Fun with Watermelon
When you think of a summer time fruit, watermelon is on the top of the list for most of us and for good reason! They are juicy, crunchy and colorful. Watermelon has a very high water content amount, approximately 92%, which is why it’s the perfect food to cool you down on a hot summer day.
Watermelons are an excellent source of several vitamins: vitamin A, which helps maintain eye health, vitamin C, which helps strengthen your immune system and vitamin B6, which helps convert protein to energy.
For a recent family birthday we made a watermelon cake, it took very little time to put together, it was healthy and it was a ...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - August 14, 2013 Category: Pediatricians Authors: Kia Robertson Tags: Perspectives Healthy Family Eating Nutrition Source Type: blogs
Lipogaine for Men: Look at the label
Lipogaine for Men may be a beauty best seller on Amazon.com but it may also have one of the worst names ever. It sounds like it should be a liposuction weight loss product but it’s actually supposed to prevent hair loss. Let’s look at the label to see what makes it work.
Lipogaine for Men: Intensive Treatment & Complete Solution for Hair Loss Ingredients
Water, propylene glycol, ethanol
These three ingredients are the solvents for the active ingredient.
Minoxidil 5%
Speaking of active ingredients here’s what makes this product really work. It’s the same drug ingredient used in the more popular R...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - June 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: thebeautybrains Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs
More Standout Foods Take Center Stage
By Amy Campbell
At a time when it seems like we're constantly being told what NOT to eat, it's refreshing to know that there are so many healthful, nutritious foods that are available for our enjoyment. So, without further ado, here are a few more for your consideration!
Garlic. Garlic is one of those foods that people tend to either love or hate. Its other name is the "stinking rose," which is fitting, given its pungent smell and flavor. Garlic belongs to the same family as onions and leeks, and it's rich in sulfur-containing compounds called thiosulfinates, sulfoxides, and dithiins. Don't worry about what these are, let ...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - April 15, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Amy Campbell Source Type: blogs
Will you survive Wheat Belly?
Dietitian Kristi King reviewed Wheat Belly for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), full text here.
Among her comments:
” . . . there is very little guidance as to what are appropriate substitutions during meals, therefore, one who does not review this diet with a registered dietitian could potentially set themselves up for vitamin and mineral deficiencies, such as B vitamins, calcium, and vitamin D just to name a few.”
“Review this diet with a registered dietitian”? Is she serious? This is indeed consistent with the agenda that the Academy has been pursuing for many years, trying to make ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - March 23, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly counterattacks Source Type: blogs
5 Foods That Actually Make You Glow
We are what we eat, and that means that the foods we eat dictate our health. When people start to monitor their diet, they concern themselves with body fat and muscle building. But if you also spend some time focusing on the right foods to eat for healthy skin, then you can look younger and feel better.
Avocado
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Many people are familiar with the long list of health benefits that avocados offer, but not enough people are familiar with how good the avocado can be for your skin. This is a fruit loaded with vitamins C and E, both of which are universally recognized as being very good for your...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - February 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Charli Radke Tags: health and fitness self improvement better health diet exercise pickthebrain superfoods Source Type: blogs
A “Nutrition Prescription” For Fighting Cold and Flu
Medicine isn’t the only way to fight off cold and flu. Food can be your medicine too. I was on Let’s Talk Live recently sharing a nutrition prescription to help you stay healthy. Below are some highlights from the segment.
There are basically two big tricks to beating winter “bugs”: reducing inflammation and boosting immunity. So whether you’re trying to prevent sickness or recover ASAP, all the foods I mention below will help you.
Spicy Lamb Korma
I created this recipe for www.leanonlamb.com – it’s a spicy lamb korma that you make in the slow cooker. Lamb is nutrient rich, and packed ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - February 4, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food nutrition recipes anti-inflammatory digestive health fermented foods gut health immunity kefir korma lamb pistachios prevent colds prevent flu tumeric vegetables Source Type: blogs
Does taking supplements help IVF patients ?
Practically all women doing IVF are taking supplements of one sort or
another ! These are supposed to improve egg yield, egg quality and
embryo implantation , thus helping to improve IVF pregnancy rates. I
have come across women who take over 10 different supplements daily –
and I wonder how they manage to swallow so many different tablets,
syrups and capsules in a day ! On second thoughts thought, it is not
surprising , because the craving for a baby can make a woman move heaven
and earth; which means taking umpteen supplements is not such a
difficult task to accomplish. I have heard the following qu...
Source: The Patient's Doctor - January 14, 2013 Category: Obstetricians and Gynecologists Tags: Food and Drug Administration Vitamin B In vitro fertilisation Aspirin Polycystic ovary syndrome Vitamin C Antioxidant Vitamin D Source Type: blogs
Genetically engineered salmon soon available
CONCLUSIONIt looks like a done deal folks. With all these questions raised, it is hard to believe the FDA could come to a favorable conclusion on this venture.What do you think?Visit www.americanamericanacupunture.com for more commentaries on controversial medical issues of our time.As a medical physician for over 51 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects, and help your read betwwen the lines. You must come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine...
Source: Dr. Needles Medical Blogs - September 5, 2010 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Tags: GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SALMON SOON AVAILABLE Source Type: blogs
