Who has not heard the phrase “An apple a day keeps the Doctor away”? Apples as symbols have been used through the centuries. In Christian belief the apple was seen as the forbidden fruit and by Adam and Eve eating this delicious fruit they were banished from the Garden of Eden. In Norse mythology the
We have been bombarded by calories over the past few years, this is mainly due to the high obesity rate in the world. Here are the top ten obese countries in the world: Nauru (a tiny pacific island). 95% of the people on this island are obese this is mainly due to a traditional ceremony
The use of natural extracts and products for infection control and eradication, and to stimulate accelerated tissue healing, has been documented since Ancient Egyptian times – about 2,500 – 3000 years ago. This new range of organic oils and plant extracts are based on plant and vegetable oils treated with ozone. These extracts undergo a
Alzheimer’s is a disease which mostly effects people over the age of 65. One in five people will develop this disease. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease which normally starts earlier in life. This is called “younger/ earlier-onset Alzheimer’s”, this can happen as early as 40 or 50 years of age. Alzheimer’s is not a decease
Bipolar disorder is also know as manic-depressive illness. The main symptoms of bipolar disorder is an unusual shift in mood, activity levels, energy levels and the inability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Bipolar is a very destructive illness as it damages relationships, effects your job and school performance and can even lead to suicidal thoughts
The importance of sleep has been recognized as one of the three most important factors of healthy living. Exercise and good nutrition has always over shadowed other important aspects of healthy living. Finally, the spotlight has moved to sleep and the importance thereof. A lack of sleep has multiple side effects, these include; lack of
Mens health magazine has awarded broccoli with being ranked in the top 40 most nutritional food. Broccoli is widely available in all seasons. Broccoli is considered to be one of the most nutritious vegetables that can offer numerous health benefits. Broccoli as any other food is better taken in moderation. To get the most out
For the past decade people have been arguing about if caffeine is good or bad for you. Personally, I believe that all is good in moderation. It has been proved that 2-3 cups op coffee or tea per day will enhance brain function, relieve stress and improve concentration. If you are a caffeine addict on
Millions of people in the world get migraine, some worse than others. Women are more prone on getting migraine. Migraine are pulsing headaches on one or both sides of the head and often burrows behind one eye. Any sound, movement or light may seem to intensify the pain. Before the start of a migraine some
Ginger has been around since the dawn of time. As ginger has many healing properties most cultures embrace this root as a general cooking and flavoring ingredient. The Chinese have been using ginger for medicinal use for over 2000 years. It is believed to have magical properties and that this small root can heal most