Natural Remedy for Cold SoresWritten by Hugh Gillespie
Cold sores can form blisters anywhere on body. Typically, they appear on or around mouth area or genitalia. They are caused by Herpes Simplex virus (type I), for which their is no cure at present. There are many commercial treatments aiming to allieviate condition of cold sores, and all carry some risk, whatever their effectiveness, so here are some ideas for natural remedies that are free and easy to use. First - chill out. Stress can trigger an attack. Try to relax and take life a little easier. Review your diet and try to eat healthily. Vegetables and fruit are good for you! Also try to make sure you get enough exercise and sleep, as a run down metabolism makes it easier for virus to strike. At first sign of an attack (usually a 'tingling'),
| | YOUR HEALTH RESOLUTIONS FOR A HEALTHY CHINESE NEW YEARWritten by Theresa
The Year of Green Wooden Rooster is upon us. At stroke of midnight on 9th of February 2005, Chinese New Year will be celebrated. Since year of Rooster is about to commence, wouldn’t it be nice to have some health resolutions for a healthy Chinese New Year? When you have a never-ending to-do list in today’s fast-paced world, you are becoming busier than ever. Therefore, many other things are dropped down on your priority list. Usually, one of first ones to drop in list is health. This should never be case. There are a lot of creative ways to help keep you in peak condition. Below are some suggested health resolutions to help you get started: 1.Exercise. Exercise offers so many important benefits that it should always be a part of one’s weekly routine. The benefits of regular exercise include a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, bowel cancer, breast cancer, osteoporosis, and obesity. In addition to feeling better, regular exercise can help ease stress, anxiety and mild depression. 2.Have a healthy diet. Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. A healthy diet helps prevent or reduce severity of diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and can also help reduce risk of some cancers.
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