Coffee is often blamed for many health drawbacks such as restlessness, anxiety, irritability, sleeplessness, and even heart disease. But is it true that coffee has no other benefits but to galvanize you into action in the morning? Here is the good news: a growing body of research shows that coffee also has potential health benefits, …
Tea is popular not only for its good taste, but also for its health benefits. In fact, tea is one of the best sources of antioxidants. Adding milk to a cup of tea can make this drink more delicious and enjoyable, but if you want to drink tea for its health benefits, that mix is …
The eyes speak more than words. Romantics say the eyes are windows to the soul. The eyes tell us what is left unsaid, reveal the hidden truth. No matter how hard you try to conceal your feeling, fear, or psychological turbulence in words, your eyes can hardly lie. But do you know that your eyes …
Urine consists of water and waste products that your kidneys have filtered out of your blood. It helps to get rid of toxins or substances that can be harmful for the body. Many of the substances circulating in your body, including sugar, bacteria, yeast, excess protein, eventually make their way into the urine. That’s why …
During an exam, your doctor may ask you to stick out your tongue. Do you know why the doctor does that? Checking the tongue is a valid way to get a rough idea of our general health. TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practitioners also use the appearance of the tongue to measure the physical health status …
There are hundreds, or more, of different substances that can act as antioxidants. Some of the most familiar ones are Beta-carotene; Lutein; Lycopene; Selenium; Vitamin A; Vitamin C; and Vitamin E. Those essential substances are available in a wide variety of sources, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and meats, poultry, and fish as shown on …
“Antioxidant” is a very familiar word in many health-related articles and discussions. The benefits of antioxidant have been widely promoted and become very common health topic nowadays. Unfortunately, not everyone really knows what antioxidant is and how it works to preserve our health. Before taking into account further questions like how much can we get …
Despite its high nutritional value, spinach also contains substances that may increase the risk of certain diseases. People with gout or kidney problems, for example, are suggested to limit their consumption of spinach. Spinach is a source of purines –naturally occurring substances– that often associated with uric acid-related problems. Since purines can be broken down …
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids which are considered more healthful than saturated fats and have great contribution for our health. Unlike saturated fats, polyunsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and remain liquid when refrigerated or frozen. They are needed to build cell membranes in the brain and often associated with lower levels …