Heal heartburn with cider vinegar

Sip 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with 8 ounces of water before every meal, and experts say you could shut down painful bouts of heartburn in as little as 24 hours. Apple Cider vinegar is rich in malic and tartaric acids, powerful digestive aids that speed the breakdown of fats and proteins so your stomach can empty quickly, before food washes up into the esophagus, triggering heartburn pain, explains Joseph Brasco, M.D., a gastroenterologist at the Center for Colon and Digestive Diseases in Huntsville, AL.

Tame chronic pain with turmeric

Studies show turmeric, a popular East Indian spice, is actually three times more effective at easing pain than aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen, plus it can help relieve chronic pain for 50 percent of people struggling with arthritis and even fibromyalgia, according to Cornell researchers. That’s because turmeric’s active ingredient, curcumin, naturally shuts down cyclooxygenase 2, an enzyme that churns out a stream of pain-producing hormones, explains nutrition researcher Julian Whitaker, M.D. and author of the book, Reversing Diabetes. The study-recommended dose: Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of this spice daily onto any rice, poultry, meat or vegetable dish.

Soothe foot pain with salt

Experts say at least six million Americans develop painful ingrown toenails each year. But regularly soaking ingrown nails in warm salt water baths can cure these painful infections within four days, say scientists at California’s Stanford University . The salt in the mix naturally nixes inflammation, plus it’s anti-bacterial, so it quickly destroys the germs that cause swelling and pain. Just mix 1 teaspoon of salt into each cup of water, heat to the warmest temperature that you can comfortably stand, and then soak the affected foot area for 20 minutes twice daily, until your infection subsides.

Chase away joint and headache pain with cherries

Latest studies show that at least one in four women is struggling with arthritis, gout or chronic headaches. If you are one of them, a daily bowl of cherries could ease your ache, without the stomach upset so often triggered by today’s painkillers, say researchers at East Lansing’s Michigan State University . Their research reveals that anthocyanins, the compounds that give cherries their brilliant red color, are anti-inflammatories 10 times stronger than ibuprofen and aspirin. Anthocyanins help shut down the powerful enzymes that kick-start tissue inflammation, so they can prevent, as well as treat, many different kinds of pain, explains Muraleedharan Nair, Ph.D., professor of food science at Michigan State University . His advice: Enjoy 20 cherries (fresh, frozen or dried) daily, then continue until your pain disappears.

Fight tummy troubles with fish

Indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel diseases…if your belly always seems to be in an uproar, try munching 18 ounces of fish weekly to ease your misery. Repeated studies show that the fatty acids in fish, called EPA and DHA, can significantly reduce intestinal inflammation, cramping and belly pain and, in some cases, provide as much relief as corticosteroids and other prescription meds. “EPA and DHA are powerful, natural, side effect-free anti-inflammatories, that can dramatically improve the function of the entire gastrointestinal tract,” explains biological chemist Barry Sears, Ph.D., president of the Inflammation Research Foundation in Marblehead , MA . For best results, look for oily fish like salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, trout and herring.

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Incredible Uses for Honey

Antibacterial and antifungal properties
Provides minerals, vitamins, antioxidants
Strengthens immunity
Honey also has its effect on weight Loss which makes me mostly excited! Simply drink warm water with lemon and honey on an empty stomach.
Did you know that though honey has more calories than sugar, honey when consumed with warm water helps in digesting the fat stored in your body?
Promotes the growth of good bacteria in the intestine
Boosts energy and reduces fatigue
Restores eyesight. Mix 2 teaspoons of honey with carrot juice and consume regularly.
Relieves a sore throat
Prevents heart disease by improving blood flow
Soothes burns, disinfects wounds. Garlic honey, which is just a mixture of honey and garlic, can be applied directly to infected wounds to clean the area
Reduces inflammation and pain
Alkalizes body’s pH
Contains phytonutrients, which possess cancer-preventing and anti-tumor properties
Helps with indigestion and acid reflux
Destroys bacteria causing acne
Prevents low white blood cell count
Counters pollen allergies. Take a teaspoon of raw honey a couple of times a day starting a few months prior to allergy season.
Flushes parasites from liver and colon
A salve made of honey can be applied to eczema with asthma when mixed with black pepper and ginger
For hangovers. Mix 15ml of raw honey with 80ml of orange juice and 70ml of organic yogurt.
Reduces ulcers and other gastrointestinal disorders
Honey helps build stamina in athletes
Honey and cinnamon can help with Arthritis. Mix one part honey with two parts of Luke warm water and a teaspoon of cinnamon. Massage the mixture on the itching part of the body.
Helps with scalp problems and dandruff
Helps with anxiety
Reduces metabolic stress
Helps clear your sinuses. To clear your sinuses, take a mixture of 1 teaspoon each of fresh ginger juice and honey two or three times a day.
Cures toothache. Make a paste of honey and cinnamon and apply on the aching tooth.
Moisturizes skin. Mix a dollop of honey and two tablespoons of warm water and massage the mixture into your skin.
Relieves morning sickness
Helps with hiccups
Reduces hay fever. Take a tablespoon of honey in the morning
Helps with tension headaches. Simply sip on a ½ glass of warm water with a couple of added teaspoons of honey.
Helps with pink eye. Place a teaspoon of honey with a cup of water and heat just enough to melt the honey. Let cool and use an eye dropper drop the mixture in the infected eye.
Leg cramps. Take 2 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp. of honey each evening before bed.
Reduces cholesterol. Mix two tablespoons of honey and three tablespoons of cinnamon in 16 ounces of tea.
Helps with bad breath. Mix one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon in hot water.
Soften hard water, Just add honey to bath water
But make sure to buy raw honey, organic because the heating during manufacturing destroys nutrients and enzymes. Additionally, locally grown raw honey from the area you live is more beneficial as it possesses the immune stimulating properties needed for your body to adapt to its environment. The best part about it, you don’t have to sacrifice the taste of sweetness by using sugar substitutes, but can actually enjoy eating what you like and be healthy at the same time!!!

Honey is an excellent source of natural sugar that helps in keeping the intestine clean and healthy. Honey can be used as a replacement for sugar in tea or coffee. Honey is used with other herbs and spices like pepper, ginger, and turmeric to soothe coughs. As a topping on salads of fruit and vegetable, as a spread on chapattis and breads – honey can be a wiser bet for those with a sweet tooth!