Last Updated 10/19/12 Everyday we apply different products such as shampoos, lotions, deodorant, makeup, and lipstick to improve or change our looks, most of them contain substantial amounts of chemicals are harmful to our body and our environment. Did you know 1 in 3 lipstick brands have more than acceptable amounts of lead? Look at […]
As summer time approaches in northern hemisphere, it’s now time to go to the pools, sea or even the parks for enjoying the sunny days. To protect our skin from sunlight we need sunscreens. This infographic answers almost all the questions you may have about sunscreen: What’s UV? What’s SPF? How much sunscreen should we
Osteoporosis is a very serious issue and women need to have a good intake of calcium from young ages to prevent osteoporosis later. Although milk and dairy products are good sources of calcium, but some reasons such as being vegan, animal rights and lactose intolerance may prevent us from having milk and dairy products. Lactose
A new Taiwanese study, published in The American Journal of Medicine, suggests that adults who have good dental hygiene have lower risk of heart disease. Most of the gum diseases are caused by bacterial infection. These infections may cause inflammation in blood vessels and eventually increase the risk of heart disease. So take
Americans consume 42 pounds of corn syrup and 100 pounds of other caloric sweeteners each year. There’s no clinical evidence to support this claim that “real cane sugar” is better than other forms of caloric sweeteners.
Having almonds in your diet as snack may help to fight against diabetes and heart disease: Almonds help to increase insulin sensitivity in people with higher risk of diabetes. Also almonds may decrease the levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) in the blood.
Sweet potato is an excellent source of minerals such as potassium and magnesium which can reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
Here’s an infographic for those who want to know more about heart disease and effective ways to avoid it:
The secret for younger-looking skin is hydration. Drink minimum 8 glasses of water everyday. Some combinations of fruit and vegetable juices are skin boosters. Cucumber juice alone or combined with celery, apple or pear is the best skin booster.
In Afghanistan, complications during pregnancy and childbirth are 200 times more likely to kill a woman than bullets of bombs. More than 350000 women around the world — an average of 1000 a day — die of complications of pregnancy and childbirth; and when a mother dies, her child is dramatically more likely to die
YOU CAN GIVE ME A KISS BUT NOT ON THE LIPS. Protect your kids from herpes.Do not let your friends or relatives kiss your baby on the lips. Herpes is a viral disease and is caused by Herpes simplex Virus. According to Wikipedia, “oral herpes, the visible symptoms of which are colloquially called cold
A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D is not only an excellent way to protect you against osteoporosis, but also decreases the risk of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in women. Milk and dairy products, tofu and soybean products, cabbage, broccoli, kale, spinach, fish and sardines and sesame seeds are excellent sources of calcium. According
Hot Weather Alert: If your legs become red, irritated or bumpy, the reason may be your skinny jeans. These jeans may look hot, but they could be causing red, itchy bumps or pimples. When you move in your jeans, the jeans fabric has friction with our skin. This friction causes irritation in the tighter
By Nima Shei MD, MS Chances are we have taken a prescription drug at some point in our lives. Nearly half of Americans take a prescription drug right now. The sad part of the story is that the most prescribed pills in the United States are antidepressants. Now here is the good news: We don’t
According to a new study in Japan, laughing for just half an hour a week, can lower your blood pressure for 5-6 points. This is equal to cutting salt from your food or losing 10 pounds.
Last updated: November 5th 2012 This is a very interesting poster. I love it because it’s simple, yet conclusive. Many of the mentioned health benefits are direct and some of them are indirect effects of practicing yoga. For example, as yoga reduces stress, it also alleviates stress related problems, such as insomnia, IBS (Irritable Bowel
Last Updated 10/20/12 We all know soda isn’t good for us by now right? Wait until you see how bad it really is! Check out this great poster: Infographic is designed by TermLifeInsurance If you feel you have sugar addiction, there’re some ways to quit! Like any other addiction, there’re many different programs that
[Last Updated: January 16th 2013] Eggs are excellent source of proteins. Also eggs are one of few foods naturally containing vitamin D. They are also a natural good source of vitamin A, B2, B6, B12 and folic acid and minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium and phosphorus. Here is an interesting fact about egg’s cholesterol content
