Food can be your friend or your foe. Particularly for migraineurs, food can be a serious trigger for a headache, or it can bring a blessed relief from pain. Here is a look at the best and worst foods for migraine sufferers. Best foods Unfortunately, there are far more foods that can be migraine triggers […]
Body odor can be a really embarrassing condition. Unfortunately too many people deal with this common problem by washing more often with antibacterial soaps and body washes, and applying products that block perspiration. While adequate personal hygiene is certainly vital for good health, applying strong commercial products to combat body odor may actually make the […]
When you hear the word “birth control” or “contraception,” what do you think of? The pill, of course! It’s the most ubiquitous form of controlling women’s fertility in our society. Eighty percent of women have taken, are taking, or will take birth control pills at some point during their lives. Many girls and women have […]
Okinawa is renowned for its ability to produce long-living citizens and centenarians, or individuals who live past 100 years of age. What’s their secret? Their bodies age more slowly than ours due to a few factors. First of all, their bodies continue to produce the hormone DHEA when production normally declines. According to the National […]
Do you have a rumbling in your tummy that doesn’t seem to go away? If so, it is important to know what to eat to keep you full. Some foods can not only fill you up but also keep you satisfied for a long period. The reason for your hunger may very well be because […]
There is a new drug going up for FDA approval called Flibanserin. This medicine is being called “Viagra for women.” The FDA has already denied approval of this medication twice because they felt there was no evidence of effectiveness. It also has side effects such as nausea and sleepiness. Maybe women’s sexual desire can’t be […]
Acne is a common problem. Unfortunately, our lifestyle, including our diet and stress levels, often exacerbate this condition. Everyone wants a solution, but few look at the root causes, one of which is our diet. Contrary to the common myth, it’s not just chocolate and fried foods that lead to acne. Many acne-promoting ingredients are found in […]
Did you know that olive oil can boost your sex life and may also reduce wrinkles? There are a lot of outstanding olive oil benefits in and out of the kitchen that you may not be acquainted with. Extra-virgin olive oil has recently become a catalyst for research as part of the Mediterranean diet and […]
It is very common in society today to drink alcohol on a regular basis. Teenagers may drink at parties on the weekend because of peer pressure, while adults may enjoy a few glasses of wine after work to wind down. According to National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, here is a statistic of alcohol use […]
With the citrus season in full swing, there is no better time than now to embrace all of the benefits that citrus has to offer. Just a hint…. it goes way beyond vitamin C. Citrus includes a wide variety of fruits with the most popular being grapefruit, oranges, lemons, limes, and tangerines. Reaching for these […]
