High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition that affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. If left untreated, hypertension can give rise to some pretty unpleasant symptoms, such as, headaches, cardiovascular disease, vision problems, chest pain, difficult or labored breathing, irregular heartbeat, and even blood in the urine. You can affect your hypertension by adjusting…
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Ashwagandha is a plant which is known to help reduce stress levels. It also helps the adrenal system and also helps to maintain the right hormone levels. The herb has been recommended since centuries in India by Ayurvedic practitioners. Ayurveda regards ashwagandha as a restorative herb. The herb grows as an evergreen shrub and is also called winter cherry. The…
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Cooking eggs is a skill most people learn at some time or another, unless you’re a vegan. Most people may think they don’t have anything left to learn about cooking eggs. Those people would be wrong. Eggs are one of the most profound food ingredients out there; their depth is immeasurable. For example, did you know that you can enhance…
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Smacking, the noise you make while eating, is a controversial part of the human dining experience. Some cuisine cultures encourage people to make noise when they eat. It is considered a compliment to the chef, when the diner slurps his soup for example. But other cuisine cultures think it is the absolute rudest act you can commit at a dinner…
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Recently, the Food Standards Agency in the UK released some articles declaring that eating burnt toast can increase your chances of developing cancer. The theory behind it is that when foods containing starch are cooked at a high temperature it causes a chemical reaction that can cause cancer. The chemical reaction is caused by the release of a compound known…
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Coconuts are a pretty hot fruit right now. They’re being used for more and more things. The coconut has grown up from being a fun beach cup to being the top tier health food item of the new century. There are so many coconut products on the market right now: coconut oil, coconut meat, coconut water, coconut milk, coconut candy,…
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The life expectancy of the average Japanese person is one of the highest in the world. There are several reasons for this, but one of the most important is the Japanese diet. Much like the Mediterranean diet, the Japanese diet is considered to be top tier and one of the best for your overall health. It is defined by its…
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