Love kiwis? Then here's a good news for you. The tangy, juicy, green kiwis, a favorite with all dessert lovers have been found to contain a wide assortment of helpful nutrients- both vitamins and minerals that make you glow in the pink of health.

Kiwi fruits contain substantial amount of Vitamin A, C and E. Vitamin A is good for vision; Vitamin C, a water-soluble antioxidant protects our body from harmful free radicals, apart from boosting our immune system to fight against disease-causing foreign bodies; and Vitamin E, which is fat soluble compliments Vitamin C in its function.

The dietary fiber in kiwi fruits help cure ailments such as diabetes, by controlling sugar levels, and colon cancer, by binding the fiber to toxic compounds in the colon.

Other health benefits of eating kiwis are:

• Prevents cardiovascular diseases
• Boosts up immunity and prevents frequent whizzing and coughing, especially in children
• Helps fight obesity
• Protects our DNA from getting mutated
• Prevents asthma and other respiratory diseases

It's a common observation in modern urban population that most people find an easy excuse in blaming it on their genes for poor health. What they deliberately tend to forget is the simple fact that genes, or genetic makeup of a human body is only partly responsible for their health conditions.

Environmental and situational risk factors, though have a significant effect on health condition of an individual, it is the behavioral aspect of a person that is more responsible for his poor health.

The completion of the Human Genome Project (HGP) has led to increased availability of genetic risk information linking gene variants to a number of common health conditions.

Recently, Suzanne O'Neill and her colleagues from the National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health in Maryland, US, conducted a survey to identify the link between family history, behavioral risks and causal attributions for diseases.

Log in here for the detailed study report.

Not to surprise but to inform that Cannabis or Marijuana has been used for medical purposes since time immemorial. Empirical evidence suggests that physicians recommended its use for the relief of many ailments, including Constipation, Gout, Malaria and loss of Appetite, as well as an aid to Childbirth. Dr W O’Shaughnessy reintroduced cannabis into British medicine in 1842, for treating various ailments such as muscle spasms, menstrual cramps, rheumatism, and the convulsions of tetanus, rabies and epilepsy. It was also used to promote uterine contractions in childbirth, and as a sedative to induce sleep.



Cannabis can help in relieving symptoms of illnesses :

HIV-related and cancer-related wasting.

pain unrelieved by usual pain relief treatments.

neurological disorders including (but not confined to) multiple sclerosis, Tourette’s syndrome, and motor neuron disease.

nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, which does not respond to the usual treatments for this problem.

There is a large amount of anecdotal evidence, and some research evidence, about the usefulness of cannabis for these conditions, there is a lack of good controlled evidence. So further research is needed to examine the benefits that cannabis and cannabinoids appear to have for these illnesses.

No other fruit says summer like the subtly crunchy, thirst quenching watermelon. Although watermelons can now be found in the markets throughout the year, the season for watermelon is in the summer when they are sweet and of the best quality. So, here are some of the refreshing health benfits of watermelon.......
check out

Health care is too important to believe in myths. You may be making health decisions based on incorrect or outdated information. Make sure that your sources for health information are current and accurate.

Get to know some of the never known food myths and facts....click here

Chocolate Day is the perfect opportunity to eat you favorite chocolates in ample portions. Do you really need another excuse to over indulge with your favorite food treat?? Get 2 know here....

Amla is exceptionally rich source of vitamin C and powerful anti-oxidant. 100 gm. of Amla contains about 700 mg. of vitamin C, which is thirty times the amount found in oranges. Amazing!!!!!!Get to know the entire goodness filled in this Indian berry....

"What's the right weight for my height?" is one of the most common questions girls and guys have. Maintaining a healthy weight is very important for protection against obesity related illness or disability. If your weight is currently over the healthy range for your height, losing weight will certainly be beneficial to your health, your looks and how you generally feel. Check out the reasons......why your body weight increases??? click here

Whenever you get the reason to laugh next time, do not refrain yourself, instead laugh and cackle to the point of losing your breath! Laughter has innumerable health benefits ranging from affecting diabetes to lowering risks of heart attacks and everything in between. It reduces pain and allows us to tolerate discomfort. And there's lots of evidence that laughter does lots of good things for us. Here are some of the health benefits of this priceless medicine, check out.....

Spirit of Christmas holidays is always expected to be overwhelmed but for many people it can turn into endless work and worries. A Christmas tree is often considered one of the most easily recognizable symbols of the holidays but to decorate christmas tree in the living room can even cause allergies.

So get to know some of the stupefying facts of Christmas tree, click here.

Well its rightly been said "Too much of everything is very bad". Today, we are constantly striving to lead healthier, happier lives. But at times we sometimes run the risk of going too far. As a matter of fact, extreme of anything is unhealthy. We should be aware of the "pros and cons" of healthy habits. Here are some examples of healthy habits that can backfire when done in excess:

• Over-Exercising
• Staying Out of the Sun
• Using Antibacterial Soaps and Gels
• Sleeping
• Relying on Air Conditioning
• Eating Organic Food

Read the entire article here.

Scientists have proved for the first time that a cheap form of sugar used in several soft drinks and food products can damage human metabolism and is fueling the obesity crisis. Fructose, a sweetener derived from corn, can cause dangerous growths of fat cells around vital organs. It is able to trigger the early stages of diabetes and heart disease.



Read the entire news...

There are lots of confusing advice, old wives' tales and health myths out there. In some cases we believe and follow them. But not necessarily all age old tales about health or food is true. Presenting before you some of the most popular health myths and uncover the truth...

Myth: Asparagus is a diuretic.
Truth: Asparagus is not a diuretic. It just creates an odor during urination.

Myth: Bread and Potatoes make you fat.
Truth: No, this is absolutely false. Both are healthy carbohydrates that have about 100 calories and are low in fat. It's what you add to them like butter, sour cream, mayonnaise that increases fat.

Myth: Eating after 6 p.m. makes you gain weight.
Truth: Eating at night tends to lead to consuming higher calories. This is because at night you are home, near the T.V. When you go out for dinner in a restaurant or you eat in a party, you tend to eat higher fat and calories and larger portions. Calories are the same at any hour of the day. So there is no logic in saying that eating after 6 pm makes you gain weight.

Myth: A vasectomy is a protracted and painful procedure that could damage your sex life.
Truth: A vasectomy is painless and does not affect your sex life.

Myth: Acne is caused by not washing properly.
Truth: Cleaning your face too often can actually increase acne.

Myth: Depressed people need to 'pull themselves together' and then they'll be fine.
Truth: Depression is not a sign of personal weakness or character flaw. Depression is an illness involving an imbalance of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters and a doctor should be consulted.

Myth: You should always rest during your period.
Truth: Do whatever that makes you feels comfortable, including exercise.

Myth: A lump in your breast means you have breast cancer.
Truth: About 80 per cent of breast lumps are benign (non-cancerous).

Myth: Bananas are fattening.
Truth: They are actually low in fat. There is only half a gram of fat and 95 calories in a banana.

Myth: It's OK to skip breakfast.
Truth: Breakfast is a very important meal. When we're sleeping, we are also 'fasting' for an average of about eight hours, so it's essential to 'break' this fast.

For detailed information, click here.

Beer, Chocolate, Coffee... are all considered not so good for you, right ? According to Live Science, however some of these traditional bad things when taken in moderation actually can help you attain better health and well-being. Presenting the list of top 10 bad things that are actually good for you.

Beer

Anger

Coffee

LSD

Sunlight


Maggots

Marijuana

Red Wine

Chocolate

Sex
Well to know more, click here.

Do you think that only those kids who are overfed by their parents are obese ? Well as a matter of fact, this may not be always true. Some kids who are obese aren’t necessarily being overfed by parents. These kids just can’t stop eating because of a chromosome deletion that keeps them constantly ravenous, according to a recent study.



For the rest of the story, click here.

This is a real story about a man who has actually cured bladder infection using baking soda. He had spent literally thousands of dollars on doctors, who have tested him during one whole year and could not find out what was wrong with him. He had CT scans, MRI's, and other tests, in addition to being treated with antibiotics month after month with little or no result. Then he met a woman who had another serious condition and had cured it with several weeks of a very careful and gradually diminishing level of Baking Soda. This is the story of the man who cured his year long bladder infection through a planned dosage of Baking Soda.


How? Read on

Just check out these interesting health tips.

1. Getting up early isn’t healthy.






2. Picking your nose is good for you.





3. Eat one apple a day.







4. Taking a Siesta is very good for you.





5.Your spleen isn’t stinging.

Know in details here

MYTH: Clean your plate. There are starving children in (insert third-world country here).
MYTH: Eat your veggies or no dessert.
MYTH: What my kids eat now won’t affect them later.
MYTH: Sugar hypes kids up.
MYTH: My child won’t eat; he’s going to starve.

Want to know the truth? Click here to read more.

There are many common myths about sleep. We hear them and may even experience them. Sometimes they are just referred as "old wives tales," but there are other times the incorrect information can be serious and even dangerous. The list we are presenting contains Top 10 common myths about sleep, and the facts that dispel them.

• Snoring is a common problem, especially among men, but it isn’t harmful.
• You can "cheat" on the amount of sleep you get.
• Turning up the radio, opening the window, or turning on the air conditioner are effective ways to stay awake when driving.
• Teens who fall asleep in class have bad habits and/or are lazy.
• Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep.
• Daytime sleepiness always means a person isn't getting enough sleep.
• Health problems such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and depression are unrelated to the amount and quality of a person's sleep.
• The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need.
• During sleep, your brain rests.
• If you wake up in the middle of the night, it is best to lie in bed, count sheep, or toss and turn until you eventually fall back asleep.

Read more to know in details

Have you heard about a skin condition referred as "dermatographia"? This is a condition in which one’s immune system exhibits hypersensitivity, via skin, that releases excessive amounts of histamine, which leads capillaries to dilate and welts to appear (lasting about half an hour) when the skin’s surface is lightly scratched. Artist Ariana Page Russell has this skin condition which frequently blushes and swells. This allows her to painlessly draw patterns and words on her skin, which she then photograph.

Here are a few samples: