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Proven Home Remedies for Constipation

admin — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:42:20 +0000

Constipation is a very natural ailment of the body, and this is caused by a variety of factors but is primarily caused by indigestion and dirty colon. There are proven home remedies for constipation and these are the Use flax seeds with other seeds and nuts. They provide the fiber and oils that you need to relieve constipation. Drinking plenty of water with these home remedies will make them more effective. Using an excess of flax seed can contribute to the back up in your colon. Flax seeds also have small traces of prussic acid, which is toxic in large amounts. But it would take a lot of flax seeds to reach the toxic level. Flax seeds are astringent and have laxative action. They are good for mild or moderate symptoms of constipation.

What is Peri-Menopause?

admin — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:21:51 +0000

Peri-menopause is actually the name for the 2 to 6 years it takes for the body to stop producing as much estrogen and other reproductive hormones and it is only natural for women to experience menopause in their lives. Many people think that menopause is the time when a woman's periods begin to decrease and her production of reproductive hormones slow. Menopause is actually the time from the last period counting forward twelve months. It is really important to know the signs of menopause and be prepared of the steps to take in order to alleviate its symptoms.

The Use of Natural Sleep Aids

admin — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:36:44 +0000

Sleep aid products that make use of melatonin substance the same substance our bodies produce naturally is a sure sign of a product that is safe to use and non habit forming. Many herbal sleep aid products include this in their ingredient list to make the most beneficial aid possible. Melatonin is a substance produced in everyone's pineal gland. That gland is situated at the center of our brains. The function of this natural chemical is really quite simple. It is most actively produced when our eyes send the signal to the brain that darkness is falling. This substance then works to regulate our sleep and wake cycles. There is a theory that as we get older, our bodies don't produce as much melatonin and that's why younger people don't usually have the same problem falling asleep as older adults.