Want to polish your pearly whitesbut dont have the cash for expensive tooth whitening treatments? Dont worry! Heres a quick and easy-to-make whitening paste you can whip up at your kitchen counter. Just mix equal parts of sea salt and baking soda in a shallow cup. Add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice to the mixture.
Eggs are rich in lecithina powerful antioxidant that protects your cells from damage. Although they have higher amounts of dietary cholesterol, this has become less important than nutritionists previously thought. Eggs also contain higher protein quality than found in meat, milk or fish, and contain significant amounts of vitamins A, E and B complex vitamins.
Are you looking for a way to clobber high cholesterolbut prefer to steer clear of drugs? You might consider the nutrient policosanol, which studies prove is an effective way to reduce high LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. In one study, participants received 20 or 40 mg per day of policosanol or a placebo for six months.
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, There seems to be more bad news on the horizon for folks using two popular drugs. New study findings show one drug is linked to heart problemswhile the other may cause bone weakening. Is this the best the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has to offertemporary relief with long-term suffering on its
Thousands of Americans are exposed to dangerous heavy metal toxins each day in the workplace! This includes hairdressers painters photographers and dentists. Whats more, outside the workplace youre exposed to toxins in the environment EVERY DAY. For example, if you have mercury fillingsyou should be aware of the latest admission by the Food and Drug
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Its tough to fight enemies you cant see. Thats certainly true of the infections and germs that often infect and sicken thousands of people each year. A particularly nasty germthe MRSA infectionis proving to be a tough opponent. Doctors confirm a new form of this drug-resistant superbug has been detected in some
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, If youre a woman over 50, youve either seen a friend experienceor have personally experienced the discomforts of HORMONE HELL! It might seem as though your body suddenly staged a mutinyand you wake up rounder, moodier, older and sicker every day! The FDA is offering a new solutionin the form of spray-on
Middle-aged people who have excess abdominal fat may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to findings published in the American Neurological Associations online journal, Annals of Neurology. More than 730 participants, 70 percent of whom were female patients, were enrolled into the study. The average age of participants was 60 years old. A
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, If you sometimes find yourself struggling to remember names phone numbers or fond memories, youre not alone. Research shows an astonishing 76% of Americans suffer from memory lapses and decreased alertness. But the good news is scientists have invented a remarkable new device that can help doctors diagnose memory problems quickly. And
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, You probably know by now you just cant rely on the medical establishment to keep you healthy. The medicines doctors and government agencies approve as cures often cause more problems than they solve! But if youre ready to take charge of your healthyoure going to love todays Monday edition of Health News