You are here: Home Authors
Articles Posted by SoundHealth
watercress
Watercress: A Great Superfood Packed with Vitamin C and Iron
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, January 22, 2009
Ibn al-Qayyim refers to cress in his "Prophetic Medicine" and makes reference to the variety of its uses (in reference to its seeds). Watercress is a great superfood; ...
nuts
Healthy Snack Ideas
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, January 21, 2009
When you're feeling peckish, do you reach for the nearest bag of crisps or chocolate bar? Why not grab a snack that is going to make you feel good, as well as boost your ...
fruit-selection
Minimal Processing of Fruit Does not Lose Its Nutritional Value
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, January 21, 2009
A study published in the [i]Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry[/i] has found that minimal processing of certain fruits, i.e. cutting up and chilling-does not sign ...
pollution
Study Links Water Pollution to Male Fertility Problems
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, January 20, 2009
New research strengthens the link between water pollution and rising male fertility problems. The study, carried out by UK scientists at by Brunel University, the Univ ...
rope
Skip Yourself Fit
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Skipping is a great way to help you get fit fast; not only is it a high-intensity cardiovascular activity, it can also help to tone you up all over, targeting shoulders, ...
bad-posture
Bad Posture Is Bad for Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, January 19, 2009
Poor posture is caused by regular slumping and slouching, and can be bad for your health. If you don't work to keep your body in its correct alignment, you could end up w ...
pineapple
Pineapples Are Packed with Health Benefits
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, January 19, 2009
Pineapples are a juicy and vibrantly tropical-flavored fruit packed with antioxidants, and substances found in the pineapple have been linked to beneficial health activit ...
asparagus
Asparagus: An Excellent Source of Folic Acid
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, January 19, 2009
Asparagus is a great-tasting vegetable with many health benefits due to its high folic acid content and other valuable vitamins and minerals. Asparagus is a member of ...
nigella-sativa-plant
Composition of Nigella Sativa (Black Seed)
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, January 19, 2009
The beneficial and well-known black seed oil comes from the [i]Nigella sativa[/i] plant, an annual flowering plant with pale blue and white flowers, and a large fruit whi ...
peppermint
The Power of Peppermint
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, January 16, 2009
Peppermint has been used to treat abdominal problems for thousands of years. Studies have now shown this fragrant herb has benefits for digestive and respiratory health, ...
cherries
Cherries Are Packed With Antioxidants
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, January 16, 2009
Cherries are rich in antioxidants like their distant fruit cousin the blueberry, and contain compounds like lycopene and beta-carotene, helpful for boosting the immune sy ...
protein-structure
Amino Acids Explained
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, January 16, 2009
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein; growth, repair and maintenance of all cells are dependent upon them. Next to water, protein makes up the greatest portion ...
barley
Talbina: Relaxation For the Heart of the Sick Person
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, January 15, 2009

Talbina is a soothing broth made from ground barley that has many healing properties. It is mentioned by Ibn al-Qayyim in his great work on [i]"The Prophetic Medicine" ...

tissues
Vicks VapoRub Can Cause Respiratory Problems in Children
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, January 15, 2009
The popular cold remedy Vicks VapoRub may cause airway inflammation that can restrict breathing in infants and toddlers, a new study says. The study, published in the ...
barley
Ibn al-Qayyim: Barley Has Many Healing Properties
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, January 15, 2009
Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned in his [i]Prophetic Medicine[/i] about the health benefits of the barley grain. He said that a broth of boiled barley in water was beneficial for ...
fruit-selection
Fruit and Vegetables that Contain the Most Pesticides
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, January 14, 2009
A list was published recently by the [b]Environmental Working Group[/b] (a not-for-profit organization based in the U.S), on the fruits and vegetables with the highest an ...
sunflower-seeds
Health-Promoting Sunflower Seeds
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Sunflower seeds are considered the best whole food source of vitamin E and these nutrient-rich seeds also have many health-promoting benefits. Sunflower seeds are blac ...
celery
Ibn al-Qayyim: Celery Is Beneficial for Bad Breath
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, January 14, 2009
In his [i]Prophetic Medicine[/i], Ibn al-Qayyim described the health benefits of celery. He said that celery sweetened the breath, opened obstructions of the liver and sp ...
tissues
How to Ease Symptoms of Colds and Flus
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The average person catches between 2 to 4 colds a year and will come down with flu at least once a year. A cold of flu is our body's natural way of healing and expelling ...
oil
Reduce Inflammation and Pain with Olive Oil
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, January 13, 2009
A US study has shown that extra-virgin olive oil has a similar effect to the anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen, in reducing pain and morning stiffness among rheumatoid art ...
Most Popular

Latest Articles

Popular Subjects
fluoridewater fluoridationcolicfruitexercisetoothpastealmondsmilkpHalkalineacidVitamin Ccancerlinus paulingwatercell phonemobile phoneraw milkaspartamesweetenersuperfoodsbrainlong lifelive longlongevityresveratrolblueberriesraspberriesgreen teaavocadosfatsnutritiondigestion research

Health, fitness and longevity
 Based upon the principles of health
 in the Qur'an and Prophetic Traditions.
HealthyMuslim.Com

There are two bounties in which
most people lose out: good health
and free time. Al-Bukhari.
The information on this site is provided for educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice of any kind.