I don’t know about you, but for me one of the scariest prospects of aging is deteriorating vision.
One of the causes of this is age-related macular degeneration, a progressive disease that damages the center of the retina and can affect your central vision and even cause blindness.
Want to reduce your blood pressure or lower your cholesterol? Do you like dark chocolate? Well, I’ve got good news for you.
If you want to give your health a big natural boost, check your vitamin D intake.
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Atherosclerosis is one of those scary medical words you hear more and more as you get older. It refers to a build-up in the arteries that can impair the flow of oxygenated blood to the organs, or according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute,
Grapes – specifically dark grapes – have long been a favorite fruit, especially for snacking. And, for once, something that so many people enjoy is proving to actually be good for them! Dark grapes offer a number of benefits when included as a regular part of your diet: They help protect against indigestion, constipation, high cholesterol, migraines, asthma, macular degeneration, and kidney disorders to name a few. Dark grape juice may even play part in reducing memory decline.
Acne is a skin disorder that is frequently caused by androgens (male hormones) that when produced in excessive amounts increase sebum production. Sebum is a skin lubricant, but too much of it can lead to oily skin and clog the pores.
1 Timothy 5:23:
Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. According to the American Diabetes Association, roughly 7 percent of the population, or more than 20 million people, suffer from the disease. And in this population, certain groups display a tendency to develop it; one of these groups is African American women.
What? Can you really “heal” cellulite by eating? Well, not entirely. Whether you’ve ended up with cellulite is largely a matter of genetics. Even some of those skinny models and super fit athletes have it. Even men can have it! And, sorry, but no diet can completely rid you of those lumps and bumps.
In my last post, I talked about the reasons for detox, how our exposure to toxins in modern life is unavoidable and some of the consequences of the build-up of those toxins in our bodies. In this post, I want to outline a few easy things you can do to help detoxify your body. Keep in mind that there are all kinds of “detox regimes,” but for now, I’m just going to look at some easy steps you can take just by eating some of the “right” foods.