0 Jons Health Report

This is good news for me:Can you bite into an apple? If so, you are more likely to maintain mental abilities, according to new research.Aspirin May Slow Brain DeclineAn apple a day might keep the cardiologist awayIn a study of healthy, middle-aged adults, consumption of one apple a day for four weeks lowered by 40 percent blood levels of a substance linked to hardening of the arteries. Moderate alcohol intake and cancer: the role of under-reportingA large US cohort study in 129,987 persons suggests that the apparent increased risk of cancer among light-moderate drinkers is substantially due to underreporting of intake.Reduced glaucoma risk...

0 Eggless Oats Chocolate Biscottis

Biscottis are a type of cookies baked twice and it an Italian cookie. Usually these cookies or biscuits are oblong shaped and they are well known for their crunchiness. Since these cookies are baked twice they can stay pect for a long if they are conserved properly.For our this months Home Bakers Challenge,i have to became the host of the month at last moment coz the host of this month couldnt able to do the guest hosting, thank god i pinged earlier to know about the status of her recipe choice then only she told that she cant do the guest hosting for this month. When i was searching for a easy bake, i thought these Italian cookies will...

0 Swine Flu Symptoms and Prevention

What is Swine Flu ?Swine flu is a respiratory disease that infects pigs. It is caused due to the infection by any one of several type of influenza A virus. This influenza is transmitted to human through direct contact with infected pig (zoonotic swine flu) but looking to the history and even recent outbreaks of swine influenza in USA and in India we know that this virus is transmitted from human to human as well. the most common swine influenza virus in human is H1N1 which is a subtype of influenza virus A. swine flu is highly contageous but it can be treated and prevented as well.Swine Flu Symptoms The  swine flu  symptoms are...

0 Benefits of a Glucometer

A glucometes, also known asd self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), is the most beneficial device for diabetics. A number of types and brands of glucometers are easily available these days. Most of these are based on the following two principles:1. ChemicalA chemical is present on the test strip. When it comes in contact with glucose, a colour is produced. The meter measures intensity of colour intensity and the level of glucose present is expressed in mg/dl.2. Electric CurrentThe second type of glucometer measures the electric current present in the blood. This depends on the amount of glucose present. As soon as blood is put on the test strip,...

0 The Keys to Successful Weight Loss

(Article first published as Successful Weight Loss Requires More Than Counting Calories on Technorati.)You’ve made the big decision to lose weight and this time you want your achievement to be permanent. Traditional weight loss wisdom indicates that you need to cut 3500 calories through calorie restriction or exercise to burn a pound of fat. While the physics of this conversion are correct, the body is an adaptive metabolic machine that has evolved sophisticated means to utilize energy to ensure our survival in times of famine. Researchers have discovered that an occasional increase or decrease in calories has little effect on day to day body...

0 Pregnant Women Have Ability to Determine Time of Birth

Pregnant Women | New Haven, Connecticut, For children born on a nice date or certain days that are considered good, pregnant women usually opt for caesarean. But according to research, most expectant mothers have the ability to delay or accelerate the normal birth.The ability to control the time of birth as shown by the data on mothers giving birth in the United States. Although without the aid of a cesarean section, birth rates on certain dates that are considered either likely to remain elevated.Research conducted by scientists from Yale University revealed, the number of vaginal birth on Valentines Day (February 14) increased 3.6 percent from...

0 Green Tea Extract and Quercetin Boosts Cancer Fighting Capabilities

Green tea catechins such as EGCG have effectively been shown to increase metabolism as an aid to weight loss and have demonstrated a long history as a potent tool to fight many different types of cancer. Compounds in green tea act as powerful antioxidants that can promote apoptosis or programmed cell death, a mechanism missing in cancer cells that permits uncontrolled cell growth.Researchers from Rutgers University have published the result of a studyin the journal Food and Function that explains a synergistic health-promoting relationship when green tea polyphenols and the flavonoid quercetin are provided through diet or supplementation. Quercetin...

0 Alzheimers Disease Prevention and Treatment

Alzheimers Disease cases have been rapidly increasing over the last half century, and are currently the seventh leading cause of death in America.  Alzheimers is the most common form of dementia and affects our ability to form memories, communicate and perform the most common daily tasks.  Fifty years ago, Alzheimers Disease was virtually unknown to medical science, yet today we see a skyrocketing incidence of this devastating affliction.  While there is a genetic component to the disease, it is largely the result of lifestyle, poor diet and environmental factors which cause systemic inflammation in the body.Alzheimers Disease...

0 4 Benefits of drinking water after waking

During this time we drink water after eating food and thirst. Indeed, water is very important for our health. Many experts even advise you to drink it as soon as you wake up.Reporting from fitsugar.com, the following reasons why you should drink water immediately after waking.1. Restore the lost body fluidsWhen you fall asleep, then you regenerate all body cells repair themselves. You will feel thirsty. Theore drink water after waking to restore back the lost body fluids. Your body will teraliri oxygen in the water so you will be fresh again.2. Eliminate toxins in the bodyEspecially water that has been mixed with lemon liquid can act as the bodys...

0 The Problem With Salt Restriction

Every once in a while, you read something that just restores your faith in humanity. For me, a recent article in the New York Times did just that. Entitled "No Benefit Seen in Sharp Limits on Salt in Diet", the article makes the case that the latest sodium recommendations are too low, and that reducing sodium intake to such low levels could be dangerous.Amen. Its about damn time. The newest sodium guidelines are ridiculously, stupidly, just absurdly low. How absurdly low you ask? The 2010 Dietary Guidelines set the upper limit at 2300 mg per day for healthy individuals, about one teaspoon of salt, and 1500 mg for those with hypertension or cardiovascular...

0 Top Ten Links of the Week 4 22 11 4 28 11

Food marketing was the hot topic this week, with excellent articles from Leo Babuta, Marion Nestle, and Jane Black, among others. Plus, we celebrate the fabulous debut of Tom Haverfoods, which will only make sense for the next month or so.1) Zen Habits: Breaking Free From Consumerist ChainsSuper-solid piece on willingly dropping out of consumer culture. The first line establishes the tone: "We are not consumers. We are people." It just gets better from there, punctuated by real, honest-to-god useful tips.2) Food Politics: At Last, FTC Releases Principles of Food Marketing to KidsMarion Nestle analyzes the new FTC advertising guidelines for kids,...

0 7 Things you should know about wrinkles

7 Things you should know about wrinkles - Wrinkles are one of the biggest fears women. This is because the wrinkles will ruin the appearance of wrinkles mereka.Padahal is the aging process that can not be avoided.However, with diligent skin care done, then one can avoid wrinkles.Here are 7 reasons behind the appearance of wrinkles you should know as quoted magforwomen.com.1. Wrinkles are derivativesWrinkles can be caused by pollution, sunlight, and stress interfere. But in addition to these factors, it turns out wrinkles can also be caused by genetic derivatives. You will tend to have the same wrinkles parents or your grandparents.2. Food...

0 Rendez Vous With A Foodie Sharanya Palanisshami of Saras Tasty Buds

Most of my followers knows very well about my new event where am introducing upcoming new budding bloggers twice a month.As i told earlier, the main motto of this event is to showcase the new food bloggers,their passions and their respective blogs.Obviously every 7th and 20th of the month, a newbie blogger will post their guest post in my space and am very happy to introduce them eventhough some of them may be very much familiar to you. However am proud and happy to invite them to my space to post their guest post and i got immense responses from each and every newbies when i send a message through a social network.Thanks guys, am really honoured...

0 Sugary Drinks and Blood Pressure

The new study involved 810 adults aged 25 to 79 with prehypertension or early stage 1 hypertension who were taking part in an 18-month study designed to prevent or reduce high blood pressure with weight loss, exercise, and diet.Prehypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure reading between 120 and 139 or a diastolic blood pressure of 80 to 89. Stage 1 hypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure between 140 and 159 or a diastolic blood pressure between 90 and 99. Systolic blood pressure is the upper number in a blood pressure measurement and ers to the pressure when the heart beats. Diastolic blood pressure, the lower number,...

0 Acupuncture potent eliminate stress

Acupuncture potent eliminate stress - Your body is designed to react to stress. But if you are constantly alert, your health could be at risk. Long-term stress on the body can put you at risk, among others:- Heart disease- Sleep problems- Digestive Problems- Depression- Obesity- Decrease memoryAnd new research suggests you can really relieve the stress in the mind through acupuncture. Acupuncture can be a great way to relieve stress naturally. Each person responds to medication treatment in different ways, so the number of sessions required may vary.As reported by Fox News, experts recommend doing acupuncture minimum of one session per week for...

0 These characteristics of children with mental disorders

These characteristics of children with mental disorders - As a parent, you will immediately know if the physical state of the child was unwell. But what if the childs mental condition is not healthy? Signs of mental illness in children and adults is different. Theore you must be keen to see it for the health of your baby. The following symptoms of mental disorders in children reported by FoxNews:Hyperactivity: difficulty concentrating, can not be silent and unrulyChanges in the school: poor grades, stomach pains and headaches, make excuses to not go to school, social, and behavioral changesLoss of interest in extra-curricular activities on a...

0 Heres How consuming Less But Not seem Hungry

There is one functional way to misplace heaviness rapidly, which is a little less consuming less and physical activity. The problem is, numerous people who can not stand having to hold back hunger reducing serving of food portions.But not to concern, some way to make you eat lesser portions without initating hunger, asdescribed Boldsky:1. Drinking waterDrink 2 crystal of water 10 minutes before repasts, or each time you seem hungry. The water will load up your stomach and can knack your hunger.2. siestaHunger often arises due to fatigue and lack of rest. You can control it with short nap for 5 or 10 minutes on the margins of time off work.3....

0 DIET FOR BEFORE OR AFTER EXERCISE

Exercise for energy with enduranceFoods provide the gas to the body’s engine, and fluids provide the water to your body’s radiator. Without these crucial fuels and fluids, your body will have a hard time performing at its best.Fuelling exercise requires quality carbohydrates, lean protein, heart-healthy fats, and fluids. Your muscles rely on carbohydrate foods like breads, cereals, pasta, rice, fruits, and vegetables for a quick energy source. Protein is needed to build and maintain muscles and for healthy blood cells. Blood cells deliver nutrients and oxygen to working muscles.Importance of Drinking Liquid while exercise.The best way to...

0 10 top lunchbox ideas

1. The three bowl approach: fill one bowl with fruit, one with treats and one with dairy (such as tubs of yoghurt or cheese sticks). Let the kids make their own lunches by selecting one item from each bowl. Just add a sandwich, a bottle of water and lunch is ready. 2. Slice, wrap and fill: Make the most of the different varieties of bread including multigrain, rolls and buns. Try bagels, wraps, pita bread and hot cross buns or, for a treat, scones or pikelets. 3. The surprise factor: Okay, so your kid will not budge from the Vegemite sandwich. Introduce the unexpected by cutting their Vegemite sandwich with a cookie cutter. It may well...

0 What is Asthma

Asthma is an allergic condition when the bodys abnormal reaction to a substance such as mold, pollen, animal dander, chemicals, fumes, perfumes, certain foods or drugs. Germs in the nose and throat may also, cause asthma attacks.When asthma from childhood, usually caused by food, but when attacked in late childhood or early adolescence and adults, asthma is usually caused by pollen, dust, chemicals. And if more than 45 years, asthma is often caused by infection. Sometimes, patients with heart attacks get asthma attacks are similar, but not the actual asthma.Attacks more often if a patient feels tired or got great emotional stress, even iklimpun...