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8 Ways to Take Care of Your Ears

Superfoodly — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:30:03 +0000

Our ears are intricate and delicate instruments, vital not only for hearing but also for balance. Yet, they’re often overlooked in our daily self-care routines. This guide delves deep into the ways we can ensure optimal ear health, countering common misconceptions and offering unique insights. 1. Understanding the Anatomy of the Ear The Outer Ear The outer ear, or pinna, acts as a funnel for sound. It’s exposed to the environment, making it susceptible to injuries and infections. Regular cleaning, […]

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Ten Healthy Reasons You Should Drink Lemon Water Daily

Courtney Danyel — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:57:17 +0000

[toc]Despite lemons being a staple food in many households, few are aware of the myriad of health benefits that can come from drinking lemon water. Although unproven, many tout it has an herbal remedy to help with Meniere’s disease and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). But what other more common, everyday health purposes might it serve? Lemon water nutrition and properties Lemons are a very holistic fruit as they’re a rich source of potassium, calcium, copper, vitamin C and pectin […]

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Is Garlic Oil For Ear Infections Safe & Effective?

Superfoodly — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:00:27 +0000

[toc]With many home remedies, the worst thing that happens is that they simply don’t work. With some, much worse can happen. They can actually be dangerous and hurt you. When it comes to ears, the stakes are even higher. Something you eat or drink may give you a stomach ache. Not the end of the world. Something you put in your ear may have the ability to cause permanent hearing loss! Ear candles, used for cleaning wax, is one such […]

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14 Oil of Oregano Benefits & Uses Scientifically Scrutinized

Superfoodly — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:00:48 +0000

[toc]Sure, it makes spaghetti and pizza sauce taste great, but this herb may be useful for a lot more. What is oregano oil? It’s an essential oil that’s made by steam distilling the leaves and stems of the Origanum vulgare plant. What remains are the volatile organic compounds. Since those only represent 1.7% to 2% of the plant, it means at least 50 lbs. of the fresh herb is needed to make just 1 lb. of this oil. (1) There […]

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How To Stop Ringing In Ears: 10 Home Remedies (OTC) Reviewed

Superfoodly — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 11:53:53 +0000

[toc]Within the past year, an estimated 25 million Americans experienced at least one episode of tinnitus which lasted 5+ minutes, according to the NIH (1). So if you’re suffering, you’re certainly not alone. But having it for “only” 5 minutes may sound like a walk in the park versus what you’re going through, if it’s a constant ringing in ears. The resulting dizziness, headaches, blurred vision, and other side effects can interfere with virtually all aspects of your daily life. […]

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Magnesium Threonate Benefits For Brain Too Good To Be True?

Superfoodly — Mon, 20 May 2019 12:00:29 +0000

[toc]The claim that it might help with male pattern baldness seemed like a total scam… until we dug into the South Korean study. Using cultured human dermal papilla cells, they reported that this unique form seemed to inhibit DHT. Why that’s so interesting is because DHT plays an important role. Lowering DHT happens to be the active mechanism of Propecia. The theory of hair loss benefits is not proven, but it at least seems plausible after reviewing the research. But […]

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Clove Oil Uses Have Side Effects, But More Antioxidants

Superfoodly — Tue, 14 May 2019 12:00:54 +0000

[toc]It may be the most popular essential oil of all time. Even at places with a poor selection, like Whole Foods and Sprouts in the US, or Boots and Llloyds Pharmacy in the UK, you are bound to find this type on the shelf. 99% of people are buying because they like what clove oil smells like; sweet as vanilla and spicy as pepper, both at the same time! Some say it’s the scent of a freshly baked pumpkin pie […]

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Helichrysum Essential Oil Uses Are Misguided Advice

Superfoodly — Fri, 03 May 2019 12:00:24 +0000

[toc]We checked several popular brands; Edens Garden, Young Living, Doterra, Rocky Mountain Herbs, Neal’s Yard, Nature’s Kiss, Now Foods, Radha Beauty, and Plant Therapy. Not a single one had this essential oil on their bestsellers list. Next we went to Whole Foods. Except for Now, they carry none of the aforementioned brands. Among the couple they do have, there was only Aura Cacia helichrysum in jojoba oil. That’s a diluted blend, not pure. One vial was in-stock. Despite its current […]

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Colloidal Silver Benefits? Sold At Walmart Doesn’t Mean Safe

Superfoodly — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:00:36 +0000

[toc] What is colloidal silver? A colloid silver solution consists of finely ground particles which are suspended in a liquid. Usually that’s water, but it can also be an ointment, gel, or other base. When silver is ground to a microscopic size and mixed with the base, it is considered to be colloidal. The exact definition is subjective as it can vary based on particle size (from below 1 to above 1,000 nanometers) and the concentration of the metal (typically […]

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Does Serrapeptase For Asthma, Allergies & Lungs Really Work?

Superfoodly — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 11:00:42 +0000

[toc]There are countless dietary supplements purported to help with weight loss, joint pain/arthritis, and cardiovascular health. But how many are touted for your lungs? Not many. Serrapeptase happens to be one that is. Yes, it’s also believed to help with those other things listed above. Yet, many of the purported health benefits are related to breathing; asthma, allergies/rhinitis, coughing, COPD, and pulmonary fibrosis. Let’s review the research to gauge the legitimacy. To be clear, none of the uses are considered […]

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