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the sore throat is a disorder that often suffers in winter and cold weather and may indicate other conditions such as pharyngitis, laryngitis and tonsillitis.

If you want to relieve their symptoms (pain on swallowing and irritation among the most common), increased intake of these foods:

Honey

Suffice to sweeten your desserts and tea with a spoonful of honey to soothe the throat and activate their defenses. Mixed with a glass of milk after dinner is a good remedy to rest better.

Onion

Highly antiseptic, this plant will also eliminate the concentrated mucus if any, as an expectorant. It is advisable especially the onion soup, very nutritious and analgesic.

Pumpkin

In this case is its high content of zinc to combat the sore throat. By midafternoon, when you from the “bug” for a snack, opt for this type of pipes.

Soybean

this vegetable contains lots of iron, one of the essential nutrients when you activate the defenses, thus preventing possible infection in the throat, through the airways. Other plants are equally valid white beans, chickpeas and lentils.

Spinach

Like many other leafy greens, spinach contains vitamin B6 in large quantity, and thereby increasing the body’s defenses, preventing future riots in the throat. In addition, its smooth texture will not cause any problem in swallowing.

Liquids

In order to reduce inflammation in the throat, should increase fluid intake, not only water, juices, broths, soups and teas are other options to consider.

Prepared lemon

Mix in a glass of water half lemon juice with a tablespoon of honey and gargle three times daily. Mano de santo.

A common way to treat Anxiety is with natural remedies. Natural remedies can not only help to treat Anxiety, they can also help to cure Anxiety. Below are some of the more effective natural remedies that can be used for Anxiety problems.

1. Take a multivitamin daily. Multivitamins help to provide all of the basic vitamins that are needed for general health. Multivitamins have also been proven to effectively help to treat or at least reduce anxiety levels.

2. Take 200 mg of Magnesium 2-3 times throughout the day. Magnesium is known to help relax patients that suffer from Anxiety. This treatment works especially well for patients that have a more mild case of Anxiety.

3. Take Valerian in supplemental form daily. Valerian is an herb that is known for it’s relaxing power. Valerian has been proven to reduce the effect of Anxiety in almost all patients. Valerian also works especially well for people that suffer from a sleeping disorder caused by their Anxiety.

A natural way to cure Anxiety is with herbal remedies. Below are the more effective herbal remedies that can be used to cure Anxiety problems.

1. Take Oatstraw in supplemental form daily. Oat Straw has been proven to effective in treating mild cases of Anxiety. Oat Straw can be used for any form of Anxiety though and even if it is unable to cure your Anxiety, especially in more severe cases of Anxiety, it will help to reduce your Anxiety.

2. Take 30 mg of Passion Flower in supplemental form daily. Passion Flower has been proven to be as effective as many prescription drugs given to patients for Anxiety. Sometimes it may take up to a month to see full results.

3. Take St. John’s Wort daily. St. John’s Wort has been proven to help reduce Anxiety. St. John’s Wort works especially well for those that tend to suffer from Anxiety in bouts.

Food preservation
Most of the evidence for rosemary’s medicinal uses comes from clinical experience rather than scientific studies. However, recent laboratory studies have shown that rosemary slows the growth of some bacteria such as E. coli and S. aureus that are related to the decomposition of food, and may actually perform better than some of the food preservatives market today.

Alopecia
One of the traditional uses of rosemary has been to stimulate hair growth. In a study involving 86 people with alopecia areata (a disease of unknown cause characterized by significant hair loss, generally in patches) those masajeraon your scalp with rosemary and other essential oils (including lavender, thyme and olive cedarwood) every day for seven months experienced significant re – growth of hair compared to those without masajeraon your scalp essential oils. It is not entirely clear in this study if the rosemary (or a combination of rosemary and other essential oils) was responsible for the beneficial effects.

Cancer
Both laboratory studies such as those in animals suggest that the antioxidant properties of rosemary can be active against colon, breast, stomach, lung and skin. Should be carried out more research in this area, including human evidence before drawing conclusions about the value of rosemary for cancer.

It is also beneficial for hypotension (low blood pressure) exhaustion or stress .

It is a “baby plant” from soybeans and water.

It is a very good source of essential amino acids needed for growth and development. It is a dietary supplement suitable for both children and elderly populations that frequently consume foods with high caloric value but contribute small proportions of amino acids.

The seeds contain a proportion of protein, 35%. And the best part is that the protein quality is very high, equivalent to those of animal protein.

Containing fatty acids are polyunsaturated: linoleic, linolenic and arachidonic fatty acids of omega-3 which abound in fish. It contains no cholesterol.

Soy contains isoflavones, which are plant estrogens, which have estrogenic action very small compared with the real body estrogen. It is believed that this is due to the protective action of soy against breast cancer in women.

It contains no lactose, no sugar, no cholesterol, making it a good alternative for lactose intolerant people and diabetics.

Scientific Name: Apium graveolens L.

With a strong flavor and pleasant. Good ingredient in soups, salads and stews. It is rich in vitamins and can be found throughout the year.

Celery belongs to the family of the Umbelliferae (herbs with rhizomes, hollow stem and leaves scattered), is about 60 cms. tall, with a stalk thick, juicy and thick, furrowed and branched, with long leaves and cleaved and small white flowers. At its base forms a cylindrical stalk aspect of the emerging stems and leaves, giving the plant its distinctive look.

Celery was used in oriental medicine to treat hypertension. Contains anti-inflammatory that helps relieve the painful symptoms of gout. Is said to help reduce cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Helps relieve joint pain

The infusion of the seeds is used as a diuretic to relieve gout, rheumatoid arthritis and mild digestive stimulant. Due to the diuretic effect are very effective in the treatment of cystitis as they help to disinfect the bladder and urinary tract. Today, the seeds of celery are used to treat rheumatism and gout, as they help the kidney to remove urine and other toxins in addition to reducing the level of uric acid and the acidity level of the whole body. They are also useful to treat arthritis since they help to detoxify the body and stimulate the circulation in muscles and joints.

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While the hibiscus plant is used since antiquity to treat different conditions, you must remember that their consumption may be related to certain unwanted complications such as allergies. In this note giving you information about what are allergic reactions that can produce the hibiscus.
The hibiscus plant is used by alternative medicine to treat various diseases such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, as antipyretic, in obesity, kidney stones, etc.

Although this herb has many therapeutic properties, it also has contraindications that should be taken into account. Among the side effects that may occur, are allergic reactions. Especially if he consumes it is sensitive to any of its components.

The hibiscus plant belongs to the Malvaceae family, whose active components consist of oils and resins. Sometimes these substances can cause allergic effects in sensitive individuals, causing hives and skin rashes.

Hibiscus commonly consumed by his tea, but it is important to note that the information available on the safety of this plant is limited. So if there is an allergic reaction after drinking the tea, its consumption should be suspended and seek medical advice in order to establish the exact cause of the allergic reaction.

Remember, before consuming any herb you must know all its properties and adverse effects.

There are various methods that offer us the ways how to make essential oils from different plants and for different purposes, one of them, which is associated with aromatherapy, or production of a special perfume.

But ultimately, the process of making essential oils are the same in all cases, has little variation between each method in accordance with the urgency or haste with which is required.

For example, essential oils of the fastest and most effective way to obtain, is the slow cooking of the plant to be treated, which should be fully submerged in olive oil or sweet almond, cooking should take about an hour and then filtered and packaged.

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Castor oil (sometimes mistranslated as castor oil) has many properties of natural medicine that has been able to capitalize on countless opportunities. Aromatherapy apply it as one of the most comprehensive treatment, providing a very effective contribution to improving the overall health of individuals.

Castor oil benefits are numerous, and useful in many situations.

For example, when it comes to skin health of this essential oil helps to fight infections in our largest organ. This oil contains natural antimicrobial properties and helps in cases of inflammation, sunburn or stretch marks. Also, apply a little castor oil for wrinkles we can not only reduce, but to prevent future occurrence.

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The scar is left marks on the skin injury, burns or skin disease. Once damaged, repair of skin collagen and leaving a trail of injuries in the form of scar tissue.

Who does not have a scar somewhere on your body? we present some homemade recipe to remove these marks in the skin that you do not like much.

1. Daily application of honey, Aloe vera pulp of aloe oil and palm butter ricini scar area increase the skin’s appearance so adorable, so much it will cost you to identify where it is.

2. There are other options with the pulp of aloe vera, lime juice and two tablespoons of milk. First mix the lemon juice with milk and rub some on the scar. When dry, apply aloe vera pulp and covered with thin gauze. Leave overnight and the next day cream hydrates.

3. Collect the large shells, crush them with water, make a paste and apply on the scar area every day.

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