Monday, July 30, 2018

The Importance of Iodine for a Healthy Thyroid

Dr. Edward Group reveals why iodine is essential to thyroid function.
Iodine is an essential nutrient, meaning that the human body requires it for many essential functions but cannot synthesize it on its own. Without enough iodine, the thyroid gland cannot produce the thyroid hormones that regulate growth, metabolism and other important processes in the body. When that happens, energy levels plummet, hormones become imbalanced, and physical and emotional states are affected. Here we’ll take a closer look at everything you need to know about iodine and its special relationship with the thyroid.

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Friday, July 27, 2018

Eating Berries Reduces Risk of Dying From Heart Disease

The power of berries: Eating a handful every day reduces the risk of dying from heart disease by 40%, a study suggest.
Eating a handful of berries every day reduces people's risk of dying from heart disease by 40 per cent, new research suggests.

Antioxidants known as anthocyanins, which give the fruit their colour, lower the risk of the condition by improving artery stiffness, lowering blood pressure and reducing inflammation, a review of 25 studies found.

Some 16 per cent of heart related deaths in developed countries are caused by a low fruit intake, the UK research adds. Read more

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Maca Root: The Superfood Everyone Should Be Eating

Discover why maca root is a superfood that everyone should be eating
Maca root is often passed off as a natural stimulant, paired with other stamina-boosters like caffeine, L-theanine, and ashwagandha. While its energy-enhancing capabilities are not to be dismissed, maca can also be the singular superfood your diet needs.

Cultivated in the Andean reaches of Peru, maca is a yellow cruciferous vegetable that has been honored for its medicinal properties for decades. Once harvested, maca’s savory root is removed from the body of the vegetable and ground into a powder.

Widely available at health food stores, maca can be consumed as an alternative to caffeine, safeguard against oxidative stress, immune booster, and more. It is perfectly legal to consume and does not require Rea prescription. Read more

Monday, July 23, 2018

5 Steps to a Stronger Bladder

If your bathroom trips have become too frequent, follow these five steps to a stronger bladder.
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Typically, this refers to being older in age and it being more difficult to learn something new. This may apply to people, but it sure doesn’t apply to our bladders. You can very well teach an old bladder a new trick, that being to prevent leaks. Read more

Friday, July 20, 2018

A Few Beers a Week Boosts Sperm Counts

A few beers a week could help men start a family by boosting their sperm count,a  study suggests..
Men hoping to become fathers are often advised to avoid alcohol for fear of harming their fertility.

But a study suggests a few small beers a week or bottle of wine may actually help men start a family.

Italian researchers who asked 323 men about their alcohol consumption found moderate drinkers had a better sperm count.

This worked out as up to a bottle and small glass of wine a week, or seven small bottles of beer. Read more

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Simple Exercises Tt Help Reverse Damage Caused From Excessive Sitting

If you have a job that requires sitting for long periods, you can reverse the damage caused from excessive sitting with some simple exercises.
  • The Facts:In our modern lifestyle, we are sitting too much and for too long periods of time. This level of sedentary lifestyle is not natural for our bodies and could lead to very serious health issues if we do not address this issue.
  • Reflect On:How could you be more active throughout your regular day to reduce the impacts of sitting too much? Can you make some of these simple excises a daily habit to help limit the damages of sitting? Read more

Monday, July 16, 2018

A Surprising Way to Add 4 Years to Your Life

A new study has discovered a way to add four years to your life without changing your diet or exercising.
A new study has uncovered that those with close religious affiliations tended to live up to four years longer compared to non-religious persons. The four-year extra longevity was found after considering other factors that could affect mortality including marital status and sex. Read more

Friday, July 13, 2018

Could Red Dates Help Fight Cancer?

Red dates kill cancer cells, according to a recent study. At worst it's one of those things that can't hurt and might help.
The trendy superfood ‘red dates’ from Asia kill cancer cells in the lab, new research suggests.

Jujube fruits, which are known as red dates due to them looking similar to the Middle-Eastern staple, programme lung, breast and prostate cancer cells to commit suicide, a study published in the journal Food & Function found.

Red dates are thought to trigger cancer cell death by causing 'internal stress' in tumours, according to researchers from the Royal Society of Chemistry. Read more

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

What Is Dry Brushing?

 If you haven't heard about dry brushing, find out what it is and how to do it to improve your health.
Have you heard of dry brushing? The name basically explains what it is — you use a dry brush to, well, brush yourself. Now you may be asking why on earth someone would brush themselves, but hear us out, it has many benefits.

The main benefit to dry brushing your body is to increase blood circulation and lymphatic flow. If you don’t know, the lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help transport metabolic waste out of the body. The lymphatic system includes the thymus gland, lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and tonsils. Read more

Monday, July 9, 2018

7 Natural Ways to Imporve Brain Circulation

Is your brain getting enough blood flow? Here are seven natural ways to improve brain circulation.
It’s no secret that the brain does a lot of work. Since this little part of our body is responsible for ensuring that everything works just fine, it’s important to make sure that it gets an adequate amount of blood flow day in and out. Accomplishing this isn’t even as complicated as it sounds and here’s how you can do it: Read more

Friday, July 6, 2018

Nuts Boost Sperm.

Eating a handful of almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts every day increases sperm production by nearly 20 percent, according to researchers.
Eating a handful of almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts every day boosts men’s sperm production, new research suggests.

Just a 60g daily serving of the mixed nuts improves their sperm count by 16 per cent, a Spanish study found today. Read more