Health Secrets: The Best Remedies from Around the World
From home remedies to cutting-edge science, here are the world’s best health secrets Did you know that blueberries block E. coli? That a daily dose of aspirin may help prevent cancer? That honey treats hangovers? These are just a few of the thousands of tips and facts contained in Health Secrets. The editors of Reader’s Digest have gathered information from around the world on special diets, prescription drugs, herbal medicine, and home remedies and chosen the safest and most effective treatments to include in this easy-to-use family health reference. Drawing on the wisdom of tribal societies as well as top academic institutions, the book includes authoritative advice for how to tackle everyday ailments like heartburn and insomnia as well as preventing serious health issues like arthritis and diabetes. Stay young, happy, and vibrant with simple suggestions such as the following: • Get a flu shot to prevent a heart attack. Heart attacks are more common in the winter, especially among people who have had an infection such as flu a week or two earlier. • Warm your feet to ease headaches. Putting your feet in a bowl of warm water dilates the blood vessels in your feet and draws the blood away from your head, which may ease the pain. • Eat red foods to stay youthful. Lycopene, a phytonutrient found in tomatoes, pomegranates, and peppers, protects against premature aging of the skin. • Use the power of flowers and herbs to ease your mood. Bach Flower Rescue Remedy is a popular standby for moments of emotional crisis. Lemon-scented balm calms anxiety and depression. • Chat on the phone to boost your brainpower. Contrary to popular belief, the electromagnetic waves emitted by cell phones might actually help to boost blood flow in the brain. Plus, connecting regularly with friends helps prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s. Reviewed by medical and nutrition experts, Health Secrets offers essential information to boost your physical, mental, and emotional health at every stage of life.
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Health Secrets: The Best Remedies from Around the World
From home remedies to cutting-edge science, here are the world’s best health secrets Did you know that blueberries block E. coli? That a daily dose of aspirin may help prevent cancer? That honey treats hangovers? These are just a few of the thousands of tips and facts contained in Health Secrets. The editors of Reader’s Digest have gathered information from around the world on special diets, prescription drugs, herbal medicine, and home remedies and chosen the safest and most effective treatments to include in this easy-to-use family health reference. Drawing on the wisdom of tribal societies as well as top academic institutions, the book includes authoritative advice for how to tackle everyday ailments like heartburn and insomnia as well as preventing serious health issues like arthritis and diabetes. Stay young, happy, and vibrant with simple suggestions such as the following: • Get a flu shot to prevent a heart attack. Heart attacks are more common in the winter, especially among people who have had an infection such as flu a week or two earlier. • Warm your feet to ease headaches. Putting your feet in a bowl of warm water dilates the blood vessels in your feet and draws the blood away from your head, which may ease the pain. • Eat red foods to stay youthful. Lycopene, a phytonutrient found in tomatoes, pomegranates, and peppers, protects against premature aging of the skin. • Use the power of flowers and herbs to ease your mood. Bach Flower Rescue Remedy is a popular standby for moments of emotional crisis. Lemon-scented balm calms anxiety and depression. • Chat on the phone to boost your brainpower. Contrary to popular belief, the electromagnetic waves emitted by cell phones might actually help to boost blood flow in the brain. Plus, connecting regularly with friends helps prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s. Reviewed by medical and nutrition experts, Health Secrets offers essential information to boost your physical, mental, and emotional health at every stage of life.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781621453451 |
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| Publisher: | Reader's Digest |
| Publication date: | 12/19/2016 |
| Pages: | 320 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.70(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.70(d) |
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