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STRESS RELIEF WITH HEAT THERAPY

Heat therapy, also known as thermotherapy, works by applying heat to an affected area to treat damaged muscles, joints or tissues in the body. Its primary use is to help relieve persistent pains associated with muscle stiffness, sensitivity and cramping.  Thermotherapy consists of application of heat or cold (cryotherapy) for the purpose of changing the cutaneous, intra-articular and core temperature of soft tissue with the intention of improving the symptoms of certain conditions.  The goal of thermotherapy is to alter tissue temperature in a targeted region over time for the  purpose of inducing a desired biological response.  The majority of thermotherapies are designed to deliver the thermal therapy to a target tissue volume with minimal impact on intervening or surrounding tissues.  Heat can be ‎applied to the affected area of the patient in two distinct ways ‎: Moist Heat: In this type, the sources containing heat are moist heating packs, hot baths, ‎and s...

SAY GOODBYE TO DEPRESSION USING HONEY

Honey is a brown, sticky, sugar-saturated solution made by bees. Honey bees or forage bees collect nectar from flowers and add some enzymes to the nectar. Honey may help with stress, depression, and anxiety because it contains compounds that can reduce inflammation in the brain, support a healthy nervous system, improve cognition, and increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels. Studies suggest that honey might offer antidepressant , anticonvulsant and anti-anxiety benefits. Most ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese, Mayans, Romans, and Babylonians, used honey both for nutritional purposes and for its medicinal properties. BEST TIME TO TAKE HONEY  Usually the doctors recommend honey to be taken empty stomach early in the morning as it gives an instant kick and energy boost which is enough to counter an entire day. Many people believe that one of the benefits of honey in the morning is detoxification . Those foods with high hot potency pro...

HEALING PROPERTIES OF THIS GOLDEN FLOWER - SUNFLOWER

The sunflower is actually a pseudanthium, or flowerhead made up of many small flowers. The outer yellow 'petals' are known as ray flowers and are made up of multiple petals fused together. Ray petals are usually yellow but can sometimes can be red or orange. Sunflower petals have qualities as digestive tonic, stimulating appetite and digestion, as well as an effective vermifuge – a valuable ally for people who are fond of sushi and tartare.  Sunflower petals can be used as food ingredient in soups, salads or as a garnish for cakes and cookies to add color and flavor to recipes.  Sunflower petals tea are believed to have potent health benefits on reducing inflammation especially in the throat, windpipes, and tonsils.  A poultice made from pounded leaves has also been used on sores, snake bites, and spider bites.  One of the many edible flowers, sunflowers have colorful petals that can be used in salads, smoothie bowl or as a pretty garnish. And the greens can be used...