Bronchitis can be painful and difficult to treat. The ginger rhizome is a well-known traditional remedy for coughs, cold and flu, and may help boost your immune system and soothe a sore throat, tight chest and cough, the symptoms common to bronchitis.
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Taking a 28-day break from bad dietary habits like caffeine and alcohol or too much refined sugar and flour may help you establish healthier patterns. Base your detox diet on fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. Your doctor or a nutritionist can help you develop a long-term plan.
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The famous spice and traditional medicine ginger may have some potential as a treatment for alcohol-induced as well as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
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Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine and self-care originating in India. It attempts to identify the energetic imbalances within the body that cause a disease and restore balance with diet, lifestyle changes and herbal remedies. Ayurvedic methods may help to treat fatty liver disease.
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Fatty liver disease may be asymptomatic or mildly uncomfortable. However, it can cause more severe discomfort and other problems if left untreated. If you experience intense pain, or pain accompanied by fever and vomiting, the disease may have progressed, or there may be another condition present. See your doctor.
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Ayurveda is an ancient system of self-care and health care. It works to restore or maintain balance to the body with a combination of diet and lifestyle changes and herbal remedies. Ayurvedic methods are not a substitute for traditional medical care when you suspect an infection.
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Bacterial vaginosis, or BV, can be irritating, frustrating and difficult to treat. However, left untreated, it can contribute to long-term problems. Vitamin C might offer an alternative or supplementary treatment for this uncomfortable condition.
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Panic attacks, a type of anxiety disorder, involve episodes of extreme anxiety or terror out of proportion to any actual threat.
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Ketosis occurs when a person is deprived of dietary carbohydrates, causing the body to burn glycogen and fat stores for energy. This can lead to rapid weight loss, which may cause late or missed periods in some women. If you are experiencing ketosis and your period is much later than usual, consult your doctor.
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Ketogenic diets like the popular Atkins diet cause rapid weight loss by sending the body into a condition known as ketosis. Unfortunately, they may also lead to health problems, including insomnia or poor quality sleep.
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Bikram yoga is a series of 26 hatha yoga postures developed by yogi Bikram Choudhury. It is designed to be performed in a room heated anywhere from 80 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Coffee activates the production of stomach acid. This may result in an irritation of the stomach lining that can lead to more serious problems. People with a history of ulcers, acid reflux and heartburn or gastric discomfort after drinking coffee may want to avoid it.
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The terms "adrenal exhaustion" or "adrenal fatigue" are sometimes used to describe a chronic feeling of mild physical and emotional depletion that can follow a period or episode of intense stress.
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Ayurvedic herbal treatments are usually safe and well-tolerated when prescribed by a qualified and knowledgeable Ayurvedic practitioner; however, even herbal medicines can cause side effects. Some Ayurvedic preparations may also have problems with toxicity and interactions with other drugs you might be taking.
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Walking is the perfect exercise for many of us: gentle, low-impact and accessible. Walking can help lower bad cholesterol and raise the good kind, as well as manage weight, mood, type 2 diabetes and blood pressure.
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When you’re working long hours, you need a healthy, high-energy diet to keep yourself going. On a tight schedule, it can be tempting to have coffee for breakfast and fast food on the run for lunch.
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Lean beef offers numerous health benefits, including protein for healthy bones, zinc and selenium for immune system support, iron for healthy blood, niacin to boost good cholesterol and vitamins B6 and B12. Preparing a London broil is an economical and easy way to get these benefits.
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Antibiotics are a life-saving tool in the treatment of bacterial infections, from infected wounds to diseases like tuberculosis. Although commonly prescribed antibiotics are well tolerated, they are not always immediately effective, and some side effects can occur.
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The tart berries of the cranberry vine can be eaten whole or juiced. Since raw cranberries are very tart, other fruit juices or sweeteners are frequently added to its juice to make it more palatable.
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