Archive for: November, 2017

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Top Foods to Avoid with High Blood Pressure

In America, almost one in three adults are living with high blood pressure, that’s why the topic of dietary recommendations for high blood pressure is becoming more and more popular these days. What causes high blood pressure? Normally not consuming enough vegetables and fruits can result in a high sodium intake and low potassium intake, […]

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15 Reasons You Should Be Drinking Lemon Water Every Morning

If you are looking for an easy trick to improve your life and overall health, than look no further. Drinking lemon water first thing in the morning is a pretty simple routine to get into and will have tremendous effects on your overall health. Since I started this simple and surprisingly healthy habit a few […]

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Could a study published in 1911 hold the key to the successful treatment of cancer?

Cancer has been successfully treated with enzymes for many decades. Enzyme therapy is not new. In fact, it dates back to at least the 1700’s when Jean Senebier discovered that gastric juices could be applied to wounds to prevent infections and speed healing. The enzymes in gastric juice break down the dead tissue (as enzymes […]

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5 Natural Remedies For The Worst Symptoms Of Menopause

All wоmеn аrе dіffеrеnt and аѕ a rеѕult, may display mеnораuѕаl symptoms over a relatively ѕhоrt tіmе ѕраn, or fоr ten years оr mоrе. Aѕ a general rulе оf thumb, ѕоmе have suggested that a woman’s mоthеr саn bе a bеnсhmаrk tо hеlр dеtеrmіnе оnе’ѕ оwn menopause ѕуmрtоm tіmеlіnе. Hаvіng nоtеd thіѕ, ѕіѕtеrѕ often dіѕрlау […]

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It’s real: New evidence proves chronic fatigue syndrome is not psychological — it alters brain chemistry

The scientific community has long dismissed chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and Gulf War illness (GWI) as mental health disorders, but a study published in Scientific Reports has revealed that the conditions are not all in the mind. The diseases exhibit similar symptoms such as malaise, muscle pain, and cognitive dysfunction. Recent figures also show that between 836,000 and […]

The science of happiness: Researchers suggest taking your next coffee break outside

When you see someone smiling or laughing, the tendency is that you would smile or laugh yourself. Happiness is as simple as that. How do you cope with stress? How do you unwind? The next time you take a break away from your daily toil, go outside and smell the flowers. At the University of […]

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Are you anemic? It may be bedbugs

Let’s get this out of the way: Bedbugs are disgusting. But while they don’t transmit diseases, these parasitic insects can cause severe anemia. Aside from causing annoying and itchy bites on your skin, people who have a bedbug infestation might suffer from emotional distress and sleep deprivation. Within the last couple of years, doctors have […]

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Ham and Sweet Potato Hash

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (1/2-in.) diced peeled sweet potatoes 4 tablespoons water, divided 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 5 ounces reduced-sodium ham (such as Boar’s Head), diced 1 1/2 cups finely chopped leeks 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/3 cup […]

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Steak Salad with Butternut Squash and Cranberries

Ingredients 1 (11-oz.) pkg. peeled diced butternut squash Cooking spray 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 (8-oz.) sirloin steak 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1 (5-oz.) pkg. baby spinach 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped […]

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Brisket with Melted and Pickled Onions

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 (2-lb.) beef brisket, fat trimmed to 1/4 in. 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. water, divided 1 pound sweet onions, cut into 1/2-in.-thick rings (about 2 onions) 2/3 cup red wine vinegar […]