A great source of lean protein is soybeans. Natural sources can be found in soymilk, edamameor baby soybean podsand organic tofu. Another popular soy product is tempeh, or fermented soybeans prepared in a cake form. Tempeh can be a great substitute in meat dishes because of its firm texture and strong flavor. Plus, its loaded
Your liver is an important filter that helps cleanse toxins from your body. And according to Sandra Cabot, author of The Healthy Liver and Bowel, your liver is a workhorse that uses bile to transport fat out of your body through the small intestines. If youre not getting enough of the proper nutrients to help
Do you fear a painful bone break an accident? Many Americans do. But according to a new study reported in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, exercise programs that include balance training can help reduce your risk of experiencing a painful slip and fall accident. Researchers developed an Inter-Professional Falls Prevention Program (IFPP), to
A form of vitamin B1 could become a new and effective treatment for one of the worlds leading causes of blindness, according to Texas scientists. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have presented promising results achieved with benfotiamene, a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 which is absorbed rapidly by the body
Compounds found in the skin of olives may help fight colon cancer, according to new research conducted in Spain. Researchers from the University of Granada and the University of Barcelona studied the effects of maslinic acid, which is derived from olive-skin pomace. They found that this acid was able to significantly inhibit cell proliferation and
According to the American Academy of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), more than 12 million folks visit the doctor for troubles associated with ear wax buildup. And the foundation has issued some guidelines of the best and worst ways to deal with the problem. Ear wax is a protective mixture of secretions from your
If you are like millions of Americans who are constantly roused from a peaceful slumber with painful muscle cramps, backaches and stiff joints, then you know the agony these conditions can bring. Instead of turning to those toxic pills, creams and solutions that can do more harm than good, reach for a combination of these
Stress can take a toll on both your mental and physical health&emdasy;and can even cause tummy troubles. To help with an upset stomach, bloating or irritable bowel symptoms, Anne Nedrow, M.D., recommends the use of a hot water bottle to ease abdominal pain. Adding fiber-rich foods to your diet like almonds, soy nuts and artichokes
As 90 percent of Americans spend their time indoors, their exposure to indoor allergens and airborne particles is high. Researchers are now saying that this could lead to respiratory conditions down the line. While such as vitamin C might curb some of the symptoms for allergy sufferers, a new study reports it may be whats
It may come as no surprise to individuals who take vegetable-based herbal supplements that consuming adequate amounts of produce can keep the body fit and energized. It may also shock few people that a new study has found that vegetarians have a lower risk of chronic disease. Research published in the journal Diabetes Care found