An active sex life has a positive impact on health. Having sex three or four times a week reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke by half, according to research. A British cardiologist studied 2400 men in Wales, to come up with this finding. At the start of the study, the men were asked…
Uses? Internally: – Water retention – Antimicrobial – Antibacterial – Hair growth – Diuretic Externally: – Wound healing Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 4 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Depletion of vitamin B1…
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid with powerful antioxidant properties that exists naturally in various plants, algae and seafood. Most astaxanthin is derived from the algae, Haematococcus pluvialis, which is commonly consumed by fish and crustaceans and is responsible for their pink coloration. Its most researched properties are those associated with eye and skin health, although it…
Uses? Insomnia Anxiety Stress Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 4 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Numbing of the lips and membranes of the mouth Impairments in coordination Sensitivity to light Muscle weakness …
Green tea has a positive reputation in many areas of health such as Alzheimer’s, some cancers and weight management, according to many studies. However, some other studies have brought up a new health benefits for supporting stress. The study results by the Ohsaki Cohort Study provide the first comprehensive epidemiological evidence for an inverse relationship…
Uses? Varicose veins Weak veins Oedema Bruises Sprains Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 6 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Stomach upset Dizziness Headache Itching Available forms? Capsules, tinctures, extracts, tablets Dose? Follow…
Dementia cases increase constantly every year as the world’s ageing population expands. So far, there is no an effective therapy for those who suffer memory loss, therefore, prevention seems to be the essential to address this public health problem. One of the latest studies focuses its attention on blueberries and their benefits for dementia (1).…
Uses? Prevent and treat hardening of the arteries Coronary insufficiency Angina Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 6 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Stomach upset Palpitations Nosebleeds Dizziness Headache Insomnia Available forms? Capsules,…
Every year, bladder cancer is diagnosed in about 430,000 people worldwide. It is estimated to be three times more likely to affect men than women. The risk of bladder cancer increases with both age and smoking, but micronutrient deficiencies could provide a possible explanation as to why a population that consumes the least fruit and…
Uses? Internally Enhancing sexual potency Improving memory Reducing stress Varicose veins Externally Relieve inflammation Help heal wounds Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 6 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Gastrointestinal discomfort Skin problems Frowsiness…
If you haven’t heard the term cibophobia before, it means the fear of food. People that suffer from this phobia tend to avoid a particular food or drink, because they are scared of the food itself. It can dangerously lead to malnutrition because people dramatically reduce many different types of aliment that they eat. As…
Uses? Cold remedy (for inflamed mucous membranes) Stomach infections Antiseptic Gastritis Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 6 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat Difficulty breathing…
