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How to Relieve a Burning Sore Throat Naturally

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It’s not till we are laid up in bed that we truly realize just how great we had it. We could breathe freely, eat without pain and not look like a character straight out of a horror film. Oh how spoiled we truly can be! Nevertheless, no cold is fun and dealing with a burning sore throat can truly be the pits. However, there are some natural remedies that can help a sore throat turn in its resignation papers.

How to Relieve a Burning Sore Throat Naturally

You’re like, so salty. Yes, our dears salt and good ole H2O can be the savior of your sore throat. Why is gargling with a warm salt water mixture effective? It is because three things can be accomplished. The mixture can soothe, breakdown and kill.

Let’s explain that last statement real quick. Gargling can break down secretions, bring on a soothing effect to your throat and also kill any bacteria hanging out there. Furthermore, in addition to helping to keep the throat clean, gargling salt water can also help reduce swelling. Therefore, this is a great natural option to help heal a sore throat. Simply mix a half teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water, swish it around in your mouth, then gracefully spit it out.

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Let off some steam. Steam is great because it can help make breathing easier (take that congestion) and bring relief to a sore throat that’s suffering due to dryness. Try hopping into your shower and let the bathroom steam up. Or fill a bowl with hot water and carefully lean over the bow. Place a towel over yourself and the bowl to trap in the steam. This way you can comfortably inhale any rising steam and gain some comfort. As an additional option you can include a few drops  of eucalyptus or Vicks to gain even more soothing.

How to Relieve a Burning Sore Throat Naturally- The Kind of ODD Method

Be hot stuff. This natural remedy is a little… different. Instead of gargling salt water, you can drink warm water with cayenne pepper in it. Like other peppers, cayenne contains capsaicin. Capsaicin has the ability to temporarily relieve pain. Moreover, it hinders substance P which is what transports pain signals to your brain. So then, cayenne can relieve the discomfort of a burning sore throat and fast.

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Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jeanette Jenkins Explains Importance of Meal Prep

Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jeanette Jenkins Explains Importance of Meal Prep

They say that summer bodies are made in the winter. Nevertheless, regardless of the season you will never quite reach your body goals by relying on exercise only. Therefore, balance is definitely major key. Half your success will come from the gym, the other from your kitchen. However, busy schedules can easily get in the way and wreck havoc. So then, thinking ahead can help you get pass such obstacles. Get that body you have always wanted as Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jeanette Jenkins Explains Importance of Meal Prep.

Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jeanette Jenkins Explains Importance of Meal Prep

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Investing in Tupperware as well as saran wrap and labeling things Monday through Friday could sound counterproductive. Or like a lot of unnecessary work. Nevertheless, in the long run it can make all the difference. Jenkins explains,

“Kick off your week by fueling your body with healthy food in the proper portion sizes. You will give your body the nutrients it needs to burn fat and function at your best! You are literally what you eat. All the living cells in your body (skin, blood, hormones, muscles, internal organs, bones, etc) are made from the food that you eat.

To look great, decrease your risk of illness and function at your best you must eat quality fuel. To achieve your healthy living goals, you must plan your healthy meals in advance. Failing to plan is planning to fail.”

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Importance of Meal Prep

Are you are more of visual learner? As they say seeing is believing. Sometimes just seeing how something is done can be all you need to get on the right track. Jenkins has taken out the guesswork via The Hollywood Trainer Club. On Jeanette’s website under the Recipes and Meals section you can scroll to a video that she created to use as a visual aid. The video highlights a few of the healthy meals, snacks and smoothies that Jenkins likes to prepare.

Looking your best and feeling your best does not need to be a challenge. With a little preparation and dedication you can look like never before. 2017 is almost here, so start now so you kill it all year long!

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A CHOO!! Apple Cider Vinegar Fix That Fights Colds

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Tis’ the season of Kleenex, cough drops and scratchy throats. No one likes being sick but sometimes you just can’t help it. Or can you? Believe it or not there is an Apple Cider Vinegar Fix That Fights Colds.

A CHOO!! Apple Cider Vinegar Fix That Fights Colds

Did you know that there are a number of things you can consume that helps send illness packing? Health experts say that there are at least 11 known natural cures with antibiotic properties that you may just have lying around in your kitchen. So then, what are these foods and why are they so effective?

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We have complied a list of all 11 foods that can aid your body in its battle with various sicknesses like a cold. Here they are:

  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Onion
  • Raw Honey
  • Garlic
  • Habanero Peppers
  • Colloidal Silver
  • Ginger
  • Oregano Oil
  • Echinacea (Herb)
  • Turmeric
  • Horseradish Root

So that’s the list but why are these foods so helpful? When you are fighting an illness such as a cold your body’s first line of defense is your own immune system. The 11 foods listed above can actually boost your system so that any nasty bugs don’t stand a chance. While everyone and your ex gets a cold, all year long you can be one step ahead of the game. Insert round of applause!

Apple Cider Vinegar Fix That Fights Colds

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This year we tested out the Apple Cider Vinegar theory and was pleasantly surprised. Since January of this year (it is now December) we have not had a single cold! We have to admit at first we were HIGHLY skeptical but now we are total believers. The body is amazing and the things we find right in nature are just as extraordinary in keeping us well.

To stay healthy all we did was drink a little Apple Cider Vinegar whenever we felt a little tickle in our throats or stuffiness. That throat tickle or scratchiness is a strong signal that sickness is on the way. Nevertheless, if you choose to try ACV never ever drink it straight! Dilute it with water so that the acidity does not cause any harm to your teeth.

1. Take a large glass and fill the bottom with a small amount of ACV (one teaspoon or two).

2. Dilute the Apple Cider Vinegar by filling the glass to the top with water.

3. Drink two or three glasses a day until all signs of an approaching cold disappear. Sometimes you will find that the very next day you are back to normal! Nonetheless, remember to try this remedy at the outset and when you first feel yourself getting sick.

Having a cold can be a real buzz kill. However, by taking advantage of what’s in your kitchen you can beat a cold and win!

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Relieving Period Cramps Part One – How to Ache Less ASAP

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“Ahhhh!” “Get into the fetus position, get into the fetus position, please lawd help me get into the fetus position!” “I hate all men!” Sound familiar? Once a month us dolls embark upon a week of activities marked by bloat, fatigue, and a fan favorite (not)… cramps. While all of the previous mentioned symptoms are in a word, “lame.” Most of us can agree that cramps top the list. Its time to get relief girls, enjoy Relieving Period Cramps Part One.

Relieving Period Cramps Part One – How to Ache Less ASAP

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You know they say actions speak louder than words. Of course, a few words of comfort may be nice, but there is nothing like taking action and kicking some serous PMS butt. The first and most natural option that occurs to all of us is to get in bed and cuddle up to a pillow. Rest can be appealing but it is actually movement that will give you relief.

Exercise is one of the best things you can engage in to make your cramps go buh-bye. Do not think you need to do an intense gym session to receive benefits. Any activity like walking can help your body pump more blood, which is what you want.

Aerobic exercise also helps to minimize belly pain through the release of endorphins. These feel-good friendlies react with the brain to decrease the pain threshold. So then, as you work out you will be happier and reduce your cramps at the same time.

Are you usually prone to experiencing painful period cramps? If so, experts recommend aiming to exercise about three or four times a week. Not only will doing so improve your health but you will also bring period cramps to a lower extent and degree.

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The Right Vegetables For The Dieter

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Struggling with the battle of the bulge? Don’t despair, with the right vegetables you can eat as much as you want and not gain a pound. However, you must exercise caution in choosing the vegetables that are low in calories. What are these low calorie vegetables? The following types of vegetables are great to eat if you’re on a diet or want to lose weight. They include: carrots, cucumbers, radishes, fresh green beans, celery, cauliflower, cabbage, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and lettuce. Clearly, you don’t have to go all green when you’re on a vegetable diet. These choices not only contain the least amount of calories, but are packed with essential nutrients as well.

If you are on a low carbohydrate diet you may have heard that munching on vegetables is the way to go. However, just as there are vegetables that contain low and high calories, there are also vegetables that are low and high in carbohydrates. Vegetables that are low in carbohydrates include: sprouts, leafy greens, broccoli, mushrooms, avocado, peppers, summer squash, scallions, asparagus, bamboo shoots, leeks, eggplants, artichoke hearts, okra and more. Of course, low calorie vegetables are also low in carbohydrates so you can take your pick. So as not to ruin your diet, you might want to initially stay away from vegetables that are starchy and high in carbohydrates. These include: beets, corn, parsnips, peas, all types of potatoes and winter squashes.

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Other types of vegetables that should be included in your diet are those full of fiber. Though vegetables in general are good sources of fiber, there are certain types of vegetables that contain more fiber than others. Examples of fiber-rich vegetables include: brussel sprouts, carrots, beans, peas, and spinach. Other good sources of soluble fiber are cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Soluble fiber helps keep you feeling full and therefore makes it easier for you to resist eating too much food.

Vegetables are generally helpful if you are on a diet; but, observing the right serving sizes will help accelerate the results you want to see. The National Cancer Institute has recommended certain serving sizes for different types of vegetables. The recommended serving size if you are eating raw non-leafy vegetables or cooked vegetables is half a cup. If you are eating raw leafy vegetables, the recommended serving size is one cup. If cooked beans or peas are what you’re having for a meal, the recommended serving size you should eat is half a cup.

When you pick out vegetables, try to go to the organic produce section. If you can’t get organically grown produce, then exercise caution by washing your vegetables thoroughly. Vegetables that are not organically grown contain pesticides which are harmful to your health. Of course when you are picking out vegetables you’ll want to choose the freshest available. You can tell vegetables are fresh if they are brightly colored and blemish-free or have the least amount of blemishes. In season vegetables are guaranteed to be fresh, so plan your meals around vegetables growing at certain times of the year. You shouldn’t plan on storing vegetables for too long. Buy only the vegetables you plan to eat within a few days and discard vegetables that have been stored too long.

When you eat vegetables, try to leave as much edible skin on them as possible. The skins on vegetables contain their own nutrients which can benefit your health. Eating vegetables raw is also a good idea as cooking them can take away some of their valuable nutrients while adding unwanted fat from the oil used. Vegetables are quick and cheap alternatives to fatty foods. Because they are low in fat, cholesterol, sodium and calories vegetables have been advocated to dieters for a long time.

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5 Ways to Help Curb Your Hunger

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Okay ladies, summer is seven months away and by making some changes now you can have an eye-popping body when things really heat up! One problem that many struggle with when it comes to weight loss is diet. Especially, here in the states where portions are enormous and are like eating 3 meals in one setting.

Nevertheless, beyond learning the correct portion size at mealtime just getting to the point of eating less can be challenging. On paper losing weight is quite simple, burn more calories than you take in or consume. With that being said, are there any tips that will make diet less stressful? Of course darlings, here are 5 ways to help curb your hunger!

5 Ways to Help Curb Your Hunger

  1. She Eats Carbs!– In The Devil Wears Prada carbs was a sin, but when it comes to feeling full longer you are going to want to partake in some fiber. Fiber found in whole grains, seeds,nuts, veggies and fruits like apples will help fill that bottomless pit of a belly quicker helping you consume less.
  2. Water Baby– Take a clue from an old toy and make sure that you are FULL of water. Dehydration is a major culprit for overeating because the body increases hunger pangs in order to try to tempt you to drink more and rehydrate.
  3. Cool Like a Cucumber– Tough exams, work projects and gaining a zit before picture day can make any gal throw her hands up in protest. However, remaining calm is the best answer to not overeating when stressful situations occur. Stress can cause a hormone known as Cortisol that will make you hungry. Go for a jog, dance, comment under Drake’s muscle pics or anything else that helps you feel at peace.
  4. Be a Regulator– This may sound like you are getting ready to drop the hardest LP of 2016, but nope its just suggesting you regulate your blood sugar. If you don’t then you will crave more food which could result in you guessed it, more weight gain. How can this regulation be achieved? Eat fiber/proteins and drink plenty of H2O.
  5. So Trashy– The best way to curb cravings is to get rid of the bad foods that you crave regularly. If that is too tough try buying snacks that come in small packages instead of the larger bags or boxes.

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Celebrities

Kerry Washington Explains How to Be Successful & Get Her Body!

Kerry Washington Explains How to Be Successful & Get Her Body

It would be a total Scandal if Kerry Washington kept all her secrets for success to herself. No worries ladies this awesome mom and role model is spilling the deets on how to reach true success in anything and how she got her off-the-chain physique! Kerry is the cover model for SELF magazine’s September 2015 issue which shows just how in-shape Washington is after giving birth to her daughter Isabella.

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In a BTS (behind the scenes) video Kerry explains what truly motivates her to do anything. Moreover, the star reveals her workout routine and the benefits she has gained and derived from playing the character Olivia Pope. Take notes and enjoy the video:

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Love Kerry? Get even more details regarding her SELF mag issue here.

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Milk Does Your Body Good

Milk Does Your Body Good

It is a popular tag-line that has had children and adults gladly giving themselves liquid mustaches for decades. Nevertheless, as fun and cute as a selfie could look from said mustache the question remains… is milk really beneficial? Inquiring minds have wanted to know for some time and decided to seek some definitive answers.

The fountain of youth may not have been discovered as of yet; however, one simple drink may hold more beauty as well as health benefits than this undiscovered gem. Milk is a natural beverage that contains nutrients and vitamins that can benefit the skin right down to your smile. Here are just as few of the many ways that milk can do your body good!

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  • Due to the proteins it contains milk has the ability to rebuild muscles.
  • If you are aiming to drop a few pounds make sure you drink a glass a snack or with a meal. Research has shown that women who do so on average lose more weight than those that do not. Literal food for thought…
  • Milk is made up of amino acids that are able to keep skin well-hydrated and moisturized.
  • Also, on the beauty tip, milk contains enzymes as well as lactic acid that behaves like an exfoliant which will encourage skin to be touch-ably smooth.
  • Lastly, make your dentist a happy camper by consuming milk regularly. Milk not only makes teeth stronger but will ward off cavities and tooth decay.
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Do You Really Burn More Calories With Strength Training?

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If you really want to maximize your burn you will want to begin a strength training program if you have not already added it to your fitness routine. Women tend to shy away from picking up weights out of fear of becoming or looking too bulky. It is true that exercise alone has numerous benefits that the body is sure to appreciate. These being:

  • lower cholesterol
  • decreased stress levels
  • lower blood pressure

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Moreover, getting moving period helps to boost metabolism and allow the body to begin building and producing lean body mass or muscle. Nevertheless, if you really want to send your metabolism through the roof strength training is your go-to option. Why is this the case?

Researchers have discovered that the more muscle mass that an individual has the faster their metabolism will be. Just how much of a difference will having more muscle make? Studies have shown that twenty to thirty percent of the calories we burn daily is determined solely on muscle mass. Therefore, more muscle gained through strength training which focuses on building muscle will mean a bigger burn.

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Fitness

Black Women Fitness: Serena Williams Splits Warm Up

Black Women Fitness Serena Williams Splits Warm Up

When we saw these photos our mouths literally dropped to the floor. Yes, we have fitness goals, but Serena shows how to really take things next level! In the pics Williams shows off her extreme flexibility which we are sure is one of the major reasons she dominates on the court. In a caption for the photos Serena even writes, “Proceed with caution.” Oh we will Serena, trust us we will LOL.

Flexibility is one of the most important yet often neglected aspects of fitness. Why is flexibility so important anyway when it comes to having a knockout physique? Here are three reasons why you should not ignore working on being more flexible:

1. Increases blood flow to the muscles.

2. Helps to improve performance in physical activities.

3. Decreases risk of injury since joints are encouraged to move their full range of motion.

So then, flexibility will protect you from needing a doctor after dance class and help you to be a better athlete. Nevertheless, being more limber is not always an easy task. We all have different ranges of flexibility which is why it is good not to compare ourselves to others. However, what are some ways that can help to improve the situation?

  • Warm Up– Never go straight into your workout, warm up first in order to prepare your body for more work. By the time you are done warming up you should be lightly sweating.
  • H20– Drink plenty of water because dehydrated muscles will not stretch to their full range of motion.
  • Be Still-Save static stretches for after your workout and remember not to stretch to the point of pain when holding positions.

There you have it girls some tips to help us all beast like Serena in the athletic department. None of us may win Wimbledon or a Grand Slam but who says we can’t look like we did! Keep up the good work Serena you inspire us to be more fit.

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