“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” was the first nutritional advice myself and many children heard from their moms. Many of us forget that sometimes, the simplest answers are the best. Apples are packed with disease-fighting vitamins, antioxidants and more, easily making them one of the top-ranked fruits for your health. Read on…
Wrinkles are visible creases in the skin. Wrinkles on the face is a symptom of aging which is very disturbing appearance. They result from a gradual decrease in the skin’s collagen levels as you age, which causes it to lose its elasticity. Many women as well as men believe that aging skin is inevitable, but…
Low in calories and high in vitamins, spinach is a winter superfood. Spinach has an extremely high nutritional value and is rich in antioxidants. It is a good source of vitamins A, B2, C and K, and also contains magnesium, manganese, folate, iron, calcium and potassium. Read the following surprising facts about the health benefits…
Asthma is a lung disease that causes difficulty breathing. Some common causes of asthma are allergies, air pollution, respiratory infections, sulfites in food and certain medications. Symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. If you are experiencing symptoms of asthma, it’s important to see your doctor to be properly diagnosed….
Kiwi fruit, also known as Chinese gooseberry, is the edible berry of a woody vine in the genus Actinidia. Kiwi fruit was named after the New Zealand Kiwi bird – an unusual flightless bird- because they are both small, brown and furry. All parts of the kiwifruit are edible, including the skin, although the last…
According to the American Heart Association, nearly one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem that can lead to heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and vision loss. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg, where 120 denotes the systolic pressure and 80…
Sore throats, while very common, can be painful and uncomfortable. The cause is simple: irritation from a cold or flu, over-exertion, tonsillitis or the air is too dry. Before you go running to a doctor, try these simple but effective natural home remedies for sore throat, however, that may make you feel better. 1. Saltwater…
Tea tree oil, often called melaleuca oil, is an essential oil obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia. Tea tree oil is usually clear to very pale golden in color and it exudes a fresh, camphor-like scent. It is an extensively used natural remedy in many skin…
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection in the kidneys, bladder or urethra. Most often, the infection is present in the bladder and urethra. While both men and women get urinary tract infections, women are more prone to them. Common symptoms include a frequent urge to urinate, passing small quantities of urine, a…
Avocado, or also called alligator pear, it has a green-skinned, fleshy body that may be pear-shaped, egg-shaped, or spherical. Avocado is considered as one of the healthiest foods in the planet because it is rich in folic acid and vitamin K, and are good dietary sources of vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E and pantothenic…