If your back’s hurting – turn up the heat!

12 Tuesday Sep 2017

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Doctors at the Mayo Clinic say that warming up a sore back provides 33% more pain relief than taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen… And it often works within about 20 minutes. That’s because – according to inflammation expert and biochemist Dr. Barry Sears – heat relaxes tight muscles, increases blood flow to injured tissues, and flushes out pain-triggering compounds.

So, heat up your back by taking a steamy bath, or using a hot water bottle, heat wraps, or an electric heating pad. And get ready for some relief!

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Want to look younger, longer?

14 Wednesday Jun 2017

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Pop an antihistamine every night – even if you don’t have allergies. That’s the recommendation from dermatologists at Georgetown University Medical Center. It’s because antihistamines reduce the sinus inflammation that leads to puffy eyes… And they constrict blood vessels, which improves under-eye circles. Your best bet? A 24‑hour antihistamine that doesn’t include a decongestant. Within a month, the skin around your eyes will look better.
As with all medication, check with your doctor to see if you can take an antihistamine before you start.

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Do you procrastinate?

13 Monday Mar 2017

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If you’re a procrastinator, this may motivate you to change your ways: You’re more likely to develop heart disease. That’s according to the Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Researchers found that people who procrastinate take more health risks, like smoking and drinking… They also have chronic stress – because they’re always worried about what they’re NOT getting done. Put those two together and you have a recipe for inflammation and heart disease. So get your to-do’s handled… And you’ll be a lot healthier mentally and physically.

Did you parents smoke when you were a kid?

23 Monday Jan 2017

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If you grew up in a home with a smoker, eat two apples a day. A study of 35,000 people by the National Institutes of Health found that it reduces lung irritation and helps prevent respiratory problems caused by secondhand smoke in childhood. So why do apples help protect and repair the lungs? Fruit-based fiber. So, a cup of raw blackberries or raspberries could get the same results. Or an apple and a pear. It turns out, the fiber in fruit benefits the lungs by reducing inflammation, and improving the body’s ability to process antioxidants.

Aspirin can fight depression.

07 Monday Nov 2016

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One study found that people who took aspirin daily for 10 years were less likely to experience symptoms of depression. Researchers believe it’s because aspirin reduces inflammation… And a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that brain inflammation is 30% higher in people with clinical depression.

Foods for ‘that time’ of the month

17 Thursday Mar 2016

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Ladies: When it comes to PMS, two foods can help you feel better:

•First: Flaxseed. It can reduce the severity of cramps, because it’s loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. They reduce inflammation – and prevent production of a chemical that intensifies muscle contractions.

•Another PMS food: Spinach. The magnesium in spinach eliminates excess fluid from the cells in your body, to reduce bloating.

After a tough workout, should we apply heat – or ice to our sore muscles?

08 Friday Jan 2016

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The answer is: Ice.

Heat is relaxing but does little to speed recovery. But cold temperatures constrict blood flow, which helps reduce swelling and inflammation. That’s from physical therapist Tony Mikla. He says if we have a specific problem spot – like an aching knee or hamstring – slap on a cold pack for a maximum of 15 minutes immediately after every workout.

A glass of vino a day could keep the blues away.

05 Friday Jun 2015

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People who drink between 2 and 7 glasses of wine a week are 32% less likely to suffer from depression. That’s because wine reduces inflammation – and inflammation in the brain has been shown to contribute to depression. Of course, if you think you’re clinically depressed – don’t grab a box of wine and hope it’ll go away. But if you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner each night, that could be the reason you’re not prone to blue moods.

Have a scratchy or sore throat?

19 Thursday Mar 2015

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Try some oregano oil…It’s a natural sore throat remedy because it’s packed with antibiotic, anti-viral, and antiseptic properties.

In fact, experts say that oregano oil reduces throat inflammation and pain within 48 hours. It also makes the cells in the lining of your throat more resistant to viruses.

Simply mix 2 drops of oregano oil into 12 ounces of water and gargle two times daily.

Do you have sore knees?

01 Wednesday Oct 2014

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Ease your pain and heal faster – by going barefoot at least 30 minutes a day! Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Carol Frey says that when you take your shoes off, several things happen: Your leg muscles contract properly, Circulation improves, And your joints can use their full range of motion.
That’s a 1-2-3 punch that helps flush inflammatory chemicals out of your tissues.

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Tag Archives: inflammation

If your back’s hurting – turn up the heat!

Want to look younger, longer?

Do you procrastinate?

Did you parents smoke when you were a kid?

Aspirin can fight depression.

Foods for ‘that time’ of the month

After a tough workout, should we apply heat – or ice to our sore muscles?

A glass of vino a day could keep the blues away.

Have a scratchy or sore throat?

Do you have sore knees?