Cancer fighting foods and drinks are 1 of the most powerful tools you can use to prevent this chronic disease. As of 2007, cancer was responsible for approximately 13% of all human deaths worldwide. However, experts believe that around a third of cancers are linked to diet. That means by consuming the right cancer fighting foods and drinks you can seriously slash your cancer risk. In this article I am going to help make incorporating cancer fighting foods and drinks into your diet a whole lot easier by providing you with 12 Powerful Cancer Fighting Foods & Drinks. Each of these 12 … [Read more...]
Diabetes: Tips To Keep Your Eyes Healthy
Hello everyone. Today's guest post comes from Ultralase who offer laser eye surgery and are specialists in vision correction. ----- Many people know a range of outcomes of diabetes. While sufferers are likely to be hit by weight loss, lethargy, hyperventilation, abdominal pain and nausea, a lot of individuals are unaware of how it affects eye health. With eye care, you may be able to identify the problems early and act accordingly, even with something as drastic as laser eye surgery from http://ie.ultralase.com/. Here is a quick guide to the links between diabetes and eyesight, as well … [Read more...]
Environmental Factors That Contribute to Adult Acne
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Steven Barker who regularly reviews acne treatments on his website Acne Treatment One. ----- Many acne sufferers have noticed a connection between environmental factors like stress, diet, humidity, skin care products and their acne breakouts. There has been some indirect evidence connecting these environmental factors to acne, but until recently there were very few hard facts to back it up. In 2003, a study linked acne breakouts in college students to stress over upcoming exams whilst a 2007 Australian study showed a direct correlation … [Read more...]
Natural Acne Prevention Tips
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Liza Steven who is an expert on acne and skin health. She has had her work published on various websites including Quick Acne Remedy. ----- A majority of people get natural acne at some point in their lives; this can be a result of hormonal shifts especially during adolescence or something passed on through the genes. Other factors might include unhealthy hygiene and lifestyle. The best way to solve the problem is to find ways to prevent natural acne rather than finding short cut treatments that do not show improvement in the long … [Read more...]
How to Treat Acne with Different Medications
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Nick who is an expert in skin health writing specifically on the subject of acne. His website http://www.quickacneremedy.com/ provides acne treatment medications. ----- Acne has hundreds of medications, and it’s only some of them that works, where as others don’t. The reason being most people have different levels of acne and suffer differently. Acne occurs in a variety of ways in people. Some get light, temporary pimples for which a simple solution like benzoyl peroxide would be affective, whereas others suffer from severe, … [Read more...]
The Key To Keeping Your Joints Healthy
Hey everyone. Today I have a guest post for you from Scott Wood. Scott works with Natures Best - a supplement company with a difference. Not only are they UK based but they stick to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards which means you can be sure you are purchasing a quality product. ----- As you grow older you may start to feel the effects of day to day exercise on your joints. Whether it is your runner’s knees or creaky tennis elbow, all can cause discomfort, especially if untreated. Without proper care these problems could snowball into conditions such as osteoarthritis and … [Read more...]
What Is Diabetes?
In the past I have written a number of articles on diabetes. Today I want to bring all this diabetes information together and give the topic an extensive write up. WHAT IS DIABETES? Diabetes mellitus (often abbreviated to simply diabetes) is a disease that develops when your blood glucose levels become extremely high because either: - Your body is not producing enough insulin. - Your body is not responding to insulin properly. In non-diabetic people the pancreas responds to high blood glucose levels by releasing insulin. Insulin allows your body's cells to take glucose from the … [Read more...]
What Is Cancer?
In a number of my previous posts I discussed the various types of cancer. However, one thing I failed to do in these posts was to actually define cancer and explain what it is. That's why today I am going to discuss exactly what cancer is and explain the various types, causes, signs & symptoms, tests and the treatments available. WHAT IS CANCER? Cancer is a disease that affects the body's cells. Every cell contains deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), a substance that contains coded instructions called genes. These genes tell the body's cells when to divide and reproduce and when to die. … [Read more...]
Don’t let SAD Ruin Your Christmas
The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and happiness where people come together and enjoy the presence of family and friends. However, this is not the case for everyone. For some people the reduced daylight hours and the lack of sunlight actually cause them to develop a form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In this article I will be discussing SAD in greater detail and hopefully help you avoid the condition this Christmas. According to SADA, SAD affects approximately 7% of the UK population each year between the months of September and April. It is particularly … [Read more...]
6 Foods to Boost Your Immune System This Christmas
In one of my recent articles I discussed how Christmas unfortunately brings with it an increased chance of getting the common cold or the flu. Since there are so many different types of cold and flu virus the body can never be completely immune to them. However, by making sure your immune system is working at full strength you can ensure that your body is in the best position possible to fight the common cold or the flu if you contract them. That's why today I will be sharing with you six foods that can keep your immune system strong over Christmas. 1) ORANGES:- Oranges seem to be a lot … [Read more...]