{"id":2452,"date":"2016-12-20T12:23:58","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T12:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/?p=2452"},"modified":"2023-05-09T15:45:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T15:45:43","slug":"natural-alternative-remedies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/natural-alternative-remedies\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural alternative remedies to help boost your health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/?aff=blgbn\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Blog-Banner-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Natural alternative remedies to help boost your health\" width=\"840\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Blog-Banner-3-1.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Blog-Banner-3-1-300x46.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Blog-Banner-3-1-768x117.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Blog-Banner-3-1-1024x155.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Blog-Banner-3-1-750x114.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Natural-Remedies-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"Natural Alternative Remedies to boost your health\" width=\"840\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Natural-Remedies-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Natural-Remedies-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Natural-Remedies-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Natural-Remedies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Natural-Remedies-750x313.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re quick to rush to the chemist at the first signs of an illness or health problem, it\u2019s worth checking if there\u2019s a natural alternative. Lots of people are turning to everyday food items to help combat minor ailments, and apparently almost<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-130789\/Women-fuel-booming-sales-natural-remedies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">50% of women<\/a><\/strong> prefer natural solutions to conventional medicines. We\u2019ve all heard about sewing tennis balls into pajama tops to stop people from snoring, and how vinegar is meant to help ease bruising. These natural alternative remedies are cheaper than medication and the added bonus is that if it\u2019s already in your kitchen cupboard you won\u2019t be breaking the bank!<\/p>\n<p>So here at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mr Lender<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>we had a chat with Registered Associate Nutritionist, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.Rhitrition.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rhiannon Lambert<\/a><\/strong>*, for some tips on how to combat health problems without breaking the bank:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2476\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2476\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Rhiannon-Lambert-for-blog-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"Rhiannon Lambert for natural alternative remedies blog\" width=\"840\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Rhiannon-Lambert-for-blog-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Rhiannon-Lambert-for-blog-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Rhiannon-Lambert-for-blog-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Rhiannon-Lambert-for-blog-1200x904.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Rhiannon-Lambert-for-blog-637x480.jpg 637w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rhiannon Lambert pictured above.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5>PMS and Period Pain<\/h5>\n<p>Rhiannon says: \u201cInterestingly, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17177579\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">supplementing with magnesium<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0has been shown to improve mood in women with PMS, and may also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/9861593\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">reduce water retention<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and other symptoms.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hollandandbarrett.com\/shop\/product\/holland-barrett-magnesium-tablets-250mg-60005830\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Holland and Barrett<\/a><\/strong> sells Magnesium supplements\u00a0but it can also be found naturally in a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthaliciousness.com\/articles\/foods-high-in-magnesium.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">number of foods<\/a><\/strong>, including dark leafy greens like spinach, fish, brown rice, bananas and avocado.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Sleep Problems<\/h5>\n<p>We all know we should be cutting back on coffee in the evenings and banishing TVs, phones and iPads from the bedroom to help ease us into the land of nod a little more comfortably. But is there anything else we can do to help us sleep better?<\/p>\n<p>Rhiannon says omega-3 is the way forward: \u201cSleep problems have been associated with low levels of omega-3 in children and adults with obstructive sleep apnoea. DHA, a component of omega-3, is also important when it comes to melatonin &#8211; which regulates our sleep cycles. Low levels of DHA won\u2019t help your melatonin production. Studies in both children and adults have shown that supplementing with omega-3 increases the length and quality of sleep.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fatty fish is rich in omega-3, but if you\u2019re not keen on salmon and mackerel you can take supplements. There\u2019s a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/authoritynutrition.com\/omega-3-supplement-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">handy guide<\/a><\/strong> to all the different types available online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Treat Your Skin<\/h5>\n<p>It\u2019s always nice to have a bit of \u2018me time\u2019 and pamper yourself, but the body scrubs on offer normally come with a hefty price tag. Try mixing one up yourself with ingredients you might already have in the cupboard.<\/p>\n<p>Rhiannon says: \u201cMake your own body scrub with coconut oil, salt and sugar. Try adding some natural skin loving ingredients too like avocado. It might not look pretty but it does the same job as the shop-bought items.\u201d<\/p>\n<h5>Boost Your Energy and Mood<\/h5>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a quick energy burst then forget the expensive sugar-laden sports drinks and supplements and get your hands on some Matcha Tea! One serving is the nutritional equivalent of ten cups of regularly brewed green tea, and it also provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium.<\/p>\n<p>Rhiannon says: \u201cL-theanine, found in Matcha, can increase the amount of feel-good chemicals in the brain &#8211; leading to improved mood, memory and concentration.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There are lots of suppliers out there, but there\u2019s a wide range of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Matcha-Green-Tea-Powder-Manufactured\/dp\/B01IF4SLO4\/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1482251701&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;keywords=Matcha+Tea&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Matcha teas<\/a><\/strong> available on Amazon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Say Goodbye to Headaches<\/h5>\n<p>Try a natural alternative before reaching for the painkillers. Rhiannon says: \u201cSome research has found positive effects against headaches when applying peppermint and lavender oil to the skin.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>*Advice and opinions given in this blog post are those of Rhiannon Lambert, and not Mr Lender.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re quick to rush to the chemist at the first signs of an illness or health problem, it\u2019s worth checking if there\u2019s a natural alternative. 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