Blood pressure is measured in the form of two numbers, namely, the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure It is written as 120/80, where 120 is the systolic pressure and 80 is the diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is the pressure of the blood when the heart beats. This is the highest pressure exerted [...]
Posted on January 12th, 2010 by admin
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posted by Albert Here are some of Mother’s Nature wonder foods for super immunity: – Tomatoes. A recent study in Italy found that people who ate raw tomatoes at least 7 times a week halved their risk of many cancers. If you’re not into tomatoes, green peppers, carrots, and strawberries are suitable replacements. Garlic. It’s [...]
Posted on January 4th, 2010 by admin
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Recently, Tufts University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture developed a scorecard for the foods that contain the most or best antioxidants, the compounds found in plant foods that absorb or counteract the free radicals that can damage parts of the body and promote disease and the aging process. The Top 20 antioxidant foods are: [...]
Posted on January 3rd, 2010 by admin
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As we get older , obviously we change – our musculature, our desires and our energy. We tend to get lazier than when younger. Though I think this is a society habit rather than an age habit- here are some tips to maintain health and energy as we mature. 1) You lose muscle tone as [...]
Posted on January 3rd, 2010 by admin
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According to the World Health Organization, we are in the middle of a global type 2 diabetes epidemic. Right now, 180 million people have diabetes, and that number is expected to double by 2030 unless drastic action is taken! The good news is we can fight back against this global epidemic. The rapid increase in [...]
Posted on January 3rd, 2010 by admin
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