Added April 23, 2012, Under: Health, Nutrition, Skin Conditions
We might be getting older but many parts of our bodies constantly renew and rejuvenate, helped along by a healthier lifestyle including regular exercise, a healthy diet with lots of whole, living foods and a good night's sleep while avoiding smoking and sugar and cutting down on alcoholic consumption.
In alphabetical order, here are some of the details of the “goings on” in different parts of the body:
Our brain is always the same age as our actual age because we start ...
Added April 22, 2012, Under: Children's Health, Diets, Health, Nutrition, Parents
With summer just around the corner in the northern hemsphere, you and your family will be thinking about those ice cream desserts and treats to enjoy when you are having fun in the outdoors.
The problem is that most ice creams today are not a healthy option. You really want to read the commercial ice cream labels because many of the brands have very suspect ingredients while all are sweetened with a refined sweetener.
Why take the risk on your health and ...
Added April 12, 2012, Under: Children's Health, Diets, Health, Nutrition
It is hard work always trying to eat in a healthy way and sometimes you and your children might feel like having a small rebellion. Well you can still have your treat and be healthy too by trying out some of these easy recipes which can be enjoyed by all members of the family, young and old.
Instead of deep frying, try making your own baked chips from either organic potatoes, parsnips, sweet potatoes, beets or vegetables from the farmers market, ...
Added April 11, 2012, Under: Environment, Nutrition, Skin Conditions
One of the wonderful essential oils is rosehip oil which will brighten your complexion and reduce any signs of premature ageing, being rich in vitamin C, beta carotene and anti-oxidants.
The rosehip is the fruit of the rose plant, and has a long history of use as an herbal remedy for conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, bladder infections, constipation, dizziness and headaches. This bulbous part at the base of the flower remains after the rose petals are removed or have fallen off a ...
Added April 10, 2012, Under: Diseases, Health, Nutrition, Skin Conditions
While zinc is readily available from food, the type of foods that are high in zinc tend to be those eaten in Eastern rather than Western diets. This could well mean that you are actually deficient in zinc and as you age, the deficiency problem can increase. Even if you do not have an actual zinc deficiency, but your copper is high, then the body will act like it has a zinc deficiency.
Copper and zinc need to be in balance ...
Added April 9, 2012, Under: Environment, Health, Nutrition
These well known weeds, that always seem to grow to quite a height alongside pathways that you want to walk through, are surprisingly full of healthy benefits. When walking with my grandchildren in the UK, I have had to teach them to hold their hands up high above their heads to avoid being stung by these painful stinging nettles and they soon developed a healthy respect for them.
You might be tempted to think that stinging nettles look like mint but ...
Added April 7, 2012, Under: Diets, Health, Nutrition
You might be more familiar with the salad green of Arugula when it is known as known as rocket, roquette, rugula or rucola. But whatever name you use, this popular and aromatic plant is very low in calories but very high in vitamins A and C.
Arugula is popular in Italian cooking and dates back to Roman times when it was grown both for its leaves and its seeds which were used for flavoring oils. Historically, the seed was also used ...
Added March 31, 2012, Under: Children's Health, Headaches & Migraines, Health, Nutrition
Chewing gum was first invented in 1870 and has been going strong ever since but interestingly, it was invented by mistake - almost. The substance was being researched as a substitute for rubber.
According to Wrigley.com (a well known company that manufactures and distributes chewing gum) they have their own science institute - The Wrigley Science Institute – which is the first organization of its kind committed to advancing and sharing scientific research that explores the benefits of chewing gum.
They state:
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Added March 30, 2012, Under: Children's Health, Diets, Health, Nutrition
Popcorn is a tasty snack that you can enjoy without the slightest feelings of guilt...on two conditions! Firstly, that the popcorn you eat is organic and secondly, that you take care how you pop it. This is because research scientists have recently discovered that popcorn is very high in healthy antixodants (polyphenols) and in fact, much higher even than fresh fruits and vegetables. The reason for this is that polyphenols are more concentrated in popcorn (with its average water content ...
Added March 28, 2012, Under: Diets, Health, Nutrition
This rather flashy fruit has bright green flesh with tiny black seeds and is often available year round because the California kiwi fruit appears in stores between November and May while the New Zealand crop of kiwi fruit is on sale from June to October. A small fruit approximately 3 inches long and weighing about four ounces, the kiwi comes in its own robust packaging.
Its green flesh is almost creamy in texture with a delicious taste reminiscent of strawberries, melons ...
