A Few Notes About The Glycemic Index
The glycemic index (GI)is a measure of how quickly carbohydrates from foods are released into the body and appear in the bloodstream. It is an […]
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
The Health Benefits Of the Chicken Mushroom
The Chicken mushroom or chicken of the woods, (Laetiporus sulphureus) is claimed many of its admirers to be an edible fungus for the gourmand. It […]
Arugula – Great For Salads And Just As Great For Health
Arugula which is also known as rocket, taramira or rucola is a popular salad leaf with many health benefits. It belongs to the same family of […]
Obesity Is Tackled With ‘Fake’ High-Protein Diets
High protein diets have been known for many years to tackle obesity and being overweight. However, hunger suppression can be achieved using much simpler diets […]
Drinking Two Cans Of Fizzy Drinks Can Increase Diabetes Risk
Recent research reveals that drinking just two cans of sugary-sweet fizzy drinks like soda or cola can increase your risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Apparently, […]
Links Made Between Acetominophen And ADHD During Pregnancy
Acetominophen is a common over-the-counter medicine for treating fevers, aches and pains but ingestion during pregnancy may be linked to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). […]
What is Metabolic Syndrome ?
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a term often used by nutritionists to define those risk factors associated with metabolism. It is also extended to other conditions […]
Best And Worst Foods For Those With Stomach Ulcers
A stomach ulcer is a debilitating condition. It is worth noting though that ulcers can occur throughout the digestive tract from throat through to the […]
Does Vitamin A Help Or Hinder In Bone Fracture? It’s Still Not Clear
Fractures, especially those resulting from osteoporosis are one of the leading causes of morbidity and even death. It is still a global health issue despite […]
Japanese Study Shows That Vitamin C Helps Prevent Stroke In Non-Smokers
Could it be possible that vitamin C helps prevent stroke? Antioxidants have long been regarded as positive contributors to health. Vitamins C & E for […]
Keeping Up A Good Diet Improves Fitness Into Old Age
New study finds strong links between a healthy diet throughout life, so as to improve fitness and physical activity into older age. It is all […]
Achillea millefollium
Achillea millefolium L. (Asteraceae) is a perennial herb used in Mexican folk medicine. It’s common name is Yarrow or Milfoil. It is commonly used to […]
Cynanchun Extracts Could Reduce Influenza
Cynanchun paniculatum offers the pharmacologist an interesting range of compounds. These include two in particular: cynanversicoside A and cynanversicoside C. It’s possible they have activity […]
Rosehip Seed Oil
Rosehips are a fantastic nutritional health source but the seeds also yield an excellent oil which is composed of omega-6 (45 percent) and omega-3 (35 […]
Carrot Seed Oil
Carrot seed oil is an extraordinary therapeutic product for the skin. When added to carrier oils it is used to soothe dry and matured skin. […]
Are Sugar and Cancer linked? Could It Make Cancerous Tumours More Aggressive
Is there a link between sugar and cancer? Sugar in the diet cannot help but have a bad report. A nine-year collaboration has shown sugar […]
Why We Like Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil is a well-established supplement whose properties have been known for many years. It might be regarded as one of the first commercial […]
Take Type-2 Diabetes Down With Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Omega-6 fatty acids found in nuts, seeds, cinema favourites like popcorn and other snack foods shown in a study to reduce type-2 diabetes by 35 […]