There is rarely a person who escapes catching colds during the winter, especially with the frequent movement between warm and cold places. Below are five traditional recipes for treating or relieving the pain of the common cold, reported by the German news site “n24”.   steam bath   It is important to constantly clean the mucous membranes in the nose when suffering from a cold. It is useful here to clean the nose directly with salt water or use steam baths by placing salt and chamomile in boiling water and inhaling the vapor of this water while covering the head…

Smartphone owners, when they write short messages, read what is published on websites, and search for information of interest to them, with their heads tilted downward, are exposed to problems in the neck part of the spine. This abnormal position of the head causes additional pressure on the spine, which over time leads to serious problems.   An adult human head weighs between 4.5-5.4 kg when standing. But if it tilts downward too much, its weight on the neck increases greatly and may reach 27 kg. This is what surgeon Kent Hansraj from New York arrived at, after he designed…

Experts advise anyone who wants to quit smoking to develop an encouraging program. The process must begin, for example, by not smoking for a whole day, and this deserves a reward. After that, the number of cigarettes is reduced in light of the schedule that the smoker set for himself.   Experts also advise involving relatives in this process. Tell them that you are quitting smoking and that you need their support and assistance, and specify the last day on which you will smoke. Gum or sugar-free candy can help, and carrots, nuts and fruits reduce the desire to smoke.…

A new Canadian study finds that breast cancer recurrence rates dropped by half or more between the 1980s and the first decade of this century thanks to improved treatment methods and increased testing.   Dr. Karen Gilmon, from the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver, Canada, who led the study team, said that analysis of data on breast cancer patients in Canada provides confirmation that the chances of surviving the disease are increasing.   A previous study published in the 1990s and based on data between 1978 and 1988 found that women with breast cancers that feed on estrogen (known as…

Definition of fish   Fish is considered one of the rich sources of protein, so it is eaten by the people of the East, and it is eaten with rice in these poor countries, especially in the Far East and Africa. However, research has proven the importance of eating fish, especially in the age after the age of forty, because it protects against modern diseases, especially blood clots, so the people of the West accepted it based on medical advice.   Hidden conflicts are taking place between countries that own fishing fleets, in order to compete for quotas, quantities, and…

In this modern age, with its non-stop speed, it is difficult for many of us to adhere to healthy habits that protect us from many problems, the most important of which is chewing food slowly, comfortably, and effectively, and not eating it quickly and in succession, as its taste and benefit are lost.   A person loses a lot when he eats his food in a manner of succession and speed, as if he is in a race. He also loses many of the benefits that accrue to the body when he eats his food properly, as it may cause…

Bananas are considered one of the most important tropical fruit crops all over the world. Southeast Asia, the Malawi Archipelago, and Australia are the original homeland of bananas. Bananas play an important role in the economy of many countries, in addition to their high nutritional value and health benefits. Every 100 grams of bananas contain 89 calories, 2.6 grams of dietary fiber, 5.4 grams of starch, 12.2 grams of sugars (fructose and glucose), 0.3 grams of fat, 27 mg of omega-3 fatty acids, 46 mg of omega-6 fatty acids, and it is cholesterol-free.       Bananas are considered a…