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Got A Headache? Try Cayenne Pepper.. Cold Zapper.. Organic Is Better.. Low Fat Against Cancer..
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Got A Headache? Try Cayenne Pepper
If you suffer from chronic headaches and have tried everything the solution could be yours in the kitchen cupboard.
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in America say cayenne pepper could be the answer.
Capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne, is said to bring relief by depleting substance P, a neurotransmitter that helps transmit pain impulses.
Cold Zapper
Taking the herbal remedy ginseng could lower your risk of catching a cold, Canadian researchers say. A study involving 323 people discovered those who took ginseng capsules daily caught fewer colds and when they did the severity and duration of symptoms were reduced by about a third.
It’s believed ingredients in ginseng bolster the immune system [...]
Organic Is Better
Organic fruit, vegetables and milk are more nutritious then non-organically produced food and may contain higher concentrations of cancer-fighting and heart-friendly antioxidants, according to early results of an EU study.
Researchers suggest organic fruit and vegetables have up to 40 per cent more anti-oxidants then non-organically grown produce. They found great differences even in milk containing [...]
Low Fat Against Cancer
A low-fat diet my reduce a postmenopausal woman’s risk of ovarian cancer but only if she follows the diet for many years, according to an American study.
Researchers put more than 19000 woman on a low-fat eating plan and studied the difference between then and a group of 29 000 woman who followed their usual diets, which [...]
New Hope In TB Fight
New cases of extensive drug-resistent tuberculosis(XDR TB) could be halved with inexpensive infection control measures according to researchers at yale School of Medicine in America.
XDR TB has been reported in 37 countries and diagnosed in every province in South Africa.
Researchers suggest shifting to outpatient therapy, addressing overcrowding, improving ventilation and enhancing access to HIV treatment.
Brush Up On Bad Breath
Forget medication – chronic bad breath (halitosis) can be cured simply by brushing your teeth twice a day with anti-bacterial toothpaste and using a tongue scraper, according to research by the American Association for dental research.
Halitosis is often caused by the breakdown of bacteria in the mouth, producing foul-smelling sulphur compounds.
It’s estimated 25 per cent [...]
Cuppa To Keep You Smart
Tea is good for the brain. Drinking any type of tea regularly slows cell degeneration and keeps the mind sharp, a Singapore study says. Scientists found catechins, a natural compound in tea, protect brain cells from damaging protein build-up over the years, maintaining the brain’s cognitive capability in the process.
The caffeine in tea, unlike in [...]
Easy On The Eggs
Middle-aged men who eat seven or more eggs a week have a higher a higher risk of earlier death, according to new research. It’s especially true for men who suffer from diabetes.
Eggs are rich in cholesterol, which in high mount can clog arteries and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The study found [...]
Tee Off To Live Longer
Playing golf makes you feel healthier and can even extend your life, research by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm in Sweden suggests.
It showed the best players were the healthiest and could expect to live about five years longer than those who didn’t play golf. “A round of golf means you’re outside for four or five [...]
Memories Can Keep You Awake
A study on mice could explain why you remember a traumatic breakup but not what happened at a meeting at work. Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York, say the intensity of emotion helps the brain retain or reject memories.
Emotional stress is linked to an increase in the stress hormone norepinephrine in the brain, [...]
Stay On Your Feet With Yoga
Regular yoga exercises can help older woman walk faster, improve their balance and stand taller, American researchers say. They studied 24 women aged 65 and older and found strength and flexibility are both important for avoiding falls, a leading cause of disability among older people, especially women.
The women practiced yoga twice a week for 90 [...]
Chew Gum For Ulcer
Gum made from the aromatic resin of the mastic tree is the answer to and infection linked to ulcers, British researchers say. The gum has pleasant taste and has long been used as a flavorant.
Ulcer patients chewed two grams of the gum daily to get rid of the organism responsible for their ulcers, the gum [...]
Pump Up Your Heart
A small blood pump the size of the battery in a TV remote is being implanted into patients with chronic heart failure. The device, made by the American company Circulite, works just like a heart.
It increases blood flow and allows the heart to rest, helping it recover more readily. The pump is so small it [...]
Celery For A Healthy Brain
Celery could be useful in the war against brain disease such as Alzheimer’s. Luteolin, a compound found in celery and green peppers, was fed to mice in their drinking water and it reduced brain inflammation triggered by bacterial toxin.
Scientists at the University of Illinois believe patients suffering from a range of brain diseases could benefit [...]
Work To Beat The Blues
Thought your colleagues were making you depressed? Think again. New British research shows people suffering from depression recover better when they go back to work rather than stay home.Sufferers also returned to the office sooner when their employers maintained contact with them during their sick leave.
“Employers are often frightened of contacting an employee for fear [...]
Eye Spy
Protect your eyes from ultraviolet light by eating more greens. The retina needs compounds called carotenoids which act like sun block in your eyes.
Boost your intake of caraotenoids by eating broccoli, green beans, spinach, cabbage, lettuce and kiwi fruit.
Exercise Your Back
If you suffer from chronic back pain here’s advice: get off the sofa and head for the gym. According to a British study back pain sufferers may benefit more from an intensive exercise programme from spinal surgery.
Researchers studied 349 patients aged 18-55. Half were given surgery and half a three-week exercise programme. Results suggested those [...]
6 Ways To Protect Your Baby From Sunburn
Babies and small children need special care when outdoors as their skin is so delicate they can easily burn.
The mildest of sunburns is extremely painful for a baby. Here are tips to help protect your tot.
Dress your baby in a long-sleeved cotton T-shirt and pants. They’re cool and will protect the skin from the [...]
Eye Strain
Spending too much time focusing on a screen can cause computer vision syndrome, according to the American Optometric Association. The syndrome includes such as tired, dry eyes, blurred vision, eye strain, headaches and sensitivity to light.
Blinking more often to lubricate the eyes and working in a well-lit room with no glare help to alleviate symptoms.
Bounce Back With An Orange
Oranges are great for battling that afternoon slump. Their colour is energising, their scent revitalising and they’re full of fructose for a quick energy boost.
While they’re known for being packed with Vitamin C which fights off bacteria and helps prevent colds and flu, oranges also contain iron, which lowers cholesterol, and calcium, which keeps bones [...]
Low-Fat Good For Your Heart
Women who regularly have low-fat milk or yoghurt have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a new US research .
In the study the risk proved to be 11 per cent lower among those who consumed more low-fat dairy. Researchers say the saturated fat in full-cream milk counteracts blood pressure benefits of [...]
Exercise For Energy
Want more energy? New US research says low-intensity but regular workouts such as a daily stroll can decrease fatigue by 65 per cent. They say light exercise can help people who have a sedentary lifestyle feel more energetic and it’s a healthier alternative to products such as caffeine and energy drinks for a boost.
When you [...]
Eyes Right
We know vitamins are good for us – but some are especially good for your eyes. US research suggests antioxidants found in vitamins A and C can reduce your risk of cataract and macular degeneration.
Vitamin A protects against blindness and vitamin C plays a role in preventing of alleviating glaucoma.
Essential fatty acids found in foods [...]
Pepper Power
Black pepper could be used to treat the skin disease vitiligo, a condition in which areas of skin lose their pigment and become white, leading to a higher risk of skin cancer.
UK researchers say piperine, which gives black pepper its pungent flavour, can stimulate pigmentation in the skin.
They tested it as a topical treatment on [...]
Fruity Fridge Fact
If you want to live longer don’t put reddish coloured fruit such as tomatoes or watermelons in the fridge – they retain more lycopene (an antioxidant that fights free radicals and cancers) when left at room temperature.
UK researchers found watermelon for example retained 29 per cent more lycopene at room temperature than if it was [...]
Smokers Feel Puffed
Smokers are four times more likely to feel tired when they wake up and spend less time in deep sleep than non-smokers, a US study has found.
They say it could be because smokers experience nicotine withdrawal at night, which may contribute to sleep disturbances. Nicotine also raises the heart rate, making relaxation difficult.
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