After years of being maligned for raising peoples cholesterol, eggs have recently been cleared of that charge, as well as linked to many health benefits. Now, Canadian researchers are reporting that eggs may have an additional positive effect: reducing your blood pressure. Findings published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggest that both
Most Americans would probably adamantly deny being at risk for parasites. Youre a clean person, right? You wash your hands before eating you dont travel outside the country regularly and you consume healthy foods. But the presence of parasites could be the reason you continue to experience constipation or diarrhea irritable bowels bloating strained bowel
Taking a daily vitamin supplement is a routine that has helped millions of Americans improve their senses of health, energy and well-being. Now, experts at Yeshiva University’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine have announced that maintaining adequate nutrition appears to be linked to lower allergy rates in children. A report published in the Journal of
For optimum health we need powerful anti-inflammatory agents known as omega-3 fatty acids. Hundreds of scientific studies have clinically proven the remarkable health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids found in all-natural krill oil. Here are just a few of the results The United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) published a 2005 review
New research has found that a natural chemical may alleviate symptoms of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. During a recent trial, rats were genetically altered to show signs of the digestive disease, and then injected with prostaglandin
Men who suffer from erectile dysfunction during mid-life may be more likely to develop heart disease, according to a new study. Research conducted by the Mayo Clinic found that men who experienced erectile dysfunction (ED) at any point in their life were 80 percent more likely to have heart disease, compared with those who did
Looking for foods to boost your bone and joint health? Try adding more bok choy to your diet. This popular Chinese vegetable is a nutritious source of the essential mineral calcium. Another strong bone-builder is rhubarb. This root veggie has plenty of vitamin K needed to help increase your bone density.
The food you put into your body can have a great affect on your overall health and well-being. Most Americans consume a high-acid diet full of fatty meats, chicken, turkey, pasta, cheese and hundreds of processed food items. This diet can ruin your bodys alkaline balance and actually lead to cell death in your entire
Heart disease has held the #1 spot in the long list of fatal diseases for decades. But new research shows cancer is poised to overtake heart disease as the worlds top killer by 2010! And according to a new report issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), global cancer cases could DOUBLE by the year
If youre a fan of sprays, mints and mouthwashes to freshen your breathyou might be surprised to know that green tea works even better! Bad breath is caused when bacteria in your mouth break down proteins to form sulfur compounds. Breath fresheners are used to either eliminate the odor of these compounds or stop them