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Superb Health Benefits of Cucumber

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16 Superb Health Benefits of Cucumber Pick a handful of firm, dark green cucumbers and pop them into your shopping basket. Congratulations! You have just bought yourself a fruit (yes, the cool cuke is fruit, not a vegetable) full of good health! Here is a short list of the impressive health benefits that a cucumber carries: Keeps you hydrated.  If you are too busy to drink enough water, munch on the cool cucumber, which is 96 percent water. It will cheerfully compensate! Fights heat, both inside and out.  Eat cucumber, and your body gets relief from heartburn. Apply cucumber on your skin, and you get relief from sunburn. Flushes out toxins.  All that water in cucumber acts as a virtual broom, sweeping waste products out of your system. With regular use, cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones. Lavishes you with vitamins.  A B and C, which boost immunity, give you energy, and keep you radiant. Give it more power by juicing cucumber with carrot...

7 ways to prevent heart attack

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Heart attack is a common disease, a fatal one but with proper diet, lifestyle changes and these pointers, it can be prevented... Heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked. play Heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is stopped (cuisineandhealth) This happens often as a result of build-up of fat, cholesterol and other substances. The interrupted blood flow can eventually damage or destroy part of the heart muscle. Heart attack can be fatal so it's important to get medical help when you suspect any symptom of the disease. There are different ways/lifestyle changes to adapt to prevent the condition, these ones below help a great deal: 1. Include Fruits, herbs and healthy spices in your meal. Several herbs and spices are rich in anti-oxidants and dietary fibers that help the heart, include Turmeric, Cinnamon, Ginger, Garlic, Spring Onions, Soya, Parsley and more in your ...

Naijahealthtip: Home made Treatments Using Basil leaves

Naijahealthtip: Home made Treatments Using Basil leaves : Home made Treatments Using Basil leaves (Efirin) 1.       Healing: Sharpen memory, use as a nerve tonic, and remove phlegm from ...

Coffee is The World’s Biggest Source of Antioxidants

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Science: Coffee is The World’s Biggest Source of Antioxidants There are mixed opinions about coffee. Some believe it is healthy and energizing, while others claim it is addictive and harmful. When you look at the evidence, the majority of studies on coffee and health actually show that it is good for you. For example, coffee has been linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, liver diseases, Alzheimer’s and more ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ). The reason for this may be the impressive amount of powerful antioxidants found in coffee. In fact, studies show that coffee provides more antioxidants in the diet than any food group. Coffee is Loaded with Several Powerful Antioxidants Our bodies are under constant attack by reactive molecules called “free radicals.” These molecules have unpaired electrons that can damage important cell structures like proteins and DNA. This is where antioxidants step in. They donate electrons to the free radicals, effectively disarming them. This is beli...

Science-Based Health Benefits of Moringa

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6 Science-Based Health Benefits of Moringa Oleifera Moringa oleifera is a plant that has been praised for its health benefits for thousands of years. It is very rich in healthy antioxidants and bioactive plant compounds. So far, scientists have only investigated a fraction of the many reputed health benefits. Here are 6 health benefits of Moringa oleifera that are supported by scientific research. 1. Moringa Oleifera is Very Nutritious Moringa oleifera is a small tree that is native to North India. It goes by a variety of names, such as drumstick tree, horse radish tree, or ben oil tree. Almost all parts of the Moringa oleifera tree can be eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal medicines. The leaves and pods are commonly eaten in parts of India and Africa ( 1 ). This is a photo of Moringa oleifera leaves, powder and capsules: The leaves are an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals. One cup of fresh, chopped leaves (21 grams) contain...

Proven Health Benefits of Ginger

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11 Proven Health Benefits of Ginger Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain. Here are 11 health benefits of ginger that are supported by scientific research. 1. Ginger Contains Gingerol, a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties Ginger is a flowering plant that originated from China. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and is closely related to turmeric , cardomon and galangal. The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part commonly used as a spice. It is often called ginger root, or simply ginger. Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional/alternative medicine. It has been used to help digestion, reduce nausea and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few. This is what ground, fresh and sliced ginger looks like: Ginger can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or juice...

BENEFITS OF OZONE WATER

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How would you like to slow down the aging process? Would you add ozone to your water if you knew that it helps to prevent cancer? What if you could fight infections with ozone therapy? Most of the food that we eat is considered “dead” food as most nutrients are eliminated through the manufacturing of processed food. This is why many foods have vitamins added to them. Even the water you drink is virtually dead from all of the chemical processing. What we end up consuming is a lot of calories without any substance. Ozone Therapy and Cancer Cancer cells cannot live in oxygen, and for that reason cancer has been treated with ozone therapy for decades. Ozone’s success as a cancer preventative and treatment therapy has been based on three important scientific discoveries. First discovery: Nobel Prize winner Dr. Otto Warburg proved that the primary pre-condition for the development of cancer is “a lack of oxygen at cellular level.” Second discovery: Another Nobel prize w...