As the weather begins to cool off, the cough, cold, and flu season is coming into view. So I want to share about some God-given herbal and natural remedies. Coughs Coughs are caused by an irritation in the lining of the throat and lungs. This irritation causes a build up of mucus. When you aren’t feeling well, the lining of your throat and lungs become more sensitive. Many things can annoy your already irritated and tender lining, including cold air, eating and drinking, and even just breathing. When you cough, it may tickle or feel
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Spring and summer bring warm weather and sunny days. Unfortunately, for allergy sufferers, these days are often accompanied by pollens, molds and other things that cause environmental allergies known as hay fever. Doctors often recommend taking an antihistamine (of which there are many), but sometimes that is not enough. Also, people with less severe allergies
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Gout – also called metabolic arthritis – is a type of arthritis caused by the build up of uric acid in the blood. This excess uric acid causes monosodium urate crystals (or uric acid crystals) to form on the cartilage of the joints and tendons and their surrounding tissues. These joint crystals are needle shaped and cause sudden, excruciating, burning pain along with swelling, warmth, redness, and stiffness in the affected joints. One with gout may also have shiny purple skin around their joints.

There is no single pill or remedy that cures acid reflux (also called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD). It is a condition that develops with time and lifestyle choices. The most recognized symptom of acid reflux is a persistent burning sensation in the mid-chest region and/or throat. This is brought on when stomach acid churns, coming up the esophagus and pushing through lower esophageal sphincter. Sometimes it comes up as far as the back of the throat and mouth. Just as there is no single cure for this condition, there is also no single cause.
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Some people struggle with anxiety. Well-meaning doctors and healthcare providers prescribe medications that make us feel better, but there are natural treatments too. Anxiety symptoms include, but are not limited to: Increased heart rate, heart palpitations Over-sweating Loss of appetite Butterflies in the stomach Abnormal increase in blood flow to the muscles, muscle tension Sense
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Living brings headaches—and not just the metaphorical ones. Some people are blessedly free of headaches, or virtually so; many of us suffer them occasionally or periodically; for some of us they can be major disruptions in our lives. Head pain is one of those areas where people may swear by this remedy or that, and
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Seems like a person can’t get sick in privacy and peace. No sooner is it known that you’re ailin’ then somebody – Aunt Martha, the supplement salesman in Bible study, or the eccentric neighbor across the way – has got the cure for you, whether it’s from the drugstore, the garden or automotive supplies. Do
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Natural Remedies for Hemorrhoids Although they are embarrassing to discuss with friends, family and even your doctor, they happen to more people than those who care to admit it. Unpleasant a topic though this might be, I am not going to make any attempts to dumb it down, use myriad euphemisms, or otherwise cover up
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