The following are list of the best and worst supplements when it comes to ridding yourself of the following ailments:
MUSCLE PAIN:
Best – heating pads; the warmth from the heating pad penetrates to release muscle tension that releases aches and pains. It is wonderful for chronic joint pain.
Worst – muscle creams
HEADACHES:
Best – Sage. If used frequently for 3 months or longer you will also see a profound improvement in hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms.
Worst – Evening Primrose Oil. This doesn’t outperform placebos which are inactive.
CHEST CONGESTION:
Best – Cough Expectorant. This will bring the phlegm up and out which is what you want – to get rid of it!
Worst – Cough Suppressant. This keeps the cough down and you don’t want that. You want it to come out.
CONSTIPATION:
Best – Probiotic supplements which gives the body back the bacteria that naturally helps you to digest.
Worst – laxative – chronic use and your body will forget how to do it on its own. This is only a quick fix.
GOOD NIGHT’s SLEEP:
Best – Chamomile tea which is a natural sedative. Sleep on your right side as opposed to your left as this will give your heart a little extra room. Use a humidifier which will circulate the air and give you moisture to help you sleep soundly.
Worst – Alcohol (wine) – drinking before bed will give you a poor quality of sleep. Sleeping on your left side will not give you as much space in your chest cavity giving you more problems for heart failure. Using a fan as opposed to a humidifier will dry you out and cause you to wake up thirsty which will disrupt your sleep. You will not get a relaxed sleep with a fan on in the room.
MIGRAINES:
Best – FEVERVIEW – 1200 mg a day. This works medicinally to prevent your brain from dilating up.
Worst – Chamomile tea – this will only relax you, not get rid of your migraine.
ARTHRITIS:
Best – Chondroitin – 1200 mg a day. This has been shown to block enzymes that can cause problems and breakdown cartilage. It reduces swelling and pain.
Worst – Arnica – this works well for muscles but not for joints.
LOW LIBIDO:
Best – Ginseng - this will boost your sex drive! It improves arousal in both genders. Take 600 mg a day.
Worst – Yohimbe – causes rapid increase in blood pressure and heart rate. This will get you excited but not for the right reason!
IMMUNITY:
Best – Astragalus – 1200 mg a day for stress and fatigue which can lower your immunity.
Worst – DHEA – mother of all stress hormones!
SOAPS TO PREVENT INFECTION:
Best – Foaming Hand Soap with olive oil. This is a natural antioxidant that has two proven skin soothers like beta-kerotene and vitamin E which can also reverse sun damage.
Worst – Antibacterial hand soap – we don’t need the antibacterial in them because it can contribute to antibiotic resistance and dry your skin as well.
