Natural Health Guide

Acne
To prevent pimples, dab on a little pure tea tree oil twice daily. Scientists  say its powerful anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties can destroy blemish-causing bacteria and heal existing breakouts in as little as three weeks.

Brain Fog

Gesture while you chat and you’ll think more clearly. Hand motions kick-start 

production of acetylcholine, studies show, and this neurotransmitter instantly revs up 

brain function to increase concentration and focus.

Colds

Add a pat of butter to your next serving of cooked veggies.  It will double your 

absorption of their immunity-boosting compounds called carotenoids to help you 

better fend off cold viruses, say researchers. In fact, scientists say enjoying two cups of 

buttered veggies daily can cut your risk of colds 25 percent or more in just 12 weeks.

Dandruff

Rosemary oil, a potent, natural anti-fungal, can quickly destroy the yeast that causes 

flaking, according to studies . To end dandruff, experts suggest mixing five drops of 

rosemary oil into a dollop of your favorite shampoo, then massage thoroughly into 

your scalp once daily. Once dandruff subsides—typically two weeks--treat once weekly to 

prevent future flare-ups.

Earache

Garlic’s natural compound, allicin, has been shown to fight bacteria as effectively as 

penicillin, report researchers. To get relief, place two drops of warm (not hot) garlic 

oil into your achy ear once daily for five days straight. Look for garlic oil in health 

food stores--or make your own mix. Simply simmer two cloves of crushed garlic in a 

half cup of extra virgin olive oil for two minutes, strain, then let cool until comfortably 

warm before applying.

Foot Odour

Soaking your tootsies in black tea for 20 minutes once a week can prevent this 

embarrassing problem.  Tea contains tannins—compounds which naturally kill 

odour-causing bacteria, plus they’re also astringents, so they reduce problematic 

perspiration.”To make your own odour-taming brew: Steep two black tea bags in eight 

cups of water for 20 minutes, let cool for two hours, then start soaking.

Gassiness

Spoon up a half a cup of fresh pineapple daily. Researchers say this tropical pick 

is packed with proteolytic enzymes—natural digestive aids that reduce 

inflammation in the intestinal tract and speed the breakdown of proteins, dialing 

down gassiness in just 72 hours.

Headaches

Firmly massaging the back of your head—the area at the base of your skull--

for two minutes can cut the pain of a stress-headache as much as 57 percent in 

just five minutes, according to experts . Scientists say rubbing this area rapidly 

activates key acupressure points, relaxing tight muscles to dampen pain.

Insomnia

Turn on some tunes! Eighty-six percent of people nod off faster if they spend 10 

minutes each night lying in bed listening to soothing music while they gently 

stretch their back, legs, arms, fingers and toes, say researchers. Scientists 

believe treating overly-tight muscles to a relaxing stretch while listening to 

calming music offers a double-duty effect. It dampens the production of stress 

hormones, lowering heart rate, muscle tension and anxiety to help the body 

more quickly slip into sleepy mode.

Joint Pain

Ease aches by cycling. According to researchers , cycling's smooth, repetitive 

motions actually thicken cartilage in the hip, knee, ankle and foot joints, 

helping to reverse joint damage and cut a person's risk of further trouble by 43 

percent. Their advice: Strive to cycle at least 12 minutes daily.

Kidney Stones

Sipping two glasses of home-made lemonade daily can cut your risk of 

kidney stones as much as 87 percent in one year, say scientists .  Lemon 

juice is packed with citrate, say experts, a natural compound that keeps 

calcium dissolved in urine so it can’t clump and form kidney stones.

Lactose Intolerance

If you’d like to get the health perks of consuming calcium-rich dairy, but milk 

upsets your tummy, opt for three servings of yogurt or hard cheeses (like 

Cheddar and Swiss) daily, instead. This switch has been shown to relieve 

bloating, gassiness and other uncomfortable symptoms for 82 percent of 

people within one week, report  researchers. The reason: Symptom-

triggering lactose is broken down when dairy is aged or fermented.

Mouth Sores

Dab canker and cold sores with a bit of unpasteurized honey four times 

daily and they’ll heal 43 percent faster than if you used prescription 

Acyclovir cream, say researchers. Raw honey’s natural potent enzymes zap 

inflammation and speed healing of damaged tissues, study authors say.

Nosebleeds

Consuming one ounce of leafy greens (like spinach or kale) daily can 

help you avoid them entirely. Scientists credit these veggie’s hefty stores 

of vitamin K, a nutrient that nixes bleeds by keeping the tiny capillaries 

lining the nose healthy and strong—and helps kick-start quick clotting if a 

blood vessel becomes damaged.

Ovulation Problems

Women are twice as likely to get pregnant if they spend 30 minutes daily 

meditating. It significantly dampens production of fertility-zapping 

stress hormones within three months, say researchers.

PMS

Downing a multivitamin (containing 1,200 milligrams of calcium and 

400 milligrams of magnesium) daily can cut pesky premenstrual 

symptoms (like bloat, mood swings and cramping) in half within three 

months, according to doctors. Multis that contain this dynamic duo 

help nerves, muscles, and glands function optimally all month long, 

say experts, instead of being negatively impacted by the hormone 

fluctuations that occur during the premenstrual week.

Queasiness

A single dose of ginger helps cure the queezies for 72 percent of 

people within 30 minutes, says a Dr. Credit goes to ginger’s active 

ingredients--gingerols and curcumin--which scientists say naturally 

improve digestion and prevent sickness-spurring spasms in the 

stomach and small intestine. Experts suggest eating two slices of 

candied ginger whenever nausea strikes.

Rashes

Dabbing on a little petroleum jelly twice daily soothes mild skin 

rashes for 96 percent of women within three days, say researchers. 

The reason: Rashes are often triggered, or worsened, by the 

chemicals in lotions and creams--petroleum jelly is chemical-free 

and non-allergenic, so it soothes and moisturizes skin, to expedite 

healing, explains  a dermatologist.

Sinus Pain

A foot massage can cut sinus facial pain in half for several hours 

(by stimulating the nerves that boost blood flow to the sinuses, 

reducing pressure and congestion), say experts. To do: 

Massage your feet for five minutes, twice daily--or treat yourself by 

asking a loved one to help!

Toothache

Chewing on a clove can ease pain for two hours straight, say 

researchers. Experts credit the spice’s stores of eugenol, a 

natural compound. Cloves contain five times more of this natural 

anaesthetic and bacteria-killer than any other plant.

Urinary Tract Infections

Downing one cup of blueberries—fresh or frozen--daily can cut 

your risk of a urinary tract infection 60 percent, according to 

researchers . Scientists say these blue gems are loaded with 

special plant compounds that wrap around problematic 

bacteria to prevent them from latching onto the bladder wall.

Vertigo

When calcium crystals lodge in the inner ear (a problem that 

can occur if they flake off of the delicate surfaces they’re 

supposed to be attached to) they can disrupt balance, 

leading to head spins. To stop dizzy spells and dislodge 

symptom-causing crystals in three weeks, researchers 

suggest this couch exercise: Sit with your head tilted up as if 

you’re looking at someone standing in front of you. With your 

neck at that fixed angle, lay down on your left side for 30 

seconds, sit up briefly, then lay down on your right for 30 

seconds. Continue for 10 minutes, twice daily, until vertigo 

disappears.

Wounds

Coating cuts, scrapes and burns with aloe vera gel twice 

daily speeds healing 33 percent, suggest studies . Aloe’s 

active ingredient--glucomannan--is a powerful anti-

inflammatory that kick-starts the growth of healthy new cells 

and supportive collagen, explains Dr. 

Xerosis (Super-Dry Skin)

Nosh on some walnuts. Researchers say 80 percent of 

women can heal super-dry skin in three weeks just by 

eating one ounce daily. Walnuts are packed with 

omega-3 fatty acids, which revitalize the skin’s protective 

lipid layer, trapping in moisture and keeping skin soft, 

smooth and supple.

Yeast Infections

Enjoy one cup of cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli 

or cabbage) daily, and you could speed your recovery 

from a frustrating yeast infection--and prevent future ones 

from occurring. Studies  show that the active ingredient in 

cruciferous veggies—a compound called indole-3-

carbinole (I3C)—naturally damages the cell wall of 

sickness-causing yeast, stopping their growth and spread.

Pickled Peppers to boost your moods !

Too pooped to party? Pop some pickled peppers! Capsaicin 

(the plant compound that gives these picks their zing) 

stimulates a rush of endorphins in the brain, erasing fatigue--

and revving up moods--in as little as two minutes, say 

researchers. The study-proven dose: Just one slice of a hot 

pickled pepper (try jalapenos or banana pepper rings) can 

fend off fatigue.

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