Health Tip – Aug. 9 – Make Small Talk
Engaging in casual conversation with others may help keep you as sharp as doing a word puzzle, according to some studies. Just 10 minutes...
Health Tip – Aug. 8 – Try Triphala
Avoid constipation and stay regular with Triphala, an Ayurvedic blend of three fruits that is believed to help tone the gastrointestinal tract. Look for...
Health Tip – Aug. 7 – Invest in a Neti Pot
Plagued with sinus problems? Rinse your nasal passages twice a day to flush out pollen and other irritants. Put saline solution (a 1/4 teaspoon...
Health Tip – Aug. 6 – Keep Echinacea Close
If you feel a cold coming on, consider reaching for the age-old remedy of Echinacea. A 2007 meta-analysis showed that the herb can reduce...
Health Tip – Aug. 5 – Eat Avocados
For dry skin, incorporate more avocados into your diet. They're rich in monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, both of which promote healthy skin. Try...
Health Tip – Aug. 2 – Take Tulsi
Research suggests that the Ayurvedic herb Tulsi, also called holy basil, may help manage levels of the stress hormone cortisol, helping to boost your...
Health Tip – Aug. 1 – Try Tea Tree Oil
For athlete's foot, reach for tea tree oil, an extract of the leaves of an Australian tree. It appears to have antiseptic properties and...
Health Tip – July 31 – Go for Garlic and Onions
Adding raw or lightly cooked garlic and onions to your meals may help keep you healthy. Both foods appear to possess antiviral and antibacterial...
Health Tip – July 30 – Get a Massage
Certain trigger points -- spots of tension in musculoskeletal tissue -- can cause back pain. Ask a massage therapist or other bodyworker who specializes...
Health Tip – July 29 – Keep Capsaicin On Hand
For sore muscles and joints, apply a cream or ointment that contains capsaicin, the active ingredient in chile peppers, two or three times a...
