You could be swallowing more than 100 tiny plastic particles with every main meal, a Heriot-Watt study has revealed. The plastic, which can come from soft furnishings and synthetic fabrics, gets into household dust that falls on plates and is consumed.
I remember coming home from a full day of dance training, muscles exhausted and mind fatigued, but not tired enough to lie down and nap. I really wanted to feel replenished and turned to fruit after fruit after fruit… but…
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, according to the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) doctrine, the natural flavors (sour, bitter, sweet, acrid, salty), five colors of food (green, red, yellow, white, black) are linked with many properties of…
Lately, you’ve looked in the mirror and realized something isn’t the same. And at dinnertime, you can’t eat the same things as before. No need to panic — you’re just getting older. But never fear; you can minimize the effects…
Red dates are rich in proteins, fats, carbohydrate, calcium, iron, fiber, organic acids, and Vitamin D. A daily intake of red dates has many advantages. Here are a few:
If you diet and exercise, but find that you still can’t seem to shake off the weight, it may be time to look to your stress triggers. A poor diet, busy lifestyle, and a demanding job can all contribute to…
Some physicians refer to apples as the “fruit of comprehensive health” or the “all-purpose doctor.” Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that apples help produce saliva, quench thirst, moisten the lungs, alleviate anxiety, strengthen the spleen and heart, nourish the stomach and…
Dong Feng was a renowned physician of traditional Chinese medicine during the Three Kingdoms period (220-280 B.C.). People sought him out for medical advice and treatment everyday, and he often treated them with concoctions made from apricots.
Onions are an inexpensive vegetable that research has shown to have several health benefits.
Because of the time people spend on computers, cell phones, and watching TV, the number of cases of macular degeneration, a condition that causes progressive damage to the retina resulting in a gradual loss of vision, has been on the…
You could be swallowing more than 100 tiny plastic particles with every main meal, a Heriot-Watt study has revealed. The plastic, which can come from soft furnishings and synthetic fabrics, gets into…
I remember coming home from a full day of dance training, muscles exhausted and mind fatigued, but not tired enough to lie down and nap. I really wanted to feel…
Nutritious and delicious, bananas are a perfect food. They are ideal for students or young people on the go; they even come in their own packaging. So, why are they…
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, according to the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) doctrine, the natural flavors (sour, bitter, sweet, acrid, salty), five colors of food (green,…
Lately, you’ve looked in the mirror and realized something isn’t the same. And at dinnertime, you can’t eat the same things as before. No need to panic — you’re just…
Red dates are rich in proteins, fats, carbohydrate, calcium, iron, fiber, organic acids, and Vitamin D. A daily intake of red dates has many advantages. Here are a few:
If you diet and exercise, but find that you still can’t seem to shake off the weight, it may be time to look to your stress triggers. A poor diet,…
Some physicians refer to apples as the “fruit of comprehensive health” or the “all-purpose doctor.” Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that apples help produce saliva, quench thirst, moisten the lungs, alleviate…
Dong Feng was a renowned physician of traditional Chinese medicine during the Three Kingdoms period (220-280 B.C.). People sought him out for medical advice and treatment everyday, and he often…
Onions are an inexpensive vegetable that research has shown to have several health benefits.
Because of the time people spend on computers, cell phones, and watching TV, the number of cases of macular degeneration, a condition that causes progressive damage to the retina resulting…
Certain foods, along with exercise and meditation, can help improve your mood. Serotonin is the key chemical element behind your mood. It is a neurotransmitter that’s been called the “happy molecule” for…
In China, foods have historically been considered to have medicinal qualities. Here are 20 detoxifying foods that will help make you healthier.
In traditional Chinese medicine, garlic is useful in expanding blood vessels, and reducing blood pressure and blood sugar. Two garlic cloves with honey taken everyday on a long-term basis can…
Dementia is one of the most terrifying worries for older people. Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with…
At 115, Chang Tong-Chin is still strong-bodied with perfect vision and normal hearing. She has two sons and four daughters; her first grandchild is 77 years old. Except of an occasional…
Eating healthy is always a choice, but when you’re surrounded by fast food, chocolate bars, and cupcakes, it’s hard to see past their appeal. Usually, we regard diets and a…
Research shows that approximately one-third of cancer-related deaths are related to poor dietary choices. Patients with chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes have double the risk…
High blood pressure is a chronic disease that is often accompanied by high cholesterol. As a result, patients with high blood pressure are likely to also have coronary disease.
Many people in the world suffer from diabetes, but many more don’t know how to prevent this disease until symptoms become apparent. Diabetes is the condition in which the body…
