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Overgrowth of the E. coli bacteria in any part of the urinary tract causes urinary tract infection (UTI). The bacterial infection may affect the bladder, kidneys, urethra and ureters. The bladder and the urethra, comprising of the lower urinary system, are most susceptible to bacterial infections.

UTI is conventionally treated with antibiotic drugs. However, despite completing the course of the antibiotic medication, infection may recur. Studies suggest that natural remedies can effectively treat UTI and prevent relapse. The goal of alternative treatment is to kill the bacteria and create an environment unfavorable for the survival of the microorganisms.

How to Cure UTI Naturally

Cranberry Juice

Cranberry is the most popular and effective natural remedy for urinary tract infection. It works by inhibiting the bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract, thus reducing the ability of the infection causing bacteria to grow and multiply in the urinary tract.Cranberry works rapidly.

Within eight hours after consuming a glass of unsweetened cranberry juice, the metabolites of cranberry start acting, thereby providing fast relief from UTI. Cranberry juice or supplement is especially beneficial for women susceptible to recurrent urinary tract infections.

Grapefruit Seed Extract

Grapefruit seed contains antimicrobial compounds that help to treat infections of the urinary tract. Bioflavanoids in grapefruit seed, especially hesperedin, help to stimulate the immune system, thereby boosting the natural ability of the body to fight infections.

Urinary tract infections can be treated naturally by taking 100 mg of grapefruit seed extract, thrice a day.
Probiotics

Unsweetened yogurt, other fermented milk products and probiotic supplements are sources of beneficial Lactobacillus bacteria. Studies suggest that inserting probiotic filled suppositories in the vagina help to cure chronic UTI. Changes in the vaginal bacteria are often blamed for recurrent infections of the urinary tract.

The E. coli bacteria are usually transported from the anus to the urethra, where they multiply. Colonization of harmful bacteria can be countered by the healthy bacteria strains. Intake of probiotic foods and supplements also helps to fight UTI by boosting immunity.

Uva Ursi

In Native American folk medicine, uva ursi, also known as bearberry, is recommended for treating UTI. Uva ursi contains antimicrobial components such as hydroquinone and arbutin that help to fight infections. In addition, the tannins of the herb help to tighten the mucous membrane, reducing inflammation of the bladder.

About 250 to 500 mg of urva ursi can be taken thrice a day, for up to four days to treat UTI. The herb works best when taken as soon as the early symptoms of UTI appear.

Reishi Mushroom

Reishi mushroom is another effective remedy for UTI. The medicinal mushroom works by stimulating the immune system. Infection of the lower urinary tract can be treated by taking 150 to 300 mg of reishi mushroom twice or thrice daily. People on blood thinning drugs should take lower doses of reishi mushroom supplements.

Cat’s Claw

The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory constituents of cat’s claw can benefit people suffering from UTI. About 20 mg of the herb can be taken thrice a day to treat the infection.

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Diarrhea is a common problem that strikes with impunity across all age groups. Though a range of allopathic medicines are available for treating complications related to diarrhea, it is better to go for home remedies. Below I list down some home remedies that can be tried to get relief from diarrhea.

Fluids

Increase fluid intake considerably. Take over eight glasses of water per day, you can also try taking 2-3 cups of tea with minimal sugar. Fruit juices can also be taken, but avoid taking apple juice. Fluids if taken regularly, help you get the much needed relief from diarrhea. A mixture of salt in water is also recommended. The same needs to be taken every two hours if no visible improvement in condition takes place.

Yoghurt

Yoghurt is another effective home remedy that can be tried in case you are suffering from Diarrhea. Take yoghurt on a regular basis and you will have the much needed relief soon. Continue taking yoghurt until the time you recover completely from diarrhea. Take a bowl of yoghurt at least three times a day and you will see visible improvement soon.

Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea works great in complications related to diarrhea. Brew a cup of chamomile tea and take the preparation at least two times a day.

Alternatively, you can boil a teaspoon of chamomile flowers with a teaspoon of peperrmint leaves. The same need to be boiled in a cup of water for about twenty minutes. Take the preparation at least three times a day and visible improvement will occur soon.

Starch Rich Food

Precooked rice is an excellent home remedy for diarrhea. Ensure that you do not add much sugar or salt to the preparation. Potatoes also help your stomach to smoothen up and get much needed relief.

Blueberries

Blueberries are one of the best remedies that can be tried in severe cases of diarrhea. Soup preparation done out of dried blueberries helps you get some instant relief from diarrhea.

Take blueberries on a regular basis if suffering from diarrhea. You will have visible improvement in your condition with in a week’s time.

Orange Peel Tea

This might surprise you but tea made out of orange peels is considered one of the best home remedies for diarrhea. Mix some orange peel in a pot of water and take the preparation when it gets cool. You can add sugar or honey for better results. Take the preparation on a regular basis if suffering from diarrhea and you will have visible improvement in your condition within a week’s time.

Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek seeds also provide relief from complications related to diarrhea. Half a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds when mixed in a cup of water provide the much needed relief and help you recover from any complication related to diarrhea.

Follow the above listed home remedies and you will have the much needed improvement in your condition soon. Continue taking fluids on a regular basis as diarrhea leads to water loss from the body. If you follow the above listed home remedy solutions in true earnest, you will rarely need to see a doctor for any complications related to diarrhea.

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Though anxiety can be a very manageable condition that many suffer from, it can often get out of hand.

Anxiety that becomes problematic or overwhelming for the individual suffering can even cause the person to feel trapped in their own home.

Anxiety can make an individual worried, concerned, scared, and angry—and in the most extreme cases this can turn into a full fledged anxiety attack.

Some may suffer an isolated anxiety attack based on a crisis or life changing event. While others suffer from anxiety attacks on a regular basis.

The answer that most doctors will provide to such an individual, is to take an anti anxiety medication, but in many instances this can cause other less desirable side effects.

Many people seek a more natural cure in dealing with their anxiety attacks, which has made easy and effective home remedies quite popular.

It’s amazing how some tried and true methods can bring an end to not only the anxiety that one suffers from, but also the anxiety attacks that can take over their life in some cases.

Breathing Exercises:

The scariest situation for an individual can be calmed quite effectively by learning how to properly breathe. Slow, deep breaths can be helpful for the individual when they begin to feel the symptoms of an anxiety attack coming on.

This may sound like a rather obvious step, but oftentimes as one is suffering from anxiety attack they may forget to breathe properly.

Therefore one of the best and most helpful natural cures for anxiety attacks is learning proper and calming breathing techniques.

Yoga can go hand in hand with this as well.

Stay Away from the Stimulants:

If you are an avid coffee drinker, learn to choose decaf. Making this simple step in your daily life can not only help to calm you when you are in fact suffering an anxiety attack, but can also help you to avoid them.

The stimulant effect in coffee can be far too much for an individuals’ system to handle if they already suffer from anxiety attacks.

Therefore avoiding any type of stimulant that can add to the symptoms or the effects overall is a good idea as a natural cure and aid.

Sniff from Happy Times:

You always hear that you should focus on happy times when you are suffering from anxiety or a difficult situation.

This is especially true for those who regularly suffer from anxiety attacks, and it can be quite helpful to find a scent that is associated with childhood or a happy experience in your life.

Finding a candle, air freshener, lotion, or some other item that can take you back to your youth or a happy place can be a very helpful and natural cure for anxiety attacks.

Focus on scents like fresh baked cookies, coconut or tropical scents, or even a certain flower that takes you to happier times.

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Tea name: Jasmine Tea.

Also known as: Kombucha tea is often known by as many as 70 other names.

Some of the more commonly used alternate names for kombucha tea include: ◦Green jasmine tea ◦Pouchong jasmine tea ◦Oolong jasmine tea

◦Jasmine Tisane

What is jasmine tea? Jasmine tea is created from a base of green tea or oolong, also known as Wulong, tea leaves which have been scented with jasmine blossoms.

In some blends of jasmine tea, the blossoms are left in the tea mix to be steeped along with the tea leaves.

In most cases, however, the jasmine flowers are removed, leaving the scent in the tea leaves.

Jasmine tea is the drink of choice of the Okinawa elders who rarely, if ever, drink green tea without the jasmine flavor.

Benefits and Uses of Jasmine Tea:

Jasmine tea is said to have certain healthful benefits.

Because the tea base is either green tea or oolong tea, the health benefits of these teas are incorporated into jasmine tea, but jasmine tea offers unique benefits in addition to the green or oolong teas.

These include: ◦Reduced cholesterol levels ◦Feeling of improved health and vitality ◦Potential for longer life

◦Weight loss aid

Anyone who enjoys the benefits of green tea or oolong, also called wulong, tea will enjoy those same benefits from jasmine tea.

Jasmine tea is purchased in bulk or in tea bags.

Bulk or loose tea can be steeped using a tea ball while tea in bags is steeped in the bag.

Boiling water is poured over the tea, with or without the associated jasmine flowers remaining in the tea.

The tea is steeped for five minutes or until it reaches the level of flavor you prefer.

Side Effects of Jasmine Tea:

Jasmine tea has no side effects other than those associated with the base tea which is either oolong or green tea.

These teas have the potential for causing sleeplessness in individuals who are caffeine sensitive.

There is a slim possibility of an allergic reaction to the jasmine flowers, but this is a rather rare allergy.

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH refers to prostrate size increase.

There are other names for this condition including: benign prostatic hypertrophy, benign enlargement of the prostate (BEP), and adenofibromyomatous hyperplasia.

One of the best things that you can do for yourself in decreasing BPH is to follow some recommended dietary guidelines. This includes the following: ◦One of the things that can cause BPH or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia to increase is consuming excessive quantities of animal products. To help reduce this condition you should reduce the amount of meat you eat, or the consumption of any animal fats or dairy. Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables that you eat to help counteract this problem. ◦Caffeine should also be avoided in any form. This means coffee, tea, chocolate, and any beverage like Coke, Mountain Dew, Red Bull, etc. This is because caffeine will tighten the bladder neck, which created urination problems. ◦Avoid Alcohol as it is a diuretic and will increase the amount of urine in the bladder, causing more problems for the BPH sufferer.

◦Spicy and acidic foods should be avoided as they can drastically affect men with enlarged prostrates.

Stress and Sex:

Stress impacts the prostrate gland by increasing adrenal hormones that make it difficulty to urinate. Learn ways to alleviate and avoid stress in your life and this will help keep these hormones under control.

Also to relieve and improve on the urination problem, one natural method is to increase the amount of sex that you are having. This is because ejaculation will empty the prostrate of the adrenal hormone secretions that make it difficult to urinate.

Pumpkin Seeds:

There has been some research done indicating that pumpkin seed oil contains compounds that may slow down the growth of prostate cells augmented by testosterone.

This oil contains carotenoids and healthy fat that can reduce the risk of cancer. Eating pumpkin seeds or using pumpkin seed oil can be beneficial in treating BPH.

Rye Pollen Extract:

As a treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, patients can add Rye Pollen Extract to juice or tea 2-3 times per day. When taken regularly, this supplement can improve BPH conditions.

Beta-Sitosterol:

Found in edible plants, beta-Sitosterol is taken in a daily supplement form in order to improve urinary flow, as well as other symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

The ideal dosage amount is around 20 mg, which should be taken three times throughout the day.

Additional Herbal Remedies: ◦Pygeum is an indigenous African remedy derived from tree bark that contains chemicals that inhibit DHT synthesis and is often used to treat enlarged prostate. Take around 3 capsules per day. ◦Hydrangea root or horsetail herb fixed in tea, tincture, or capsule form are used to reduce the inflammation of the prostate gland. ◦Nettle root tincture or capsules can diminish this enlarged gland. Recommended amounts are from 6-12 ml of tincture per day in divided doses, or 120 mg capsules twice a day.

◦Saw palmetto is used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and even shows significant improvement in 45 days with only mild or no side effects.

Many herbal remedies use a combination of the above mentioned herbs.

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Psoriasis is a recurring skin condition. The problem of psoriasis may result in skin redness and irritation. It is interesting to note that psoriasis is not contagious. Psoriasis may result from factors such as bacterial or viral infections, stress, sunburn, excessive intake of alcohol, dry air and so on.

Individuals having dry skin may also experience the problem of psoriasis. Psoriasis can affect any or all parts of the body. Herbal remedies can provide relief from psoriasis. An individual can use different types of herbs to deal with the symptoms associated with psoriasis.

Milk Thistle

Milk thistle is also referred to as “Silybum Marianum”. The problem of psoriasis may result from stress. Use of milk thistle can help in boosting the immune system of an individual. Improved immune system can reduce the stress and thereby provide relief from psoriasis. In addition to this, intake of milk thistle can boost the liver’s ability to remove toxins and thereby help in controlling the problem of psoriasis.

Evening Primrose Oil

Evening primrose oil can be used in curing the symptoms of psoriasis. This herb is also referred to as “Oneothera Biennis”. Application of evening primrose oil on the skin can provide relief from the discomfort associated with psoriasis. It is important to note that this herb is potentially toxic. Therefore, its direct consumption should be avoided.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is another herbal remedy for psoriasis. An individual suffering from this problem can apply aloe vera paste or creams containing aloe vera on the affected area 3 to 4 times on a daily basis for a period of 30 to 45 days to obtain relief.

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin. This herb is also referred to as “Capsicum Annuum”. An individual can apply cayenne pepper in the form of a cream on the affected part of the body to reduce the pain and itching resulting from psoriasis.

Chamomile

Chamomile is anti-inflammatory in nature. Application of creams containing chamomile can provide quick relief from psoriasis. Another alternative is to place cool and moistened tea bags of this herb on the patches caused by psoriasis. This remedy can provide temporary relief from the pain and itching resulting from psoriasis.

Oregon Grape

Oregon grape is botanically known as “Mahonia Aquifolium”. This herb can also be used to deal with the problem of psoriasis. The oregon grape extract can be directly applied on the affected area. Another option is to apply an ointment containing oregon grape. Regular use of this herb can reduce the inflammation caused by psoriasis.

Herbal Tea

Tea prepared by combining yellow dock, red clover and burdock can be consumed to treat psoriasis. It is important to drink this tea 2 to 3 times on a daily basis after it has cooled down. This remedy can help in removing the toxins from the body and eliminate the symptoms associated with psoriasis. Another option is to consume tea prepared with the use of thuja, cleavers and dandelion root or leaves. Intake of this tea on a regular basis can also help an individual in obtaining relief from the problem of psoriasis.

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Migraine is a common problem that people face. Though a range of allopathic medicines are available for treating problems related to migraine, going for home remedies is a better option as these help cure the root cause of the problem. Below I list some of the common home remedies that you can try, in case you suffer from migraine.

Essentail Oil

Lavender, eucalyptus and sandalwood give much needed relief in migraine. Essential oils comprising these components can be tried for migraine pains. Mixture of these essential oils need to be mixed in some warm water. Soak a cloth in this mixture and rub the same on your head. Regular use of this therapy will eventually lead to migraine pains going away. Try this home remedy for a month and you will notice visible improvement in your condition.

Grape Juice

Grape juice also provides relief in case you are suffering from migraine. Take grape juice on a regular basis and you will have significant improvement in your condition.

Green leafy Vegetables

Green leafy vegetables are a rich source of niacin and help you get relief from migraine. Include green leafy vegetables in your diet. Include some tomatoes, sunflower seeds and nuts also in your daily diet and you will have visible improvement in your condition.

Spinach Juice

Spinach juice also helps you get relief in case you suffer from migraine. Mix the same with some cucumber and beat juice.

Take this preparation regularly and you will have some improvement in your condition soon. This is considered as one of the best home remedies for migraine.

Cabbage leaves

This is one of the most trusted home remedies for migraine. You will need to crush some leaves of cabbage. The same need to be placed in a piece of cloth and tied to the forehead. This therapy can be tried during night hours. If tried on a regular basis, this home remedy will lead to significant improvement in your condition. Try this home remedy for a week and you will have noticeable improvement in your condition.

Garlic

A commonly available spice in your kitchen, garlic is a potent cure for migraine. Garlic is a detoxifier and will help you get the much needed relief from migraine.

You can take garlic in its raw form as well as cooked garlic. Include garlic in your daily diet and you will have some visible relief within a week.

Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea is another effective remedy for migraine. Take chamomile tea regularly and you will notice improvement in your condition. Take chamomile tea daily for a week and the intensity of migraine will reduce considerably.

Lemon Crust

Make a fine paste of lemon crust. Finely grinded lemon crust needs to be applied on the forehead.

This paste of lemon crust when applied daily will bring visible improvement in your condition. Try this remedy for a week and you will have some relief.

Sandalwood Paste

Sandalwood paste when finely grinded and applied on the forehead provides relief from migraine. Leave the paste for half and hour before washing it off. Try this remedy on a regular basis and you will have visible improvement in your condition.

Try the above listed home remedies on a regular basis and you will find significant improvement in your condition.

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Toothache can turn into a serious complication, in case timely action is not taken. Though a visit to the dentist might be required, if root decay has set in, taking timely action through numerous home remedies can prevent tooth decay, thus helping you maintain a smiling face. Below I list some of the popular home remedies that you can try in case of toothache.

Ice Massage

An effective home remedy, ice massage can provide you the much needed relief. Rub an ice cube between the area of forefinger and thumb. The ice cube is to be rubbed for at least ten minutes. It helps neutralise the pain impulse that usually moves along the nerve pathway. Alternatively, you can place an ice cube on the affected teeth. This also helps nullify the pain.

Garlic

Garlic has been used since long as an effective remedy for toothache. A clove of of garlic mixed with rock salt is a great remedy for toothache. Place the garlic clove on the affected tooth. Regular use of this home therapy can help relieve toothache and can also cure old toothache problems.

Onion

Owing to its anti bacterial properties, onion is considered an effective remedy for toothache. Place a small piece of onion on the affected tooth for instant relief. Regular use of this home therapy can help relive pain as this kills germs that might be building up in your mouth.

Lime

Lime on account of being a rich source of vitamin C helps prevent tooth decay and simultaneously helps provide relief from toothache. Use lime regularly in case you are suffering from toothache.

Wheat Grass Juice

An excellent mouthwash, wheat grass juice also helps prevent tooth decay. Wheat grass not only removes toxins from the gum but also checks bacterial growth in your mouth. Use wheat grass juice regularly and help maintain the smile on your face.

Asafetida

Asafetida is an instant relief, in case you are suffering from severe toothache. The juice is obtained from roots of plants belonging to parsley family. Try this home remedy for some much needed relief.

Salt

A mouthwash done with salt water also helps provide some relief, in case other home remedies can not be undertaken at a particular hour of night. Try this home remedy and feel the difference.

Pepper

Pepper also provides relief from toothache. Pepper mixed with common salt is an excellent cure for toothache. Apply this to the affected tooth and get the much needed relief from toothache.

Liquor

This might surprise you, but liquor is a great remedy for toothache! A small ball of cotton wool needs to be soaked in vodka or brandy and applied to the affected tooth. This will provide instant relief from toothache.

Bay Berry

Paste made from bay berry bark and mixed with vinegar is an excellent home remedy for toothache. Apply this paste to the affected tooth and instant relief will follow. This is an excellent remedy, in case you have sensitive teeth.

Clove Oil

Clove oil is another great home remedy. Apply a little of clove oil directly on the affected tooth. This will not only help relieve pain but will help remove bacteria from your mouth.

Try the above listed home remedies for instant relief from toothache. Regular use of these home remedies will ensure that you are able to maintain your usual smile, besides avoiding unnecessary trips to the dentist.

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Looking younger, with smooth skin and a fit body, is appealing to just about everyone. But most of us want to feel younger, too — to have less stiffness when we get up in the morning and more energy and endurance for both physical and mental tasks. Drugstore aisles are filled with products — vitamins, minerals and herbs — that come with claims of helping us reach these goals: Whether you want to run farther, think faster or just remember things more easily, there’s probably a supplement out there that claims to help.

But some believe that this so-called “hope in a bottle” could be more hype than anything. It’s true that some vitamins and minerals may help us look and feel younger, but these substances aren’t just found in pill form: Anti-aging components have always been in many healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, fish — even coffee and red wine [source: GoodHousekeeping.com, National Cancer Institute]. Some nutrients found in these “super foods” might even help prevent diseases and conditions that affect us as we age, such as Alzheimer’s disease and macular degeneration [source: National Cancer Institute].

As long as you’re getting the same benefits, adopting a diet rich in anti-aging foods may be preferable to taking supplements. After all, eating well can improve your health and your appearance in a lot of ways — even if it doesn’t make you feel 10 years younger.

Antioxidants and Aging

You’ve probably heard the term “antioxidant” connected with preventing disease and slowing the physical effects of aging. Antioxidants are substances found in food that destroy free radicals — chemically unstable compounds that damage cells in the body. Cell damage is the cause of many signs of aging, including wrinkles, lines and sagging skin. It can also lead to cancer [source: National Cancer Institute]. Research has not concluded that antioxidants can truly slow or prevent the development of cancer, but some of the evidence looks promising.

Antioxidants are readily available in the foods you eat on a regular basis — or, in any case, the foods you know you should eat on a regular basis. You know what this means: When Mom made you eat your broccoli or put carrot sticks in your lunch box instead of potato chips, she was making sure you got your antioxidants.

Every time you eat fruits and vegetables, you are taking in antioxidants. The same is true when you choose whole-grain bread over white bread made with refined flour. Vitamin C, lycopene and beta-carotene are all antioxidants, and they are all found in foods that are readily available in your grocery store. Tomatoes, pomegranates, leafy green vegetables, berries, grapes and citrus fruits are a few excellent sources. Whole grains and nuts are also good sources of antioxidants, especially selenium and vitamin E [source: National Cancer Institute].

Vitamins and Aging

Since your skin is a visible reminder of the aging process, vitamins that can help you achieve younger-looking skin are important for any anti-aging regimen. What follows is an assessment of vitamins that are especially important for healthy skin.

Vitamin C can improve your skin by protecting it from the sun’s UV rays. It also helps skin recover from sun damage or other types of irritation [source: Davis]. And vitamin C is found in a lot of fruits and vegetables, so it’s easy to get an adequate serving every day.

Another anti-aging powerhouse is vitamin E. This may be one of the most important antioxidants of all, because in addition to making free radicals inactive, it can actually protect cells from damage. Some experts believe it may reduce the development of cells that cause cancer, as well as diminish wrinkles and lines in the skin. Vitamin E is found in whole grains, oats, dairy products and nuts [source: Warner].

While E and C have proven effective in reversing the effects of aging, there are other vitamins that can help, too. You’ll find retinol, a vitamin A derivative, in many anti-aging face creams. Research has shown that wrinkled skin treated with retinol-based lotion shows marked improvement in texture and appearance [source: WebMD]. Deficiencies in vitamin A sometimes result in skin problems such as dry, flaking skin, but this antioxidant is pretty easy to come by via fruits and vegetables.

Experts also say that B complex vitamins, especially biotin, are essential for healthy skin, and low levels of these may result in dry or irritated skin. Look for biotin in bananas, eggs, oatmeal and rice [source: Bouchez].

Diet and Aging

Maintaining a healthy, anti-aging diet is a two-part endeavor. On the one hand, you should avoid foods that increase the effects of aging. On the other, it’s important to consume foods that reverse these effects.

As for what you should avoid, the list is simple: Foods high in saturated fats — such as red meat and pastries that are full of shortening and butter — are clearly those you should only enjoy in small amounts. Since maintaining a healthy weight is part of an anti-aging diet, it’s also not a bad idea to stay away from food and drinks that are high in sugar. In general, you should keep highly processed foods to a minimum [source: Women Fitness].

So, what can you add to your diet to replace all those high-fat, high-sugar, processed foods?

Remember that anti-aging foods include those with high levels of antioxidants. Once you’ve eliminated unhealthy foods from your diet, try incorporating the following categories of food into your daily menu: •Citrus fruits — These fruits are high in vitamin C, an antioxidant that can help maintain healthy skin. •Whole grains — Oatmeal, brown rice, whole-wheat pasta and whole-grain breads are excellent sources of fiber, iron and B vitamins. Fiber keeps your digestive system in good order while iron and B vitamins keep your energy level up. •Berries — This type of fruit is an ideal source of flavonoids, a group of antioxidants. Just a half cup of berries a day could give you a huge boost in anti-aging nutrients.

•Nuts — Adding nuts to your morning cereal or lunch salad is an easy way to get important minerals like potassium, which helps maintain a healthy blood pressure. They also contain a good dose of vitamin B, and the healthy fats they contain may help preserve your skin’s elasticity [sources: Bouchez, Zelman].

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Most of us have suffered with constipation at some point in our lives or another. This can be a rather frustrating condition or simply a side effect of something else.

Though a bout of constipation here and there is really nothing to take too seriously, if it carries on over time and doesn’t seem to respond to anything then it may be an indication of something more serious.

There are many different gastrointestinal disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome where constipation may be a regular occurrence. If this is the case and constipation relief can’t be found through anything, then it may be time to seek out medical condition.

A doctor will want to be sure that there is nothing serious going on and that they can get to the root of the problem.

In many instances, constipation relief can be found through an over-the-counter medication or some other simple method.

Turning to home remedies for constipation relief is quite popular as there are some really simple and effective ones out there. This can come as good news to those who don’t know what to do to get the relief that they need.

Though constipation is usually not a serious medical condition, it’s always a good idea to know how to get constipation relief in the most natural and effective way possible.

This will help a person to feel normal again and get things running as they should.

Olive Oil and Orange Juice:

Though it may not sound like the most traditional or delicious combination, mixing together olive oil and orange juice can work well as a home remedy for constipation relief.

These two ingredients work well together and get to the root cause of the problem.

This can assure that things start moving along and that the person is relieved of the awful feeling that constipation may bring about.

Guava:

Though guava is a delicious fruit, it can also work quite well as a home remedy for constipation relief as well.

It’s important to remember to eat guava first thing in the morning on an empty stomach for the best effect.

This will help to clean out the system in the most natural way possible.

Cabbage:

As cabbage is an excellent source of fiber and necessary roughage, it is no surprise that we see it as a home remedy for constipation relief.

In this instance, you can either eat cabbage, drink cabbage juice, or take a supplement that features cabbage for the best relief.

This necessary roughage will help to zero in on the cause of the constipation and allow the body to return to a normal state.

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