CAYENNE

Red pepper is one of the most wonderful herb medicines we have.we can do many things with it that we are not able to do with any other known herb.It should never be classed with black pepper,vinegar or mustard,
 These are all irritating,but red pepper is very soothing.While red pepper smarts a little,it can be put in an open wound,either in a fresh wound or an old ulcer,and it is very healing instead of irritating,but black pepper,mustard and vinegar are irritating to an open wound and do not promote healing.
  Red pepper is one of the most stimulating herbs known to man.It causes no harm and has no unhealthy reaction.
 Its effective when used as a poultice for rheumatism,inflammation,pleurisy and is also helpful if taken internally for these.For sores and wounds its also makes a good poultice.Its a stimulant when taken internally as well as begin an antispasmodic.Good for kidneys,spleen and pancreas.Wonderful for lockjaw.Will heal a sore,ulcerated stomach,while black pepper.,mustard,or vinegar will irritate it.
  Red pepper is a specific and very effective remedy in yellow fever,as well as other fevers and may be taken in capsules followed by one or me glasses of water.
 

CARROT

If  carrots are to be used more extensively as a vegetable,they would prove of great benefit to mankind.
Patients are often put on carrot diet for a short period of time for cancer,liver,kidney,and bladder troubles.
 Carrots are very useful in dropsy,gravel in the bladder,painful urination,to increase the menstrual flow,and in expelling worms from the bowels.Grated carrots make an excellent poultice for ulcers,abscesses,carbuncles,scrofulous and cancerous sores,and bad wounds.The seeds o f the carrot,ground to powder and taken as tea,relieve colic and increase the flow of urine.

 The powder may also be placed in capsules and one or two taken daily with a glass of water.
 Carrot blossoms,used as a tea,are a most effective remedy for dropsy and will very often effect a cure when other means have failed.

Stress Management

How to Reduce, prevent, and Cope with Stress

It may seem that there’s nothing you can do about stress. The bills won’t stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day, and your career and family responsibilities will always be demanding. But you have more control than you might think. In fact, the simple realization that you’re in control of your life is the foundation of stress management. Managing stress is all about taking charge: of your thoughts, emotions, schedule, and the way you deal with problems

In This Article:

• Identify sources of stress
• Look at how you cope with stress
• Avoid unnecessary stress
• Alter the situation
• Adapt to the stressor
• Accept the things you can’t change
• Make time for fun and relaxation
• Adopt a healthy lifestyle

Identify the sources of stress in your life

Learn about hidden sources of stress

Stress management starts with identifying the sources of stress in your life. This isn’t as easy as it sounds. Your true sources of stress aren’t always obvious, and it’s all too easy to overlook your own stress-inducing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sure, you may know that you’re constantly worried about work deadlines. But maybe it’s your procrastination, rather than the actual job demands, that leads to deadline stress.
To identify your true sources of stress, look closely at your habits, attitude, and excuses:

• Do you explain away stress as temporary (“I just have a million things going on right now”) even though you can’t remember the last time you took a breather?
• Do you define stress as an integral part of your work or home life (“Things are always crazy around here”) or as a part of your personality (“I have a lot of nervous energy, that’s all”).
• Do you blame your stress on other people or outside events, or view it as entirely normal and unexceptional?

Until you accept responsibility for the role you play in creating or maintaining it, your stress level will remain outside your control.

Start a stress journal

A stress journal can help you identify the regular stressors in your life and the way you deal with them. Each time you feel stressed, keep track of it in your journal. As you keep a daily log, you will begin to see patterns and common themes. Write down:

• What caused your stress (make a guess if you’re unsure).
• How you felt, both physically and emotionally.
• How you acted in response.
• What you did to make yourself feel better.

Look at how you currently cope with stress

Think about the ways you currently manage and cope with stress in your life. Your stress journal can help you identify them. Are your coping strategies healthy or unhealthy, helpful or unproductive? Unfortunately, many people cope with stress in ways that compound the problem.

Unhealthy ways of coping with stress

These coping strategies may temporarily reduce stress, but they cause more damage in the long run:

Smoking Drinking too much Overeating or undereating Zoning out for hours in front of the TV or computer Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities

Using pills or drugs to relax Sleeping too much Procrastinating Filling up every minute of the day to avoid facing problems Taking out your stress on others (lashing out, angry outbursts, physical violence)

Learning healthier ways to manage stress

If your methods of coping with stress aren’t contributing to your greater emotional and physical health, it’s time to find healthier ones. There are many healthy ways to manage and cope with stress, but they all require change. You can either change the situation or change your reaction. When deciding which option to choose, it’s helpful to think of the four As: avoid, alter, adapt, or accept.
Since everyone has a unique response to stress, there is no “one size fits all” solution to managing it. No single method works for everyone or in every situation, so experiment with different techniques and strategies. Focus on what makes you feel calm and in control.

Dealing with Stressful Situations: The Four A’s

Change the situation: Avoid the stressor. Alter the stressor.

Change your reaction: Adapt to the stressor. Accept the stressor.

Stress management strategy #1: Avoid unnecessary stress

Not all stress can be avoided, and it’s not healthy to avoid a situation that needs to be addressed. You may be surprised, however, by the number of stressors in your life that you can eliminate.

• Learn how to say “no” – Know your limits and stick to them. Whether in your personal or professional life, refuse to accept added responsibilities when you’re close to reaching them. Taking on more than you can handle is a surefire recipe for stress.
• Avoid people who stress you out – If someone consistently causes stress in your life and you can’t turn the relationship around, limit the amount of time you spend with that person or end the relationship entirely.
• Take control of your environment – If the evening news makes you anxious, turn the TV off. If traffic’s got you tense, take a longer but less-traveled route. If going to the market is an unpleasant chore, do your grocery shopping online.
• Avoid hot-button topics – If you get upset over religion or politics, cross them off your conversation list. If you repeatedly argue about the same subject with the same people, stop bringing it up or excuse yourself when it’s the topic of discussion.
• Pare down your to-do list – Analyze your schedule, responsibilities, and daily tasks. If you’ve got too much on your plate, distinguish between the “shoulds” and the “musts.” Drop tasks that aren’t truly necessary to the bottom of the list or eliminate them entirely.

Stress management strategy #2: Alter the situation

If you can’t avoid a stressful situation, try to alter it. Figure out what you can do to change things so the problem doesn’t present itself in the future. Often, this involves changing the way you communicate and operate in your daily life.

• Express your feelings instead of bottling them up. If something or someone is bothering you, communicate your concerns in an open and respectful way. If you don’t voice your feelings, resentment will build and the situation will likely remain the same.
• Be willing to compromise. When you ask someone to change their behavior, be willing to do the same. If you both are willing to bend at least a little, you’ll have a good chance of finding a happy middle ground.
• Be more assertive. Don’t take a backseat in your own life. Deal with problems head on, doing your best to anticipate and prevent them. If you’ve got an exam to study for and your chatty roommate just got home, say up front that you only have five minutes to talk.
• Manage your time better. Poor time management can cause a lot of stress. When you’re stretched too thin and running behind, it’s hard to stay calm and focused. But if you plan ahead and make sure you don’t overextend yourself, you can alter the amount of stress you’re under.

Stress management strategy #3: Adapt to the stressor

If you can’t change the stressor, change yourself. You can adapt to stressful situations and regain your sense of control by changing your expectations and attitude.

• Reframe problems. Try to view stressful situations from a more positive perspective. Rather than fuming about a traffic jam, look at it as an opportunity to pause and regroup, listen to your favorite radio station, or enjoy some alone time.
• Look at the big picture. Take perspective of the stressful situation. Ask yourself how important it will be in the long run. Will it matter in a month? A year? Is it really worth getting upset over? If the answer is no, focus your time and energy elsewhere.
• Adjust your standards. Perfectionism is a major source of avoidable stress. Stop setting yourself up for failure by demanding perfection. Set reasonable standards for yourself and others, and learn to be okay with “good enough.”
• Focus on the positive. When stress is getting you down, take a moment to reflect on all the things you appreciate in your life, including your own positive qualities and gifts. This simple strategy can help you keep things in perspective.

Adjusting Your Attitude

How you think can have a profound effect on your emotional and physical well-being. Each time you think a negative thought about yourself, your body reacts as if it were in the throes of a tension-filled situation. If you see good things about yourself, you are more likely to feel good; the reverse is also true. Eliminate words such as "always," "never," "should," and "must." These are telltale marks of self-defeating thoughts.

Stress management strategy #4: Accept the things you can’t change

Some sources of stress are unavoidable. You can’t prevent or change stressors such as the death of a loved one, a serious illness, or a national recession. In such cases, the best way to cope with stress is to accept things as they are. Acceptance may be difficult, but in the long run, it’s easier than railing against a situation you can’t change.

• Don’t try to control the uncontrollable. Many things in life are beyond our control— particularly the behavior of other people. Rather than stressing out over them, focus on the things you can control such as the way you choose to react to problems.
• Look for the upside. As the saying goes, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” When facing major challenges, try to look at them as opportunities for personal growth. If your own poor choices contributed to a stressful situation, reflect on them and learn from your mistakes.
• Share your feelings. Talk to a trusted friend or make an appointment with a therapist. Expressing what you’re going through can be very cathartic, even if there’s nothing you can do to alter the stressful situation.
• Learn to forgive. Accept the fact that we live in an imperfect world and that people make mistakes. Let go of anger and resentments. Free yourself from negative energy by forgiving and moving on.

Stress management strategy #5: Make time for fun and relaxation

Beyond a take-charge approach and a positive attitude, you can reduce stress in your life by nurturing yourself. If you regularly make time for fun and relaxation, you’ll be in a better place to handle life’s stressors when they inevitably come.

Healthy ways to relax and recharge

Go for a walk. Spend time in nature. Call a good friend. Sweat out tension with a good workout. Write in your journal. Take a long bath. Light scented candles.

Savor a warm cup of coffee or tea. Play with a pet. Work in your garden. Get a massage. Curl up with a good book. Listen to music. Watch a comedy.

Don’t get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that you forget to take care of your own needs. Nurturing yourself is a necessity, not a luxury.

• Set aside relaxation time. Include rest and relaxation in your daily schedule. Don’t allow other obligations to encroach. This is your time to take a break from all responsibilities and recharge your batteries.
• Connect with others. Spend time with positive people who enhance your life. A strong support system will buffer you from the negative effects of stress.
• Do something you enjoy every day. Make time for leisure activities that bring you joy, whether it be stargazing, playing the piano, or working on your bike.
• Keep your sense of humor. This includes the ability to laugh at yourself. The act of laughing helps your body fight stress in a number of ways.

Stress management strategy #6: Adopt a healthy lifestyle

You can increase your resistance to stress by strengthening your physical health.

• Exercise regularly. Physical activity plays a key role in reducing and preventing the effects of stress. Make time for at least 30 minutes of exercise, three times per week. Nothing beats aerobic exercise for releasing pent-up stress and tension.
• Eat a healthy diet. Well-nourished bodies are better prepared to cope with stress, so be mindful of what you eat. Start your day right with breakfast, and keep your energy up and your mind clear with balanced, nutritious meals throughout the day.
• Reduce caffeine and sugar. The temporary "highs" caffeine and sugar provide often end in with a crash in mood and energy. By reducing the amount of coffee, soft drinks, chocolate, and sugar snacks in your diet, you’ll feel more relaxed and you’ll sleep better.
• Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. Self-medicating with alcohol or drugs may provide an easy escape from stress, but the relief is only temporary. Don’t avoid or mask the issue at hand; deal with problems head on and with a clear mind.
• Get enough sleep. Adequate sleep fuels your mind, as well as your body. Feeling tired will increase your stress because it may cause you to think irrationally.

SENIOR PAROLL OFFICER

Senior Payroll Specialist

in a reputable manufacturing company in Lagos

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Industry Manufacturing / Production
Specialization Human Resources
Minimum Qualification Degree
Required Experience 3 - 5 years
Application Deadline 2 months from now

Job Description

A reputable manufacturing company is looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill this position 

Job Description

This is a specialist role managing the Payroll process of a company with staff strength of approximately 1,100.

Main responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for Payroll administration.
• Monthly processing of salaries for temporary employees and support service invoices.
• Ensuring that all statutory deductions are made accurately and remitted on time
• Accurate and timely processing of other non-payroll related employee benefits
• Monthly cost tracking and budget variance analysis.
• Ongoing responsibility for reviewing payroll operations in order to make recommendations for necessary improvements
• Working as a team with another Payroll specialist

Qualifications/Experience:

• Should have a good degree.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience with the Human Manager payroll system.
• Microsoft office proficiency, especially with Excel.
• Relationship management skills.
• Must be highly numerate.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

ACCOUNT OFFICER

Full-Time

Account Officer

in Skyview Capital Limited in Lagos

Industry Banking / Financial Services
Specialization Accounting / Audit / Tax
Minimum Qualification HND
Required Experience 5 - 7 years
Application Deadline 2 months from now

Job Description

Skyview Capital Limited was incorporated on February 22, 2008 as a Limited Liability Company with the main aim to undertake and carry on all or any of the trades and businesses of stock brokers, dealers, corporate investment and financial portfolio managers, registrars, trustees and to apply and register as an active player in the Nigerian Stock Exchange. We require the service of a qualified candidate to fill this position:

Responsibilities:

• Must possess a minimum of 5 years in a stock broking firms Account Department.
• Must possess excellent knowledge in stock broking accounting.
• Must be conversant with the rules and regulations governing Dealing Member.
• Must be skilled in operating a tested stock broking software, preferable “symbol”.
• Must be have excellent communication skills (written & oral).
• Reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bsc/HND Accounting from a reputable Institution.
• Chartered Accountant.
• Any other certification that may be relevant to this position.

VEGETABLES CONTINUED

What Foods Are in the Vegetable Group?

Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice counts as a member of the Vegetable Group. Vegetables may be raw or cooked; fresh, frozen, canned, or dried/dehydrated; and may be whole, cut-up, or mashed.

Vegetables are organized into 5 subgroups, based on their nutrient content.

Key Consumer Message

Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

Commonly eaten vegetables in each subgroup

• • Dark Green Vegetables

    • bok choy
    • broccoli
    • collard greens
    • dark green leafy lettuce
    • kale
    • mesclun
    • mustard greens
    • romaine lettuce
    • spinach
    • turnip greens
    • watercress

  • Starchy vegetables

    • cassava
    • corn
    • fresh cowpeas, field peas, or black-eyed peas (not dry)
    • green bananas
    • green peas
    • green lima beans
    • plantains
    • potatoes
    • taro
    • water chestnuts

  • Red & orange vegetables

    • acorn squash
    • butternut squash
    • carrots
    • hubbard squash
    • pumpkin
    • red peppers
    • sweet potatoes
    • tomatoes
    • tomato juice

• • Beans and peas*

    • black beans
    • black-eyed peas (mature, dry)
    • garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
    • kidney beans
    • lentils
    • navy beans
    • pinto beans
    • soy beans
    • split peas
    • white beans

  • Other vegetables

    • artichokes
    • asparagus
    • avocado
    • bean sprouts
    • beets
    • Brussels sprouts
    • cabbage
    • cauliflower
    • celery
    • cucumbers
    • eggplant
    • green beans
    • green peppers
    • iceberg (head) lettuce
    • mushrooms
    • okra
    • onions
    • parsnips
    • turnips
    • wax beans
    • zucchini

BACK PAIN

Back pain

Different regions (curvatures) of the vertebral column

Back pain (also known as dorsalgia) is pain felt in the back that usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine.
Back pain may have a sudden onset or can be a chronic pain; it can be constant or intermittent, stay in one place or radiate to other areas. It may be a dull ache, or a sharp or piercing or burning sensation. The pain may radiate into the arms and hands as well as the legs or feet, and may include symptoms other than pain, such as weakness, numbness or tingling.
Back pain is one of humanity's most frequent complaints. Acute low back pain (also called lumbago) is the fifth most common reason for physician visits. About nine out of ten adults experience back pain at some point in their life, and five out of ten working adults have back pain every year.
The spine is a complex interconnecting network of nerves, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, and all are capable of producing pain. Large nerves that originate in the spine and go to the legs and arms can make pain radiate to the extremities.

Back pain can be a sign of a serious medical problem, although this is not most frequently the underlying cause: Typical warning signs of a potentially life-threatening problem are bowel and/or bladder incontinence or progressive weakness in the legs. Severe back pain (such as pain that is bad enough to interrupt sleep) that occurs with other signs of severe illness (e.g. fever, unexplained weight loss) may also indicate a serious underlying medical condition. Back pain that occurs after a trauma, such as a car accident or fall, may indicate a bone fracture or other injury. Back pain in individuals with medical conditions that put them at high risk for a spinal fracture, such as osteoporosis or multiple myeloma, also warrants prompt medical attention. Back pain in individuals with a history of cancer (especially cancers known to spread to the spine like breast, lung and prostate cancer) should be evaluated to rule out metastatic disease of the spine. Back pain does not usually require immediate medical intervention. The vast majority of episodes of back pain are self-limiting and non-progressive. Most back pain syndromes are due to inflammation, especially in the acute phase, which typically lasts for two weeks to three months.

DEEP BREATHING EXERCISES

Do you ever just need a minute to yourself so you can relax? Do you ever let out a big sigh after experiencing some stress or anxiety? Do you ever notice how your breathing is fast when you're nervous right before or during a test? If you answered yes to any of these questions you might want to try deep breathing exercises to help you relax. Read on to learn more about deep breathing and about the positive affects it can have on your body.

  What are deep breathing exercises? Deep breathing is a type of exercise that makes you aware of your breathing so when you inhale (take in air) through your nose, the breath is long and slow so and the air completely fills your lungs. The second part of the exercise is to blow out all of the air from your lungs, nice and slow. You should see your lower belly rise when you breathe in and lower when you breathe out.

 What affects breathing?

Stress, anxiety, anger, fear and other emotions can cause your breathing to become faster than normal. When you are happy and content your breathing is slower, and more regular.

  How can deep breathing exercises help me?

Deep breathing can help you relax, decrease anxiety, improve coping skills and even help to lower your blood pressure.

 When should I use deep breathing exercises?

Deep breathing exercises can be used when you feel stressed, anxious, or you're in any situation where you need to slow down and feel in control. For example: if you're anxious before a test at school, deep breathing is a great tool to use to help you relax and focus. Even if you feel stressed in the middle of a tough day, taking a few deep breaths will help you feel relaxed and calm.
 Deep breathing can also be useful before any medical tests or procedures, such as when you have your blood drawn. Deep breathing gives you a feeling of peace and is an easy skill to learn and use whenever you feel anxious or tense.

VEGETABLES

Vegetables are fruits that should be taken regularly to enrich the body and give it nutrients,unlike regular foods that takes hours to digest in the human system.it takes few hours to digest vegetables.Vegetable comprises of fruits and greens.
 Here are a list of vegetables and how they can be used top enhance the body:Alfalfa,sprouted
  One cup of raw,sprouted alfalfa seeds,contain 1.32 grams of protein,8 calories and o.6 grams of dietary fiber and small amounts of other minerals.
 Amaranth leaves
 One cup of amaranth leaves,cooked,boiled,drained with no added salt has 2.79grams protein and 28 calories.
 Artichoke
 One medium artichoke with no added salt has 3.47 grams protein,64 calories and 10.3grams fiber,contains small amount of minerals also.
 Asparagus
 Half cup cooked with no added salt contains 2.16 grams of protein,20 calories and fiber.
 This and many more to come will help your body build a strong immune system

BACKACHE

Backache could be a result of constipation,back strain,kidney infection,stress or calcium deficiency.

Herbal combinations: Bone combination,Digestion,lower bowels,nerves,pain.

Single herbs:alfaalfa,  Aloe vera, Burdock,comfrey,Dandelion,Hops,Horsetail,lady's slipper,oatstraw,scullucap,slippery elim,white willow.

Vitamins:A, b-complex,c,d,e

Minerals: Calcium and magnesium (balance) manganese,silicon,zinc.

Amino acids:Phenylala (for pain)

GAS

When air enters the stomach,you get gas.It can occur from drinking through a straw,drinking carbonated water or chewing gum.Your body may produce gas if you eat high-fiber foods such as beans,fruits and grains that pass into your intestine and ferment.Gas may result from gastrointestinal infections.If you have prolonged gas,see a doctor to rule out any infections.
 SYMPTOMS

• Abdominal bloating and pain
• Belching
• Flatulence     

PREVENTION
Try not to swallow air
Gradually increase your intake of healthy fiber rich foods
Avoid fermented foods such as cheese and alcohol.
Drink fewer carbonated drinks
Don't mix carbohydrate and proteins at the same meal.
If you are lactose intolerant,replace cow milk with soy milk.                                                                                                                                             

BEET JUICE

This is one of the most valuable juices for helping to build red corpuscles of the blood and tone up the blood generally.Women particularly,have been benefited by drinking at least one pint of a combination of carrot and beet juice daily.The proportion in this combination may vary from 3 to 8 ounces of beet juice,using roots and tops,in one pint of the combined juices,carrot and beet.
 Taken alone,beet juice,in greater quantities than a wineglass at a time,may cause a cleansing reaction which will make one a little dizzy or nauseated.
  For menstrual disturbances beet juice has been very helpful,particularly when,during such periods,it has been used in small quantities,not more than a wine glass at a time( say,2 or 3 ounces)two or three times a day.During menopause this procedures has been found much more permanently helpful than the degenerative effects of drugs or synthetic hormones.
 After all,any drug or inorganic synthetic chemical product cannot possibly bring permanent relief but temporary relief.Any drug that can be guaranteed to relieve or cure permanently any sick condition of the body can also be guaranteed to start something serious or worse in the body some time later.
 It is the one who takes the drug that suffers in the long run,not those who advertise or administer it.
 After all is said and done,Nature has furnished us with natural means through which we may seek,energy,vigor and vitality.

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INFERTILITY CONTINUED

We are now seeing many doctors who are very concerned about how important nutrition is during pregnancy in the development of a healthy baby.
  More than ever before it has been shown that improving the health of female increases her vitality and the quality of her offspring.A large amount of money is spent on research of infertility and nutrition.But how much money is spent on research of infertility and nutrition?Would it not be wise to look at the possibility of nutrition playing a major role in infertility before a lot of time is wasted and money spent on test,surgery,fertility,pills  and many other drugs?If we look seriously at the eating habits of those who are infertile today,We would see a link between diet and the inability to conceive.We are not saying that will solve all the problems that couples have in conceiving but it would do a great deal of good for the general health of the couple trying to have a family.
SPECIAL DIETARY HELPS
 Vitamin A: Vitamin a is essential for maintaining healthy epithelial tissues The uterus is lined with epithelial tissues and when there is ad deficiency there can be degeneration or keratinization (roughening and hardening) of the placenta. Vitamin A is indispensable in pregnancy and lactation.It assist in maintaining normal glandular activity.Sterility is one o the deficiency symptoms of vitamin A.Other vitamins and diets will come up in my next article.

INFERTILITY

1. Infertility is becoming a problem for those who desire to have children.Over two million couples want to have children and find that they are unable to conceive.There are many doctors specializing in infertility.The cost of test for the wife as well as the husband is expensive and time consuming without success

   There are so many reasons for infertility.The female may have tubes that are blocked,ovulation problems,hormonal imbalance,or weak uterus.The male can have low sperm count,immature sperm incapable of fertilization and many more problems that account for the inability to conceive It. is well known that malnutrition can cause sterility.Good nutrition is essential in the female and male for fertility.We know that during times of famine women have a far less chance of conceiving.It is as if the natural order of life prevents conceiving when the environment of the baby could be harmed.Many of our youth who have anorexia nervosa have ceased their manstural flow.Women who join the services and have increased strenuous exercise have ceased menstruating especially during the first year of training.My next article throws more light on infertility and the special diet to help.pls watch out

KIDNEY AND BLADDER

Apple cider vinegar has another  important use as well.It keeps the kidney and bladder doing their vital work of eliminating waste from the body.
    It combats inflammation of the kidneys,which can lead to a back -up of toxins and eventually to blood poisoning.The acid nature of vinegar makes the environment in the urinary tract unpleasant for germs.Two spoonfuls of vinegar in water will even quiet a potentially dangerous condition called  pyelitis,in which pus cells originating in the bladder are present in the urine.

ONION

The everyday onion is one of the oldest and most versatile of remedies.
 Long before commercial cold remedies,herbalist used a syrup made from the juice of an onion mixed with honey to alleviate congestion.Culpeper recomends it" to help an inverterate cough, and expectorate tough phlegm
" I have tried it myself, and the stuff works very well as many over-the counter cough medicines,without some of the unpleasant side effects,like drowsiness and nervousness.onion is also excellent for the digestion.
  An onion a day may also keep the cardiologist away.Studies show that people who eat a medium onion daily can lower their overall cholesterol and raise their HDL.Onion has also been shown to lower blood pressure and help prevent blood clots.A recent study by the national cancer institute showed that people who consume diets high in allium vegetables,such as onion are diagnosed with stomach cancer less often than those who don't.Onions contain many cancer-fighting compounds,including quercetin which, in test tubes studies,has inhibited the action of many different carcinogens.Onions is also rich in selenium,a mineral that has recently been shown to reduce the risk of prostrate,lung and breast cancer.Selenium is also believed to protect against stroke.In fact,the regions of the world with the lowest selenium content in the soil have the per capita highest rate of stroke
      A roasted onion can be used as a poultice for earaches.Onion is believed to ba a natural source of energy,and some people swear that an onion per day can prevent hair loss.Applied directly to the skin,onion has special healing properties.Salted onions are useful for troublesome warts.Onion juice rubbed between the feets can prevent athlets foot.

FACTS

Back in the days when midwives were the primary healthcare providers to women,and natural childbirth was the only way to have a baby,the leaf of the raspberry bush was the herb of choice.Women routinely brewed it into a tea to drink during the last two months of pregnancy to tone their uterine muscles for labour and delivery.
 After birth,raspberry-leaf tea was taken for several weeks to help the uterus return to normal.It is also soothing for menstural cramps.
Warm raspberry-leaf tea is also soothing for throath irritations and canker sores,and is also effective against diarrhea.
Possible benefits

• Prepare the uterus for child birth,may help shorten labour
• Good for sore throats and fever blisters
• Alleviates menstural cramps

How to use it

• Mix 1 tea spoon dried herb in 1 cup warm water.drink daily
• Mix 15 to 30 drops extract up to 3 times daily.drink warm for best result
• Drink 1 cup tea daily

CAUTION;Do not use until last two months of pregnanacy and under supervision of a health care practisioner