10 HEALTH PROBLEMS & HOW TO HEAL THEM

When it comes to minor heath problems, the simplest everyday things in life might be the only remedy you need.


Weight Control

Everywhere you look you’re told to cut fat, avoid this food, eat more of that, and exercise.
But there is actually a simpler way to manage your weight.
Every food contains aromatic molecules referred to as ‘the volatiles’.
When these aromas meet the brain, it interprets them as foods we have eaten rather than just scents we have inhaled.
So, chewing food properly, slurping noodles,
heating food and smelling your dinner will transport the volatiles up the nose,
maximising flavour and reducing appetite by tricking your brain into thinking you have eaten more than you actually have.


Allergies

There are a number of steps to take in order to combat the effects of allergy attacks.
Initially, supporting the immune system by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables,
getting enough sleep and exercising will help your body fight off outside invaders.
Meditating or practising yoga will also allow your body to reach an ideal state of relaxation,
which will make it easier for your body to heal itself and ease allergic symptoms.
Unless you are prone to kidney stones, try also to ingest high does of vitamin C,
about two to five grams a day, as this should relieve allergic symptoms.


Stress

There’s absolute truth to the saying ‘slow and steady wins the race’.
Breathing slowly, moving at a steady pace and travelling without being in a hurry can all have an effect on stress levels.
Studies show that taking deep breaths and releasing them with a long exhale will mentally relax you.
To combat stress, try to involve yourself in outdoor activities where you can attune yourself to the swaying of trees
in the breeze or the regular rhythm of sitting in a rocking chair rather than the modern day distractions of alarm clocks,
beepers, and phones. Other rhythmic activities include quilting, canoeing, even sharing a meal with friends naturally slows
the pace of life and reduces stress.


Blood Pressure

Sufferers of hypertension may need to take a number of measures to lower blood pressure.
Reducing your intake of alcohol and salt, as well as ceasing smoking could play a major role in reducing hypertension.
Being overweight requires your heart to pump harder, causing it to burn out at a faster rate. Aerobic exercise has been
shown to reduce the level of blood pressure if it is done three times weekly for at least 40 minutes. For an herbal remedy,
add garlic and hawthorn extract to your food. Garlic can help to reduce cholesterol and stabilise blood pressure,
while hawthorn can widen blood vessels, including the coronary arteries.


Osteoporosis

Research shows that bones are strengthened most when subject to forces they’re not used to.
Walking to fend off osteoporosis is a good measure initially, but eventually your bones will become
accustomed to that level of activity and it won’t stimulate an increase in bone density.
A good measure of combating this problem is to introduce variations into your exercise regime.
Try walking once a week, then partaking in step aerobics, swimming, tennis, and rowing to ensure you use
all your bones and stay active. In addition, keep your calcium intake high and women shouldn’t neglect taking oestrogen.


Back Aches

As simple as it may seem, sitting with both feet touching the ground goes a long way to easing back pain,
or avoiding it all together. If your feet are dangling, your thighs bare too much weight, causing your back to ache.
Also, if your knees are draped over the lip of the chair, you may experience circulatory issues.
Sitting with your back perfectly vertical isn’t necessarily the correct way to ease the strain on your back,
contrary to what good old mum taught you. Leaning back in a chair slightly will reduce the amount of stress on your disks.


Headaches and Migraines

Aside from loud noise, there are other factors which can produce headaches.
Alcohol, computers, stress, bright light and flickering light bulbs – even if it’s barely noticeable – can cause
extreme pain. You can reduce headaches by taking a mental vacation. Simply find a quiet place, sit comfortably,
close your eyes and focus on the pain as a large black ball that gradually gets smaller until it has disappeared.
Alternatively, hold crushed ice against the painful area, drink coffee to constrict blood vessels and boost
the pain relieving powers in aspirin or try taking Feverfew to keep chronic headaches at bay.


Digestion

Apart from exercise – a necessity for optimal bowel function – a great way to boost your digestive system is
drinking lots of apple juice. It works wonders because it contains sorbitol, a natural sugar with laxative properties.
But if you can’t stand apple juice, try drinking eight or more eight-ounce glasses of water every day to
relieve the symptoms of constipation. And, of course, maintaining a diet high in fibre will assist in
the regular function of your bowel. If you don’t already eat a lot of fibre, work it into your diet gradually to
avoid stomach cramps, gas and diarrhoea.


Fatigue

We’ve heard it all before; don’t drink alcohol, eat breakfast, drink plenty of water, don’t eat fatty foods,
but doing so isn’t as easy as it seems. So, to maintain energy, eat a prawn cocktail for lunch,
as seafood is high in selenium, a mood boosting mineral which may reduce lethargy. In addition,
spend time outdoors, as natural light can enhance energy levels. Recent studies have proved ginseng
to be an effective body recharger, and getting just one extra hour’s sleep every night will improve your energy levels.
If you’re taking pain killers, stick to aspirin as Ibuprofen can leave you sleepy.


Cold & Flu

These nasty viruses are usually spread by hand-to-mouth or hand-to-eye contact so the first steps in
avoiding them are to wash hands several times a day. In addition, healthy eating and regular exercise will
help fight cold and flu viruses, as will higher than usual intakes of zinc, and a homeopathic remedy such as
Oscillococcinum, Flu Solution, or any other remedy containing duck liver and heart extract.
Because cigarette smoke paralyses the protective hairlike cilia in your airways that help sweep away viral mucous,
cold and flu season is a great time to quit or cut back on smoking.



Lauryn McGuiness is a freelance journalist focusing on the health and alternative medicine markets,
as well as writing corporate material for businesses. She is published in four countries,
including the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand.


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