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Bergamot for Cholesterol
May 26, 2011
Bergamot is known for its uplifting citrus scent and antiseptic properties. Now bergamot may have a role in managing cholesterol and blood glucose levels. Bergamot's Versatility Bergamot is the common name of the citrus bergamia risso plant. The fruit...Replacing Soft Drinks with Water
May 14, 2011
Soft drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks. We’re consuming more of them than ever before and they’re playing havoc with our health. But if you’ve got a soft drink habit how do you cut back? Soft Drinks Are Illness In a Can If you knew what was...Low Levels of Vitamin D Linked to Diabetes in Pregnancy
Apr 11, 2011
Recent research strongly recommends that all women who are pregnant should be tested for vitamin D deficiency. A condition known as gestational diabetes, a form of diabetes that appears during pregnancy and usually passes after birth, can cause vitamin...Stimulate Your Stem Cells
Mar 10, 2011
Filomena Marijan from New Adult Stem Cells Nutrition has a product that aims to stimulate your bone marrow to produce millions of stem cells. This is an algae based product which has been imported from the U.S.A., and promised enhanced healing and...Pack-a-Day or Holiday?: The Real Costs of Smoking
Mar 04, 2011
Anyone who smokes a packet of cigarettes a day can tell you that it's a very expensive habit. The average packet of 20 cigarettes costs over A$25, so a pack-a-day habit will set you back around A$190 per week. Over a year, that costs out to A$9880, the...Aspartame: The Good & The Bad
Dec 16, 2010
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is commonly used in many diet products in order to provide the taste of sugar without the calories. It is known as NutraSweet, Equal, and E951, to name a few. However, there has been some controversy surrounding...Following a Low GI Diet
Jul 10, 2009
Having high blood sugar levels is bad for your health. Unregulated sugar levels bring about quick bursts of high energy followed by an equally fast drop in energy levels or spikes. Too much sugar in your blood will also wreak havoc in your pancreas...Understanding Your Pancreas
Jun 20, 2009
The human body has many vital organs that we tend to take for granted. Oftentimes, it is only when we begin to feel symptoms of an ailment that we realise the significance of the organ that is affected. Males and females, and both the young and the...Understanding Obesity: Basic Things You Need to Know
Jun 13, 2009
Statistics gathered by the World Health Organization (WHO) show that an estimated 2.6 million people die yearly because of obesity. Obesity is best described as the abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat that poses serious health risks to those...Everything You Need to Know About Your Kidneys
Jun 09, 2009
At the back of your body just below your rib cage are two bean-shaped organs about the size of your fist. These are your kidneys. The right kidney can be found below the liver while the left kidney lies below the spleen. The kidneys play a very important...Why Should You Eat Lupin?
May 11, 2009
Bright yellow, delicious and packed with protein. This makes lupin beans, otherwise known as lupini beans from the lupinus albus shrub, among the must-have superfoods to stay healthy, strong and disease-free! Read on to learn about the benefits of...Diabetes in Kids: Important Facts You Need to Know
May 06, 2009
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disorder in which the body can no longer process blood sugar (glucose). This is because diabetics can no longer produce insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas that aids in the regulation of glucose in the body. The...Choosing a Glucose Monitor
May 02, 2009
Glucose is a type of sugar found in the blood, and the primary source of energy in the body. We obtain it from the food we consume, primarily carbohydrates such as rice, potatoes, beans and pasta. After we eat, food is digested, broken down and...Why Drink Pomegranate Juice?
Apr 12, 2009
The pomegranate fruit has high antioxidant content and anti-inflammatory properties. Pomegranate juice may have a range of beneficial effects, one of which is improving heart health and preventing prostate cancer and other health issues. Drinking fresh...What You Need to Know About the Pituitary Gland
Feb 26, 2009
The pituitary gland, also dubbed the master gland, is an important part of the endocrine system, ultimately governing all of the hormones in the body. But what exactly is it, what does it do, and where is it found? What is the Pituitary Gland? The...Thermography 101: What is it & What is it used for?
Feb 22, 2009
Are you looking for a test that can tell you about changes in your body before other tests are able to? Thermography is an excellent diagnostic tool that is starting to become more popular due to its “early warning” properties. Read on to learn...Everything You Need to Know About Cinnamon
Dec 28, 2008
Cinnamon is a well known spice used in cooking, but did you know that it can also be used therapeutically? Cinnamon actually has a wide range of health benefits. Read on to learn more. What is Cinnamon? Cinnamon, also known as sweet cinnamon, Ceylon...The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners
Dec 07, 2008
Xylitol, sorbitol, and mannitol are all artificial sweeteners that are called sugar alcohols or polyols. They are helpful for those trying to control the amount of calories in their diet and also for diabetics. Read on to learn more about these artificial...Everything You Need to Know About Acidosis
Nov 28, 2008
Acidosis is a condition where the body becomes too acidic. But why is it so dangerous to our health? Read on to learn more. What is Acidosis and Why Does It Occur? Acidosis occurs when the pH levels of the body drop due to a highly acidic environment.What is GI and why is Low GI Good?
Nov 27, 2008
GI is a term that is being thrown around a lot lately – especially a low GI diet. But what exactly is Low GI and why is it so good for us? What is GI and why is Low GI Good? GI stands for the "Glycaemic Index", and it is a ranking from 1 to 100 that...
