Bok choy is rich in bone building calcium, as well as vitamins A and C, folic acid, iron, beta-carotene, and potassium. Potassium keeps your muscles and nerves in check and lowers your blood pressure, and beta-carotene can reduce the risk of both lung and bladder cancers, as well as macular degeneration.
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Bone Builder - Dried Plums
Dried plums, also known as prunes, are rich in copper and boron, both of which can help prevent osteoporosis. They also contain a fiber called inulin, which, when broken down by intestinal bacteria, makes for a more acidic environment in the digestive tract, which in turn, facilitates calcium absorption.
Enjoy 4-5 a day to strengthen your bones and boost your energy
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Your Eyes Can Predict Disease
Your eyes are a unique window into health. Yahoo Health has assembled a list of 14 things your eyes can tell you about your entire body. Here are some of them:
Disappearing eyebrowsWhen the outer third of your eyebrow starts to disappear on its own, this is a common sign of thyroid disease.A stye that won't go awayIf it doesn't clear up in three months, or keeps recurring in the same location, it could be a rare cancer called sebaceous gland carcinoma.Burning eyes, blurry vision while using a computerThis is the result of "computer vision syndrome" (CVS). The eyestrain is partly caused by the lack of contrast on a computer screen, and the extra work involved in focusing on pixels.A small blind spot in your vision, with shimmering lights or a wavy lineA migraine aura produces this disturbed vision. It may or may not be accompanied by a headache.Whites of the eye turned yellowishThis is known as jaundice. It appears in either newborns with immature liver function, or adults with problems of the liver, gallbladder, or bile ducts.Eyes that seem to bulgeThe most common cause of protruding eyes is hyperthyroidism, which is overactivity of the thyroid gland.Sudden double vision, dim vision, or loss of visionThese are the visual warning signs of stroke.Blurred vision in a diabeticDiabetics are at increased risk for several eye problems, but the most common is diabetic retinopathy, in which diabetes affects the circulatory system of the eye. It's the leading cause of blindness in American adults.
For the rest of the list, click on the link below.
Yahoo Health February 3, 2011
Yahoo Health February 3, 2011
Friday, October 1, 2010
Pineapples for Constipation
Just 4 ounce of pineapple a day may be enough to cure constipation. This fruit is a source of bromelain, an enzyme that treats and prevents diarrhea caused by E. Coli bacteria.
Pineapple juice or canned pineapple won't help, however. They don't contain active bromelain.
Pineapple juice or canned pineapple won't help, however. They don't contain active bromelain.
Menu for avoiding Cancer
We know how important is it to avoid and limit certain foods, but it is also important to eat the right ones. Make room on your plate for these cancer fighting foods.
- Fruits and vegetables, especially cruciferous vegetables and citrus fruits for antioxidant properties.
- Tea because it contains catechins
- Flaxseeds, because it is rich in lignans and fiber
- Yogurt, for probiotics
- Tomatoes and tomato products, for lycopene
- Onions and garlic, which contain sulfur compounds
- Whole grains, for fiber and selenium
Avocados for Heart
You will have less heart disease, lower blood pressure, less congestion from cholesterol and reduce bad cholesterol levels if you make avocados a part of your weekly meals. Second to olives in fat content and its fat actually have properties that make them work for your benefit. It also contains potassium, magnesium, vitamin C and E, and folic acid.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Beware of Calcium Robbers
Some foods you eat may take away the calcium you need for your bones. A natural compound oxalate, combines with calcium and keeps your body from using it. Foods high in oxalates include:
spinach
rhubarb
beet leaves
nuts
chocolate
strawberries
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