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Antioxidants are substances that protect the body by neutralizing unstable molecules called free radicals that may cause oxidative stress and can do serious damage to cells once they build up in the body. This may contribute to c…
Our liver health is important for our overall health. Failure to do its numerous functions may increase our risk of liver disease, metabolic disorder, and even type 2 diabetes. Luckily, there are certain foods that have benef…
Take action to prevent common diseases that harm kidneys. High blood pressure, diabetes, or a family history of kidney failure put one in three Americans at an increased risk of developing kidney disease. But even if you don’t ha…
Crunchy, crisp, refreshing, and cheap. Celery is an underrated veggie that just may help ease arthritis pain. When it comes to flavor, celery isn’t usually the first vegetable that comes to mind. However, the stalky food may h…
According to the Encyclopedia of Food, when Catherine de Medicis left her hometown of Florence, Italy to marry the King of France, she brought with her a love of spinach. She loved spinach so much, she brought her own Italian ch…
Lymphoma is a cancer that affects the lymphocytes, which are cells of the immune system. These cells make up the lymphatic system, which is responsible for eliminating unwanted toxins and waste from the body. There are several ty…
Red cabbage is a nutrient-rich, cruciferous vegetable that is a little smaller and denser than green cabbage and has a more peppery taste. It is highly nutritious and is low in fat and calories. This veggie has beneficial plant c…
Poor lifestyle choices are one of the reasons behind uric acid crystal formation. If not treated early, this can lead to a painful condition known as gout, a form of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the bloodstream. There …
According to a study published in The Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, being deficient in this mineral makes you twice as likely to die as other people. That mineral? Magnesium. In fact, over 80% of the American population is …
HOW TO live longer: You cannot predict your life expectancy with certainty but by making healthy lifestyle decisions, you can reduce your risk of developing life-threatening diseases and complications. Diet acts as a bulwark agai…
Passion fruit is a vine species native from Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. It is also known as Granadilla or Krishna Phal and had named after its flower which comes from one of the hundred species of the passion flower. Passio…
Maybe, most of you have already experienced different kinds of skin issues, such as dark spots, blemishes, wrinkles, hypersensitivity or acne all over the face. Though there are cosmetic products as well as procedures to help yo…
Oranges are sweet, juicy addition to our diet. They are a healthy source of fiber, vitamin C, thiamine, folate, and antioxidants. Every type of orange has more than 100% of our recommended daily amount of vitamin C. The nutrients…
The sciatic nerve is the largest single nerve in the human body! It sits on either side of the lower spine, then down through the buttock and into the back of the thigh. It eventually ends in the foot (1). It helps connect the sp…
Most ulcers aren't caused directly by stress but by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which is why ulcers are often treated with antibiotics along with an acid suppressor. Find out which foods can aid in healing and preventi…
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetic macular edema, or DME, you may be wondering how your condition will progress. Although diabetic eye diseases, including DME, are the leading cause of irreversible blindness in w…
Papaya is famous for its refreshing and delicious fruit. But do you know that its leaves packs essentials nutrients that can fight certain diseases such as dengue fever and anemia? It has been proven in repeated tests in India th…
Where does your banana peels usually end up? Well, after reading this article, you may want to try for yourself making a banana peel tea. Let’s admit it, banana peels always go down the bin or at your compost pile. But do you kno…
