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Try Magnesium to Beat Fatigue, Anxiety and Chocolate Cravings

Posted on29. Jan, 2010 by Oksana Irwin.

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It’s that time of day again or maybe that time of the month, when your craving for chocolate arises and nothing else will do. But with your New Year’s resolution fresh in the works – what can you do about it?
Although cocoa (a main component in chocolate) is touted as healthy because of its antioxidant [...]

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How To Control Dust, Dust Mites, and Other Allergens in Your Home

Posted on29. Jan, 2010 by Oksana Irwin.

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Dust builds up throughout your home. The dust may contain substances that trigger asthma symptoms, such as wheezing or coughing, or another allergic reaction, such as the rash of atopic dermatitis or stuffy nose of allergic rhinitis. These substances are called allergens. Dust mites are another example of an allergen.
Although there is no strong evidence [...]

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Natural Remedies of a Glass of Wine

Posted on28. Dec, 2009 by Oksana Irwin.

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It’s not grapes have ever lacked purpose. Just about every form they take – fresh, squeezed, squished and fermented, or dried on the vine – offers delectation. Over the past decade, the grape, especially in its red or black variety, has become more than food or libation, more than a source of nutrition and pleasure. [...]

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Things You Should Know Before Taking Antibiotics

Posted on08. Dec, 2009 by Oksana Irwin.

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True antibiotics can be lifesaving in case of serious infection, but they can also cause unpleasant, even harmful side effects, unless you take a few simple precautions. To get the most benefit, experts advise:
Boosting your immunity
People who take antibiotics are twice as likely to develop nasty colds over the next two months compared to these [...]

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Natural Decongestant & Cranberries Protect Against Disease

Posted on20. Nov, 2009 by Oksana Irwin.

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To quickly un-stuff your nose, sniff horse-radish. It contains allyl isothiocyanate, a compound similar to the active ingredient in decongestants. Take a sniff two or three times daily, with your nose 6 inches from the jar. Keep a separate jar for decongestant purposes. Caution: If congestion lasts for more than a week, or is accompanied [...]

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Why vitamin D may prevent H1N1

Posted on09. Nov, 2009 by Oksana Irwin.

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The sunshine vitamin may help boost your immune system’s response to all flu viruses—including H1N1. Here’s how to ensure you’re getting enough vitamin D
“Vitamin D fights common seasonal influenza and H1N1 in several ways,” says William Grant, founder of the Sunlight, Nutrition And Health Research Center in California. Primarily, research in the past few years [...]

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HVAC / H1N1 …is there really a connection?

Posted on03. Nov, 2009 by Oksana Irwin.

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To put it plainly; yes, there is a definite connection between the HVAC system in your home and all flu types, with the H1N1 influenza virus being no exception.
All flu types are highly contagious airborne diseases that spread through contact with respiratory secretions (like a cough or a sneeze) from an infected individual. These droplets [...]

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Make Your Own H1N1 Flu Vaccine

Posted on03. Nov, 2009 by Michelle Durocher.

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You’ve heard the complaints about how this H1N1 outbreak (does anyone else think of Resident Evil when you read that?) is being handled; the lack of organization for vaccine distribution, the way it seems to affect people differently, etc. It’s a virus that has no doubt gained momentum and demands precautions, but I’m a firm [...]

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Flu Fighting Tips

Posted on02. Nov, 2009 by Oksana Irwin.

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Everyone is talking about the flu, the shot, and whether to get it or not. There are many ways to boost your immunity during flu season, and avoid getting sick. The most important thing is to eat a healthy well balanced diet full of whole foods, fruits, and vegetables. Specific immunity booster are Vitamin C, [...]

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How To Get Off The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Naturally

Posted on26. Oct, 2009 by Oksana Irwin.

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Often, when we consume enormous amounts of “empty” calories by eating processed, deep fried, or high in sugar and low on nutrition foods…
Maybe you had a big lunch, ate that side of mashed potatoes, washed it all down with a Coke. For dessert, maybe you had just a cookie. Should be more than enough calories to last [...]