Archive for the ‘pregnancy’ Category

By Underground Health Reporter

Milk thistle has commonly been used as a natural treatment for liver disorders, but did you also know milk thistle:

Slows the growth of skin, breast and prostate cancer Prevents and treats gallstones

The daisy family of flowers produces a beautiful plant called the milk thistle (Silybum marianum), which is named for the milky white fluid that oozes from the leaves when squeezed. But the power of the milk thistle is in its ripe seeds.  …

Pregnancy is a special time, one that brings joys and pains. Many minor, but distressing health complaints can accompany pregnancy, such as morning sickness, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, constipation, heartburn, fatigue, cramps and high blood pressure. What can the expectant mother use to treat these complications that is safe for her unborn child, as well as herself?

Wise women believe that most of the problems of pregnancy can be prevented by attention to nutrition.

Nevertheless, there are many simple, …

Being blessed with a baby is a precious gift, one that requires a certain amount of preparation to welcome with open hands. Making sure that your baby gets a healthy start in life is one of your biggest priorities.

The purpose of the March issue of Home Cures That Work is to give you the absolute best and most current recommendations for a naturally healthy pregnancy.

Natural pregnancy includes creating an internal and external environment of healthy, positive elements: …

By Bob Condor

The Mediterranean diet has been long praised as heart-healthy, even with its fat content from olive oil, fish and nuts. Those omega-3 fats, of course, are healthy and far from the artery-clogging nature of saturated fats and trans fats. Another plus of the Mediterranean diet: Lots of antioxidants from fruits and vegetables.

A new study broadens the health value of those omega-3 fats and antioxidants, along with the fresh produce and whole grains—and don’t forget the feta—that …