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Ibn al-Qayyim described the benefits of lentils in his [i]Prophetic Medicine[/i], saying that eating whole lentils with their skin still intact was more beneficial than ground lentils, as they were lighter on the stomach and less harmful this way. He also said that the ...
In his work on [i]Prophetic Medicine[/i], the great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned the health benefits of cucumbers. He quoted the Prophetic Hadith relating that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam) used to eat [i]qiththa[/i] (cucumber) with [i]rutab[/i ...
[quote]Vitamin D has long been known to assist healthy bones by helping to stimulate bone cells to make new bone while enhancing the uptake of calcium into bones. Its role in boosting immunity, hormone regulation, brain health, metabolism, diabetes prevention, cancer p ...
Ibn al-Qayyim described the plant Senna as an excellent medicine in his work on [i]Prophetic Medicine[/i]. He said that senna was beneficial for: [ul][li]Constipation; [li]Treatment of angina and strengthening the heart; [li]Cracking of the skin; [li]Relaxing musc ...
Indoor mold exposure is associated with numerous health problems, including respiratory problems, asthma and allergies. Mold thrives in moist conditions and therefore the bathroom is ideal place for mold to grow. However, a few preventative measures can help to rid your ...
The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his work[i] "The Prophetic Medicine"[/i] described raisins as dried sweet grapes. He said that the best raisins were large-bodied, plump, thin skinned. Some of the health benefits he mentioned about raisins were found in the flesh of the ...
Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullaah), in his [i]Prophetic Medicine[/i], lists Fenugreek as one of the simple foodstuffs and medicines that can be used for a variety of conditions These were covered in a previous article on fenugreek. After discussing fenugreek and its benefici ...
Ibn al-Qayyim described fenugreek in his book on [i]"The Prophetic Medicine"[/i] as a leguminous herb. He said that some of the health benefits of this plant could be gained from drinking a concoction of fenugreek seeds, which he said could help to: [ul][li]Sooth a s ...
The great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim described the benefits of eating bananas in his work [i]"The Prophetic Medicine"[/i], saying that the benefits were greater when the bananas were ripe and sweet. He said that bananas were beneficial for: [ul][li]The throat and lungs, e ...
This is one of many studies establishing an inverse association between Vitamin D levels in the blood and cancer incidence. Good sources of Vitamin D further below. There is substantial evidence now that higher levels of Vitamin D in the plasma is associated with lower ...
Rice is the most consumed grain in the world and the great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his work [i]"The Prophetic Medicine"[/i], said that rice is the most nourishing of grains after wheat. He also said that it strengthens the stomach and regularly eating rice is beneficia ...
Ibn al-Qayyim detailed the benefits of eating watermelon in his book "The [i]Prophetic Medicine.[/i]" He said eating watermelon cleanses the body and helps to expel stones from the stomach (perhaps referring to kidney or gall stones), and is quicker to digest than cucum ...
The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim described some of the health benefits of onions in his great work [i]"The Prophetic Medicine."[/i] He said that onions were beneficial for expelling toxic odors from the body, cleansing the stomach and improving complexion. He specifically m ...
Falafel is a delicious Middle Eastern dish of small chickpea balls fried with herbs and spices. It is crispy on the outside and remains nice and soft in the middle. Chickpeas are a good source of fiber, protein, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and zinc. Although t ...
Ibn al-Qayyim in his great work [i]"The Prophetic Medicine"[/i] said that grapes are mentioned six times in the Qur'an, as a fruit of this world as well as of Paradise. He said that they are among the most excellent and beneficial of fruits, and can be eaten fresh or dr ...
Ginger (zanjabil) is described by the great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his book [i]"The Prophetic Medicine"[/i] as a mild cleanser with some of the following benefits on the body: [ul][li]Warming and aids digestion; [li]Beneficial for obstructions of the liver; [li]B ...
The noble scholar Ibn al-Qayyim talked about the fig in his excellent work [i]"The Prophetic Medicine"[/i]. He said that there is no mention of figs in Prophetic Sunnah because there were no figs in the land of Hijaz and Medina. This is because the soil that is required ...
Garlic is a bulbous herb of the lily family, and is closely related to the onion, shallot and leek. Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned some of the benefits of garlic on the body, in his book [i]"The Prophetic Medicine"[/i]: [ul][li]Garlic is beneficial for cold symptoms, such a ...
The pomegranate ([i]rumman[/i]) is one of the oldest known fruits and is mentioned in the Qur'an as a fruit from those in Paradise. [b][i]"In them both (gardens) will be fruits, and date palms and pomegranates" [/i]([/b]55:68) The word 'pomegranate' is the Latin c ...
Honey ('asal) is a sweet golden syrup that comes from the natural nectar extracted from flowers by bees. It has great healing benefits and is mentioned in both the Qur'an and Prophetic Hadeeth. [b][i]"And thy Lord taught the bee to build its cells in hills, on trees ...
[title]What is cupping (hijama)?[/title] Cupping (hijama) is the best remedy recommended and used by the Messenger (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam). The Messenger (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam) said, "[b]Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping (hijama) ..[/b]." [ ...
Not only do spices add flavor to your food, but research has shown that they can also be beneficial for your health. Here are some spices that you could benefit from adding to your food. Note: The spice [b]nutmeg[/b] is haram. See [[url>http://www.healthymuslim.com ...
Running may not only help you to live longer, but also live free of health problems and disabilities, and it is never too late to start running, a new study has found. The study, carried out by Stanford University School of Medicine, studied the benefits of running ...
With rising obesity levels people are looking for ways to lose weight fast with minimal effort. One of the more popular diets recently has been the Atkins diet; this diet virtually eliminates carbohydrates like pasta, bread, potatoes and even some fruits and vegetables, ...
It is no secret that the key to good health is a strong and fully functioning immune system. Without your immune system, your body would soon be open to all sorts of risk factors that could impact your health. There are numerous risk factors that can impact on our im ...
A typical Western diet may trigger acne, a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests. The study was conducted by nutritionists at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia, who followed two groups of young males, ag ...
Recent research from Illinois and Ohio Universities has found that combining tomato and broccoli in the daily diet is more effective in reducing prostate cancerous tumour growths than either tomato or broccoli eaten alone. For even for those who don't have prostate c ...
A team of scientists from Denmark and Sweden have discovered that indoor air polluted with tiny particles that are breathed in and get into the bloodstream affect the performance of blood vessels, and potentially increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, in elderly p ...
People who are less active may have a higher risk of developing frequent headaches, results from a large study suggest. The findings were based on a survey of more than 68000 adults living in Norway, and found that of those who never exercised, 14% were more likely to d ...
High levels of air pollution may increase the risk of appendicitis in adults, according to the results of a study conducted in Canada and presented at the 73rd annual scientific meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in Orlando, Florida. The principle i ...
Everyone feels low at times, but with depression the feeling is deeper, more unpleasant and doesn't go away quickly or becomes so bad that it can interfere with everyday life. Severe depression is sometimes called clinical depression. Research carried out by the Wor ...
Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow and can be grown in the smallest of spaces. Fresh-picked herbs always taste better than store-bought herbs and it is great to have fresh herbs at hand to use in dishes all year round. Herbs can be grown outside in the gar ...
A report published in June 2005 prepared jointly by WWF-UK and Greenpeace revealed that babies are being exposed to a cocktail of chemicals in the womb that can cause cancer later in life. Tests were taken on blood taken from the umbilical cords of about 30 new born ...
As people are becoming more aware of the toxins in our personal care products, an increasing number of big companies are jumping on the 'natural' and 'organic' products bandwagon. But when a product is labeled '[b]natural[/b]' or '[b]organic[/b]' it can have many d ...
Cancer has been said to overtake heart disease as the number one cause of death worldwide by 2010, a new report has revealed. An estimated 12.4 million people will be diagnosed with some form of cancer this year and 7.6 million will die from the disease, a report fro ...
Indoor mold exposure is consistently associated with poor respiratory health, asthma, chemical sensitivity, and allergies according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Living in a damp or moldy home is also harmful to the health of children ac ...
The great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim stated in (Zaad al-Ma'aad 4/16): [quote]Illnesses are of two types. Material illnesses arise from an increase of matter that comes to a point of excess in the body where it harms its natural functions. [b]And these are the majority of ...
This colourful salad has a Chinese-style zesty dressing of ginger and coriander, which complements the crunchy fresh sprouts and vegetables. Any combination of sprouted beans and seeds can be used. [title]Ingredients [/title] [ul][li]1 carrot [li]1 apple [li]1 ...
A US study has found that sufferers of Parkinson's disease had depleted levels of vitamin D in their body. It is not yet know whether the vitamin deficiency is the cause or result of having the disease. The study which appears in the journal Archives of Neurology f ...
Increasing your intake of fibre-rich foods you could boost your overall health and increase weight loss results. Research carried out at Tufts University in Boston shows people who eat more dietary fibre consume less calories and lose more weight that those whose diet i ...
The Goji berry, or wolfberry is a round red fruit native to the Himalayan region. It is nutritionally rich in beta-carotene, vitamins C, B1, B2 and many other vitamins, minerals antioxidants and amino acids and is a good source of essential fatty acids. Goji berries ...
Lavender is a beautifully scented plant that is used as a natural remedy for a wide variety of ailments. The most common uses are from lavender essential oil, which is extracted from the fragrant flowers of the plant. Some of the many health benefits of lavender are ...
We know that our personal care products are packed with harmful substances and toxin chemicals that have been linked to chronic and degenerative diseases. It is sometimes hard to find natural alternatives on the market and to know what substances are safe to use. So ...
Alfalfa sprouts are packed with proteins and vitamins A, B, C and E. This recipe is for a simple tomato and sprout salad. Any combination of fresh vegetables can be used to create a delicious, nutritious starter. [title]Ingredients[/title] [ul][li]1 cup alfalfa ...
Sprouts are a super-nutritious food made by sprouting beans or seeds into young shoots. They can be enjoyed raw and blended into dips or spreads for a tasty snack or starter. [title]Hummus with Chickpea Sprouts[/title] This is a variation on traditional hummus, w ...
Research has shown that eating nuts daily as part of a healthy diet can help improve metabolic health problems. These problems include high blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and obesity. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine journal showed t ...
A new study has found that drinking warmed up fluids like fruit cordial could help ease the effect of a cold or flu. The research was conducted at Cardiff University's Common Cold Centre and published in the clinical Journal Rhinology. The centre director urged anyon ...
Extensive research has been carried out into the health benefits of green tea. It is the most popular tea consumed in China, and contains the highest concentration of beneficial phytonutrients and least caffeine of all the teas. Green tea contains a high level of an ...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is the most common digestive disorder, affecting one in five people. Women are more affected by this condition than men and it is a functional disorder, meaning no structural abnormalities can be seen on x-rays, blood tests etc. Com ...
We always hear people talking about having a 'fast metabolism' or a 'slow metabolism' but what does this really mean? Metabolism is the rate at which your body breaks down the nutrients in food to produce energy, and a 'metabolic rate' is the energy used in a day to ...
Fresh juices are a great way to obtain nutrients from fruit and vegetables. Juices can be made with hard and soft fruit and vegetables in a juice extractor. To obtain optimum nutritional benefit these juices should be drunk straight away. Virtually any combination ...
Walking is great form of exercise that anyone can do to improve their fitness or to lose weight. It does not require any special equipment and is a great low impact and low intensity exercise that even those who are ill or frail can enjoy. Walking has great health ...
Regular exercise is a great way to stay healthy and fight off disease, but a study has now revealed that women of all ages can reduce their risk of developing breast cancer by exercising regularly, and it is never too late to start. [i]Research was carried out in the ...
Compost is needed to improve soil conditions and provide your fruit, vegetables or herbs with essential nutrients to grow. Ready-made 'bagged' compost is available from garden centers and this is usually made up of sand, wood chippings, bark and fertilizer. How ...
Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and Vitamin C and research has shown that they can improve circulation in the digestive and pulmonary systems, improving conditions like arthritis and water retention as well as being beneficial for the bladder. Aside from the ...
The mineral sodium is present in the [b]bones[/b] and [b]body fluids[/b]. Its role in the body is to balance levels of pH, fluid and electrolytes, and in used in the formation of digestive juices, iron and eliminating carbon dioxide. Sodium is also needed for muscle con ...
Sulphur is a mineral found in all cells of the body. It helps to keep hair, skin, bone, cartilage and tendons strong and healthy. Sulphur is needed for the production of [b]keratin[/b], a protein which is found in all cells of the body and is essential for the forma ...
As a result of a lawsuit brought against the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration), the organization has been forced to issue a warning regarding neurotoxic effects of mercury upon children. It was one of the conditions that the FDA agreed to in the lawsuit brought by a ...
Sprouted seeds are seeds that are grown specifically to be eaten as young baby shoots or as small tender-leaved plants. Sprouts are super-nutritious, packed with vitamins, minerals, proteins, antioxidants and phytonutrients which are released when the seed germinate ...
We all know that we should be trying to eat organic fruit and vegetables, but it's not always that easy to get hold of organic produce, and how can we be sure that the food we are eating is really free from chemical pesticides and fertilizers? The answer is simple... [b ...
Numerous articles appeared in 2006 covering the research of Elise Bassin that demonstrates a five-fold increase in risk of bone cancer in boys under the age of 20 due to fluoridated water. Here is a snippet: [quote]April 6, 2006 - Boys who drink fluoridated water ...
An article published in August 2006 in the Daily Mail covering research published in the Journal Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology on raw milk: [quote][title]Untreated milk cuts children's allergies[/title] Drinking "raw" milk could [b]reduce children's risk of su ...
Caffeine has been in the headlines recently, linking excessive consumption of caffeine products to low-birth weight and miscarriage in pregnant women. These women have been advised to reduce their intake of caffeine during pregnancy, but we can all benefit from reducing ...
The great Muslim scholar Ibn al-Qayyim stated in his most excellent book, "The Prophetic Medicine" (contained in Zaad al-Ma'aad, 4/201, Mu'assisat ur-Risaalah): [quote]He (the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) used to eat from the fruit of his land when it was i ...
The mineral potassium is found in the body's cells and is essential for the regulation of nerve, tissue and muscle action and for maintaining fluid pH levels in the body. It also helps in tissue elasticity, and prevents calcium from being lost from the body through urin ...
The mineral zinc is found in the [b]brain, thyroid, lever, kidneys[/b] and [b]genital organs[/b]. It is essential for a healthy immune system and is responsible for wound healing, metabolism and enzyme regulation and the transfer of carbon dioxide from tissue to the lun ...
Phosphorus is a mineral that is used for more functions than any other mineral in the body. It is essential for [b]bone[/b] and [b]tissue[/b] formation and development, [b]energy metabolism[/b], and plays a role in [b]DNA structure[/b]. Phosphorus is found in the protop ...
The mineral iron is an essential component of blood; two thirds of the body's iron is found in the pigment of red blood cells called [b]haemoglobin[/b]. These cells transport the oxygen in the bloodstream all around the body. The remainder of iron in the body is found i ...
Calcium is the most abundant mineral found in the body; 4-5% of your body weight is made up of minerals and roughly 50% of this weight is calcium. Calcium is stored in the cells of the bones and teeth where it helps to keep them strong, and also helps in biochemical fun ...
ArchivesArchives • December 2008
Ibn al-Qayyim: Lentils Eaten Whole Are More Beneficial
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 31, 2008Ibn al-Qayyim described the benefits of lentils in his [i]Prophetic Medicine[/i], saying that eating whole lentils with their skin still intact was more beneficial than ground lentils, as they were lighter on the stomach and less harmful this way. He also said that the ...
Ibn al-Qayyim: Cucumber is Beneficial When Eaten with Dates
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 31, 2008In his work on [i]Prophetic Medicine[/i], the great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned the health benefits of cucumbers. He quoted the Prophetic Hadith relating that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam) used to eat [i]qiththa[/i] (cucumber) with [i]rutab[/i ...
Vitamin D - A Gene-Regulating Super Nutrient
Posted by abuiyaad on Wednesday, December 31, 2008[quote]Vitamin D has long been known to assist healthy bones by helping to stimulate bone cells to make new bone while enhancing the uptake of calcium into bones. Its role in boosting immunity, hormone regulation, brain health, metabolism, diabetes prevention, cancer p ...
Ibn al-Qayyim: Senna is An Excellent Medicine
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, December 30, 2008Ibn al-Qayyim described the plant Senna as an excellent medicine in his work on [i]Prophetic Medicine[/i]. He said that senna was beneficial for: [ul][li]Constipation; [li]Treatment of angina and strengthening the heart; [li]Cracking of the skin; [li]Relaxing musc ...
How to Keep your Bathroom Mold-Free
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, December 30, 2008Indoor mold exposure is associated with numerous health problems, including respiratory problems, asthma and allergies. Mold thrives in moist conditions and therefore the bathroom is ideal place for mold to grow. However, a few preventative measures can help to rid your ...
Ibn al-Qayyim: Raisins Aid Digestion, Are Good For the Memory and Have Many Other Health Benefits
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, December 30, 2008The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his work[i] "The Prophetic Medicine"[/i] described raisins as dried sweet grapes. He said that the best raisins were large-bodied, plump, thin skinned. Some of the health benefits he mentioned about raisins were found in the flesh of the ...
Therapeutic Applications of Fenugreek: Research Paper
Posted by abuiyaad on Tuesday, December 30, 2008Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullaah), in his [i]Prophetic Medicine[/i], lists Fenugreek as one of the simple foodstuffs and medicines that can be used for a variety of conditions These were covered in a previous article on fenugreek. After discussing fenugreek and its benefici ...
Ibn al-Qayyim: Fenugreek Has Numerous Health Benefits for the Stomach, Throat and Skin
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, December 29, 2008Ibn al-Qayyim described fenugreek in his book on [i]"The Prophetic Medicine"[/i] as a leguminous herb. He said that some of the health benefits of this plant could be gained from drinking a concoction of fenugreek seeds, which he said could help to: [ul][li]Sooth a s ...
Ibn al-Qayyim: Bananas are Beneficial for the Throat, Lungs and Bowel
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, December 29, 2008The great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim described the benefits of eating bananas in his work [i]"The Prophetic Medicine"[/i], saying that the benefits were greater when the bananas were ripe and sweet. He said that bananas were beneficial for: [ul][li]The throat and lungs, e ...
Higher Vitamin D Levels in Blood Associated With Lower Cancer Incidence
Posted by abuiyaad on Saturday, December 27, 2008This is one of many studies establishing an inverse association between Vitamin D levels in the blood and cancer incidence. Good sources of Vitamin D further below. There is substantial evidence now that higher levels of Vitamin D in the plasma is associated with lower ...
Ibn al-Qayyim: Rice is a Nourishing Grain
Posted by SoundHealth on Saturday, December 27, 2008Rice is the most consumed grain in the world and the great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his work [i]"The Prophetic Medicine"[/i], said that rice is the most nourishing of grains after wheat. He also said that it strengthens the stomach and regularly eating rice is beneficia ...
Ibn al-Qayyim: Watermelon is a Powerful Cleanser
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, December 25, 2008Ibn al-Qayyim detailed the benefits of eating watermelon in his book "The [i]Prophetic Medicine.[/i]" He said eating watermelon cleanses the body and helps to expel stones from the stomach (perhaps referring to kidney or gall stones), and is quicker to digest than cucum ...
Ibn al-Qayyim: Onions are Beneficial for Expelling Toxics, Treating Skin Conditions, Eye and Ear Problems Among Other Benefits
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, December 25, 2008The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim described some of the health benefits of onions in his great work [i]"The Prophetic Medicine."[/i] He said that onions were beneficial for expelling toxic odors from the body, cleansing the stomach and improving complexion. He specifically m ...
A Tasty Falafel Recipe
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 24, 2008Falafel is a delicious Middle Eastern dish of small chickpea balls fried with herbs and spices. It is crispy on the outside and remains nice and soft in the middle. Chickpeas are a good source of fiber, protein, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and zinc. Although t ...
Ibn al-Qayyim: Grapes Provide Excellent Nourishment
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 24, 2008Ibn al-Qayyim in his great work [i]"The Prophetic Medicine"[/i] said that grapes are mentioned six times in the Qur'an, as a fruit of this world as well as of Paradise. He said that they are among the most excellent and beneficial of fruits, and can be eaten fresh or dr ...
Ibn al-Qayyim: Ginger is Beneficial for Digestion, Eyesight and Nausea Among Other Benefits
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, December 23, 2008Ginger (zanjabil) is described by the great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his book [i]"The Prophetic Medicine"[/i] as a mild cleanser with some of the following benefits on the body: [ul][li]Warming and aids digestion; [li]Beneficial for obstructions of the liver; [li]B ...
Ibn al-Qayyim: Figs are a Nourishing Fruit with Great Cleansing Properties
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, December 23, 2008The noble scholar Ibn al-Qayyim talked about the fig in his excellent work [i]"The Prophetic Medicine"[/i]. He said that there is no mention of figs in Prophetic Sunnah because there were no figs in the land of Hijaz and Medina. This is because the soil that is required ...
Ibn al-Qayyim: Garlic Can Benefit Cold Symptoms and Has a Variety of Therapeutical Uses
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, December 22, 2008Garlic is a bulbous herb of the lily family, and is closely related to the onion, shallot and leek. Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned some of the benefits of garlic on the body, in his book [i]"The Prophetic Medicine"[/i]: [ul][li]Garlic is beneficial for cold symptoms, such a ...
Ibn al-Qayyim: Pomegranate Strengthens Stomach, Good for Throat, Chest and Lungs and Coughs Amongst Other Benefits
Posted by SoundHealth on Saturday, December 20, 2008The pomegranate ([i]rumman[/i]) is one of the oldest known fruits and is mentioned in the Qur'an as a fruit from those in Paradise. [b][i]"In them both (gardens) will be fruits, and date palms and pomegranates" [/i]([/b]55:68) The word 'pomegranate' is the Latin c ...
The Healing Benefits of Honey
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, December 19, 2008Honey ('asal) is a sweet golden syrup that comes from the natural nectar extracted from flowers by bees. It has great healing benefits and is mentioned in both the Qur'an and Prophetic Hadeeth. [b][i]"And thy Lord taught the bee to build its cells in hills, on trees ...
Cupping Therapy (Al-Hijama): A Cure For Every Disease, Pain and Ailment
Posted by HealthyMuslim on Thursday, December 18, 2008[title]What is cupping (hijama)?[/title] Cupping (hijama) is the best remedy recommended and used by the Messenger (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam). The Messenger (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam) said, "[b]Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping (hijama) ..[/b]." [ ...
Spices for Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, December 18, 2008Not only do spices add flavor to your food, but research has shown that they can also be beneficial for your health. Here are some spices that you could benefit from adding to your food. Note: The spice [b]nutmeg[/b] is haram. See [[url>http://www.healthymuslim.com ...
Running May Help You Live Longer and Healthier
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, December 18, 2008Running may not only help you to live longer, but also live free of health problems and disabilities, and it is never too late to start running, a new study has found. The study, carried out by Stanford University School of Medicine, studied the benefits of running ...
Low Carbohydrate Diet May Affect Brain Function
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, December 18, 2008With rising obesity levels people are looking for ways to lose weight fast with minimal effort. One of the more popular diets recently has been the Atkins diet; this diet virtually eliminates carbohydrates like pasta, bread, potatoes and even some fruits and vegetables, ...
Stay Healthy by Boosting Your Immune System
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 17, 2008It is no secret that the key to good health is a strong and fully functioning immune system. Without your immune system, your body would soon be open to all sorts of risk factors that could impact your health. There are numerous risk factors that can impact on our im ...
How Diet Can Affect Acne
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 17, 2008A typical Western diet may trigger acne, a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests. The study was conducted by nutritionists at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia, who followed two groups of young males, ag ...
Cancer-fighting Benefits of Combining Broccoli and Tomato
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 17, 2008Recent research from Illinois and Ohio Universities has found that combining tomato and broccoli in the daily diet is more effective in reducing prostate cancerous tumour growths than either tomato or broccoli eaten alone. For even for those who don't have prostate c ...
Indoor Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, December 16, 2008A team of scientists from Denmark and Sweden have discovered that indoor air polluted with tiny particles that are breathed in and get into the bloodstream affect the performance of blood vessels, and potentially increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, in elderly p ...
Inactivity Increases Headache Risk
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, December 16, 2008People who are less active may have a higher risk of developing frequent headaches, results from a large study suggest. The findings were based on a survey of more than 68000 adults living in Norway, and found that of those who never exercised, 14% were more likely to d ...
Pollution Shown to Increase Appendicitis Risk
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, December 16, 2008High levels of air pollution may increase the risk of appendicitis in adults, according to the results of a study conducted in Canada and presented at the 73rd annual scientific meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in Orlando, Florida. The principle i ...
Depression: A Brief Overview
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, December 15, 2008Everyone feels low at times, but with depression the feeling is deeper, more unpleasant and doesn't go away quickly or becomes so bad that it can interfere with everyday life. Severe depression is sometimes called clinical depression. Research carried out by the Wor ...
Grow Your Own Organic Fruit and Vegetables: Kitchen Herbs
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, December 15, 2008Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow and can be grown in the smallest of spaces. Fresh-picked herbs always taste better than store-bought herbs and it is great to have fresh herbs at hand to use in dishes all year round. Herbs can be grown outside in the gar ...
Toxic Chemicals Found in Unborn Babies
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, December 12, 2008A report published in June 2005 prepared jointly by WWF-UK and Greenpeace revealed that babies are being exposed to a cocktail of chemicals in the womb that can cause cancer later in life. Tests were taken on blood taken from the umbilical cords of about 30 new born ...
Are 'Natural' Products Really Natural?
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, December 12, 2008As people are becoming more aware of the toxins in our personal care products, an increasing number of big companies are jumping on the 'natural' and 'organic' products bandwagon. But when a product is labeled '[b]natural[/b]' or '[b]organic[/b]' it can have many d ...
Cancer Said To Be No. 1 Killer by 2010
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, December 12, 2008Cancer has been said to overtake heart disease as the number one cause of death worldwide by 2010, a new report has revealed. An estimated 12.4 million people will be diagnosed with some form of cancer this year and 7.6 million will die from the disease, a report fro ...
Household Molds Can Harm Respiratory Health
Posted by HealthyMuslim on Friday, December 12, 2008Indoor mold exposure is consistently associated with poor respiratory health, asthma, chemical sensitivity, and allergies according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Living in a damp or moldy home is also harmful to the health of children ac ...
Ibn al-Qayyim: Majority of Diseases Arise Out Of Improper Dietary Habits and Low Nutritional Value Foods
Posted by HealthyMuslim on Friday, December 12, 2008The great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim stated in (Zaad al-Ma'aad 4/16): [quote]Illnesses are of two types. Material illnesses arise from an increase of matter that comes to a point of excess in the body where it harms its natural functions. [b]And these are the majority of ...
Apple and Sprout Salad
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, December 11, 2008This colourful salad has a Chinese-style zesty dressing of ginger and coriander, which complements the crunchy fresh sprouts and vegetables. Any combination of sprouted beans and seeds can be used. [title]Ingredients [/title] [ul][li]1 carrot [li]1 apple [li]1 ...
Parkinson's Link to Vitamin D Deficiency
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, December 11, 2008A US study has found that sufferers of Parkinson's disease had depleted levels of vitamin D in their body. It is not yet know whether the vitamin deficiency is the cause or result of having the disease. The study which appears in the journal Archives of Neurology f ...
High Fibre Diet Supports Weight Loss
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, December 11, 2008Increasing your intake of fibre-rich foods you could boost your overall health and increase weight loss results. Research carried out at Tufts University in Boston shows people who eat more dietary fibre consume less calories and lose more weight that those whose diet i ...
Goji Berries: A Great Superfood
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, December 11, 2008The Goji berry, or wolfberry is a round red fruit native to the Himalayan region. It is nutritionally rich in beta-carotene, vitamins C, B1, B2 and many other vitamins, minerals antioxidants and amino acids and is a good source of essential fatty acids. Goji berries ...
Healing Properties of Lavender Oil
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, December 11, 2008Lavender is a beautifully scented plant that is used as a natural remedy for a wide variety of ailments. The most common uses are from lavender essential oil, which is extracted from the fragrant flowers of the plant. Some of the many health benefits of lavender are ...
Make Your Own Natural Beauty Products: Hair Treatments
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 10, 2008We know that our personal care products are packed with harmful substances and toxin chemicals that have been linked to chronic and degenerative diseases. It is sometimes hard to find natural alternatives on the market and to know what substances are safe to use. So ...
Alfalfa Sprouts Salad
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 10, 2008Alfalfa sprouts are packed with proteins and vitamins A, B, C and E. This recipe is for a simple tomato and sprout salad. Any combination of fresh vegetables can be used to create a delicious, nutritious starter. [title]Ingredients[/title] [ul][li]1 cup alfalfa ...
Delicious Dips Made with Sprouted Seeds
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 10, 2008Sprouts are a super-nutritious food made by sprouting beans or seeds into young shoots. They can be enjoyed raw and blended into dips or spreads for a tasty snack or starter. [title]Hummus with Chickpea Sprouts[/title] This is a variation on traditional hummus, w ...
Eating Nuts Daily Can Boost Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 10, 2008Research has shown that eating nuts daily as part of a healthy diet can help improve metabolic health problems. These problems include high blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and obesity. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine journal showed t ...
Hot Drinks Can Help Ease Colds
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 10, 2008A new study has found that drinking warmed up fluids like fruit cordial could help ease the effect of a cold or flu. The research was conducted at Cardiff University's Common Cold Centre and published in the clinical Journal Rhinology. The centre director urged anyon ...
Disease-Fighting Properties of Green Tea
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, December 09, 2008Extensive research has been carried out into the health benefits of green tea. It is the most popular tea consumed in China, and contains the highest concentration of beneficial phytonutrients and least caffeine of all the teas. Green tea contains a high level of an ...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, December 09, 2008Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is the most common digestive disorder, affecting one in five people. Women are more affected by this condition than men and it is a functional disorder, meaning no structural abnormalities can be seen on x-rays, blood tests etc. Com ...
Metabolism Myths Revealed
Posted by SoundHealth on Sunday, December 07, 2008We always hear people talking about having a 'fast metabolism' or a 'slow metabolism' but what does this really mean? Metabolism is the rate at which your body breaks down the nutrients in food to produce energy, and a 'metabolic rate' is the energy used in a day to ...
Make Your Own Energising Juices
Posted by SoundHealth on Sunday, December 07, 2008Fresh juices are a great way to obtain nutrients from fruit and vegetables. Juices can be made with hard and soft fruit and vegetables in a juice extractor. To obtain optimum nutritional benefit these juices should be drunk straight away. Virtually any combination ...
Walk Your Way to Fitness
Posted by SoundHealth on Sunday, December 07, 2008Walking is great form of exercise that anyone can do to improve their fitness or to lose weight. It does not require any special equipment and is a great low impact and low intensity exercise that even those who are ill or frail can enjoy. Walking has great health ...
Regular Exercise 'Prevents Breast Cancer'
Posted by SoundHealth on Sunday, December 07, 2008Regular exercise is a great way to stay healthy and fight off disease, but a study has now revealed that women of all ages can reduce their risk of developing breast cancer by exercising regularly, and it is never too late to start. [i]Research was carried out in the ...
Grow Your Own Organic Fruit and Vegetables: Compost
Posted by SoundHealth on Saturday, December 06, 2008Compost is needed to improve soil conditions and provide your fruit, vegetables or herbs with essential nutrients to grow. Ready-made 'bagged' compost is available from garden centers and this is usually made up of sand, wood chippings, bark and fertilizer. How ...
Grow Your Own Organic Fruit and Vegetables: Blueberries
Posted by SoundHealth on Saturday, December 06, 2008Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and Vitamin C and research has shown that they can improve circulation in the digestive and pulmonary systems, improving conditions like arthritis and water retention as well as being beneficial for the bladder. Aside from the ...
Nutrition Basics: Know Your Minerals: Sodium
Posted by SoundHealth on Saturday, December 06, 2008The mineral sodium is present in the [b]bones[/b] and [b]body fluids[/b]. Its role in the body is to balance levels of pH, fluid and electrolytes, and in used in the formation of digestive juices, iron and eliminating carbon dioxide. Sodium is also needed for muscle con ...
Nutrition Basics: Know Your Minerals: Sulphur
Posted by SoundHealth on Saturday, December 06, 2008Sulphur is a mineral found in all cells of the body. It helps to keep hair, skin, bone, cartilage and tendons strong and healthy. Sulphur is needed for the production of [b]keratin[/b], a protein which is found in all cells of the body and is essential for the forma ...
US Issues Health Warning Over Mercury Fillings
Posted by HealthyMuslim on Thursday, December 04, 2008As a result of a lawsuit brought against the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration), the organization has been forced to issue a warning regarding neurotoxic effects of mercury upon children. It was one of the conditions that the FDA agreed to in the lawsuit brought by a ...
5 Tips to Boost Fertility
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, December 04, 2008Fertility is important to all of us who want to start a family. This article gives a few simple ways to help improve fertility using natural approaches that can be applied immediately.
1. Good Nutrition
For optimum fertility, your diet should consist ...
Sprouted Seeds: Grow Your Own and Reap the Nutritional Benefits
Posted by HealthyMuslim on Wednesday, December 03, 2008Sprouted seeds are seeds that are grown specifically to be eaten as young baby shoots or as small tender-leaved plants. Sprouts are super-nutritious, packed with vitamins, minerals, proteins, antioxidants and phytonutrients which are released when the seed germinate ...
Grow Your Own Organic Fruit and Vegetables: Introduction
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 03, 2008We all know that we should be trying to eat organic fruit and vegetables, but it's not always that easy to get hold of organic produce, and how can we be sure that the food we are eating is really free from chemical pesticides and fertilizers? The answer is simple... [b ...
Study Links Fluoridated Water to Bone Cancer in Boys
Posted by HealthyMuslim on Wednesday, December 03, 2008Numerous articles appeared in 2006 covering the research of Elise Bassin that demonstrates a five-fold increase in risk of bone cancer in boys under the age of 20 due to fluoridated water. Here is a snippet: [quote]April 6, 2006 - Boys who drink fluoridated water ...
Untreated Milk Cuts Childrens Allergies
Posted by HealthyMuslim on Wednesday, December 03, 2008An article published in August 2006 in the Daily Mail covering research published in the Journal Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology on raw milk: [quote][title]Untreated milk cuts children's allergies[/title] Drinking "raw" milk could [b]reduce children's risk of su ...
The Dangers of Caffeine
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 03, 2008Caffeine has been in the headlines recently, linking excessive consumption of caffeine products to low-birth weight and miscarriage in pregnant women. These women have been advised to reduce their intake of caffeine during pregnancy, but we can all benefit from reducing ...
Ibn al-Qayyim on Eating Local Seasonal Produce, Its Health Benefits and the Methodology of Eating It
Posted by HealthyMuslim on Tuesday, December 02, 2008The great Muslim scholar Ibn al-Qayyim stated in his most excellent book, "The Prophetic Medicine" (contained in Zaad al-Ma'aad, 4/201, Mu'assisat ur-Risaalah): [quote]He (the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) used to eat from the fruit of his land when it was i ...
Nutrition Basics: Know Your Minerals: Potassium
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, December 02, 2008The mineral potassium is found in the body's cells and is essential for the regulation of nerve, tissue and muscle action and for maintaining fluid pH levels in the body. It also helps in tissue elasticity, and prevents calcium from being lost from the body through urin ...
Nutrition Basics: Know Your Minerals: Zinc
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, December 02, 2008The mineral zinc is found in the [b]brain, thyroid, lever, kidneys[/b] and [b]genital organs[/b]. It is essential for a healthy immune system and is responsible for wound healing, metabolism and enzyme regulation and the transfer of carbon dioxide from tissue to the lun ...
Nutrition Basics: Know Your Minerals: Phosphorus
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, December 02, 2008Phosphorus is a mineral that is used for more functions than any other mineral in the body. It is essential for [b]bone[/b] and [b]tissue[/b] formation and development, [b]energy metabolism[/b], and plays a role in [b]DNA structure[/b]. Phosphorus is found in the protop ...
Nutrition Basics: Know Your Minerals: Iron
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, December 02, 2008The mineral iron is an essential component of blood; two thirds of the body's iron is found in the pigment of red blood cells called [b]haemoglobin[/b]. These cells transport the oxygen in the bloodstream all around the body. The remainder of iron in the body is found i ...
Nutrition Basics: Know Your Minerals: Calcium
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, December 01, 2008Calcium is the most abundant mineral found in the body; 4-5% of your body weight is made up of minerals and roughly 50% of this weight is calcium. Calcium is stored in the cells of the bones and teeth where it helps to keep them strong, and also helps in biochemical fun ...
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