The general consensus of dietitians is the more color in a food, the better it is for you. For colorless foods this means they get a reputation, and mostly rightly so, of being not so nutritious, but some are the exceptions and should be added. Bananas, are a great source of fiber and worth the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
Salty foods actually make you hungry, not thirsty, studies indicate
If you think that salty foods are making you reach for that bottle of water or glass of tea or other beverage, think again! New studies indicate that when you eat salty foods, they actually make you hungrier instead of thirstier. Many people have believed these foods to cause excessive thirst, so … [Read more...]
What is choline and its benefits to improve brain function
Choline is a macronutrient essential for nerve function, liver performance, muscle movement, brain growth, energy levels and healthy metabolism. It is visible in the way of phosphatidycholine, a compound which creates up the structural fat component and therefore can be seen in various kinds of food … [Read more...]
How to Beat Deaths of Despair? Find Hope and Change Your Life
Hope can be hard to keep up but is good for us emotionally. It's important not to lose it because we can despair. We can get very depressed. This talks about escaping that and can help us if we feel we can't get away from it. Negative feelings can sometimes take hold of us but we shouldn't let them … [Read more...]
9 foods and drinks you should avoid if you suffer from acid reflux
A British health website has a feature about what foods to avoid if one is suffering from acid reflux. Acid reflux happens when food comes up from the stomach back into the esophagus. The report lists nine food and drink items to not consume. Examples include foods that are spicy or have a high … [Read more...]
Can Running + Other Exercise Help You Live Longer? YES
Running is a great workout. It is good for the heart and other parts of the body. Other exercise is also good. It can even help you live longer. If you don't exercise regularly you should start so you can begin reaping the benefits right away. These can also be mental. Exercise will make you feel … [Read more...]
CUT LEMONS AND KEEP THEM IN YOUR BEDROOM… Here Is Why!
Lemons have a wide range of uses, as the multiple beneficial components of these fruits offer various health benefits.these fruits are also of great help in the entire household, not only in the kitchen.if you cut three lemons, place them at the bedside before going to bed, and leave them until the … [Read more...]
7 Foods to Help You CONTROL YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE!
High blood pressure causes blood to flow faster than it should through your arteries and can be very harmful. Stress, less exercise, diet and smoking can cause high blood pressure. There are done goods that can fight high blood pressure. Bananas and potatoes contain potassium that can help regulate … [Read more...]
How to Stop Grinding Teeth, or Bruxism + 7 Natural Treatments
Studies show that one in every three people grind their teeth. There are two forms of this. The first is called awake bruxism and the second is sleep bruxism. The first form usually happens to individuals that experience stress or anxiety. Sleep bruxism is a "sleep-related movement," in which the … [Read more...]
The Muddled Link Between Booze and Cancer
In history, most people have concluded that moderate drinking isn't dangerous but it is good for your health. However, some scientist think there is a link between even moderate drinking and cancer. Because the statistics are so low, at about 20%, it is hard to tell if this study is conclusive or … [Read more...]
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Pumping and dumping is when you pump your breast milk that for various reasons is not safe for your child to drink and dump it down the drain. Consuming alcohol can be a reason, also ncertsin medications. Recently some medications have been deemed safer or doctors advise to take after pumping or … [Read more...]
Biking to Work Lowers Mortality + More Benefits of Biking
Without proper exercise, life expectancy and diseases are greater. A recent study shows that bicycling to work helps to decrease these factors. A big study done at the University of Glasgow had over 260,000 participants. All of these people had some form of transportation assigned for 5 years from … [Read more...]
Little Known Fiber Source Better to Help Reduce Cholesterol
High cholesterol can hurt you. It leads to many problems including clogged arteries, stroke, high blood pressure, and many others. There are medications which can help lower it but any medication can have negative side effects. There are ways to naturally lower it including taking fiber. You can … [Read more...]
Lingonberry: The Antioxidant Superberry that Combats Inflammation & More
Lingonberries are at the top if you are looking for a super berry. It is packed with antioxidants and body enhancing phytonutrients. Some benefits of lingonberries are that since they are full of antioxidants that help prevent bacterial infection. They have been found to have bacteria-fighting … [Read more...]
How This New Food Label May Keep You From Being Poisoned
GMO foods are very controversial. Glyphosate is a pesticide used frequently on GMO foods and is a contributor to this controversy. Glyphosate has been judged as a possible carcinogenic and considered as a possible cause of neurological effects as well as a contributor to diabetes. Glyphosate is a … [Read more...]
5 foods and drinks that worsen IBS symptoms
A British health website has a feature about foods to avoid if someone is suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. Symptoms include pain in the abdomen and constipation or diarrhea. A nutritionist recommends avoiding several types of food and drink. She says the patient should avoid foods that … [Read more...]
Why athletes should treat the brain like a muscle
Athletes are becoming more in tune with mental abilities and the powers of the mind. Danielle Crempola is a runner who suffered a back injury requiring surgery. When she was ready to return to physical competition she found it was very discouraging and she was not able to return to her peak … [Read more...]
Niacin can boost ‘good’ cholesterol
Niacin, has been used by patients to increase HDL (good) cholesterol and helps remove LDL (bad) cholesterol. The benefits of this B vitamin however, are not for everyone. Niacin is available in prescription strength and over the counter. Niacin can raise LDLs but can also raise blood sugar, cause … [Read more...]
A New Generation of Water Pollutants in our Medicine Cabinets
lot of individuals, myself included, are product junkies. From our shampoos and conditioners to our body washes, every day we use these product and they go into our sewer systems. Although a lot of these products make our hair shinier, our skin smoother and our scents sweeter, many of them are … [Read more...]
HOW TO GET RID OF PLAQUE AND WHITEN YOUR TEETH Without Expensive Treatments!!
Your smile is the first thing that a person notices about you, and a less- than white smile is probably something that makes you lack confidence and self-esteem. Costs of teeth whitening treatments are expensive, and procedures at the dentist are certainly expensive. But now, you can achieve … [Read more...]
Is Mio Water Flavoring a Good Way to Drink Water or a Health Hazard?
Is Mio water flavorings good for masking plain old water or is it actually not good for you? Mio actually contains harmful ingredients such as propylene glycol, acesulfame potassium, Potassium Sorbate, “natural flavor”(which ingredients are still made in a laboratory), and sucralose which are all … [Read more...]
How To Heal Your Body With Raw Honey
Raw honey has long been known for its exciting health benefits, but now, it is time to do more than sit around talking about what can happen when you use raw honey. It is time to start using raw honey and its healing powers to rejuvenate your body, mind, and your senses. It isn't hard to heal your … [Read more...]
My Beautician Told Me Which Are THE BEST OILS FOR SKIN CARE!
Some people are hesitant to use herbal oils for skin care. The concern is that they will leave an oily feeling which can be disagreeable for people. They really don't do that at all and they can provide the best vitamins and ingredients to help your skin. If there is concern that the oil will … [Read more...]
Saturated fat not cause of heart disease, cardiologists claim
Three cardiologists in different nations have presented the theory that heart disease is not, as previously though, to be caused by saturated fat. Cardiologists from London, California and Stevenage in England conducted research that led them to theorize that there is no correlation between the … [Read more...]
Can Carb Cycling Help You Lose Weight?
Carb cycling us used by bodybuilders and people trying to lose weight . Carb cycling involves alternating high carb with low carb days. On low carb days' fat is usually increased but protein content stays the same. These ratios vary on workout days, depending on the workout. Studies on women who did … [Read more...]
Women: The Key to Urinary Health Starts with the Gut
An online college newspaper has a feature on how women can enjoy good urinary health. The piece's main point is that a healthy gut can help prevent urinary tract infections. It recommends obtaining prebiotics as well as probiotics. Prebiotics are found in garlic and dandelion greens. As for … [Read more...]
Which Cooking Oils are Healthy : Good vs Bad Oils in Food : vegetable oil, olive oil, coconut oil, butter
A health news website has an opinion piece written by a nutritionist. He attempts to debunk the myth that vegetable oils are good for people. He contends that they are not. He says these oils are often processed polyunsaturated fats, which become dangerous when exposed to heat and light. These … [Read more...]
How To Clean Just About Anything With White Vinegar
If you have white vinegar in the home, you have the perfect product for cleaning. And, the good news is, you can clean just about anything that you want with white vinegar, a little warm water, and a sponge or wet cloth. Using white vinegar is simple and easy, and it saves you money and time along … [Read more...]
Why choline is good for the heart
Choline is a required component of a person's daily diet. It's considered one of the most important nutrients and vitamins. Naturally, as choline is an important aspect of a regimented diet, there are many important physical and psychological benefits associated with its use. It is usually … [Read more...]
Always Drink Your Water This Way
Drinking your water cold can cause harm to your body. Instead, you should drink water at a warm or hot temperature. Cold water saps your nutrient stores while the body tries to recover from the drop in temperature created by cold water. Cold water can also drop your heart rate , create an infected … [Read more...]