Jamaican Health &Beauty Blog

Hay Fever/ allergies are my mortal enemies.  The slightest change in the atmosphere , dust, grass cutting, old clothes sometimes trigger this reaction from my body.  Sometimes I just buy an anti histamine and use that .  But sometimes the bottle is empty and I am too miserable with sneezing to leave the house. I have tried some herbs sometimes they work not as quickly as antihistamine but they work.  Here are some herbs to have on hand and try them out.  Tell me what are your natural cures for allergies. Nettle is pretty good it saved my life from the worst attack ever Ginger   and  honey works to break up chest congestion and loosen phlegm. It  acts as a natural antihistamine. Green tea blocks the production of histamine Peppermint tea relieves nasal  congestion. Chamomile tea is reputed to relieve hay fever symptoms.  Studies have proved Licorice's ability to reduce allergic symptoms and decrease inflammation Grapefruit and lemon boiled in one cup of

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I want to share with you some herbs for eczema, try calendula as a cream or as a tea.  Strawberry leaves white oak bark as a wash. Burdock and sarasparilla (tea) and dandelion ( tea and a wash)  .  Milk thistle , comfrey, licorice root extract.  Stinging nettle tea may bring relief.  Prepare the tea and place on affected areas. Add turmeric to your diet. Dairy products may cause eczema. Cutting back on dairy foods may bring quick relief.  A diet with plenty of  vegetables can sometimes heal the lesions or stop eczema outbreaks. These are all suggestions they are worth a try.

While you are in the supermarket pick up some black beans.  Black beans are perfect especially if you are cutting down on your  meat intake. Black Beans: Regulates blood sugar. Is abundant in soluble fiber specifically the type that lower cholesterol levels. Has a high content of phytochemicals and has been connected with reduced risk of certain cancers. High in Vitamin B6 This is just a few of the benefits of these beans , find ways to incorporate this black beans into your diet . Combining black beans with brown rice is also a  powerful combination.

Please be aware of your B12 levels .  B12 deficiency can cause all kinds of problems ,deficiency can affect the brain , the heart as well as lead to fatigue and numbness of  limbs.  Since many people are trying to move to a more plant based diet we have to find ways of getting the B12 we need. The top  health benefits of vitamin B 12 are: It helps in healthy regulation of the nervous system, reducing depression, stress, and brain shrinkage.  Vitamin B12 also protects against heart It is important  for healthy skin, hair, and nails. It helps in cell reproduction and  renewal of the skin. Vitamin B 12 helps protect against various forms of cancers . B12 is found in  liver, meat, eggs, milk, cheese and some varieties of fish. If you are a vegan or vegetarian B12 is not found in vegetables so please take supplements.    Other sources of B 12 -Yeast Extract Spread, Whey Powder, Non-Fat Yogurt ,Tuna , Fortified whole grain cereals, Pa