May 26, 2007
The nutritional benefits of cherries are pretty big, particularly when you consider their small size. Many of the health benefits of cherries are related to the natural chemical that gives them their color.
Anthocyanins give flowers, berries and other fruits the colors ranging from red to blue. Some of the best food sources of anthocyanins are red grapes, chokeberry, eggplant and, of course, cherries.
These pigments attract pollinators, act as a “sunscreen” and protect the plant from radicals formed by UV light, so they act as antioxidants. The antioxidant benefits are transferred to people when the fruits or vegetables are eaten.
May 23, 2007
Of all the exercise programs, walking is perhaps the simplest and cheapest. Walking can also be one of the most effective exercise programs because walking is an exercise that many of us enjoy and will actually take time out of our busy days to do.
Walking results in the same benefits of many other types of physical exercise: It helps strengthen the heart and lungs, improves circulation, increases your confidence, reduces the risk of certain diseases, strengthens the bones, improves muscle tone, and just generally brightens your mood.
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May 22, 2007
With its combination of exercise postures, also called asanas, meditation and breathing, yoga
is a great way to help reduce and manage the stress
in your life. While traditional yoga originating in India is very much a lifestyle and not simply a fitness program, there is one type of yoga that can be of great benefit to busy, stressed out people. Hatha yoga combines breathing techniques, meditation and yoga postures, and is perfect for anyone looking for help coping with the stress in their daily lives.
May 16, 2007
In this article, ‘urinary tract infection treatment: goldenseal’, you will discover:
- What is goldenseal?
- Why is goldenseal a urinary tract infection treatment?
- How much goldenseal do you need to take as a urinary tract infections treatment?
What Is Goldenseal?
Goldenseal is a plant which is native to North America.
It is the dried root of goldenseal which is used for medicinal purposes.
The dried root of goldenseal contains unique compounds such as:
- Berberine
- Canadine
- Hydrastine
The beneficial health properties of goldenseal are:
- Antibacterial
- Antiviral
- Boost Immunity
- Improve Circulation
May 11, 2007
While, there is no proven link between cinnamon and heart health, there are several reasons that friends, family and even those in the health industry may suggest cinnamon for heart health.
If you are interested in heart health, you should first understand the controllable risk factors. Type II, adult onset or diabetes
mellitus, obesity, unhealthy cholesterol
levels, physical inactivity and high blood pressure
are among the risk factors that are considered controllable. This means that with proper diet, exercise and, in some cases, medication these factors can be treated or controlled.
May 10, 2007
Daily vitamins are designed to help our bodies perform important functions. Whatever lifestyle you are engage in, diet and exercise are needed in order to function well and to stay in good health.
Vitamins offer a lot of benefits. The most popular are:
1) slows the aging process
2.) offers additional strength of the immune system and
3.) increases the total energy.
This article will make it easier for the readers by making it a guide for them to know the daily complete vitamins that are designed especially for them.
May 8, 2007
Recollection of the past is sweet, when your present state of health is sound. But when it is not sound, you rue the past. Bad Cholesterol
may be the reason to ruin your present today. It is a frustrating time for you, and you are at your wit’s end. Your cholesterol and triglyceride levels don’t indicate any change despite your constant efforts. You followed your physician’s advice with full heart but all in vain.
But here is some encouraging news for you. One B vitamin supplement Niacin has been found to be effective in the cholesterol-lowering program. It increases HDL, the good cholesterol and at the same time, lowers LDL, the bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
May 5, 2007
Processed and fast foods or junk foods will never make you lean or beautiful. The unatural chemicals, additives and ingredients will infact accelerate and deteriorate your life force.
Our culture has so manty ailments and suffers more from obesity and the side effect thereof than at any other time in history. Yet we have the best doctors, most advanced medical technology and researchers that money can buy.
It seems our understanding of healthy is far removed from the truth. Our over-eagerness to turn to pills or fad diets to cure our symptoms instead of changing our unhealthy diet bears witness to this fact.
May 4, 2007
Everyone knows that herbs make food taste better, but do you know that herbs are also great for your medicine chest? There are four herbs that are wonderful for natural herbal remedies that no medicine chest should be without, alfalfa, garlic, ginger and cayenne. I also like to encourage people to start using herbs on a small scale so that they don’t get overwhelmed with trying to buy too many herbs in the beginning of their herbal journey.
May 3, 2007
Dandelion is considered to be one of the newest additions to the herbal repertoire. Historians have noted that there is no mention of the dandelion plant in Western history until its first appearance in the Ortus Sanitatis of 1485. In traditional Chinese medicine, dandelion was also not mentioned until later times. The dandelion did not become a popular Chinese herbal plant until the 7the century. The name of the dandelion has always invoked curiosity. How did this herb get its funny name? The story goes that the dandelion got its name from a surgeon in the 15th century, who thought that the shape of the dandelion leaves resembled a lion’s teeth. Dandelion is also interesting because it is used differently in different parts of the world. In the West, for instance, it is customary to separate the leaves and the root of the tree. However, in traditional Chinese medicine, it is customary to keep the plant intact when preparing herbal remedies.