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Easy Home Remedies For Curing Snoring

Snoring is not a disease. It is a sort of an imbalance in the human body mechanism. Though, it is quite embarrassing for those who know that they snore. It causes a peculiar kind of disturbance and amusement to those around the person who is snoring. Well, if the level of snoring could be controlled or eliminated altogether, it would be a good contribution to social peace. And it is certainly possible with some very easy home remedies. 1. Try some realignment with the sleeping postures. Elevate your head with pillows; or raise the head of your bed by several inches. The chances of your throat muscle blocking the air passage, when they relax in sleep are less. Don't sleep on your back. You are giving absolute freedom for the snoring exercise by doing so. Your tongue and soft palate fall back, narrowing the airway. 2. Next remedy for curing snoring is to bring in some lifestyle changes in your living. In addition to snoring, this step may solve many other problems as well. Exercise r

10 Essential Steps to a Natural Diet

Learn how to transition to a healthy diet now (Part 1). In this article, I'm going to go back to some basics. I will be giving you specific, concrete action steps you can take right now to transition to a healthy, hopefully raw or mostly raw diet. Even if you're a seasoned raw-foodist, I'm sure you will find some key insights in this article that will help you refine your diet and improve your program. These steps are in no particular order. STEP #1 - *Workout and Exercise* It's not possible to be healthy without being fit. We know that, at least intuitively, even if we tend to forget the importance of fitness in a healthy lifestyle, by focusing too much on the importance of diet. But more importantly, your physical condition has a major impact on your digestion, assimilation, and overall nutrition. For example, your ability to uptake sugar, called insulin sensitivity, is greatly influenced by your level of fitness. If you are sedentary, insulin sensitivity is greatly r

Dandruff : Natural Home Remedies for Dandruff

Author: Peter sams Dandruff is very common. According to Proctor and Gamble, it affects more than 50% of the population of the USA â€" so it is more common to have dandruff than not! It can occur at any age, but is most likely in the early 20s. Dandruff is an itchy, annoying and persistent skin disorder of the scalp. A dark shirt and dandruff just simply don't go together! There is nothing more embarrassing than to have someone brush white flakes off your new black sweater or denim jacket. In the past ten years dandruff problems in the United States have become more serious and more frequent. Risk factors Almost any adult is a candidate for dandruff, but certain factors can make you more susceptible: 1) Age. Dandruff usually begins at puberty â€" about the same time as acne. It's common throughout adolescence and young adulthood and peaks around age 40. But older adults aren't immune, and for some people, the problem can be lifelong. 2) Sex. Because far more men t

Improve Your Arthritis Symptoms with Fish Oil

In days gone by your mother would make you take your daily dose of cod liver oil. Although that is no longer a usual ritual mom knew a thing about staying healthy. If you follow any of the current health news you know there are good fats and bad fats. The good fats are polyunsaturated fats which contain essential fatty acids, or EFAs. These EFAs are divided into two groups, omega-6 and omega-3. It was originally observed in the early 1970s that Eskimos in Greenland had low occurrences of heart disease and arthritis. This was in spite of the fact that their diets were high in fat. Research disclosed that the fats they consumed were eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The positive benefits for arthritis pain has led to substantial further research. It is believed that omega-3 EFAs have significant anti-inflammatory properties and reduce symptoms of auto-immune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. There have been twelve double blind studies involving patients wi