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There are a number of factors and issues that serve to control and undermine a person’s mental health and well-being. One of the many factors that contribute to anxiety is actually a person’s nutritional status and dietary habits. Because of this, various mental health professionals counsel anxiety sufferers to pay more attention to the foods they eat. Moreover, these experts advise patients to consider adding natural herbs, fruits, and vegetables to their diet, all of which have been proven to help fight anxiety. Herbs Herbal medicine has been around for thousands of years. The herbs’ medicinal properties, as well as their lack of serious side effects, have made them a good alternative to conventional drugs. Anxiety sufferers should try these time-tested and proven herbs to help naturally cure their anxiety. 1.Lemon Balm  Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) comes from the mint family and is considered to be a calming herb. It is used to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, and i...

Malaria is a deadly, widespread disease that threatens people across the globe, but there are a number of effective natural remedies, including grapefruit, fever nut, citrus fruits, holy basil, orange juice, cinnamon, warm water enema, and ginger, among others. Malaria – Introduction Affecting more than 200 million people around the world every year, malaria is a terrible mosquito-borneinfectious disease that kills an average of 500,000 people each year. The majority of the cases occur around the equator in tropical and subtropical regions, and it is a particularly dangerous disease in Africa. In fact, visitors to many South American, African, Asian and Caribbean countries are strongly urged or even required to take anti-malarial medication before coming to the country, to prevent infection. The disease is transferred through the mosquito’s saliva when it bites you, after the mosquito has been infected by various types of parasitic microorganisms. Those parasites migrate to the liver a...

Foods are the building blocks that our bodies use to grow, develop, and repair. Healthy, plant-based fruits provide the energy and nutrients to do so. If we aren’t eating well, we’re starving our cells or at the very least not giving them the proper tools they need to function at their best. Here are a few of the top foods to keep you looking young and your skin at its finest: 1. Tomatoes: Lycopene, the compound that gives tomatoes their rich color, is a powerful antioxidant that eliminates skin-aging free radicals from ultraviolet exposure. 2. Watermelon: Watermelon is more than just a refreshing fruit to quench your thirst. It is rich in vitamin A, C and antioxidants, vital for skin health. Its high water content hydrates your body, resulting in radiant skin. Free radicals in the body are responsible for causing signs of ageing such as fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. Watermelon is a rich source of antioxidants like lycopene, Vitamin A and C. These help reduce free radicals in the...

The more you hear about the dangers of a diet high in saturated fats (think red meat and full-fat dairy foods), the more you may think about changing your eating plan. But products labeled “fat-free” often replace the fats with sweeteners, so they’re no help. Perhaps you’ve been scared away from nuts because you’ve heard they are high in fat. That’s true: Nuts contain up to 80 percent fat. But they have the right kinds of fats: polyunsaturated and monounsaturated, the ones that help your body lower LDL, or bad, cholesterol. Seeds for Health Like nuts, seeds are nutrition powerhouses, full of protein, B vitamins, and minerals. Flaxseed, chia seeds, and hemp seeds are all high in fiber, which contributes to blood sugar stability and weight control. Be sure to drink six to eight cups of water daily when you start adding seeds to your diet to avoid bloating and feelings of discomfort. Flaxseed provides alpha linolenic acid, which converts into DHA and EPA omega 3s in the body. If you stock...