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Alternative health treatments have been around for centuries, and in most cases far longer than modern medicines. That doesn’t mean they’re any better than traditional laboratory medicines. It is always recommended to seek advice from a qualified healthcare practitioner. Prescribed drugs and pharmaceutical drugs are well tried and tested clinically before they are placed on […]
Drupes, or drupes as they are sometimes called, usually have a single seed at the center of a fleshy (fruit) outer covering. Stone fruit is nutritious and typically high in antioxidant vitamins, especially vitamin C. The pulp of stone fruit is said to protect the seed during its development, it also acts as an attractant […]
Aspartame is a popular food additive that replaces sugar as a zero-calorie sweetener. Found primarily in diet soda, chewing gum, and anything else advertised as sugar/fat free. It’s highly addictive and tastes really good, which is why people have such a hard time getting off products like Diet Coke. It’s not called “Cola” for nothing. […]
If you’re living with Rheumatoid Joint Disease, you may have heard that a unique diet or certain foods can relieve your stress, stiffness, and fatigue. One day, food could be the drug of choice for people with arthritis and related inflammatory diseases. However, for now, here is data that may help you separate fact from […]
Glaucoma is one of the most common eye diseases, affecting 1 in 200 people under the age of 50. It is much more common in older people – almost 10% of all people over 80 have glaucoma. Glaucoma is a very dangerous disease because if left untreated it can lead to loss of sight. In […]
Although Ayurveda has existed in the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years, the world is only now waking up to its benefits. Recognized by Congressman Shashi Tharoor as one of the finest ‘gentle powers’ that India has to offer the world, Ayurveda or the ‘science of life’ presents us with ancient wisdom that is becoming […]
Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, can be obtained from a wide range of dietary sources as part of a common diet. There are some particularly outstanding foods that contain higher levels of biotin that can easily be added to your family diet to help you reap the benefits of biotin. We’ll get into these […]
According to medical research, physical activity plays an important role in eliminating health problems such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. It can also help improve mood and relieve depression. Inactivity usually comes with advancing age and it is therefore advisable to consider exercise programs. In addition, people are advised to eat healthily. In order […]
Gluten intolerance is a fairly common disease in our country. In fact, some studies show that it affects about 15% of the US population. It is characterized by the inability to handle foods containing gluten. What exactly is gluten? Gluten is a composition of the two proteins gliadin and glutenin. The word gluten is derived […]
Most people today would be surprised to realize that clapping or applauding your hands is a good exercise for the body that helps stimulate the organs, leading to proper functioning. Therefore, scientific research has proved the fact that little babies who have a habit of gossiping grow up with smart minds. This physical movement is […]