It seems you can’t open a pregnancy book or go online without encountering some sort of hideous warning about which foods to avoid during pregnancy. There are some clear cut no-no’s, but in general, you can eat almost everything you ate before.

Those items that are seriously ill advised are few. Here are the 5 most important items to remove from your diet for these nine months. (more…)

People who are suffering from irritable bowel syndrome need to follow a strict diet so that they can control the symptoms of their condition. It is important that they stick to this diet as closely as they can. Unfortunately, some patients forget or completely disregard their diet, and thus trigger or even aggravate their symptoms.

There are actually five food items that you should not touch if you are an IBS patient. These five food items are: (more…)

If you’re looking for a natural remedy to lower your cholesterol, there are many options. Of course, individuals who want to reduce their cholesterol need to exercise and maintain a healthy, low-fat diet. But there are specific foods that have been shown to lower cholesterol.

Blueberries
In 2004, researchers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture completed a study that showed that a compound in blueberries, pterostilbene, has the ability to reduce cholesterol and other triglycerides. The study’s authors reported that pterostilbene was just as effective as drugs in reducing cholesterol and blood fats. (more…)

Who doesn’t love to eat? Eat, drink, and be merry, right? But did you know that eating certain foods can actually help you eat your way to allergy relief? Eating well is one of the most natural ways to strengthen the immune system, and here are 5 ways to eat your way towards life with fewer allergy flare-ups.

Eat Yogurt—Check the label to make sure that the brand you’re selecting contains live cultures. Eating approximately 2 cups a day has been shown to lower the amount of IgE (antibody responsible for immune response) in the blood. (more…)

Antioxidants are nutrients - vitamins, minerals and enzymes, that help fight against oxidation caused by free radicals, the daily pollutants we encounter. Oxidation is a normal damaging process to the cells in our bodies be a catalyst for degenerative diseases such as cancer and heart disease if they’re present in your body for too much time of a time. By consuming a proper diet of the antioxidant rich Super foods we can keep the free radicals in check and prevent heart damage.

Super foods are fresh unprocessed, brightly colored vegetables and fruit. The antioxidants in these foods can prevent and repair cell damage caused by the free radicals. Some transport oxygen and act as blood thinners which helps to prevent blood clots. And some are anti-inflammatory and help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Here are all very reputable Super foods for heart health. (more…)

Every Woman Wants to look beautiful, but the appearance of dark spot can damage our looks. There are various causes of  dark spot on the face such as aging, exposure to sun, consumption of birth control pills and certain medications creates problems such as hyper pigmentation, acne and melasma.

For removing a dark spot on your face, there are some home remedies that you can try. These remedies take time to be effective but they definitely have no side effects and therefore they are your best bet. Here are some natural ways to lighten skin naturally: (more…)

Most women will experience a yeast infection at some point in their lives. It is estimated that over 75% of women suffer from vaginal yeast infection at least once in their lifetime.

Many will experience them frequently. They need to be able to recognize and avoid vaginal/yeast infection The most common infections are yeast infections and are easily treated. It is always advised to see a doctor first, especially if this is your first infection. (more…)

If you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormones. The result is that your many of your body functions slow down, leading to feelings of lethargy, fatigue and depression, and symptoms like dry skin, weight gain, sensitivity to cold temperatures and memory problems.

Restoring your thyroid health is a complex matter, one best undertaken with the guidance of a knowledgeable health care practitioner who can address the myriad of factors that caused your thyroid to become unbalanced. This involves a variety of treatment approaches, but no treatment program is complete without attention to proper nutrition. (more…)