cope with the stress of life and work, then your mental health will not…
Nevertheless, eczema generally appears on the hands, feet, face, legs, or the inner creases of knees and elbows. Although studies are yet to confirm the causes of eczema, it is often assumed to be an overactive immune response to irritants coming into contact with the skin. Nevertheless, eczema generally appears on the hands, feet, face, legs, or the inner creases of knees and elbows; it is easy to identify and has been observed to affect far more infants and children than adults. It is, however, important to note that eczema is often a chronic condition. This, among other reasons, is…
Sometimes your breath stinks even after brushing your teeth. Brushing your teeth helps remove bacteria that release sulphur compounds. These sulphur compounds cause bad breath, but sometimes brushing your teeth is not enough. You might notice your breath still stinks about brushing your teeth. Gum diseases Gum disease is an illness that happens when plaque (a yellow-whitish) substance builds up on your teeth. Plaques irritate the gum and cause bad breath. Cavities Cavities occur when bacteria hides in the crevices of your teeth, and it becomes difficult for your brush to reach them. Cavities also induce bad breath even after…
Cardiovascular diseases (illnesses that affect the heart and blood vessels) are the LEADING cause of death WORLDWIDE, killing roughly 18 million people each year. This information isn’t supposed to scare you, but it should make you pay attention to everything I’m about to say. What you learn in this post might help you save a life. So what is a Heart attack? A heart attack (known as Myocardial infarction or MI) happens when there is a sudden loss of blood flow to the muscles of the heart. A lack of blood supply to the heart can cause serious damage to…