Health

Have you ever heard of fruit, nuts or vegetable talking to you? Well, they do. As a matter of fact, they like to brag about all the great things they can do. Before scientist began to measure the chemical properties of certain foods, these foods were telling of their value in the only way they knew how by looking like the very thing they can help. Walnuts help…

Phytochemicals are chemical compounds of plant origin that are created as a result of the plant’s natural metabolism. These phytochemicals help protect the plant from pathogens and predators, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungus. When we consume these foods, their protective properties are then passed to us. Fruits and vegetables are filled with antioxidants…

While most of us view this thick slimy substance as a nuisance, it is quite contrary to that. Mucus is actually the body’s way of protecting itself from bacteria, viruses and other pathogens that seek to do the body harm. Who would have thought that snot was a good thing, but it turns out it contains many valuable properties. Having said that, while some mucus…

Acid Reflux is an ailment where the acid from the stomach is brought back up to the esophagus, and as a result, irritates the lining. Symptoms include a bitter taste in your mouth, nausea, dry mouth, hoarseness, and even chest pain. After you have eaten a meal, the stomach produces hydrochloric acid to help with digestion. If the sphincter in the esophagus has..

Elderberries are a fruit that comes from a flowering plant called Sambucus. The berries have a sweet flavor, with its color ranging from dark blue to black. These berries are in desserts, jams or other spreads. Elderberries prove that big things can come in small packages, and it is packed with iron, phosphorus, copper, potassium, vitamins A, B, and C. It even…

Athlete’s foot is a widespread problem that is characterized by itching, scaling, and blisters that will sometimes form on the sole of the foot or in between the toes. While athlete’s foot can be caused by many things, such as bacterial infections or contact dermatitis, the most common culprit is a fungal infection which can be contagious and if not appropriately…

We live in an ever-changing world, very fast paced and unforgiving. We are inundated with new information, badgered continuously with fearful news, and held captive to chasing a carrot that seems to stay just a few feet ahead of us. With all the things that the average person must process in this life, where do you draw your strength from. Do you have something…

Gout is an ailment that is known in many circles as the “Disease of Kings,” in times past it was often associated with wealthy men who spend too much time eating and drinking, and it is one that can be avoided entirely in most cases, just by changing what you eat. Gout is inflammatory arthritis that occurs when there is a buildup of uric acid in the body. When we…

The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transport the sperm. Prostate cancer begins when there is a mutation in abnormal cells DNA, this causes abnormal cells to start to outgrow normal cells, these abnormal cells then form a tumor and can begin to invade other areas of healthy tissue. While this cancer…

There is an old tale about the Spanish flu that attacked our country in 1919, the towns Doctor went to each farm to check on the health of each of the farmers, there was not one home that had been spared from this terrible illness except one. When the Doctor came into the cabin of the farmer, he found onions hanging all around, he attributed this to why his home…