Category: Health & Body

Have you recently watched an older person try to stand up after they have been sitting for a while? Most of the time, older people struggle to stand up from a seat or couch because of a lack of conditioning and mobility in their legs, which can be addressed with a regular routine of squats. Just as making deposits into your bank account will ultimately result in a nice balance, doing squats regularly is, likewise, a regular deposit into your long-term health. And it’s not just the older population that can benefit from squats. No matter your age, squats will

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Chamomile is a herb that has been in nature for centuries and is part of the daisy family. It can be used medicinally to address a variety of health needs from upset stomach to itchy skin. In Greek, chamomile means “ground apple.” In Spanish, its name is “manzanilla,” which means “little apple.” If you have some chamomile tea, open the box and breathe it in. You’ll agree, “ground apple” is an accurate description! Once you taste it, its fruity, apple-like flavor will confirm this as well. There are several different varieties of chamomile: Roman Chamomile, German Chamomile, Moroccan Chamomile, Cape

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Chamomile is a herb that has been in nature for centuries and is part of the daisy family. It can be used medicinally to address a variety of health needs from upset stomach to itchy skin. In Greek, chamomile means “ground apple.” In Spanish, its name is “manzanilla,” which means “little apple.” If you have some chamomile tea, open the box and breathe it in. You’ll agree, “ground apple” is an accurate description! Once you taste it, its fruity, apple-like flavor will confirm this as well. There are several different varieties of chamomile: Roman Chamomile, German Chamomile, Moroccan Chamomile, Cape

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Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is one of the most well-known and widely used species of the family Malvaceae. Okra is grown in tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. It was originally derived in Ethiopia but then spread to parts of North Africa, Arabia, India and the Mediterranean. There is not much information known about the earlier history and distribution of okra since during historical times there had been minimal contact between Ethiopia and the rest of the world. Okra has various names that are used in many different parts of the world. In England okra is called, “Lady’s finger”, in

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Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is one of the most well-known and widely used species of the family Malvaceae. Okra is grown in tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. It was originally derived in Ethiopia but then spread to parts of North Africa, Arabia, India and the Mediterranean. There is not much information known about the earlier history and distribution of okra since during historical times there had been minimal contact between Ethiopia and the rest of the world. Okra has various names that are used in many different parts of the world. In England okra is called, “Lady’s finger”, in

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Bacteriophobia or mysophobia, as it is referred to within medical circles, is an irrational fear of dirt and contamination which is a little more extreme than being a devout practitioner of good hygiene. Those who live with the disorder have been known to find ingenious ways to mask their undying love for antibacterial products and tempering the panic that usually comes upon discovery of the latest superbug. Symptoms Bacteriophobia manifests itself through physical and mental symptoms which upon facing triggers, include: shortness of breath, dry mouth, rapid heartbeat and trembling. In rare instances, bacteriophobia is misdiagnosed as depression, ADHD or

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Bacteriophobia or mysophobia, as it is referred to within medical circles, is an irrational fear of dirt and contamination which is a little more extreme than being a devout practitioner of good hygiene. Those who live with the disorder have been known to find ingenious ways to mask their undying love for antibacterial products and tempering the panic that usually comes upon discovery of the latest superbug. Symptoms Bacteriophobia manifests itself through physical and mental symptoms which upon facing triggers, include: shortness of breath, dry mouth, rapid heartbeat and trembling. In rare instances, bacteriophobia is misdiagnosed as depression, ADHD or

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Atelophobia is an anxiety disorder where the afflicted person feels like all they do is wrong. It comes  from Greek atelès, meaning “imperfect” or incomplete. Do you fear failure? Imperfection? Or that everything you do is simply not good enough? Do you think you might be atelophobic? Read on and find out. Symptoms Atelophobia is a mental illness whose symptoms manifest mentally, emotionally and physically. Mental symptoms include being clouded by the fear, always having a pessimistic view, extreme disappointment on failure, depression and an unrealistic response to a situation. Emotional symptoms manifest as constant worrying, a desire to walk

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There has recently been a strong level of interest associated with the consumption of cranberry juice. The cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is very rich source of polyphenols that are associated with antiviral, antibacterial, antimutagenic, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Cranberry juice is no ordinary drink simply because of all the phytochemical content available in the fruit. The bioactive components of cranberry juice is unlike those of other berries. In cranberries there is an abundance of “A-type proanthocyanidins” (PACs) as opposed to the “B-type” PACs that are rich in most other varieties of fruit. Standard levels of research has been conducted to

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While we are often advised to stop consuming as much sugar, it isn’t the easiest thing in the world to do. This is because of how our taste buds work. When they detect sugar (fructose, sucrose, maltose, glucose, etc), the “sweet” signal is sent to our brain which then gets processed by our brain’s “reward system”. This is one of the reasons why we find it so hard to give up on some of the sugary treats we love. The following describes your brain activity when there is an imbalance of sugar in your system. Similarities Between Sugar and Cocaine

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