Inflammation – Page 2

Grapes may act as a natural remedy to fight depression

March 31, 2018 Urbanatural

Natural grape-derived polyphenol compounds targeting cellular and molecular pathways associated with inflammation Including grapes in your diet may have positive impact on your mental health as researchers have found that certain grape-derived compounds might be developed as therapeutic agents for the treatment of depression. The results, published online in the journal Nature Communications, indicate that these natural compounds may reduce depression by targeting newly discovered underlying mechanisms of the disease. “The discovery of these new, natural grape-derived polyphenol compounds targeting cellular and molecular pathways associated with inflammation may provide an effective way…

How do you know when to apply heat or cold to relieve pain?

March 30, 2018 Urbanatural

By Dr. Sanjay Gupta Choosing between hot and cold therapy for common aches and injuries can be tricky. In general, cold helps minimize inflammation, and heat helps relax muscles, joints, and blood vessels. Cold is usually best for a fresh injury, like a bruise or a sprain. Applying ice or a cold pack immediately reduces swelling by causing blood vessels to constrict. Cold should only be used for the first 48 hours or so after an injury. For chronic or recurring pain, you want more blood in the area because it contains…

Turmeric May Heal Injuries and Pain Better Than Painkillers: Study

March 17, 2018 Urbanatural

Turmeric is more effective than popular painkillers at easing the agony of sports injuries says a new study. Indian spice Turmeric has for long been famous for its antiseptic and medicinal properties. A new study has now claimed that turmeric is more effective than popular painkillers at easing the agony of sports injuries.The study was published in the European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences journal. The study revealed that after less than three weeks, turmeric was able to ease injured rugby players’ discomfort just as much paracetamol or ibuprofen,…

Nail Abnormalities

February 9, 2018 Urbanatural

What are nail abnormalities? Healthy nails appear smooth and have consistent coloring. As you age, you may develop vertical ridges, or your nails may be a bit more brittle. This is harmless. Spots due to injury should grow out with the nail. Abnormalities — such as spots, discoloration, and nail separation — can result from injuries to the fingers and hands, viral warts (periungual warts), infections (onychomycosis), and some medications, such as those used for chemotherapy. Certain medical conditions can also change the appearance of your fingernails. However, these changes…

Improve your digestive health with these 3 essential vitamins

February 3, 2018 Urbanatural

Your digestive system is one of the most active parts of your body. But it’s an often-ignored area of health. That is, until something goes wrong. And you get constipated. Or the opposite. Maybe you’ve tried upping your fiber. You’ve tried a probiotic. Perhaps you’ve even given up dairy. But still no improvement. It could mean that your digestive system is missing three key nutrients. Which ones? Well, remember, the human body in an engineering marvel. So, let’s think about this for a moment… Your body must get certain essential…

Magnet Therapy

February 2, 2018 Urbanatural

Magnet therapy is a clinical system in which human ailments are treated and cured through the application of magnets to the body of the patients. It is the simplest, cheapest and entirely painless system of treatment with almost no side or after effects. The only tool used is the magnet. Magnet therapy, also known as Magnotherapy or Magnetic Therapy, is an alternative form of therapy that utilizes the force of magnets to provide pain relief. The magnetic field produced by a magnet is believed to have the capability of relieving…

Try these 3 Essential Oils for Hair Growth and Healthy Scalp

January 29, 2018 Urbanatural

Use these oils to improve and maintain your hair health. Women with superfluous hair and a sturdy hairline look several years younger than their actual age. A healthy and densely-packed mane is rightly referred as a crowning glory. However, with age, the hair strands start thinning, lack luster and become brittle. While hair serums and anti-hairfall products are readily available in the market, they often come loaded with chemicals and carcinogens too. That’s why essential oils are popular amongst hair experts who swear by the benefits essential oils comes loaded…

How To Remove The Uric Acid Crystallization And Prevent Joint Pain And Gout

January 24, 2018 Urbanatural

The metabolic disorder which leads to joint inflammation and causes stiffness and swelling is known as gout. In the most severe cases it may cause awful pain which develops just in a few hours. This is due to the overload of uric acid. The main reason for this is the excessive creation and inefficient elimination of waste. The acid is created during the process of disintegration of purines – chemicals that naturally occur in the human body and can be found in various kinds of foods. When the kidneys cannot…

Home Remedies for Edema

January 5, 2018 Urbanatural

Edema, also known as oedema, dropsy and hydropsy, is an accumulation of fluid in the body’s tissues, which leads to swelling. Although edema can occur in any part of your body, it usually affects the hands, ankles, legs and feet. About 4.4 million people in the U.S. suffer from edema. Common signs and symptoms of edema include swelling, puffiness, stretched or shiny skin, and dimpling of the skin after being pressed for a few seconds. Mild cases of edema may result from sitting or staying in one position for many hours,…

10 Amazing Foods That Will Help You Fight Pain Better Than Medicines

December 27, 2017 Urbanatural

Switching to these natural foods is often better, in relieving pain or dealing with the uneasiness in chronic diseases, as compared to prescribed medicines and their side effects Sometimes, even drugs don’t help in lower the pain or uneasiness that one experiences in chronic diseases. While pills reduce the pain temporarily, they can be addictive and have side effects too. For instance, if one feels extreme pain in menstrual cramps, having a pain relief like meftal Spas might help in reducing the pain at that very moment. However, you would…