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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; ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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" ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...