What Is Dietary Fiber?
Dietary fiber comes from the portion of plants that is not digested by enzymes in the intestinal tract. Part of it, however, may be metabolized by bacteria in the lower gut.
Different types of plants have varying amounts and kinds of fiber, including pectin, gum, mucilage, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. Pectin and gum [...]
I know, even as I write this, that MANY people will just “blow this off” as nonsense or “no big deal,” but if you’re not determined to stay ignorant… you’ll listen up. Sugar is a basic element found in starchy food. Sugar cane contains 14% trace elements, minerals and vitamins, plus chlorophyll. The sugar we [...]
People have used garlic for thousand of years as both food and medicine as well as to ward off vampires. Well, although modern research has not confirmed yet that rubbing garlic on doorknobs and window frames can protect us against vampires or evil spirits, it has confirmed what our ancestors believed about the health benefits [...]
Chinese food appeals to many of us because it is tasty and relatively inexpensive. We are also under the impression that Chinese cuisine is healthy as it includes large portions of vegetables and low amounts of fat. That’s true when the dishes are prepared the traditional Chinese way in China. But Western-Chinese restaurants have modified [...]
By Dr. Robert V. Duvall, DPT, MPT, ATC, MGFI
Many people want to, but have never been given any specific instructions or guidelines to follow regarding what exercises to do after surgery. Some surgeons believe the surgery itself helps correct the problem. Most often than not, the problem was not addressed by the surgery.
The [...]
A study by scientists at the University of Chile determined that the decrease in the daily consumption of calories is associated with the effect of the protein known as brain neurotrophic factor (BDNF, for its acronym in English), which rises when the person you exercise regularly.
The investigation included the voluntary participation of 15 adults (7 [...]
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is an aromatic perennial plant that grows to a height of about 3 ft (1 m). It has light purple flowers and green leaves with serrated edges. Peppermint belongs to the Lamiaceae family and grows throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. There are more than 25 species of true mint grown throughout [...]
Chronic hypertension is high blood pressure that is diagnosed before pregnancy, or before the 20th week of pregnancy. This type of high blood pressure does not go away after delivery. Medical experts do not fully understand what causes chronic hypertension. Genes, diet and lifestyle may play a role.
Hypertension may narrow or tighten the blood vessels [...]
The pituitary gland is the master gland, since it controls many important functions of the body, including: Regular ovulation in women and men involved in sexual desire or libido and its fertility, as well as the mood of people.
When you start to feel the need to be with someone and their mere presence will [...]
When you and your family are making the decision to purchase a pet, you will want to go through a checklist in order to make sure that it is the right decision for everyone involved. It is a major life event when bringing a pet into the home and the decision should not be taken [...]
