“Eat more greens” has been a common advice for generations. Rich in antioxidants is a fact about green vegetables. They contain various amounts of many phytochemicals including some really important ones like Vitamin C, flavonoids and carotenoids. The brassica group (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, etc) also contain sulphur compounds and indoles, which add extra punch.

Vitamins are found in various food groups. It is quite easy to achieve adequate intake by following a balanced diet according to the “Healthy Food Guide Pyramid” recommendations.Good sources of vitamin B complex include grain products, meats and vegetables. Vitamin B12 is responsible for red blood cell metabolism. Read the rest of this entry »

Based on research, people who smoke while taking oral contraceptives have a higher risk of acquiring cardiovascular diseases. The fertility rate of female smokers is 72% while Male smokers have 50% fertility rate. The chemicals which is contained in tobacco also cause the fluid in the cervix to become toxic, causing the sperm to die faster so that it is difficult to get pregnant.

Did you know that your pulse rate and blood pressure alters when you smoke? It is only after 20 minutes, then it returns to normal.

If you are pregnant, or you already have a baby, and you still smoke, you are putting both your health and your baby’s health at risk. Studies show that the baby is strongly affected by the nicotine the mother gets from smoking. Read the rest of this entry »

Like many people who are first diagnosed with scabies, they turn to the internet to find a quick and easy solution as they are dealing with something that is very embarrassing. They feel uneasy also about putting harmful insecticides on their body to treat it. This is why many people turn to the internet to find home natural cures to kill their scabies, this is becoming increasingly popular because the chemicals are dangerous and you can cure your scabies without anyone knowing. The chemicals suggest we shouldn’t be putting it on children or pregnant womans, so why would this make it alright to put on anyone? It is not alright, and studies have shown that using chemicals like permethrin to treat scabies has ultimately lead to things like Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and other forms of skin cancer. This is why it is important for everyone to try curing their scabies naturally before they think about putting dangerous insecticides on their bodies. Read the rest of this entry »

Heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux are popular ways of describing the pain caused by stomach acid. The burning sensation it produces ranges from discomfort to a searing pain that seems to be burning a hole in your body from back to front. Traditionally, you reach for the cheap antacids based on simple chemicals such as sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate and aluminium and magnesium compounds. Read the rest of this entry »

Vitamins are also called as organic compound which is used as a nutrient in small amounts in several organisms. The word vitmain emerged from the combination of two words such as ‘vital’ and ‘mineral’ . In the same way a compound is also known as vitamin when the synthesiezed process is done insufficiently in organisms and as a result it is obtained from their diet. So the usages of vitamins depend on both circumstances and especially on specific organism such as ascorbic acid acts as vitamin C in certain animals which are not applicable in many animals. Read the rest of this entry »