Jaén, a province in eastern Andalusia, Spain, is often hailed as the world capital of extra virgin olive oil. This region is renowned not only for its breathtaking landscapes of rolling olive groves but also for its immense contribution to the global olive oil industry. With millions of olive trees dotting the hillsides, Jaén accounts…
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…
If I list names such as metformin, pioglitazone, glimepiride or vildagliptin, you probably won’t know what they are for unless you suffer from diabetes. Yes, they belong to diabetic drugs list. However, there are some other simple names such as cinnamon and chromium which are not pharmaceutical drugs, but they may work as a medicine…
The 10,000-step campaign has become very popular recently. Its popularity grew almost at the same time with “healthy” apps, smartwatches and smartphones. Apparently, completing 10,000 steps on a daily basis should improve your health by reducing risk of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases, among others health conditions. But the reality and science offer a different…
Uses? Stimulating the immune system and fighting cancer Fighting infections and reducing blood pressure Lowering cholesterol and triglycerides Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication, especially anticoagulant. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? There are no restrictions on length of use, so long as it is having the…
Avocados have gained enormous popularity for being an excellent source of monounsaturated fat (good fat) and obviously for their health benefits. They have always been a delicatessen for everyone, including our ancestors. But not our forefathers from 100 years ago. Neither 200 years ago. Nor 300 years ago. We need to look back to the…
Uses? Stimulate flow of breast milk Loos of appetite Blood sugar Cholesterol Gastritis Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 8 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effect? Intestinal wind Diarrhoea Available forms? Capsules, tablets, seeds…
