Omega-3 fatty acids

The Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of fats that instead of doing harm as other fats do, they bring many benefits to the body in general. They are found in fish oils and flaxseed.

How they help 

• They prevent heart attacks because they decrease blood pressure by inhibiting the production of substances that narrow blood vessels. Omega-3 acids also form a type of platelets that are less likely to form clots. In addition, they reduce fat levels related to cholesterol.
• Reduce inflammation and thus are of great help for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases.
• Help prevent osteoporosis by making bones stronger.
• Omega-3 acids improve mental health. They reduce depression and are beneficial for people with bipolar disorder. They also help improve memory.
• Effective in relieving menstrual discomfort by reducing menstrual cramps and other PMS symptoms.
• May prevent colon and breast cancer.

Garlic

The therapeutic properties of garlic have been known and used for many years. In addition to being a remedy for cardiovascular disease, garlic also plays an important role in cancer prevention and treatment of fungal infections and tuberculosis.

How it helps 

• Some chemicals contained in garlic can be as effective as aspirin in preventing blood clots.
• Improves blood circulation, expands blood vessels, and lower blood pressure.
• Prevents cellular changes that cause cancer and has the ability to kill cancer cells already formed.
• Raw garlic can be used as an antibiotic in wounds. It also combats fungi that causes athlete’s foot, vaginal fungal infections, and various types of ear infections. It can kill bacteria such as E. coli and H. pylori.

Garlic is most effective when eaten raw since many of its properties are lost when cooked. Chew on a sprig of parsley to avoid “garlic breath”.

Cranberry

Cranberry is a shrub found in the forests of North America.

How it helps

• Reduces the smell in urine which is useful for people who suffer from incontinence.
• Fights urinary tract infections by producing a substance which prevents the colonization of bacteria such as E.coli.
• Cranberry juice sold at the supermarket is very diluted so it is better to buy the concentrate in a naturist store and make the mixture yourself. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Arnica

Arnica should only be used externally. This plant is poisonous, never eat it unless it comes as an ingredient in a homeopathic treatment where it is quite diluted. Do not use near the eyes or mouth.

 How it helps 

• A 5-25% arnica cream applied to bruises several times a day helps to heal and relieve pain.
• Relieves hurting feet. Add a spoonful of tincture of arnica to warm water for a relaxing foot bath before bedtime. home-remedies-site.com
• If you are allergic to certain plants avoid the use of arnica.

 Baking soda

Baking soda has many uses around the house, cooking, washing, in addition to its many healing properties.

How it helps

• It is a natural neutralizer. Due to its alkaline property, baking soda is a good neutralizer of strong acids. For example, for heartburn, take a tablet of baking soda mixed in a glass of water. However, do not use this remedy too often since the high sodium content could be harmful.
• Brushing teeth with baking soda not only whitens them but reduces acids that could harm them.
• As yeast when baking pastries
• To eliminate odor in the feet and armpits. It neutralizes the bacteria that cause the odor.
• Relieves mosquito bites. Instead of scratching, make a paste of baking soda with water and apply it on the bite.
• Other uses are: For softening the baby’s skin, fighting bladder infections, and relieving sun burns.

Hamamelis

Also known as “witch hazel”, hamamelis comes from the American plant Hamamelis virginiana.

How it helps

• Relieves razor cuts as it contains tannin, a substance that blocks blood vessels.
• Invigorates the skin, cleans the oil, and closes the pores.
• Relieves hemorrhoids and the itching.

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