Living Well

Overview You gave up your child for adoption and you can’t get her out of your mind. You wonder what she looks like, what her interests are and what she is doing. You also wonder if she’s strong and healthy….
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Overview Rose and jasmine flowers are among the most fragrant of all blooms. Roses have a sweet, fruity scent, while jasmine flowers exude a heavy, narcotic one. Natural oils of rose and jasmine, also known as essential oils, contain the…
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Despite the advances in medicine over the years, there are still people who prefer to treat their common ailments with natural herbal treatments instead of prescriptions. Clinical trials are testing herbal remedies frequently to find more uses for them in…
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Hepatitis A is a dangerous disease caused by the hepatitis A virus that affects the liver. Hepatitis A is spread most often through infected food or water and by close person-to-person contact with infected persons, such as between persons living…
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Overview Chelation therapy is a treatment process using what are known as chelation agents. Chelation agents are compounds that naturally bind with harmful or toxic heavy metals in a patient’s body, according to the International Union of Pure and Applied…
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Overview Roth and traditional IRAs are both individual retirement accounts, which provide tax-advantaged, long-term savings for investors. While you do not have to pay taxes on earnings in either account as they accrue, both contributions and distributions from the accounts…
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Sage is an herb which offers culinary and medicinal properties. Its scientific name, Salvia officinalis, comes from the Latin word, salvere, which means “to be saved”. Specifically, sage enhances memory and cognitive function and contains compounds which act as antioxidants….
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Overview Although Roth and Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts share some of the same features and benefits, they are taxed in very different ways. Both accounts are designed to provide long-term, tax-advantaged retirement savings for investors, as you do not have…
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Overview Edward Bach, a physician and homeopath, invented a holistic system of healing in the 1930s. This system depended on the use of heavily diluted flower essences, which came to be called Bach flower remedies. Bach developed 38 flower remedies…
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Overview An Individual Retirement Account is a long-term, tax-advantaged savings account designed to encourage Americans to save for retirement. Traditional and Roth IRAs are two of the main types of IRAs. While they both provide tax savings for individuals, they…
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Patchouli oil is commonly used in aromatherapy for its aphrodisiac and antidepressant properties. It has a soothing, earthy aroma, which makes it ideal for use in essential oil burners or diffusers or in a homemade massage oil to create a…
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Milk thistle is an herb that acts as a natural antioxidant. The seeds of the milk thistle plant contain a substance called silymarin, which protects the body, especially the liver, from some of the toxic effects of alcohol and non-aspirin…
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Tylenol is a common over-the-counter (OTC) oral medication whose active ingredient is acetaminophen, which is commonly used to help alleviate pain and reduce fever. This medication is not intended to–and does not–reduce inflammation. Tylenol is fairly safe for most people…
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People have used the leaves of Arctostaphylos uva ursi, a plant also known as bearberry, for medicinal purposes for nearly 2,000 years, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Because hydroquinone, a chemical in uva ursi, can cause…
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There are numerous reasons why your skin may begin to itch, according to the Mayo Clinic. For many people, it’s often a result of dry skin causing this particular sensation. However, allergies, dermatitis, eczema, hives and chickenpox can also play…
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Ayurveda is a holistic approach to a balanced, healthy life that has been practiced in India for nearly 5,000 years. The practice combines exercise, lifestyle choices and herbal supplements to promote the health of its practitioners. Women can take Ayurvedic…
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Peppermint, a well-known and readily available supplement, has many healing properties that have been exploited for over 6,000 years. When the leaves of the peppermint plant are crushed, they yield approximately 1 percent of the leaves’ volume in oil, which…
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Eucalyptus oil has been used for centuries to treat certain medical conditions and heal infections. Steven D. Ehrlich’s article on eucalyptus for the University of Maryland Medical Center discusses the use of the leaves and the oil of the eucalyptus…
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Reflexology, which is the targeted massage of the foot, is based around the theory that areas of the feet are connected to other bodily locations. By manipulating the foot, the therapist aims to soothe problems in areas like the head,…
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Overview According to the book “Doctors Book of Home Remedies,” four out of five Americans experience some form of back pain in their lifetime. Back pain often results from trying to move objects that put a strain on your back…
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Overview When a two-year-old grabs a candy bar from the store shelf, you might smile sympathetically as his mom tries to stop him. When you see a 13-year-old doing the same thing, you react very differently. You expect your child’s…
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Maintaining a healthy liver is essential to keeping the body performing at its best and maintaining overall well-being. According to “Prescription for Nutritional Healing,” by Dr. James F. Balch and Phyllis A. Balch, the liver is the largest gland in…
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For many patients looking to treat a minor disease or disorder without the need for prescription medication, alternative methods such as taking herbal supplements can be a fitting option. Available widely around the world in supermarkets and local drug stores,…
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Overview Although Roth and Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts share certain tax advantages, they differ substantially in terms of contributions, withdrawals and IRS penalties. The concept behind all IRA accounts is similar, in that they are designed to be long-term, tax-advantaged…
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Overview If you suffer from a chronic medical condition such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, migraine headaches or chronic fatigue syndrome, you may consider using magnet therapy to help alleviate some, or all, of your debilitating symptoms. Magnet therapy is an alternative…
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Overview Losing a family member can be both emotionally and financially devastating. Life insurance can provide a measure of relief from the financial impact, and in the case of a dependent, provide funds to cover final expenses. Dependent life insurance…
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Detoxification is the process of removing toxins from the body and its organs, according to the Wellness website. The human body is constantly picking up toxins from foods, beverages and the environment. These toxins, if allowed to build up in…
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Overview Massage is a growing art in the United States. In 2008, there were 122,400 massage therapists across the country, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 2018, the number is likely to hit 145,600, as more Americans,…
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Salt is traditionally used to flavor and season food; however, a variety of home remedies exist for salt. According to The Salt Institute, there are over 14,000 different uses for salt. The institute further states many salt remedies are no…
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Overview Alternative medicine practitioners have traditionally recommended horsetail as an herbal remedy for urinary incontinence, topical wound treatment, bone health, menstrual symptoms, gonorrhea and a host of other medical conditions. While the U.S. National Institutes of Health reports a lack…
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