High
blood pressure-also known as hypertension or “the silent
killer”-affects 1 in 3 adult Americans, or roughly 67 million people,
and that number only continues to grow. 90-95% of cases are known as
primary hypertension, which is hypertension with no underlying medical
cause. The small left-over percentage is caused by conditions such as
kidney disease. But what is this mysterious silent killer?
We hear so much about cleansing and may wonder just how beneficial it can be. A proper cleansing or good habits for naturally detoxifying the body can really help you to achieve amazing health benefits. The notion of a simple detox program should be integrated into a healthy lifestyle to give you the best results.
In anticipation of our upcoming list of natural sleep remedies, we’re
sharing 3 incredibly simple drinks that you can whip up before bedtime
that will help you relax, unwind, and drift off to dreamland (and no,
none of them contain alcohol, which will actually disrupt your sleep
patterns.)
Gout is a complex form of arthritis,
and although it’s shrouded in mystery and often overlooked by those who
don’t suffer it, it can be excruciating and debilitating to those who
do. It is caused by a build-up of uric acid in the blood, which is the
product of the breakdown of waste substances that usually dissolve in
the blood and get processed by the kidneys. For people that suffer gout attacks,
their kidneys don’t get rid of the uric acid fast enough and it
crystallizes and collects in the joint. Symptoms include sudden pain,
tenderness, heat, and redness in joints. In many cases it is at the base
of the big toe, and the pain can be so unbearable that even a feather
light touch will be too much to bear. Gout is chronic, and there are a
good number of people out there who don’t want to be on aspirin for the
rest of their lives. By making a blend of these ingredients and tapping
into their natural healing properties, you can help relieve/prevent your
symptoms, similar to how a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory would.
Gatorade, PowerAde, electrolyte pumped-up sports drinks…they’re good
for you, right? You see athletes chugging down bottles of the
neon-colored liquid in every ad and real life, surely they do something,
and they do. They help you maintain your body’s balance of electrolytes
during or after periods of heavier exercise. But when you look closer,
you’re really just paying an outrageous price for glorified, brightly
colored, sugar water. An overload of processed and refined sweetener (in
the case of sports drinks, high-fructose corn syrup) is never a good
thing. And while artificial flavors and colors don’t 
Detoxing has been popping up left and right these days as people
realize what a toxic environment we live in. I discuss “detox” more in
depth here,
but the gist of it is this: The only thing that can “detoxify” your
body, is your body itself. The kidneys, liver, and lungs in particular
work to filter any bad stuff through your system, so the best ingredients when it comes to detox drinks are those that help peak the efficiency of those organs.
“Potty
problems” are something we avoid in our everyday conversations. While
you may be more than willing to share how much your sore throat is
torturing you, rarely do you go into the office and announce that you
haven’t pooped in five days. However, constipation is not something to
be embarrassed about, and if you’ve had it (and we all have) than you
understand that it is no laughing matter-in fact it can be downright
debilitating. Before running to the drugstore for a quick-fix laxative
(which often worsen the problem) try some simple home remedies to
relieve your discomfort, and keep it from coming back.
If
there is one condition that has plagued me every day-or rather, every
night-for years on end, it’s sleep. I was prescribed sleeping medication
long-term (not a good idea) and suffered greatly for it. If I was
having trouble sleeping before, it was now impossible to achieve, unless
I took my medication. The truth is, we lose touch with sleep more and
more every day. Technology, stress, energy drinks, stress, readily
prescribed medications, and did I mention stress? All of those things
contribute to sleeplessness, and I can almost guarantee everyone who
reads this list will struggle with at least one of the above.
I’ve
been on depression medication since I was 9 years old, well technically
it was prescribed for anxiety in the beginning, but soon I was treated
for both. In 3rd grade I was able to say, rather clumsily, “I am taking
chill pills because there is an imbalance of serotonin in my brain.”
Depression is like a worn-out unwanted companion that constantly clings
to me, a burden, yes, but very familiar. Over the years I have realized
that there are a lot of things that I can do that don’t require
prescription medications to help keep my mood fluctuations under
control. They take time and effort (there is no quick and easy fix!),
but its well worth it in my mind. I still have not weaned myself off of
my medications entirely, but it is a goal that I someday hope to achieve
and one that I constantly strive for.
Headaches
often get brushed aside as nothing more than a common complaint, a
quit-your-whining-and-start-working type of thing…if only. While many
people suffer them at one point or another, rarity is not the best way
to judge just how nasty something can be. The pain of a headache can
make day-to-day life a miserable challenge, and forces us to head
straight for the aspirin. This is a sticky situation, because ultimately
that will only perpetuate the problem. 
Heartburn
is something that most adults will experience during their lifetime. It
is characterized by an uncomfortable burning sensation right behind the
breastbone that often times creeps up the throat, and is a symptom more
so than a disease. It is caused by acid reflux, which occurs when the
ring of muscle that allows food into your stomach (the lower esophageal
sphincter, or LES) relaxes when it shouldn’t. The result is acid from
your stomach goes back up your esophagus, which then causes the
sensation of heartburn. Think about it…its acid burning your
throat…ouch! It’s actually possible to have reflux without heartburn,
but it is not possible to have heartburn without reflux. While
over-the-counter and prescription medications are available, if you
suffer only from occasional heartburn, lifestyle changes and heartburn
home remedies may be the route you want to take.
Stomach
aches, also broadly called “abdominal pain,” are tricky things to find
remedies for unless you know the cause. Ranging from indigestion and
irritable bowel syndrome to gastritis and GERD, an aching tummy can stem
from many things. Assuming you are dealing with an uncomplicated
stomach ache, these remedies can help bring relief from the pain and
discomfort that’s making you miserable.
Runny
nose, itchy eyes, and the infuriating sensation of not being able to
sneeze? Pollen count is on the rise as the weather warms up which means
one thing-allergies. When it comes to home remedies for allergies you
hear a lot about local raw honey preventing them. It is supposed to work
because the gradual intake of local pollen will help build up your
immunity before the symptoms start, thereby providing relief when the
season actually hits. And while it does work for some people, let’s not
forget that there are plenty of remedies you can try at home to help
relieve the common symptoms of seasonal allergies. As a Minnesotan I
intend to soak up every last bit of warm weather, especially after our
brutal winter, and I’ll be utilizing a number of remedies to help fight
any allergies dragging me down.
If
you’ve experienced a urinary tract infection (UTI), well, you
understand there’s a reason the acronym rhymes with “cry.” You sit on
the toilet darn near blubbering because you can’t pee but you feel like
you have to-oh how you feel like you have to! And when/if you do manage
to get a little out, it burns with the fire of ten thousand suns. Then
you go about your day crunched over and cramping and absolutely
miserable.
Anxiety herbs are good for those who suffer from mild to severe anxiety. Anxiety
is a general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, apprehension, depression and worrying. Therefore treating anxiety with medicinal herbs can be quite beneficial and is very important to those who suffer from this ailment.
Medicinal herbs
are very beneficial to combat these related ailments and there are many
testimonies from people who have been healed through these natural remedies.
Ahead of the September 6 primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party in Adamawa State, there are indications that six governorship aspirants have resolved to sue the party if it finally gives waiver to Malam Nuhu Ribadu to run in the primaries.
The angry aspirants claimed that Ribadu is being favoured by some forces in the presidency and that he may not only be granted waiver but favoured to pick the party’s ticket for the October 11 governorship election.
Those at the meeting, according sources, were Dr. Umar Ardo, Dr. Aliyu Idi Hong, Senator Abubakar Girei, Alhaji Awwal Tukur and Alhaji Ahmed Gulak.
One of the aspirants told DailyTrust that they consider it unfair on the side of those of them who have worked for the party for several years would be shut out while a new member would be given consideration.
A source told the paper that the aggrieved aspirants were planning to stop Ribadu from getting a clearance from his local government after his ward had cleared him.
“If we cannot stop them from killing the party through persuasion, we can at least take the necessary legal action,” he stated.
Dr. Ardo, who confirmed the development expressed his anger, saying that somebody who worked against the interest of the party in its bid to remove Murtala Nyako would now be the beneficiary of the struggle.
We tend to look to God as a source of all healing. It is said that He has provided all that we will ever need: 
We hear so much about cleansing and may wonder just how beneficial it can be. A proper cleansing or good habits for naturally detoxifying the body can really help you to achieve amazing health benefits. The notion of a simple detox program should be integrated into a healthy lifestyle to give you the best results.
Bean-shaped and located along the posterior side of the abdomen, the kidneys have the heavy responsibility of removing waste and toxins from the bloodstream. These vital organs work with other organs to regulate blood pressure, increase red blood cell production, and synthesize vitamin D. A healthy diet, exercise, and staying hydrated are essential for supporting your kidneys. For a little extra help, consider the following kidney cleansing herbs.
