a) Watermelon is not only great on a hot summer day, this delectable thirst-quencher may also help quench the inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer and arthritis. b) Sweet, juicy watermelon is actually packed with some of the most important antioxidants in nature. Watermelon is an excellent source of Vitamin…
1) Take the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator. 2) Park your car at the far end of the parking lot. The short walk to and fro is good for your health. 3) If you ride a bus, get off a stop before your destination. Walk the rest of the way. 4) Think housework…
Our lips are very vulnerable when it comes to the sun. It is important to remember to put protection on your lips as they are prone to skin cancer. And UV exposure also leads to excessive dryness and can cause deterioration of lips’ collagen. So be sure your lipsticks and lip balms all contain at…
Every year, I make sure that along side of my garden, I have lavender, basil and mint. Of course, the basil and mint are great for cooking, and make a complete difference with taste and health. But lavender, has a unique herbal remedy all of it’s own. Lavender is an ancient remedy that is still…
WHAT CAUSES VERTIGO: Vertigo usually occurs as a result of a disorder in the vestibular system (structures of the inner ear, the vestibular nerve, brainstem and cerebellum). When the head moves, signals are transmitted to the labyrinth, which is an apparatus in the inner ear that is made up of three semicircular canals surrounded by…
Some health benefits of cabbage: a) Uncooked cabbage is high in glutamine, an amino acid that is essential for intestinal health. b) Cabbages are a good source of Vitamin K, which is essential in the production of blood clotting proteins. c) This vegetable is also high in potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure, promotes a…
There are hundreds, possibly thousands, of disease-fighting chemicals in plants. Here are some of the best food you can eat to stay healthy. Remember, not all have been medically proven to fight disease X, Y or Z. But healthy veggies never do any harm… Soya beans help prevent cancers of the breast, endometrium and ovary….
Surgery to me is not something that I go into lightly and the surgeries I have had have been necessary ones. With all of that pain, and after going through a few surgeries, I would more than likely never have any type of plastic surgery done unless it was to repair my body from an…
I am overweight and have battled weight issues all of my life. But I have not had my head buried in the sand and am not one of these overweight activists who believes that you can be heavy and healthy. It’s just not a reasonable defense. Over the years, and especially over the past five…
Shiny and healthy hair isn’t just a beauty asset, but can be an indication of overall health. Poor health of your hair can be brought about by many factors. Too much attention to hair, a poor diet, air pollution, heat and air-conditioning can have adverse affects on your hair. There are many types of hair…
