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[10 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 714 views]
Cinnamon regulates glucose level

The persons who suffer from diabetes may use cinnamon in fruit salads instead of sugar (a teaspoon per portion). After six weeks of regular usage, the spice regulates the blood sugar level.
Cinnamon is also an excellent remedy for cold suffering persons. The chilly people must follow a cinnamon powder therapy (one teaspoon of cinnamon powder per cup, for example per cup of boiled wine or basil infusion) for 10 days.
The hiccup and digestive spasms may also be controlled by aids of a teaspoon of cinnamon infusion in a glass of …

Lifestyle »

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Greasy hair, beautiful skin’s enemy

Persons who suffer from both acne and greasy hair tend to respond lesser to acne treatments, concluded dermatology specialists from American Academy.  Medics recommend for this patients daily hair wash and the use of oil free skin treatment and makeup products.
Also, specialists advise this persons to avoid skin contact with hairstyling products. In addition, during the night, the hair should be tied in a loos pony tail.
Although it was concluded that salami, sausages, chocolate or spices are not directly related with acne appearance, many persons associate acne with different food …

Health Risks »

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Risk of multiple sclerosis lower in children born to mothers who consume milk during pregnancy

Researchers found that women who drink milk daily during pregnancy have a lower risk to give birth to children who will develop multiple sclerosis later in life.  The risk is lower in children born to mothers who consume 3-4 glasses of milk per day compared to those born to mothers who only drink a few glasses a month.
The study involved 35,794 nurses whose mothers provided information about their diet during pregnancy. During the study 199 women developed multiple sclerosis. The risk of multiple sclerosis was 56% lower for women whose …

Nutrition »

[9 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 438 views]
Main Food Groups

There are 4 main food groups as follows:
Group 1 – Proteins (meat, fish, milk, eggs, nuts, cheese, mollusks, soy, yogurt)
Group 2 – carbohydrates (bread, pasta, cereals, bakery products, starch vegetables, honey, sugar)
Gropu 3 – Starch free vegetables (tubers, herbs, spices)
Group 4 – All types of fruits

Risks of improper food group association

prevents nutrients absorption
disturbs digestive enzymes activity (pepsin)
alters complete digestion and leads to colon illness
frequently abdominal swellings and cramps, burning stomach  sensations, flatulence

How to safely combine different Food groups :

Stay Healthy !

Medical Researches »

[9 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 655 views]
Once a day pill could be the cure for osteoporosis

Scientists discovered a drug that taken once a day for six weeks fully cured osteoporosis in some case and stopped it developing in others. So far they tested the drug on animals but believe the treatment could help humans with fragile bones one day.
Currently the drugs used in osteoporosis treatment slow bone loss without having an effect in stimulating new bone. The only drug with this effect is teripartide but it has to be injected. The new found drug called LP533401 has the advantage of being administered orally.
“With tens of …