Archive for April, 2007

Lemon Aid for Kidneys

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

While kidney stones sufferers should increase their fluid intake in general, lemon juice in particular could reduce the risk of recurrence. There are several different kinds of kidney stones, and a low level of citrate in the urine increases the risk for two common types: calcium-oxalate and uric-acid stones. If you’ve had one of these […]

Melt Away Your Cholesterol

Tuesday, April 24th, 2007

CLOG BUSTER. Last year, heart experts managed to do something previously thought almost impossible: using the maximum dosage of cholesterol-lowering medication Crestor a statin, they were able to shrink the fatty clogs blocking heart patients’ arteries by about 7 per cent over 2 years. The finding is significant because it’s always been believed that atherosclerosis, […]

Artificial Sweeteners: No Substitutes for the Truth

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007

Thank God for modern technology! Sugar may taste nicer but natural is not always better for your health, no matter what the back-to-basics brigade might say.
Below, we bust some common myths about artificial sweeteners.
Myth: ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS CAUSE BRAIN TUMORS
According to the American Cancer Society, the US FDA and the National Cancer Institute, sweeteners do not […]

Meditate Away Your Headache

Friday, April 20th, 2007

1. Find a comfortable position - lying down or sitting either on the floor or in a straight-backed chair. If sitting, keep your back straight without being rigid and let your hands rest in your lap. If your feet don’t reach the floor, place a stool or books beneath them so that they rest on […]