Coughing is one of the most common health problems. When cold and flu season hits, it’s nice to have an assortment of home remedies for coughs on hand to sooth sore throats. Moisture content differentiates coughs. Some are dry, accompanied by a ticklish or sore throat. Others are accompanied by a thick phlegm and are…
Popular during fall holidays, the pumpkin is one of the most nutritious fruits available. Pumpkin puree is low in calories and fat(100 g fruit provides just 26 calories and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol) and offers a number of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that support a healthy diet. Pumpkin bread, pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin pie,…
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. The effect of coffee on human health has been a subject of many studies; however, if consumed in moderation, no more than four cups a day, coffee is actually a safe beverage that may even offer some health benefits. Here are some reasons drinking…
Digestion is one of the most complicated processes in the human system. All have the potential to wreak havoc on your digestive system, such as stress, poor dietary habits, environmental toxins, food allergies, and so on. The failure of the digestive system not only results in fatigue but also fermentation and production of toxins, which…
Yoghurt, better known as “yogurt,” is a dairy product made from the bacterial fermentation of milk. Aside from its popular taste, texture and characteristic tanginess, yogurt has been found to have numerous beauty and health benefits. Here are seven healthy reasons why people should add yogurt to their diet. Yogurt is loaded with vitamins Yogurt…
As we enter into the flu season, chances are that many people will experience the effects of a cold or flu. They say there’s no cure for the common cold. While it is true that it can’t always be prevented, luckily, some home remedies can bring symptom relief or shorten the duration of those symptoms….
When you wake up sneezing, coughing, and have that achy, feverish, can’t move a muscle feeling, how do you know whether you have flu symptoms or the cold? Because flu symptoms are quite similar to cold symptoms, it’s often hard to tell the difference. This article will help you distinguish flu from cold. What causes…
A blister is a small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin, typically caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure or infection. Most blisters are filled with a clear fluid called serum or plasma. However, blisters can be filled with blood (known as blood blisters) or with pus (if they…
Colon cancer is a cancer from uncontrolled cell growth in the colon. Colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the US and is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Anyone can get colon cancer but it is more common in people over 50 years. This is why regular screening beginning…
What is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in mammals, accounting for around 30% of the protein content of the human body, that is mostly found in the skin, and it is also abundantly found in bones, muscles, body tissues, tendons and cartilage. Collagen is vital for strengthening blood vessels and giving skin its…