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No one has time to be sick, yet it seems like colds and respiratory infections can strike at the worst times. What if you could stop your cold in its tracks? It turns out, you can! Today’s post covers 8 effective all-natural things you can do to overcome a cold or even the flu, so you won’t need to take bone-damaging medicines. At the first sign of a cold, such as a tickle in your throat and nose or a tight feeling in your chest, take a look at the following list. Better yet, take a look at it before you feel those first symptoms. Let’s get started! 1.Clear Your Nasal Passages Flushing out your nose and sinuses can keep the cold virus from taking hold. If you have a neti pot, now is the time to use it. A hot shower and saline nasal spray are also good options. The key is to clear your nasal passages frequently so the virus can’t “settle in” as easily. 2.Use Raw Honey For Cough Syrup Over-the-counter cough medicines are not only ineffective; they can be harmful. Most of them contain Dex...

Many of you are familiar with bone-healthy foods that reduce cortisol and decrease the symptoms of stress and anxiety. But did you know that some eating habits and foods do exactly the opposite? Find below seven eating habits and foods that you’ll want to avoid not only for your bone health, but for your emotional health as well. 1.Skipping Meals It’s easy to miss meals if you’re in a hurry or distracted, especially breakfast. While missing one now and then isn’t bad, if meal-skipping becomes a habit, it habitually destabilizes your blood sugar and sets the stage for moodiness, irritability, and anxiety. Missing a meal also means you’re missing an opportunity to balance your pH and strengthen your bones with nutritious foods. 2.Fried And/Or Processed Foods Highly-processed, packaged foods are low in nutritive value and high in sodium, sugar, and more often than not, synthetic chemicals and food additives. In addition, bone-damaging hydrogenated oils are often used in fried and packaged...

The liver is a large, meaty organ that sits on the right side of the belly. Weighing about 3 pounds, the liver is reddish-brown in color and feels rubbery to the touch. Normally you can't feel the liver, because it's protected by the rib cage. The liver has two large sections, called the right and the left lobes. The gallbladder sits under the liver, along with parts of the pancreas and intestines. The liver and these organs work together to digest, absorb, and process food. The liver's main job is to filter the blood coming from the digestive tract, before passing it to the rest of the body. The liver also detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs. As it does so, the liver secretes bile that ends up back in the intestines. The liver also makes proteins important for blood clotting and other functions. Things you can avoid to ensure your liver will function properly 1.Incorporate proper foods and eating habits To safely begin detoxifying the liver, you don't want to ru...

Everyone especially ladies want to have perfect looking skin.Women spend a lot on different type of beauty products to make their skin look gorgeous. But using different products is just temporary. If you want to achieve the truly beautiful skin then you must try these super foods which will make your skin look wow for long term and also have many health benefits for you. Here’s the list of superfood you must try. Citrus Fruits: What make citrus fruits so attractive in regards to beautiful skin is their high amounts of vitamin C. Not only is it a powerful antioxidant compound to reduce oxidative stress in the skin cells, it also in needed for the formation of collagen, which gives structure and firmness of the skin and can help prevent wrinkles or sagging. It also has proven anti-inflammatory properties. Eggs: Eggs are rich in protein, which is needed for healthy skin cell growth, and are also a great source of vitamin A. This vitamin, along with zinc and vitamin C, is the mos...

Eating a junk food diet can be as damaging to the kidney as diabetes, according to a new study. The new research shows that the problems caused by eating fast food or a diet high in fat are similar to those found in type 2 diabetes. The study took rats and fed them a diet of either junk food – consisting of cheese, chocolate bars and marshmallows - for eight weeks or a special food that was high in fat for five weeks. The researchers then looked at the changes those diets made to the animals’ blood sugar levels and the glucose transports that are in the kidneys. Those transporters have a central role in diabetes and problems with them can lead to significant problems for internal organs. The study found that the rats with type 2 diabetes had more of certain kinds of glucose transporters and regulatory proteins. But the diet caused similar changes in those same receptors – meaning that it could lead to the same problems as experienced by people with diabetes. Type 2 diabetes occurs when...

Eating red meat may boost the risk for kidney failure, but swapping even one daily serving of red meat for another protein may reduce the risk, a large study from Singapore suggested. Red meat intake is strongly associated with an increased risk of end-stage renal disease, the loss of normal kidney function. The relationship was also "dose dependent", which means the higher the consumption, the greater the risk. The association held up even after compensating for factors that could skew the results, such as lifestyle and other health conditions, the study authors noted. "Our findings suggest that patients with chronic kidney disease or the general population worried about their kidney health can still maintain protein intake but consider switching to plant-based sources," said Dr Woon-Puay Koh, professor in the office of Clinical Sciences at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School in Singapore. "However, if they still choose to eat meat, fish, shellfish and poultry ar...

Gratitude can turn your life into an endless road of happiness. It can turn work into pleasure, difficulties into opportunities and challenges into adventures. Being grateful is more important than most of us think. If you want to be successful, you should learn how to be grateful for everything you have in life. If you  can't  do that, you will never realize how happy you are. Here are a few indisputable facts that prove gratitude is a necessary thing to have in your life. 1. Gratitude includes everything Every day is wonderful. No matter if it`s a bad or a great one. Great days bring us happiness. Bad days bring us wisdom that`s also a kind of happiness. Therefore, every day deserves to be thankful for. Same goes to people. Every relationship you have in life is a valuable lesson for you and every person you meet can be your teacher if you let them teach you. 2. Never wait for more but accept what you already have There`s no need to ask for more because you already have...

Nowadays life is so busy that you often don’t have a free minute to relax with a cup of tea. We’ve got used to work as much as we can, but such tempo of life is extremely dangerous to your mental and physical well-being. The progress of electronic technology makes you accessible for work and other people all day long. You often respond to phone calls, because you are afraid to look selfish and indifferent to others. Consequently, if you don’t take time off, you may feel exhausted and emotionally frustrated. If you prefer to work too much, you should find time to take care of yourself. Taking care of yourself is a key component of minding your mental health. Unfortunately, when we are busy, we tend to focus on our immediate activity levels and forget about resourcing ourselves for the future. Read on to find out few important self-care tips to follow when you work too much. 1. Don’t forget to sleep Sleep is going to be the best way of your body renewal. Adequate sleep is an essential p...

When it comes to a job interview, making the first impression really does matter. You might have heard the old saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Just the thought of a job interview is rather intimidating and it can cause stress, self-doubt and anxiety. When you are anxious, it’s hard to make the best first impression, but there are a few simple ways to succeed in your job interview. The most effective way is preparation. You need to do your research before your job interview, and here are few important things you should certainly know. 1. Match your skills A job description usually includes the necessary skills required for the work. Try to match your skills before your interview so that you know exactly your skill set. The hiring manager may want you to show and prove them why they should hire you. So, when you’re asked, “Why should we choose you?” you can give a detailed answer. 2. Know the name of your potential boss One of the most important things...

Looking for the most effective ways to become a better team manager? I can help you. It’s not easy to be a good team manager since you have more responsibilities and you should always inspire and encourage your team to work better. Your team’s performance depends mostly on you. Leading a team isn’t as difficult as you may think, though. The main rule to follow is to avoid being too bossy and too friendly. You need to be a great professional and a role model for your colleagues. Here are a few tricks to become a better team manager at work. 1. Set a good example Just because you’ve got that promotion doesn’t mean you have more power and you can relax. You should work like your team does. The key word here is a team, which means you should work together. If you have a difficult project to accomplish, don’t just sit around waiting for your colleagues to accomplish it. Suggest your ideas, listen to the ideas of your colleagues, and do your best to help your team to accomplish a successful ...

Despite all the love and happiness that weddings can bring out in even the most repressed Ghanaian, you can count on the fact that the bride and groom (or their parents) are dreading looking at their finances come Monday. Here are the Few ways to save while still making your wedding look expensive . DITCH THE FLOWERS The entrance to your reception should ideally have a welcoming array of flower displays to 'wow' your guests on arrival.  However, if that's pushing you over budget, why not dress two handsome male model waiters in your theme (such as white tie and tails) to be on either side of the entrance, and obviously have them hold a tray of champagne flutes. No one will notice a lack of flowers with a bit of bubbly in-hand. ALL ABOUT THAT LIGHTING Don’t just think your wedding should be floral heavy in its décor. Lighting is what really transforms a space. Without pin-spotting (spot lighting) your flower displays there is zero point in having them. Additionally, horrid b...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alarm about the level of resistance to antibiotics by bacteria and other disease causing-organisms. According to the global health body, some common practices have contributed to bacteria being increasingly resistant to medication used to fight diseases. The WHO defines antimicrobial resistance as “when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change in ways that render the medications used to cure the infections they cause ineffective.” “When the microorganisms become resistant to most antimicrobials they are often referred to as ‘superbugs’. This is a major concern because a resistant infection may kill, can spread to others, and imposes huge costs to individuals and society.” It describes drug resistance as one of ‘the biggest threats’ to global health in contemporary times which leaves anyone living anywhere in the world at risk. In a blogpost, Marc Sprenger, director of the WHO’s secretariat for antimicrobial ...

Bronchitis is an inflammation, swelling or infection of the bronchial tubes between the nose and the lungs. It is usually caused by a virus, bacteria, or particles that irritate the bronchial tubes. Symptoms associated with bronchitis include a cough with mucus, difficulty breathing, chest pain, nasal congestion, fatigue, muscle aches and fever. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. People suffering from bronchitis often try over-the-counter medications to manage the symptoms. There are also many simple, natural home remedies that can provide relief. What Causes Bronchitis? Acute bronchitis is generally caused by lung infections, 90% of which are viral in origin. Repeated attacks of acute bronchitis, which weaken and irritate bronchial airways over time, can result in chronic bronchitis. Industrial pollution is another culprit. Chronic bronchitis is found in higher-than-normal rates among coal miners, grain handlers, metal molders, and other people who are continually exposed to dust and...

A role model is a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, especially by younger people. A role model is someone who other individuals aspire to be like, either in the present or in the future. A role model may be someone who you know and interact with on a regular basis, or may be someone who you've never met. Youngsters usually benefit from having a relationship with someone older and wiser to mentor them. Although the mentor might be a teacher, family member or more experienced peer, not everyone is suitable to be an influential, positive role model. Effective role models possess desirable characteristics that make them easy to look up to. They inspire others to make changes and strive toward new goals. If you are seeking a suitable candidate to serve as a role model to someone you care about, it helps to be aware of the qualities necessary to best fulfill the role. A study shows that being a role model is not constrained to those with fancy ti...