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Best Blogs on Home Remedies

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It’s true that medications can cure illnesses but there’s no harm as well if you go for the tried and tested home remedies. Fortunately, home remedy tips are abundant on the internet and many people turn to them to solve some of their minor health issues from cough, colds and sore throat to stomach and joint pain.

With the wealth of information available online, however, it can be a real challenge where to look for the genuine home remedies. Some blogs are authored by professionals in natural health or health coaches while the others source information from contributors involved in paid blogging jobs.

Here are some of the blogs on natural health you can use as a valuable resource moving forward.

Living Awareness

Behind the Living Awareness blog is Sweet Kami, a herbal remedy queen. On her site, she shares pactical information on how to use herbs to cure ailments. For instance, she recommends using ginger, cinnamon and sage to cure the common cold. [Read more…]

Learning Massage Techniques from a Thai School

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A lot of people enjoy a good body massage after a day’s hard work or a week of busy schedule. For them, a few hours of body pampering is beneficial to recharge their bodies and regain their energy. At the same time, they grab the opportunity to relax while the masseuse takes the stress off their bodies.

The Thai massage or Nuat Thai technique is, without a doubt, one of the most popular worldwide today. This is a unique form owing to the body stretching involved and the absence of oil commonly used in other types. Also, this full body massage starts from the feet moving up focusing on the energy lines of the body. Its main goal is to improve blood circulation and stimulate the lymph system.

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A typical massage session in Thailand can last for an hour or an hour and a half depending on whether it’s a full body one or focused only on certain parts such as the head and face or feet. It is performed by professionals who have undergone proper training at a Thai school in the country. [Read more…]

3 Reasons Why an E-Cigarette May Be For You

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As the real cigarettes are now strictly regulated worldwide and more places are being designated as non-smoking areas, those who love to puff smoke are left with little choice. Many have turned to the electronic cigarettes to satisfy their craving.

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E-cigarettes are devices powered by a battery and provides nicotine vapor in an aerosol. They come in different flavors such as mint, vanilla, cookies and cream, milkshake, fruit and chocolate. As of 2013, an estimated 2.5 million people in the U.S. are e-cigarette smokers. Sales for this device have also risen from $20 million in 2008 to $500 million in 2012. In the U.K., reports said some 700,000 Britons were using e-cigs in 2012.

Many users have found the device to be a good alternative to the genuine cigarettes. They agree that it’s not only affordable but it also makes them feel like they’re still using the usual tobacco cigarette and can help them in their goal of eventually kicking their habit. [Read more…]

5 Natural Cleansing Methods for the Kidneys

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The kidneys serve as the blood’s natural filter and play a significant role in removing the body’s wastes as well as regulating blood pressure. There are two of them that form an essential part of the urinary system.

kidney cleansing diet

Although the human body can function the normal way with just one kidney, it’s still important for people to eat right to preserve these two internal organs. Each day, these organs work hard to support the immune system hence, it is only right that we also take care of them. Otherwise, diseases can strike. Common signs of kidney problems include lower back pain, edema, kidney stones an urinary tract infections.

The National Kidney Foundation in the U.S. revealed that 26 million Americans suffer from kidney disease and one out of 10 are at risk of getting the illness.

Keeping the kidneys in a healthy condition is not that hard to do. To detoxify, here are some simple and easy cleansing steps to follow. [Read more…]