Recently, a group of Canadian nutritionists came up with the idea that too much thinking and doing lots of intellectual work is linked to consuming more calories and gaining weight. The specialists at the Universite Laval in Quebec, leaded by Dr Angelo Tremblay, made a series of experiments and supervised the food intake of a number of local students. It turned out that the stress of thinking makes the majority of us seek meal and, in the worst cases, cause overeating and weight gain. Read the rest of this entry »

Autumn has come and brought cold weather along with increased risks of having such diseases as cold, flu, bronchitis, and so on. There are hundreds of natural remedies and therapeutic procedures which can assist in strengthening our immune system and preventing those distressful respiratory diseases. Recently, the gurus of traditional Indian medicine Ayurveda named one more effective remedy that can be used for cold prevention. They suggested using three known spices in order to improve the immune system and avoid catching cold.

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Stress reducing properties of milk were recently discovered by a group of scientists in France. The experiments followed by laboratory researches showed that lactium, an important protein which can be received form milk, has very strong calming and relaxing effects. It can lower blood pressure, as well as assist in dropping down cortisol levels in the body and stress reduction. Cortisol is a hormone that is produced in our body when we are stressed out and is linked to stressful conditions in our mind. Read the rest of this entry »

Along with garlic, onion (Allium) should be considered the most important natural aphrodisiac that have been known for centuries. Along with excellent nutritional abilities, onion has very powerful properties to boost libido and enhance sexual performance in both men and women. Known as an effective herbal remedy for such diseases as high blood pressure, tuberculosis, influenza, asthma, insomnia, vertigo and many others, this natural remedy is valued for its numerous therapeutic properties.  Blood sugar lowering, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant are among the most important health benefits of onions. Read the rest of this entry »

Aloe Vera is one of the oldest known herbal remedies and natural antibiotics, which is mentioned in ancient Egyptian scripts and thus it has been used for more than 6000 years. This plant has an aimportant place in ancient Chinese medicine. Besides, it is mentioned in the works of ancient Indian physicians and in the workd of ancient Greek botanist and pharmacologist Dioscorides. In our times, there are more than 250 species of Aloe Vera which are being cultivated in the Mediterranean region, Middle Asia and other warm climatic zones. The spicy named Aloe barbadensis miller is used the most in modern herbal medicine. Read the rest of this entry »

Freshly squeezed fruit juices are known as very useful and nutritious products since they have high content of vitamins and minerals. However, it turned out that there are certain drawbacks of drinking some juices on a regular basis. In particular, our favorite refreshing OJ can be a good example. On one hand, orange juice is claimed to have positive effects on our cholesterol levels and blood pressure, as well as lower the risks of heart disease and some types of cancer. It should be your first choice as a source of Vitamin C when you are having a cold or flu. OJ can even bring some relief to those who suffer from arthritis pains, and can be used as a part of weight loss program. Read the rest of this entry »