Recent Articles by Manuel Reis

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Wound Care: 5 Simple Tips to Speed-Up Healing

Updated in 10-28-2022

Adequate wound care and a healthy diet are essential for quick healing and tissue regeneration. Read more about ways you can speed-up healing quickly with our wound care tips and learn about when you should have your wound assessed by a doctor.

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Tea for Constipation: 6 Naturally Laxative Teas

Updated in 10-27-2022

Uma ótima forma natural de combater a prisão de ventre e melhorar o trânsito intestinal é tomar chá de sene, psyllium ou ruibarbo, por exemplo, pois aumentam os movimentos do intestino e facilitam a eliminação das fezes. Confira outras opções de chá laxante e como preparar para se livrar do desconforto da prisão de ventre.

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13 Proven Home Remedies for Heartburn

Updated in 10-13-2022

Heartburn home remedies, like melon juice, ginger tea, or liquorice tea are rich in anti-inflammatory properties and help to relieve symptoms like burning in the stomach, nausea or burping. Learn about the other home remedies you can try and how to prepare them.

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Natural Mosquito Repellent: 8 Homemade Recipes

Updated in 10-13-2022

Homemade mosquito repellents are natural ways to keep mosquitos away and prevent bug bites. They can be especially helpful in areas where Zika or Chikungunya are prevalent. Check-out our natural mosquito repellent recipes that you can apply directly to the skin or spray in a room environment.

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Best Tea for Sore Throat: 9 Natural Recipes to Try

Updated in 10-11-2022

Some teas, like lemon, garlic and ginger tea, star anise tea or pomegranate tea, are rich in anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antimicrobial substances that can relieve throat inflammation. Check out our recipes for teas that you can take for a sore throat and speed-up recovery.

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Cloves: 10 Health Benefits & How to Use Them

Updated in 09-28-2022

Cloves contain medicinal action that is beneficial for managing excess gas, relieving tooth aches, treating sexual impotence and even promoting weight loss. Learn more about the incredible health benefits of cloves, how to use them and special considerations for use.

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11 Teas for Headaches to Naturally Manage Pain

Updated in 09-15-2022

Some teas for headaches, like chamomile tea or peppermint tea, contain substances with calming, analgesic or anti-inflammatory properties, making them a great natural option for relieving pain. Check out our list of the best teas to treat headaches and migraines and how to prepare them.

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Green Urine: 4 Common Causes & What to Do

Updated in 08-30-2022

Although green urine is not a common finding, it is usually not a sign of a very serious health condition. It is typically the result of ingesting green food or dye. Learn about the most common causes of green urine, when it could be a health problem, and what to do to resolve it.

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How to Get Water Out of Your Ear: 5 Simple Tips for Relief

Updated in 08-30-2022

Ear aches are often caused by water that gets trapped inside the ear canal after showering or swimming. Check out some simple ways to get the water out of your ear safely at home so that you can treat discomfort quickly, and see when you should go to a doctor for further assessment.

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Enema: What Is It & How to Complete One At Home

Updated in 08-29-2022

An enema involves the injection of fluid through the rectum to cleanse the lower intestines. It is commonly recommended for the treatment of constipation or as a prep for certain procedures or diagnostic imaging. Learn more about how to perform an enema and when you should see a doctor.

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Smelly Urine: 13 Common Causes & What to Do

Updated in 07-27-2022

Smelly urine can occur with simple situations, like decreased water intake or eating certain foods. However it can also be a sign of an STI or UTI, especially if it smells like fish or rotten cabbage . Learn about what causes foul-smelling urine and what to do.

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Electronic Cigarettes: What They Are & Health Risks

Updated in 07-15-2022

Electronic cigarettes or e-cigettes, are shaped like a conventional cigarette. It uses heated liquid cartridges that release nicotine when inhaled. Learn about why they have negative health effects and if they can help to quit smoking.

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Home Remedies for Diarrhea: 6 Natural Options to Try

Updated in 07-05-2022

When you have diarrhea, it is important to opt for lighter, easier to digest food and to ensure hydration. Chamomile tea, carrots and apples are great options to stop diarrhea. Check out 6 home remedies to help you get rid of diarrhea faster.

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Tea Tree Oil: Health Benefits & How to Use It

Updated in 06-23-2022

Tea tree oil is extracted from the Melaleuca alternifolia plant and has been used since early civilization due to its antiseptic, antifungal, parasitic, germicide, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Learn about the main benefits of tea tree oil and how to use it to treat conditions like nail fungus and acne.

Illustrative image of the article Home Remedies For Warts: 6 Treatment Options to Try

Home Remedies For Warts: 6 Treatment Options to Try

Updated in 06-23-2022

Home remedies for the removal of common warts can be as easy as applying apple cider vinegar, duct tape, tea tree oil, or clear nail polish directly on the wart. Learn about different treatment options for wart removal at home.