We've all heard the old saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away", but what other natural remedies can also keep the doctor away? Keep reading to find out my favorite natural remedies! Personally I trust these much more than medications or traditional medicine and I've tried just about all of these on the list and I've tried my best to include information from both alternative health and wellness sites and more traditional such as Web MD. Always consult your doctor. Nothing in this post constitutes medical information or advice.
Pain reliever to replace ibuprofen especially for arthritis and gout, reduces inflammation to help treat migraines (eat 20 per day, dark cherries), anti-cancer, sleep
Coffee
Constricts blood vessels which can reduce pain during a headache or migraine
(one of my top go-tos for a migraine)
Honey
Local honey can help with allergies, better athletic performance, improves sleep
*not for children, pregnant women, auto immune diseases, diabetes, those trying to get pregnant*
Tahini (from sesame seeds)
Magnesium to help with headaches, liver detoxification, prevent anemia, digestion, weight loss
Ginger
Gastrointestinal distress, anti-inflammatory, nausea, protection against colorectal cancer, anti-tumor effects on ovarian cancer cells, immune boosting
Bee Pollen
Aids with allergies (buy local pollen), skin softening for diaper rash or eczema,
diet: contains proteins and is rich in vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals
*not for pregnant or breastfeeding women or those with severe pollen allergies (I took some and was fine and I'm allergic to grass, trees and weeds), not for those taking blood thinners*
"Most Americans are magnesium deficient, which helps to account for high rates of heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, arthritis and joint pain, digestive maladies, stress-related illnesses, chronic fatigue, etc.
Contains Magnesium. It is the second-most abundant element in human cells and the fourth-most important positively charged ion in the body. Surprisingly, it helps the body regulate over 325 enzymes and plays an important role in organizing many bodily functions, like muscle control, electrical impulses, energy production and the elimination of harmful toxins."http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/skin-treatments/care2-health-benefits-magnesium.htm (Discovery Health)
Tips:
The form to buy these in in the cleanest most raw and natural form. Stay away from extra processing, added ingredients like salt and sugar. Check the ingredients list and look for the words "raw". Use the application called Fooducate on your smart phone to make sure you're making the best choice when buying food. For fruits, try buying them frozen for optimal taste and freshness and a cheaper price. For oils and supplements, check country of origin and go to a health food store you trust and develop a rapport with the owner/employees-they are an excellent source of information. Good thing is that a lot of these products you probably already have in your cabinets and they're really not that hard to start incorporating more frequently into your daily life.
