Massage may help protect against high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease. Some studies suggest that getting a massage may help calm the sympathetic nervous system,which is responsible for raising your blood pressure in response to stress.Although research on massage and blood pressure is fairly limited, there’s some evidence that adding massage to your stress management… Read More »
Green tea is touted to be one of the healthiest beverages on the planet.It’s loaded with antioxidants that have many health benefits, which may include: improved brain function fat loss protecting against cancer lowering the risk of heart disease There may be even more potential health benefits. Here are 10 possible health benefits of green tea. 1. Contains… Read More »
TAKE a close look at your nails. Their colour, shape and condition could tell you a lot about the state of your health. THEY get bitten, clipped, filed and painted on a regular basis but for all the attention they receive, do we really take much notice of what our nails can tell us about our bodies? Most… Read More »
Honey and milk is a classic combination often featured in drinks and desserts alike.In addition to being incredibly calming and comforting, milk and honey can bring a rich flavor to your favorite recipes. Plus, these two ingredients have been researched for their medicinal properties and are often used as a natural remedy to treat a variety of health… Read More »
Joints are the parts of your body where your bones meet. Joints allow the bones of your skeleton to move. Joints include: shoulders hips elbows knees Joint pain refers to discomfort, aches, and soreness in any of the body’s joints. Joint pain is a common complaint. It doesn’t typically require a hospital visit. Sometimes, joint pain is the result of… Read More »
Dissolving palm sugar makes it easier to incorporate into pad thai sauce. Look for the soft and scoopable version, sold in small tubs at Asian markets. If substituting the firmer disks of palm sugar, coarsely chop before using to ensure it dissolves fully. Equipment Small Pot Airtight Container Yield: makes 2 cupsTime: 15 minutes Ingredients 1½ cups (10 oz.) coconut… Read More »
Licorice is an herb that grows in parts of Europe and Asia. The root is used as medicine. Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin, which is also called glycyrrhizic acid. Glycyrrhizin can cause adverse effects when eaten in large quantities. Many “licorice” products manufactured in the U.S. actually don’t contain any licorice. Instead, they contain anise oil, which has the… Read More »
In a bid to preserve food and keep it for as long as possible many people choose to freeze food. If you have a honey jar at home the thought as to whether you should freeze it or not may have crossed your mind. Will honey freeze? No, genuine pure honey will never freeze completely as honey is a… Read More »
Overview Hair loss (alopecia) can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. It can be the result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a normal part of aging. Anyone can lose hair on their head, but it’s more common in men. Baldness typically refers to excessive hair loss from… Read More »
Although electronic records are more common now, if you saw your doctor’s handwriting, there’s a good chance it’s chicken scratch. Here’s why. If you’ve ever taken a handwritten prescription from a doctor or looked at the notes from your visit, it seems like no amount of squinting could help the letters get clearer. Bad handwriting almost seems like… Read More »