Mangoes are a delicious fruit that have been grown most extensively in the tropics and subtropics of South America for hundreds of thousands of years. They were introduced to Europe as a new crop around 15 years ago and have now spread all over the world. The mango, also known as the sweet orange or…
Category: Info
Benefits of Black Seed Oil
Black seed oil, also known as kanji or black cumin, has a rich history of medicinal and culinary use in some parts of the world, though it’s relatively new to the U.S. market. Still, you will find no shortage of self-proclaimed health gurus that are all too willing to sing its praises and extol the…
Tips For Choosing Healthy Carbohydrates For Weight Loss
What are “healthy carbs?” We’re not talking about candy bars or cakes. What are “good carbs”? Foods high in fiber, including grains and vegetables, are considered to be “good carbs.” Eating too many of these bad carbs can make your blood sugar go up and make you feel sluggish. They can also affect your insulin…
Maitake Mushroom Cooking
Grifola frondsata is a polypores mushroom which grows on large branches at the bottom of tall trees, especially oak trees. The mushroom is called maitake by Japanese and English speakers. It is usually found in early spring to late fall. In Japan, maitake mushrooms are called hebi-mukai, and in China, they are called shi-mukai. Although…
Benefits Of Raw Honey
Raw honey has been used for centuries to treat various illnesses. Honey has many health benefits, but the most beneficial one is that it has a number of plant-based compounds. Some honey has as many as 400 different antioxidant-rich plant compounds in it. Most have just two or three. Some types of raw honey contain…
Arm Exercises and Forearm Muscles
You have probably put in a great deal of effort into developing your upper body for the lifting, gripping, and pushing of heavy weights. But what about your forearm strength? Are you seriously thinking about investing in a forearm program? The answer is probably yes. Unless you are doing wrist workouts, chances are, your forearm…
Gallbladder and Gallblaster Removal – Gallstones Symptoms
Gallstones are hard deposits of cholesterol, which can develop in the gallbladder during pregnancy. Gallbladders are small sacs at the bottom of the stomach, which stores bile produced by the liver. Bilirubin is a waste product that is produced by the liver and is stored in the gallbladders. When you eat, your liver contracts and…
What Is A Grand Mal Seizure?
Tonic-clonic seizure, also known as a grand mal seizure is caused by sudden involuntary muscular contractions and rapid loss of consciousness, which results in pain and shaking of extremities. What many people don’t realize is that these are not all cases of these seizures, but are just the more common ones. While this does not…
Glaucoma Eye Surgery – The Importance of Follow-Up Care
Glaucoma is actually a collection of eye conditions that has only one thing in common – increasing damage to your central (front) vision through the eyes. The visual system is made up of several specialized parts including the visual cortex, olfactory bulb, retina, macula, and optic nerves. Each of these parts is responsible for different…
What is an STD?
If you think that you may have a sexually transmitted disease, you should consult with your doctor right away. There are many different STDs, so when you start to look at which type of STDs you have, you will soon be able to decide which treatment is appropriate for you. A sexually transmitted disease (STD)…