A simple change in the color of your foods and beverages could make a big impact on your health, according to dietician Julie Upton. The pigments that give plants their color also provide the antioxidants that protect against heart disease, inflammation and certain cancers. Try swapping your white grapefruit juice for pink. Or eat more
Individuals who take multivitamins and dietary supplements for health and well-being may be heartened by recent news announced at the American Thoracic Societys 2011 International Conference in Denver, Colo. Researchers from Beijings Gunaganmen Hospital stated that a traditional herbal medicine called Xiao Chuan (XCP) appears to support healthy lungs, even when breathing is affected by
Looking for a sweet treatment for your cuts and scrapes? In her book Salt in Your Sock and Other Tried-and-True Home Remedies, Lillian Beard, M.D., recommends the use of sugar to help heal your minor wounds. The sugar granules are natural antibacterial agents and can help speed up the healing process. So reach for a
If you are taking supplements like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), vitamin E and beta-carotene for dry skinhere are some simple dietary suggestions to improve your scaly arms and legs: Reduce your fat intake by about 25 percent Eat fish three times a week and Limit red meat to no more than twice weekly If you plan
Some folks are convinced that foggy thinking is a natural part of aging. But if you have hypertension and experience spikes in your blood pressureyou might have an increased risk of experiencing brain drain! Jason C. Allaire, Ph.D., and colleagues at the Department of Psychology at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, conducted a study
If youre a dieter prone to carb cravings that just wont quitheres some GREAT news for you. A recent study found that whole grains just might help you fight fat! Researchers at Pennsylvania State University said study participants who followed a weight loss program which included whole grain breads, cereals and other foods lost more
Having trouble getting to sleep at night? Try setting a specific bedtime and wake time. If not, your internal clock may be thrown out of whackand you might not know when you should go to bed. Make sure your bedroom is dark enough to get ample sleep, and try waking to bright lights or sunlight.
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, You probably know obesity is becoming an epidemic in the United Statesand in other countries that adopt Western eating habits. But you might be surprised to learn what British researchers discovered about a new health threat associated with being overweight Find out what it isand what you can do to protect yourself
Studies show that probiotics, or good bacteria, can help relieve your digestive troubles constipation bloating heartburn diarrhea and food allergies. And now, a new study shows that the Lactobacillus plantarum 299 probiotic helps fight infections and acts as an antiseptic! Researchers in Sweden studied 50 critically ill hospital patients who currently use ventilated devices to