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Home Remedies for Nasal Congestion Nasal congestion is a common symptom of the cold and flu. Since there is no real treatment for the underlying virus that causes the cold and flu, your best option is to alleviate the symptoms. There are a number of safe ways to treat nasal congestion at home including using steam and moisture, spicy food and massage with an emollient preparation. Home Remedies for Dry Skin Dry skin is a common problem. There are steps you can take to reduce dry skin, and home remedies for dry skin that can ease your discomfort. Home Remedies for Gas in the Stomach Stomach gas is painful and sometimes embarrassing. Fortunately there are several home remedies for stomach gas that are quite effective. Old Fashioned Remedies For Stomach Pain and Upset There is new interest in using traditional remedies for stomach pain and upset. Peppermint, cayenne and chamomile are among the herbs that were old stomach remedies and which have found renewed interest today. What's more, modern science is showing us just why some of these preparations are effective. Control Your Cholesterol the Natural Way You may have seen adverts promoting oatmeal as a food product that can lower your cholesterol, but there are many different foods with this ability. Eating foods that support a healthy heart like soybeans, olive oil, walnuts green leafy vegetables and red wine along with a consistent exercise routine can increase the level of HDL cholesterol in your bloodstream. You can reduce your cholesterol level by 15% by consuming 3 ounces of walnuts daily. Enjoy the Benefits of Cinnamon - the Versatile Spice From its first discovery, cinnamon has been one of the spices treasured for its versatile nature. It can be used as a flavoring in food preparation, as an essential oil or incense for fragrance. But cinnamon also is highly regarded in many cultures for its health benefits as well. Chelation Therapy: a Natural Method of Detoxification Following World War II several Navy personnel contracted lead poisoning from the paint used in the finishing of Navy ship hulls. This was the first use of the “EDTA” (EthyleneDiamine Tetra-acetic Acid) chelating agent to remove the toxic heavy metal from their bloodstream. Cinnamon a Valuable Spice for Your Health Besides adding a wonderful flavor to foods, research by Dr. Richard A. Anderson of the Beltsville Human Nutritional Research Center in Maryland discovered that cinnamon spice provided health benefits to people suffering from type II diabetes. Reduce LDL Cholesterol with Chelation Therapy A high cholesterol content is one of the characteristics of the most delicious food items you can include in your diet. Although most people know they should limit their intake of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol type foods, the fact that it is actually occurring substance in the body makes it difficult to resist the temptation and indulge once in a while.