How to Heal an Upset Stomach

How to Heal an Upset Stomach



We have all experienced the pain of an upset stomach at one time or another. In this article you will learn how to make your own drink to help heal an upset stomach quickly.







Things You'll Need:





Goldenseal




Chamomile




Mullein




Skullcap




Lobelia




Mint




Powdered peppermint




Pennyroyal




Water









1


Mix together 1 teaspoon of goldenseal, 1 heaping teaspoon of chamomile, 1 teaspoon of mullein, 1 teaspoon of skullcap, 2 teaspoons of lobelia, 1 tablespoon of mint, 1/4 teaspoon of powdered peppermint, and finally 1 tablespoon of pennyroyal.





2


Boil a cup of water and add 1 teaspoon of the herbal mixture to it. Allow the ingredients to steep for 10 minutes.





3


Strain the water and herb mixture that has been steeping and sweeten it for taste.








Tips & Warnings










Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed in this article.








Immediately stop use if you find that you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed in this article.



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How to Heal a Leg Ulcer

How to Heal a Leg Ulcer



Leg ulcers can be difficult to heal unless you try this approach used by the medical profession s well as Alternative practitioners.







Things You'll Need:





Powdered activated charcoal




Cornstarch




Colloidal Silver or Water




Cotton cloth or paper towel




Plastic wrap









1


Wash effected area with an antibacterial soap very gently.





2


Mix 1 Tablespoon of Powdered Activated Charcoal with 1 teaspoon of corn starch powder and enough Colloidal Silver or clean water to make a smooth, spreading paste.





3


Place paste on a clean cotton cloth or paper towel and fold over into a neat packet that will fit nicely over the leg ulcer. Tape down with a couple of pieces of an easy to remove tape.





4


Wrap entire area with a piece of plastic wrap and tape closed.








Tips & Warnings










You do not have to completely tape the plastic down to the skin. Wrap loosely yet firmly enough to stay in place for at least six hours.








After the time is up, gently rinse with clear, warm water and pat dry.








Add a thin coating of an antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin.








After hole has closed over, no bandage is necessary. Socks will suffice.








Repeat this every day till healing has occurred.








Some people recommend using a heating pad to this treatment, but I find it totally unnecessary and possibly dangerous.



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How to Heal a Bruise

How to Heal a Bruise



Bruises are part of life. They arise from trauma to part of the body that is enough to break small blood vessels. The blood escapes into the surrounding tissue and shows up as a dark blue or purple area on the skin. It appears below the skin's surface down inside the actual muscle tissue. Take the discoloration away and remove the pain.







Things You'll Need:





Vick's Vapor rub




Bandages




Witch Hazel




Parsley




Arnica









1


Use Vick's Vapor Rub or any other medicated rub to remove the swelling, reduce the inflammation and help increase blood flow to the damaged area. Using ice to reduce the swelling and increasing the blood flow will provide the ability for the body to heal itself. The medicated rub will reduce the pain through the effects of menthol.





2


Apply bandages to the area. Soak pieces in Witch Hazel. This treatment will promote healing and aid in the removal of the small particles of blood by the blood stream. Witch Hazel is widely known as an astringent, an antiseptic and an anti-inflammatory.





3


Spread on fresh crushed parsley leaves to the area of injury. Repeat the application several times a day. Parsley has the ability to reduce blood vessels and will help broken ones disappear within a few days.





4


Use arnica tincture to aid in pain relief and healing. Arnica is a homeopathic remedy for bruises. Place a few drops of the tincture in a cup of water, soak a cloth in it and apply to the injured area as part of the bandage. Arnica is an anti-inflammatory antiseptic and is pain relieving in nature.


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How to Heady Tea for Headaches

How to Heady Tea for Headaches



Heady tea is great for relieving migraines, sinus headaches, and everyday stress headaches. Drinking this tea can make your headaches subside. It may be necessary to lie down for about fifteen minutes after drinking the tea to give it a chance to work its miracle. Heady tea will cure a sinus headache associated with a sinus infection, but will not cure the sinus infection. Migraines are relieved within the hour after drinking the tea. This tea is a great alternative to medications or pain relievers. For tension headaches, another mixture can be used.







Things You'll Need:





2 parts peppermint leaves




2 parts feverfew leaves




1 part rosemary




4 cups water







How to Make Heady Tea for Headaches




1


Place 4 cups of water into a pot and bring to a boil. Remove the pot from the burner and set on a potholder.





2


Add the 2 parts peppermint, 1 part feverfew leaves and 1 part
rosemary
. Stir with a spoon for about two minutes. Let sit for ten minutes to steep.





3


After the heady tea has had time to steep, pour into a teacup and drink slowly.





4


Place remaining heady tea in a glass pitcher and refrigerate for drinking later.








Tips & Warnings










If the tea ingredients do not work, replace the rosemary, feverfew and peppermint with wood betony and skullcap. This works as a mild sedative and is excellent for tension headaches.








Pregnant women should not drink heady tea. Consult a doctor before trying this headache cure.








Do not give heady tea to
children
.








If replacing rosemary, feverfew and peppermint with wood betony and skullcap, do not drive or operate heavy machinery.








Nursing mothers should never drink anything with feverfew or wood betony in it.



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How to Have an Easy Fast

How to Have an Easy Fast



Whether a religious practice, for health reasons or for spiritual reasons, fasting is a great way to better get to know yourself and detox your body. However, for most, fasting is not easy. It requires lots of will power and patience as well as the ability to work through some of the side effects of rapid detoxification.









1


Begin your fast slowly so that there is not a shock to the system when you deprive your body of food. Start cutting out sugars, starches, meats and caffeine about a week before you begin. Eat lots of light, raw foods that are easy to digest and will aid in the cleansing process.





2


Start off with a juice fast instead of a straight water fast. Juice fasting gives your body all of the nutrients and calories it needs; however, when the pulp is filtered, you body does not need energy to digest and therefore focuses on detoxification. While juice fasting is also a challenge, you can have an easier fast by taking in calories that do not require digestion.





3


Make sure that you have a calm and tranquil environment so that you have an easy fasting experience. While you can follow your daily routine to some extent, it is best to cut back on strenuous exercise, take a break from work and enjoy time for relaxation and meditation.





4


Drink lots of water and tea. Every time that you begin to feel hungry, fill your belly with liquid. Try to remember the good that you are doing to your body and push daydreams about meals out of your mind.





5


Give your body what it needs. If you feel you simply cannot make it to the end of your fast, it is not the end of the world. We all need to time grow, and there is always an opportunity for next time. However, keep in mind that overcoming the difficulty of your fast is half the reward when you reach your goal.








Tips & Warnings










Fasting can be dangerous. Always speak to a doctor, naturopath or nutritionist about your specific needs, particularly medical conditions and medications, before you embark on a fast.



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How to Have a Zen Day in 6 Easy Steps

How to Have a Zen Day in 6 Easy Steps



It is hard to find time for everything that we have to do in one day, but to add time for yourself is even harder. Just trying to find an hour in your day for yourself doesn't mean that you will have a crazy schedule.









1


Create a Zen spot. Find a spot in your house that you can make it a special getaway spot. It can be as simple as a comfortable chair with your favorite afghan and a small table loaded with scented candles. It would be great if you had a great view to focus on, like a natural setting or a great picture. Just focus on the great view and inhale the aroma. Do not think about any problems or work, just relax.





2


Go to the library and pick out a great inspirational or self-help book on audio. You can put the headsets on and listen while you are walking on the treadmill or on a great nature walk. You will be self-healing your mind and body while finding the time for you.





3


Make a not-to-do list. This is used as a therapy method for those people that are cheating themselves out of the special hour. On this not-to-do list write "I will not do anything for an hour but think of myself." Reinforcing your mind with a positive repetitive habit is a way to reprogram a stubborn mind.





4


Add a bit of chocolate to your Zen hour. Chocolate has a chemical in it to calm most people.





5


Treat yourself to a massage. You don't have to go to a spa, just do a simple massage with hot stones on your temple area, neck area and on your feet. Relaxation will be achieved in minutes and tension will be gone. Your body will respond to touch better when heat is applied, so grabs some stones and run them under some hot water. If you don't have any stones, use a warm wash cloth with scented oil on it.





6


Shopping therapy. Your mind will give you that feel-good mood when you give yourself a gift. It doesn't have to be expensive. A new pair of earrings, a new scented candle for your Zen spot, or a new book that you have been wanting to read.


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How to Have a Healthy Prostate

How to Have a Healthy Prostate



The prostate gland, located in men just below the bladder, adds a fluid to sperm before ejaculation. However, when unhealthy it can cause difficulty in urination and ejaculation, amongst other problems. The most common types of prostate abnormalities include enlargement, infection and cancer, but with a few preventative measures you can increase your chances of a healthy prostate for life.









1


Start taking saw palmetto now, before prostate problems are detected. Saw palmetto was first used by Native American Indians in the Southeast United States to treat and prevent prostate problems, and can help to reduce an enlarged prostate, balance hormones which may lead to the formation of cancer and aid in urinary problems. Most doctors recommend 160 mg per day.





2


Speak to your doctor or health care professional about taking DHEA supplements for prostate health. While many studies still need to be conducted, experiments with laboratory rats have shown that DHEA not only helps to prevent the formation of prostate cancer, it can even halt progression. Whether you are working to maintain, heal or prevent the return of prostate cancer, DHEA may help.





3


Take 2 to 3 g of fish oil daily to help prevent prostate problems. Not only is fish oil one of the best things you can do to promote cardiovascular health, it has also been shown to prevent and reverse prostate cancer in humans.





4


Include more antioxidants in your daily diet. Antioxidants are readily available in fresh fruits and vegetables and help to protect your body from free radicals, which can cause cancer. Make sure that you limit packaged and processed foods, fried foods and animal fats and increase your intake of organic produce to reduce your intake of cancer-causing free radicals.


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