Source: http://yourbodyyourtemple.net/health/benefits-of-dark-chocolate-2/
Thursday, 14 July 2011
Benefits Of Dark Chocolate: 2
Now that we have discussed dark chocolate and how it is healthy for you, let?s figure out how exactly chocolate is healthy for you!� For one, dark chocolate is actually jam-packed with an antioxidant called phenol, which actually has a lot of positive effects on your blood pressure and can actually increase the nitric oxide [...]
Health Wonk Review is up at the Health Affairs Blog
The Health Affairs blog has done a very nice job of curating the latest installment of the Health Wonk Review. You’ll find a roundup of posts on various health care topics including Medicare, health IT and ethics. Share
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Rerun: Understanding the appeal of mini-meds
I first ran this post four years ago, but thought it worth re-running considering all the recent debate about mini-meds in the era of PPACA. I?m not enthusiastic about Mini-Med plans ?the policies that offer limited coverage, often capped at $25,000 to $50,000 per year. In some ways they are the opposite of insurance because [...]
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Health Care Reform Developments
Some quick tidbits and news items concerning health care reform you hopefully find useful ? or at least interesting: Judge Upholds PPACA: This time the plaintiffs claimed the individual mandate provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act violated their religious freedom. They also argued the financial penalties were too severe. U.S. District Judge [...]
Source: http://alankatz.wordpress.com/2011/02/23/health-care-reform-developments/
red onion diet - remove bad cholesterol
Scientists have claimed that the humble red onion could help prevent heart disease. They have discovered that the vegetable - commonly used in Mediterranean and Indian cuisine - helps remove bad cholesterol from the body, which can cause heart attacks and strokes.
At the same time red onions retain the body's good cholesterol, which help protect against heart disease. Scientists in Hong Kong fed crushed-up red onions to hamsters who had all been put on a high-cholesterol diet.
They found that after eight weeks levels of bad cholesterol, or low density lipoprotein (LDL), had dropped by an average of 20 per cent.
"This results support the claim that the regular consumption of onion reduces the risk of coronary heart disease," the Daily Mail quoted Zhen Yu Chen, who was in charge of the research carried out at the Chinese University of Hong Kong as saying.
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At the same time red onions retain the body's good cholesterol, which help protect against heart disease. Scientists in Hong Kong fed crushed-up red onions to hamsters who had all been put on a high-cholesterol diet.
They found that after eight weeks levels of bad cholesterol, or low density lipoprotein (LDL), had dropped by an average of 20 per cent.
"This results support the claim that the regular consumption of onion reduces the risk of coronary heart disease," the Daily Mail quoted Zhen Yu Chen, who was in charge of the research carried out at the Chinese University of Hong Kong as saying.
Tags : low cholesterol diet plan,high cholesterol diet plan,cholesterol diet food,low cholesterol diet guidelines,low cholesterol diet tips 2008,cholesterol diet plans,cholesterol diet sheet
Source: http://www.aboutthehealth.com/2010/10/red-onion-diet-remove-bad-cholesterol.html
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
A Simple Way to Save Your Skin
It's safe to say that SpaFinder wants the public to feel relaxed and refreshed ? this organization provides an extensive spa directory in addition to listings of wellness classes and spa resorts. But this worldwide leader in the spa industry also wants the public to be sun smart, and with this new bracelet, they?ve just made it easier.
SpaFinder launched the ?I Will Reflect? bracelet to raise awareness about melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. This white bracelet becomes purple when exposed to harmful UVA/UVB sun rays. I wore it for two weeks, and I think it?s a great reminder to wear sunscreen daily. The rubber bracelet is lightweight and convenient, but with the word ?reflect? engraved in metal, it?s obvious that this isn?t just a fashion accessory. I expected the bracelet to change colors under the bright sun, but I was surprised to see it turn purple during cloudier days.
If you often forget to apply sunscreen, I encourage you to give this product a try. The ?I Will Reflect? bracelet is available on the SpaFinder Web site for 4.95 ? but if it saves you from skin cancer, it could be priceless.
? Alysha Reid
SpaFinder launched the ?I Will Reflect? bracelet to raise awareness about melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. This white bracelet becomes purple when exposed to harmful UVA/UVB sun rays. I wore it for two weeks, and I think it?s a great reminder to wear sunscreen daily. The rubber bracelet is lightweight and convenient, but with the word ?reflect? engraved in metal, it?s obvious that this isn?t just a fashion accessory. I expected the bracelet to change colors under the bright sun, but I was surprised to see it turn purple during cloudier days.
If you often forget to apply sunscreen, I encourage you to give this product a try. The ?I Will Reflect? bracelet is available on the SpaFinder Web site for 4.95 ? but if it saves you from skin cancer, it could be priceless.
? Alysha Reid
Source: http://www.everydayhealth.com/blogs/health-beauty-reviews/a-simple-way-to-save-your-skin
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