Ginseng has long been revered as the “king of herbs” throughout the world. It is often used to alleviate ailments such as stress and fatigue. The therapeutic effects of ginseng are attributed to rare phytochemicals named ginsenosides. Though present throughout the plant, levels of ginsenosides are highest in the root. American ginseng has more Rb1 […]
Posted on September 17th, 2009 by Dave Taylor
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Cactus contains thousands of phytochemicals that perform myriad functions in the body. Besides regulating the immune system, they also help wound healing. Scientists tested a topical application that consisted of cactus extract and found that phytochemicals in cactus accelerated tissue regeneration by inhibiting inflammation, stimulating fibroblasts (cells that aid in wound healing) to move to […]
Posted on September 16th, 2009 by Dave Taylor
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Royal Jelly is a substance produced by worker bees and fed to the larva from which the queen bee develops. Queen bees live up to 8 years, which is 50 times longer than worker bees. A rich source of complete protein, royal jelly contains all essential amino acids, natural sugars, unsaturated fats, minerals and B-vitamins. […]
Posted on September 15th, 2009 by Dave Taylor
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How much you know about the health hazard we are facing today? How much you understand about your very own immune system? This video was recorded 10 years ago. And you’ll be surprise how real the outcome we are facing today have actually been warned again and agian by scientists. Today, it’s no more “one […]
Posted on August 11th, 2009 by Jacklyn
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Our state of mind is shaped by the way we think and that affects our response to situations we face in our lives. Having good mental health or a healthy state of mind is not just about feeling happy. It also means accepting yourself for who you are and being able to cope with changes […]
Posted on April 15th, 2009 by Jacklyn
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These 10 tips can help you achieve or regain good mental health. Apply them to your life today! Value Yourself ~ Realise that you are unique as an individual. Be confident of your abilities and resist the urge to underestimate yourself. Do your best, but don’t keep blaming yourself if you make some mistakes along […]
Posted on April 15th, 2009 by Jacklyn
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At your next meal, you might want to eat more wholesome, calcium-rich foods. These plant foods are some of the best sources of calcium, which does more than just build bones and prevent osteoporosis. Researchers think that calcium from wholesome foods may protect the body from cancer, by helping to prevent abnormal cell growth. For […]
Posted on March 18th, 2009 by Jacklyn
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Fact: Genetic disorders are not always inherited. A child may have a genetic disorder that his parents do not have! How is this possible? Thanks to scientists, we now have answers. What are genes? A gene is a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) sequence that instructs a cell to make proteins, the building blocks of life. Genes […]
Posted on March 17th, 2009 by Jacklyn
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Imagine living in a world of darkness. Simply household chores may seem like a Herculean task. Losing one’s sight can indeed be a debilitating condition that affects a person physically, emotionally, mentally and even economically. Our Windows to the World The eyes capture light from their surroundings before transforming it into impulses that the brain […]
Posted on February 10th, 2009 by Jacklyn
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Almost everyone I know could benefit from a better memory. From remembering shopping lists and not forgetting birthdays to national championships, everyone can be helped. There are several ways I have learned how to improve my memory. 1. Eat foods rich in Omega 3 – studies have shown that Omega 3 improves cognitive functioning. Once […]
Posted on October 21st, 2008 by Jacklyn
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