Archive for February, 2007

Can Cocoa Cure Dementia?

Recent studies have shown that cocoa promotes the functioning of brain in ageing people. In the University of Nottingham, England, experiments were conducted on ageing women by engaging them in complex tasks. When they were given cocoa high in flavanols, there showed an increase in blood flow to the brain. Flavanol is an antioxidant found in [...]

Osteoarthritis: Alternative Remedies

Osteoarthritis also known as degenerative arthritis is one of the most commonly occurring arthritis that attacks over several millions of people in the United States. The cartilage (between our bones) which serves as a cushion for our joints starts breaking down and eventually disappears. This causes friction in the joints and results in pain and [...]

Home Remedies to Treat Flu

No child likes to visit a doctor. And it is often your care and concern that work miracles than your doctor’s medicines. There are some easy treatments for some common infections like the flu which can be treated at home with the parent’s attention and care. Flu can make your child dehydrated. Give your child plenty [...]

Stress Relieving Tips for the Busy Bees

Here are some easy and quick ways to relieve stress for busy people like you. Listen to music Music not only relaxes your tensed muscles, but also relieves you from stress and helps you look at the bright side of life. In your busy hours, whenever you find time, turn on some music. Even singing a song [...]

Natural Ways to Treat Dry Skin

Dry skin can cause itching or rashes on your skin. It can affect any part of the body; but the most frequently affected part is the arms and legs. Dry skin is usually caused due to inability of the skin to retain moisture. Here are some simple tips for a smoother and younger [...]