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Authentic Narrations About Talbina and Talbina Recipe
Posted by HealthyMuslim on Tuesday, November 24, 2009
[title]Authentic Narrations About Talbina[/title] Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) used to recommend talbina for the sick and for the one grieving over a dead person. She (may Allah be pleased with her) used to say, "I heard the Messenger (Sallallaahu alayhi Wa ...
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Probiotics: The Key to Better Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Growing research is finding that one of the keys to good health can be found in our guts - specifically, in the bacteria that live in the digestive tract. These bacteria are known as [i]probiotics[/i], and they have been associated with improving digestive health, reduc ...
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Learning A New Skill Improves Brain Development
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Learning a new, complex skill such as juggling has been found to boost connections between different parts of the brain, enhancing brain development. These connections remain in place, no matter how well the skill is learnt, suggesting the importance of the learning pro ...
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Sage As A Medicinal Herb
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Sage is a potent herb with many uses both in the kitchen and medicinally. Its range of health-enhancing properties includes improving brain health, regulating hormones, plus it is an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and may even prevent Alzheimer's disease. The health ...
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Creamy Rice Pudding Made With Brown Rice and Coconut
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, November 16, 2009
This rice pudding recipe uses brown rice, which is much healthier than the white version. Whole grain brown rice contains all parts of the rice kernel, meaning that it retains all its original nutrients. This includes lignans (plant chemicals found especially in flaxsee ...
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Artificial Sweeteners in Diet Soda Linked To Kidney Problems
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, November 16, 2009
Individuals who consume a diet high in sodium (found in processed and junk food) or artificially sweetened drinks (usually 'diet' sodas) are more likely to experience a decline in kidney function, according to two papers presented at the American Society of Nephrology's ...
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Simple But Highly Nourishing Broccoli Soup
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, November 16, 2009
This delicious, wholesome soup contains broccoli, a highly nutritional vegetable. It is a very simple recipe, using only a handful of ingredients, but tastes delicious and provides an array of healthful benefits. Along with a rich supply of vitamins and minerals, incl ...
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Co-Enzyme Q10: A Vital Energy-Boosting, Health Promoting Nutrient
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, November 13, 2009
This valuable nutrient is a powerful antioxidant that has many essential roles in the body. It is vital for providing energy to cells, promoting cell growth and protecting cells from damage. It has benefits for heart health, protects against degenerative diseases, and p ...
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Flush Out Toxic Heavy Metals With Coriander
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, November 13, 2009
Coriander, or cilantro, is a remarkable healing plant and it is unusual in that its leaves are used as a herb and its seeds as a spice. This versatile ingredient not only tastes great, but it also has many health-protective properties. Coriander contains antibacterial c ...
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Move Away From Diet High in Processed Foods to Reduce Disease Risk
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Compounds produced by frying, grilling, or pasteurizing may be a leading cause of inflammation and ageing, according to a new study from the US. Reducing intakes of compounds called [i]advanced glycation end products[/i] (AGEs) is associated with reducing inflammatio ...
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Eat A Range of Colorful Phytonutrient-Rich Foods For Optimum Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, November 10, 2009
All plants contain phytontutrients- also known as phytochemicals, which are naturally occurring compounds that are beneficial for health. Many phytonutrients are powerful antioxidants that help fight the damage caused to the body's cells over time. These compounds have ...
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Diet And Intestinal Bacteria Linked To Healthier Immune Systems
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, November 05, 2009
Insoluble dietary fiber, or roughage, not only helps to keep you regular, it also plays a vital role in the immune system, keeping certain diseases at bay. The indigestible part of all plant-based foods pushes its way through the digestive tract, acting like a kind ...
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Ways to Improve Digestion
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Correctly combining foods is associated with considerably improving digestion. Good digestion is crucial for our long-term health and well-being. If we don't digest and absorb nutrients from our food properly, every bodily function can be affected. Digestion is not j ...
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Depression Linked to Junk Food Diet
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, November 02, 2009
Eating a diet high in processed food increases the risk of depression, research suggests. What's more, people who eat lots of vegetables, fruit and fish actually have a lower risk of depression, a [i]University College London[/i] team has found. The team said the st ...
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Maintain An Acid / Alkaline Balance For Optimum Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, November 02, 2009
For optimum health, the body needs balanced quantities of acid and alkaline foods, and it functions at its best when its internal environment is slightly alkaline. Almost all foods after being digested, absorbed, and metabolized in the body, release either an acid o ...
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Pomegranate Protects Prostate Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, November 02, 2009
Pomegranate is a rich source of antioxidants, and has been linked to improving heart health, joint health, dental health, and supporting a healthy immune system. A growing body of research now suggests that the fruit also protects against prostate cancer. A new study ...
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Turmeric Compound Kills Esophageal Cancer Cells
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, November 02, 2009
Curcumin is the main active compound found in the spice turmeric, popularly known as the curry spice. Curcumin has previously shown anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antifungal, antibacterial and anticancer activities. New research has now found a new way that this power ...
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Vegetable Juice Promotes Weight Loss
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, November 02, 2009
Drinking at least one glass of low sodium vegetable juice every day may help overweight people to lose more weight, new research has found. In the study, adults who drank at least 8 ounces of vegetable juice as part of a calorie-controlled heart-healthy diet lost 4 p ...
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High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked To High Blood Pressure
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, November 02, 2009
A diet high in fructose increases the risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, California. The findings suggest that cu ...
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