The benefits of St. John’s Wort for depression

September 19, 2007 – 12:03 pm
There are so many cases of depression in the U.S. but what is unfortunate is the fact that so many people just do not want to seek treatment for it. Diseases of the mind still have a stigma attached to them, more out of ignorance and the fact that medical knowledge has not yet uncovered the secrets of the mind than anything else. What is fortunate, however, is the growing awareness of alternate therapies and medicines to treat this disease. St. John’s Wort is one herb that has proved very beneficial in this area and the best part is that it treats both depression and anxiety without the need for drugs which come with their own side effects. St. John’s Wort is a great mood elevator and so many who have taken it are thrilled with the results. The botanical name for St. John’s Wort is Hypericum perforatum and the name ...

About Stevia

September 10, 2007 – 3:10 pm
Stevia is a naturally grown plant with sweet-tasting leaves indigenous to South America. It has been safely used as a sweetener by local tribes for hundreds of years and in Japan since the 1970s with no ill effects.  Stevia is calorie-free, up to 300 times sweeter than sugar so only a tiny amount is needed, and it doesn’t affect blood sugar levels.  It sounds like the ideal replacement to sugar and chemical-laden artificial sweeteners, right? To consumers yes, to the FDA and the big sugar and artificial sweetener companies, no.  Right now the government bans stevia from being sold as a sweetener. If you want stevia you have to look in the nutritional supplement section of specialty stores.

Help Prevent Prostate Cancer By Eating Healthier

September 5, 2007 – 4:40 pm
Most people don’t know that cancer of the prostate is the most prevalent type of cancer in men. The good news is that what you eat can have a huge impact on the prevention of this health condition. Many of the symptoms of cancer of the prostate include things like urinating often, problems starting urination and pain when voiding. One can also notice blood in the urine and pain in the lower back. Besides a healthy diet, it is important for every male over age fifty to have a complete prostate examination every year, including blood tests for prostate cancer. The value of diet Prostate cancer is one of the types of cancer that is affected by diet. It appears from the research that diets high in fat and low in fiber contribute to getting prostate cancer. It turns out that the incidence of cancer of the prostate is highest in those ...

Help Prevent Breast Cancer By Eating Healthier

September 3, 2007 – 4:40 pm
It’s becoming increasingly clear to many people that what we eat has a great deal to do with whether or not we get cancer. Research seems to be able to support the idea that eating well is a great prevention against cancer. Most experts in nutrition and diet feel that we should eat foods containing lots of fiber and very little fat. Nutrients in the diet are important, too. This kind of diet seems to be preventative against cancer of the breast and it carries many other healthy benefits as well If you choose to eat a diet high in fiber and low in fat you will also maximize your fitness level and lose weight as well. In addition, you will help prevent diseases like type II diabetes, breast cancer and obesity. Why we reduce fat You can help yourself in the prevention of breast cancer when you choose to eat ...