The same chemical compound that causes the leaves of trees such as maples and sumacs among others to turn red in the autumn is also contained in the black cherry in high amounts. That compound is anthocyanins. The anthocyanins are actually present all the time in the leaves of many trees, it is just maskedContinue reading “Cherries and red cabbage as anti-arthritis and anti-skin cancer”
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Not getting enough sleep, by Jane Brody
I regret that for most of my adult life, I treated sleep as more a luxury than a necessity. There was always something more to do before I crawled under the covers and turned out the light. I realize belatedly that I might have been more productive — and a lot nicer to live with —Continue reading “Not getting enough sleep, by Jane Brody”
Watercress, a healthy tonic salad greens, skin health
Watercress (botanical name Nasturtium officinale) grows perennially and flourishes in clear and cold water. This herb is found growing naturally in streams, ditches, ponds and all the places where there is water. In effect, watercress is grown for the plant’s leaves that are mainly used in the form of salad greens or dressings. The plantContinue reading “Watercress, a healthy tonic salad greens, skin health”
Skin signals, diet, supplementation and skin care
Now that I’m helping people be skin beautiful with anti-aging products from the makers of Proactiv at my site http://www.clubalthea.myrandf.com 408-854-1883 motherhealth@gmail.com , I am sharing the following skin signals, diet and supplementation info: Deep wrinkles can be a result of aging, eating processed foods, or sun exposure. Eat foods containing lysine, an amino acid that helps youContinue reading “Skin signals, diet, supplementation and skin care”
Breast Cancer and foods rich in progesterone
Risk factors for developing breast cancer include being female, obesity, lack of physical exercise, drinking alcohol, hormone replacement therapyduring menopause, ionizing radiation, early age at first menstruation, having children late or not at all, older age, and family history.[2][4] About 5–10% of cases are due to genes inherited from a person’s parents, including BRCA1 andContinue reading “Breast Cancer and foods rich in progesterone”
Home made health cures from the pros
1. When diarrhea strikes his family, Gannady Raskin, MD, ND, dean of the School of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University, cures it with herbal concoctions. “Tea made from pomegranate skin will help an upset stomach,” he says. Set aside the leftovers of your next purchase; you can store dried skin for up to 6 months.Continue reading “Home made health cures from the pros”