Archive for October, 2007
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
What Are Cruciferous Vegetables?
Cruciferous vegetables are the vegetables which belong to the brassica family.
The cruciferous vegetables are:
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Brussels Sprouts
Broccoli
Why Are Cruciferous Vegetables Good At Protecting You Against Colon Cancer?
Clinical trials have shown that cruciferous vegetables are rich in anticancer compounds such as:
• Glucaric Acid
• Indole-3-Carbinol
• ...
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
Tomatoes And Lycopene
Tomatoes have a high concentration of the caroteniod lycopene... it helps to give tomatoes there red colour.
Now to get the most benefits from lycopene within in tomatoes, it is best to cook your tomatoes.
Cooked tomatoes have five times the amount of lycopene in them than fresh tomatoes.
So, if ...
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Monday, October 29th, 2007
Fiber Facts…
Food which comes from plants such as fruit and vegetables contain fiber.
The following are typically types of fiber contained in plants:
Pectins
Lignin
Hemicellulose
Gums
Cellulose
Your digestive system can not digest fiber totally and it is passed through your body undigested.
The following foods are good sources of fiber:
Vegetables
Seeds
Pulses
Nuts
Fruits
Cereals
How Can Fiber Protect You Against Colon ...
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Sunday, October 28th, 2007
Colon cancer is also known as colorectal cancer and bowel cancer.
Colon cancer refers to cancerous growths within the colon, rectum and the appendix.
Colon cancer typically does not show any symptoms until the disease is in an advance stage.
If you have instances of colon cancer within your family history, it may ...
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Thursday, October 25th, 2007
What Is Athlete’s Foot?
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection which affects the skin on your feet.
It typically occurs between the toes and tends to affect men more than women.
The main symptoms of athlete’s foot are:
Itchy Skin
Scaly Skin
Flaky Skin
Blisters
Cracked Skin
Inflammation
Pain
How Can You Beat Athlete’s Foot Naturally?
Prevention is better than cure… try ...
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Monday, October 22nd, 2007
What Is L-Arginine?
L-arginine is an amino acid.
L-arginine is important for:
Circulatory Tone
Growth
Immunity
Memory
Men’s Sexual Health
Muscle Metabolism
Regulation Of Blood Pressure
The Metabolism Of Dietary Protein
The Neurotransmitter Nitric Oxide (NO)
The following foods contain l-arginine:
Beetroot
Chocolate
Dairy Products
Eggs
Fish
Grapes
Meat
Nuts
Onions
Poultry
Pulses
Rice
Seeds
How Does L-Arginine Help With Your Angina?
People who suffer from angina are known to have insufficient nitric oxide (NO) within their ...
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Saturday, October 20th, 2007
What Is L-Carnitine?
Acetyl-l-carnitine is the full name of l-carnitine.
It is usually shortened to l-carnitine or even just carnitine.
L-carnitine is a non-essential amino acid which is produced in the liver.
Foods which contain l-carnitine are:
Avocado
Dairy Products
Red Meat
Tempeh
Apart from helping with angina, l-carnitine can also help with the following health conditions:
Atherosclerosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Coronary ...
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Friday, October 19th, 2007
What Is Co-Enzyme Q10?
Co-enzyme Q10 is a vitamin like compound similar in structure to vitamin E and carotenoids.
Don’t get mixed up with vitamin Q and co-enzyme Q10, vitamin Q is just another name for co-enzyme Q10.
Co-enzyme Q10 is a potent antioxidant.
It also helps with energy production within your body, especially ...
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Thursday, October 18th, 2007
Angina is a term which commonly refers to angina pectoris, which is chest pain cause by lack of blood and oxygen to the heart.
The main cause of angina is coronary artery disease.
What Are The Symptoms Of Angina?
The most common symptoms of angina are:
Burning Sensation In The Chest
Choking Sensation
Heaviness In The ...
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