Gum bleeding is very common and many people suffer from it. This is usually caused due to poor oral hygiene, but may also be indicative of other health conditions like pregnancy, vitamin deficiency, scurvy, leukemia or many other kinds of infections. A visit to your dentist is highly recommended, however you can take some steps…
Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the branches of wild trees that belong to the genus “Cinnamomum”, it’s one of the oldest known spices, sprinkled on toast and lattes. But extracts from the bark of the cinnamon tree have also been used traditionally as medicine throughout the world. Take a look at the health…
Nutrition is a vital component of our health. Our bodies require essential nutrients to provide us with energy, to build and maintain body tissues, and to regulate our body functions. An essential nutrient is a nutrient that the body cannot synthesize on its own — or not to an adequate amount — and must be provided…
A poor appetite can stem from many factors. Stress, depression, anxiety, worries, pregnancy and some diseases may be the main causes of appetite lacking — and that may mean that we’re not getting the calories and nutrition we need to stay healthy and recover from illness or surgery. But don’t worry, here are some great…
Back pain is a common health problem among middle-aged and elderly people, but at times young people also suffer from it. Back pain can occur for many reasons such as muscle tension, improper diet, lack of physical activity, arthritis, excessive physical labor, poor sitting posture and pregnancy. The good news is that most back pain…
Blueberries are the fruits of a shrub that belong to the heath family, which includes the cranberry and bilberry as well as the azalea, mountain laurel and rhododendron. Blueberries are not only popular, but also repeatedly ranked in the U.S. diet as having one of the highest antioxidant capacities among all fruits, vegetables, spices and…
Cardio exercises is any exercise that raises your heart rate. The kinds of exercise that are associated with cardiovascular workouts are things like jogging, fast walking, and swimming where there is no break in the routine. A stronger cardio-vascular system means more capillaries delivering more oxygen to cells in your muscles. This enables your cells…
Onions (Allium cepa) belong to the lily family, the same family as garlic, leeks, chives, scallions and shallots. Most onion cultivars are about 89% water, 4% sugar, 1% protein, 2% fibre and 0.1% fat. They contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, folic acid and numerous other nutrients in small amounts. Onions are a true gift from…
Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones. We get some of it from food, but most comes from sunlight (hence its nickname, the “sunshine vitamin”). Vitamin D deficiency can result in weak, brittle bones. Children who don’t get enough may have rickets, and adults with vitamin D deficiency are at a greater risk for osteoporosis….
Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure, sometimes called arterial hypertension, is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. High blood pressure usually causes no symptoms and high blood pressure often is labeled “the silent killer.” People who have high blood pressure typically don’t know it until their blood…