Pupil is the black aperture located at the center of the eye. It permits the light that reaches the eye to enter the retina present at the back of the eyeball. Thus, it enables us to see things around us. Dilated pupils can be described as a condition where the pupils have widened beyond their normal size. It is also termed as mydriasis. Dilation of the pupils is a common occurrence when you are in dark surroundings for a long time, but will return to normal size as soon as you are exposed to bright light. This is a natural response of the eyes towards dim light. In this condition, the pupils widen in darkness so that more light enters the eyes just to ensure better visibility of the image. If someone has dilated pupils even in bright environment, then it is an indication of an underlying problem. Read more »
There are a large number of scientific researches that confirm the effectiveness of plant foods in managing diabetes. Through the centuries, more than 400 plants have been identified, used, and prescribed as natural remedies for diabetes.
Raw onion and garlic are the commonly used anti-diabetic drugs in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Common mushroom is also widely used in parts of Europe to lower blood sugar. Other foods used in the treatment of diabetes include beans, cabbage, cinnamon, coriander seeds, cucumber, fenugreek seeds, Indian gooseberry, jambul fruit and lettuce. Read more »
Who is not tempted by the delicious fried sausage, potato chips, pastries, steak or soft drinks such as soda and cola. All of these foods can indeed give you the sensation and pleasure.
But try to start think twice about not eating these foods too often. According to nutrition experts, the type of food as it can accelerate the aging process.
The reason, most of these foods contain high levels of fat and sugar is very high, which would give unfavorable impact tehadap body. The following are seven types of food / beverages according to nutritionists can make you older faster: Read more »
Some specific type of food also leads to body odour. You can control your body order by consuming these seven types of food in moderation.
Body odour
is the one of the biggest turning off factor in social interaction. There are many reasons for body odour. Beginning with genes i.e. the biological composition of your body, to cheap perfume or excessive use of perfume. Some specific type of food also leads to body odour. You can control your body order by consuming these seven types of food in moderation. Read more »
Alternative cancer treatment is slowly gaining ground with effective research-based techniques that traditional doctors are not wont to tell their patients. These alternative techniques are for those who are bent on winning the battle against cancer.
We have two colon cancer patients in the family. My father-in-law was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2009 and is on alternative cancer treatment with a Chinese doctor. My brother, on the other hand was diagnosed last August 2011 with stage IV colon cancer that has metastasized to his liver. In a life-saving move, his surgeons removed a huge tumor in his colon, 14 nodes in his liver, his entire gallbladder laden with stones and his appendix. Chemotherapy was strongly advised by his oncologist as a post-surgery treatment but my brother declined in favour of alternative medicine. A big part of alternative treatment for cancer lies in what we feed our bodies. Read more »
Just because one may be predisposed to, or living with high blood pressure, (hbp) doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a healthy sex life. After all, both deal with matters of the heart! (pun intended) In this article, we will explore notions surrounding food as an aphrodisiac and a potential relief for elevated blood pressure. Since time immemorial, food has always been suspected to play a leading role in our amorous activities.
In old Egypt, the leg-bone of a sheep or cow would be mixed in a pot with cayenne, thyme, onions and greens and used to attract someone from the opposite sex. The Aztec ruler, Monteczuma, was said to have drunk 20 goblets of chocolate a day to increase his libido. The good news today as more research becomes available, is that you can have an exciting sex life minus the stroke or heart-attack scare due to your condition. Read more »
Acid heartburn is characterized by a burning sensation in the esophagus and is usually due to the food we eat. Acid is secreted by the stomach cells to digest the food, but sometimes it may escape up into the esophagus and irritate the tissue lining.
In normal cases acid is sealed in the stomach, but abnormalities with the lower esophageal sphincter valve (LAS) can cause it to overflow up into the esophagus.
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