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Old Fashioned Remedies-Folk Medicine

Author: ElmerFizz Despite progress we always have those among us who believe the "old fashioned" ways or products are better. It has to be said that in some instances they are correct. Sadly, with each passing generation, some of this old fashioned wisdom disappears. Progress is so contemporary and so closely a part of our daily lives that we sometimes fail to recognize that we, ourselves, may fail to keep up with what is happening. Things that we would have considered very modern because we witnessed their creation only a few years ago may already be "old fashioned" to high school students. In the medical world, treatment that might have been popular for a disease in 1986 may be completely outmoded in 2006. Even medical discoveries of the 1990's may be old fashioned today. However, over the years, and for generation after generation, a great number of home remedies for many illnesses have managed to stay alive. They have been passed down from elders to youngste

6 Best Supplements for Natural Prostate Health

Author: Dane Kennedy, Ph.D. Natural Prostate Health Prostate disorders effect not just elderly men, but middle aged men as well. Over half of men, age 40 - 59, have an enlarged prostate, and although most of these men will not develop clinically significant diseases, 1/4 of men, over age 50, have cancerous cells in there prostate. The purpose of this article is to address the magnitude of this problem by offering information on nutritional and herbal supplementation to support natural prostate health . 6 Best Supplements for Natural Prostate Health 1)Zinc Chelate: Zinc is a trace element that is essential for normal growth, development of the reproductive organs, normal functioning of the prostate gland, healing of wounds, and manufacture of proteins and nucleic acids (the building blocks for RNA and DNA). Zinc is ubiquitous in the body and necessary for the activity of more than 100 enzymes. 2)Vitamin E: Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects cell membranes and other fat-soluble p

Getting the most from healthy fruits and vegetables

Author: Tony Robinson Fruits and vegetables are among the healthiest of all foods, and the great variety of these foods at the local grocery store makes it easier than every to enjoy great meals and snacks anytime the mood strikes you. The latest food guidelines recommend that adults eat from five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day. While that may seem like a lot, it is an important goal to strive for, and a very reachable one. A serving of a fruit or vegetable is equal to: 1 medium sized vegetable or fruit (such as an apple, orange or banana); 2 small fruits (such as kiwi fruit or plums); ½ cup of fresh, frozen or canned fruits or vegetables; ½ cup of 100% fruit juice; ¼ cup of dried fruit; 1 cup of green salad Eating a diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables is a great way to start a healthier lifestyle. Diets high in fruits and vegetables have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke and even some kinds of cancer. Diets high in fruits and

Could Pomegranates Be The New Prostate Cancer Natural Cure?

Author: Rebecca Prescott Pomegranates have long been used in traditional folk remedies to treat sore throats, inflammation, and rheumatism. And recent scientific research has suggested they are also potentially effective in both preventing and treating prostate cancer. One study, conducted on human prostate cancer cells in lab dishes, at the University of Wisconsin, found that there were dose dependant improvements. Another study at the same facility injected mice with human prostate cancer cells. These mice developed malignancies. Some mice were fed plain water, whilst two other groups of mice were given water mixed with different concentrations of pomegranate extract. Those mice that had water only had tumors that grew much faster than the pomegranate and water groups. The quantities given to the mice were comparable to that which people might get if they drank pomegranate juice on a daily basis. And whilst pomegranate juice hasn't been tested on humans with prostate cancer yet,