Diseases

How to avoid swine flu (H1N1)?

“Swine flu” or the “H1N1″ flu virus  (a more technical name for the same virus) is a public health emergency that the U.S. government is keeping a close watch on so that people aware, informed and prepared to take action steps to keep themselves and their families healthy and safe.
Any flu virus is particularly life-threatening [...]

How do you know that you caught swine flu (H1N1)?

Swine flu has emerged from time to time throughout history. Last century there were flu pandemics in 1918, 1957 and 1968, when millions of people died across the world. Experts predict that another pandemic may happen soon, but they do not know when.
The time from infection to the start of symptoms is usually between
three and five [...]

6 Healthy and easy ways to overcome jetlag

Having just traveled internationally, I was reminded of how it feels to fall victim to a mega dose of jet lag.  I had full intentions of quickly adapting to my new timezone, but unfortunately, I made a fatal error in my plan to adapt.  I drank not one, but TWO cappuccinos late in the day.  [...]

What is H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)?

What is H1N1 (swine flu)?
H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in April 2009 in the United States. Other countries, including Mexico and Canada, have reported people sick with this new virus. This virus is spreading from [...]

Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure

 What is High Blood Pressure?

Also known as: Hypertension
According to the American Heart Association, nearly one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure. But nearly one-third of those people don’t know they have high blood pressure, because it’s a silent disease. People can have high blood pressure for years without experiencing symptoms [...]

Health Benefits of Bananas

Bananas consist mainly of sugars (glucose, fructose and sucrose) and fiber, which makes them ideal for an immediate and slightly prolonged source of energy
 

Reducing Depression
Bananas contain tryptophan, an aminoacid that can be converted to serotonin, leading to improved mood
Anemia
Bananas are relatively high in iron, which helps the body’s hemoglobin function
Constipation and [...]

Bananas cure Hangover

In European and American culture, it’s hard to find a more popular fruit. Bananas are as common as mineral water or corn flakes.
Bananas are tasty, but I believe that we unconsciously eat them because each ripe fruit is literally loaded with important substances, which help a lot when it comes to curing hangover.
It is a [...]