January 2014

Dry & Brittle Nails

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Brittle nails are usually not associated with a medical disease. Brittle fingernails are a common condition, occurring in about 20% of people; more women than men develop this issue. Brittle nails usually break or peel off in horizontal layers, starting at the nail's free end.<br />
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The signs and symptoms of brittle nails include:<br />
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• inability to grow the nails out<br />
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What Causes Brittle Fingernails?<br />
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Everyone has brittle nails to some extent, some more than others. Aging can cause slowed nail growth and dull, brittle, or yellowish nails as the flow of moisture and natural oils to the nail bed declines. A lack of moisture or too much moisture can worsen an already brittle condition. Dry heat, detergents, nail polish remover, or harsh chemicals encourage cracked and dry brittle nails. On the other hand, too much moisturizer, hand lotion and a lot of time underwater leaves nails too soft for tearing.<br />
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Dry, brittle nails is a problem that thousands of women face. Nails dry-out in the winter because of the extra hand washing to ward off the seasonal sicknesses combined with the dry air generated from the use of heaters. A healthy nutrition intake helps to maintain your fingernail health and provide a cure for dry, brittle nails. An inadequacy of B-complex vitamins, specifically biotin, will create ridges along the nail bed. A diet deficient in calcium can also be responsible for dry, brittle nails. Quite a number of vitamins and minerals have been proposed for the prevention of brittle nails. The nutrition needed to prevent and treat dry, brittle nails and hangnails include a diet rich in vitamin C, folic acid and omega-3.<br />
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For people with mild or intermittent brittle nails, a cosmetic moisturizer may be enough to keep the skin and nail from feeling dry. Use a glass file or an emery board instead of a metal nail file. Also, make sure you file only in one direction. Use therapeutic moisturizers, which have been shown to act as a barrier that keeps water from evaporating from the nails. Calcium-rich foods include all dairy foods, especially yogurt, dark green leafy vegetables, almonds, beans, and sardines.<br />
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Refrain from biting your nails. To help, kick this habit keep nails short, and paint them with a dark colored polish. (Every-time you bite you'll be conscious of chipping the polish). Using nail polish remover more than once a week, especially one containing acetone, can cause your nails to become dry.<br />
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Nails, should be neatly filed and shaped on a regular basis. For under the nail cleanliness use a nail brush and for smooth and shining nails use a nails buffer. Try a cuticle softener, for it might prove worthy.

Dry & Brittle Nails

Brittle nails are usually not associated with a medical disease. Brittle fingernails are a common condition, occurring in about 20% of peo...

Honey for Heartburn

Acid reflux is a very serious condition, one that is typically more dangerous than even the patient understands. Most who have this condition know that it's painful and can interfere with eating and digesting, but few realize how it can lead to ulcers and abrasions in the esophagus; these can cause internal bleeding, difficulty in eating and swallowing, and in some extreme cases, even cancer of the esophagus. If you've had acid reflux you've probably tried tried a handful of OTC medications to no avail and may be wondering if there is some natural cure that will work and that won't have all the side effects of those harsh antacids and other prescriptions.<br />
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Fortunately, there are some natural things you can do to help treat and even cure your acid reflux. For many people just making a few changes in the diet and in your lifestyle can help tremendously. Avoiding foods that are high in acid content, such as red meat, alcohol, fried foods, and citrus fruits usually will do the trick. However, sometimes even making these changes isn't quite enough and you need to do something a bit more proactive to address your acid reflux.<br />
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Believe it or not, drinking plenty of water is one good way to address your acid reflux. The water will help to dilute the acid in your stomach and will also help with digestion. Sometimes it's not just what we eat but how much we've eaten that causes our flare-ups. When the stomach is overly full the contents, including the stomach acid, have no place else to go but back up the esophagus. Water helps us to feel full so we won't eat as much and helps the food to break down quicker so it can move through the digestive system quicker. Also, many claim that honey is a cure or treatment for acid reflux, and the good news is that many sufferers report that it may very well be. Honey is very thick and has a tendency to coat the stomach and digestive system overall. Not only will it quell acid flare-ups it can also help with digestive disorders as well. Honey seems to help food to break down and coats the small and large intestine, which means that digested food moves through quicker and easier.<br />
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If you have a hard time just eating plain honey on a spoon to treat your acid reflux think of ways you can incorporate it into your diet every day in small ways. Use it in tea rather than sugar. Put some on your toast in the morning. Add it to a peanut butter sandwich instead of jelly. Drizzle some on a muffin for a midday snack. And whatever you do, pay attention to whether or not it seems to be helping with your acid reflux; every person's system is different so what works for one person might not work for you. On the other hand, if it does give you a measure of relief, then enjoy it!<br />
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Boosting the Immune System for Flu Season

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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The best defense against the flu is to supercharge your immune system. January and February are the months where most of us will catch a cold or worse, the flu.  I personally had the flu for about 4 days last week and it was more than awful.  A lot of people I know got it, many didn't.  It was definitely going around this year though.  Here are some tips that perhaps I should have followed and hopefully you will to prevent getting the flu.  </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">Hydrating, flushing and nourishing are things people always tell you to do once you have the flu.  However, these are actually the things you need to be doing well before you ever get the flu to avoid it.  Of course healthier food choices and exercise are also important for prevention.  </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">Cold pills and medicines are not dietary supplements.  You don't think of taking them to prevent getting disease.  The only prevention is giving your body what it needs.  Organic foods, exercise, vitamins and minerals and whole herb supplements are a great start to keeping your health on track this winter.  </span></span><br />
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Holistic Olive Oil

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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">THE BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL</span></h2>
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The Human body naturally produces oil to lubricate the skin called sebum. If your face or hair is dry then the body naturally produces its own sebum to help protect the skin. Olive oil it self is closest to natural human sebum. Off the shelf products (such as soap) can strip the skin of it's natural oils, so the body compensates by producing more oil, leaving you with greasy skin or an outbreak of acne or blackheads.</div>
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Many people think that using olive oil for skin and hair will leave a greasy look or cause an outbreak. However, by applying extra virgin olive oil to your skin or hair your body doesn't have to apply its own sebum and will function normally. So by using olive oil you're more inclined to see benefits in your skin and hair rather than battling a self induced oil slick.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Olive oil for skin</span></h3>
Olive oil penetrates deep into the skin and locks in natural moisture. It works at its best when mixed with carrier oils such as Canola oil, coconut oil or avocado oil, Such as <a href="http://www.mothernaturesremedy.com/olive-oil-bar-soap-3-5-oz.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">natural olive oil bar soap</span></b></a>. Being able to penetrate the skin olive oil can target a fundamental part of your skin called keratinocytes.<br />
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Keratinocytes make up the majority of the upper layer of human skin (the epidermis). This part of the skin makes up basal layers of skin that protects against pathogens (bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses), free radicals, heat, UV radiation and water loss. The Keratinocytes form strong bonds with each other to form the barrier against all the filth your skin doesn't like and olive oil helps to protect this barrier of keratinocytes. This not only prevents things entering, but also helps to prevent water leaving your skin, keeping your skin moisturised.<br />
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Another benefit of olive oil is that when it's penetrated the skin it helps to stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin, these two chemicals work to maintain firmness and to keep your skin supple.<br />
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Just as the skin on your face the scalp produces oil to protect itself, which is the reason unwashed hair becomes incredibly greasy within a few days. So again, the reasoning here is simple; by adding a small amount of oil to your hair and scalp, your body doesn't have to, greasy hair is prevented. Simple.<br />
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However, aside from the above, olive oil also helps to maintain the condition and appearance of hair, and in some cases helps to prevent hair loss. Hair loss can occur for many reasons however one of the main reasons is a hormone called DTH which causes the hair follicle shaft to decrease. Olive oil is a big help in preventing the production of DTH which consequently slows or prevents hair loss.<br />
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So, now we understand the benefits of olive oil you'll need to know a few methods on how to use it. It's worth mentioning that you should keep a small amount of olive oil in your bathroom, just as you would keep shampoo and soap. Olive oil works best when it has been warmed slightly, so keeping it near a hot shower works great.<br />
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Olive oil is best used after a shower for a number of reasons; the heat of the shower warms the oil, and by applying the oil when your skin is still wet you'll avoid any unwanted greasiness. Here's how to use it;<br />
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As a moisturiser - simply rub on the skin – just use a small amount, about a tea spoon. Pour the oil on to your palm & rub it gently on to your upper torso (chest, arms and face). You'll notice the difference instantly & especially when you get dressed, fabrics won't feel as harsh on your skin.<br />
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As a facial scrub – mix olive oil with salt or sugar and use as a scrub (if you like you can add parsley as a natural antibiotic, but you might smell of parsley which is a bit weird). Add a squeeze of lemon, the acidity of the lemon juice helps to remove dead skin cells. Lemon juice can also be used to add a zingy freshness, use only a squeeze though as lemon juice is acidic.<br />
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Oil cleansing method (OCM) – This is a very simple method, much like the Romans used oil and a strigil to scrape the oil and impurities from their skin.<br />
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1. Pour olive oil onto your hand – about half a table spoon.<br />
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2. Rub the oil between your palms to heat the oil and gently rub it on your face.<br />
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3. Get the hot tap running, the water needs to be hot enough to steam your face, but not too hot to scald or too cold to close your pores.<br />
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4. Soak a wash cloth with the hot water and squeeze out the excess water.<br />
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5. Lay the cloth across your face for 20 seconds or so. The oil will purge the impurities out of your skin as your pores are opened by the steam.<br />
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6. Wipe your face clean with the wash cloth. Job done.<br />
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Before you get in the shower work a small amount of olive oil into your hair by gently massaging with the palms of your hands, don't spend too long doing this, but make sure you get an even coverage. The idea is to let the olive oil soak into your hair. Some people will say this takes about 20 minutes depending on the length of your hair, but even if you leave it for 5 minutes you'll see positive effects. Make sure you wash your hair normally with regular shampoo after the treatment. The benefit of the olive oil is the it softens and coats your hair, like an off the shelf conditioner would but without the added chemicals.

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Resolutions

2014 is just about a week old.   Hopefully all your resolutions are holding strong.  This is a great year to achieve the optimal health you've been looking for.   We here at Mother Nature's Remedy are here to help you along the way.  Since weight loss is one of people's biggest goals after New Years, we thought we'd highlight a few of the products that could aid in that endeavour.  Weight loss actually is one of the best things you can do for your health as long as it is truly needed and done in a responsible manner.  We are not here to promote crash diets, fads and unsafe practices.  Our company's goals are that of bringing optimal health, not promoting vanity for vanity's sake.   When you are healthy your inner and outer beauty will shine naturally.  Please remember that common sense and holistic health dictate that these products are designed to be supplements... not to take the place of a balanced diet and exercise.  Even though we don't sell much food or exercise equipment, that doesn't mean we aren't going to promote it as well!  With that being said let's look at a list of the products we recommend for weight loss. <br />
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Raspberry Ketone is one of those weight loss buzz words out there.  It is a natural product derived from raspberries.  It's the part of the berry that gives them there sweet aroma's.  For you scientific folk out there, preclinical research suggests that it has potential to influence adiponectin, a hormone that modulates fatty acid catabolism and is inversely correlated with body fat levels.  </div>
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Tea drinkers!  Drink delicious tea and lose weight, what could be better.  Triple Leaf Tea is one of our favorite tea brands and they have their Ultra Slim blend.  This tea will aid in both cleansing and digestion.  </div>
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