Warts At-Home Remedies

Warts are described as benign growth on the skin caused by viral infection (Good Housekeeping Family Health And Medical Guide, 1980). They are most commonly found at the back of the hands,around the nails of children and adolescents. If they involve the palms or soles, they tend to be smooth rather than raised and are called PLANTAR.

Warts often heal on their own. Many doctors think that there's a psychological factor at play with warts, that just believing in the cure seems to marshall the body's defenses. Unless painful, warts represent only a cosmetic problem and usually disappear spontaneously within two years in most cases.

For stubborn warts, doctors usually try burning or freezing, both of which can involve pain, bleeding, and potential scarring. But if you want to get rid of these pesky warts, there are herbal remedies that can kick your immune system into gear so that your body can heal the warts by itself, says Claudia Wingo, R.N., a medical herbalist in College park, Maryland, and a member of the National herbalists Association of Australia. These herbal remedies are intended for those warts that appear on the hands and for plantar warts on the soles of your feet. It's not good to use on your face.

1. Arbor Vitae and Bloodroot
Apply an oil or salve made from these antiviral herbs twice a day. To make your own salve, put a handful of fresh arbor vitae greens in a slow cooker. Add two 1-inch pieces of bloodroot. Cover the herbs with 2 cups of olive oil and simmer on low heat overnight, says Wingo. You can also mix it with coconut oil or beeswax to make a salve.

2. Dandelion

Rub sap from a fresh root on the wart twice a day until it goes away, says Gayle Eversole, Ph.D, a certified nurse and a professional member of the American herbalists Guild in Everett, Washington.

3. Fenugreek

Apply a paste made from seeds once a day until the wart goes away. Put 1 tablespoon of seeds in a small jar and add enough water to cover them completely. Soak the seeds for about 2 days in the refrigerator until they form a thick solution similar to ointment. Apply it to the wart once a day and let it dry, says Dr. Eversole.

Winning The Battle Against Obesity

The obesity problem is considered by the US Department of Health and Human Services as "the single biggest threat to public health in this century." it is a major health concern because it contributes to many serious problems such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some types of cancer.

There are many factors cited to have helped contribute to the obesity epidemic but two of the most major ones are the over consumption of foods and beverages that are high in calories, and the lack of physical activity.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines, which was prepared by the US Department of Agriculture and Dept. of health and Human Services are calling the young and the old to cut back on sugar, sodium, and saturated fats, and eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and seafoods.

Here are some of what the report recommends :

1. Eat more plant-based diet.

2. Cut back on saturated fats, trans fats, and minimize consumption of sugar.

3. Limit sodium consumption.

4. Get regular physical activity.

Exercise And Weight Loss

Everybody knows by now that dieting alone is not very effective for permanent weight loss. You need to eat a healthful low-calorie diet and exercise. To burn lots of calories and redefine the way your body works , you need to exercise and perhaps add weight lifting or other resistance training three times per week.

You can walk,run, bicycle,jump rope, swim, aerobic dance, worked out to a fast-paced video, or any other activity that makes you moving constantly.What will you accomplish? Everything you would to improve cardiovascular fitness, you'll feel more optimistic and less stressed, and you'll have a more svelte body.

There is a huge variety of exercise activities but one of the best is walking. Walking doesn't cost a penny, and almost anyone can do it. Unless you have a physical condition that prevents it, start by walking for five, ten, or fifteen minutes a day, depending on your age and condition.if you do it at the same time every day, it will help to establish the habit. Keep up this simple, short routine until you feel you want to do more.

How do you know whether you're exercising hard enough? there's one very simple test. If you're breathing hard but can still talk, you're probably working at about the right pace. If you're too winded to speak, you're overdoing.