Vicki's Blog / Daily Helath Dose
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Feb 03, 2014
Vitamin E May Slow Alzheimer's Decline
Read more →A capsule a day may keep dementia at bay, according to new research that suggests that a daily dose of vitamin E may help to slow functional decline for patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and may help reduce the amount of care these patients need. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble compound and an antioxidant. Researchers don't know how vitamin E might help, but the vitamin is naturally found in many foods and beverages like red wine, grapes, some teas, eggs, fortified cereals, fruit, green leafy vegetables, meat, nuts, poultry and vegetable oils. It can also be taken as...
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Jan 20, 2014
Green Tea and Your Body
Read more →When it comes to food, there is a lot more than meets the eye, or the taste buds. Food is an amazing part of our world. Besides the enjoyment we get from eating, there is its ability to help the body cope and heal. That’s where green tea comes in. Tea has a variety of health benefits and there seems to be a new one discovered everyday. Green tea contains a nutrient known as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). This workhouse of a nutrient does not rest once it enters the body making green tea one of the beverages you should start...
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Dec 27, 2013
5 New Year Resolutions for 2014
Read more →New Year’s resolutions are fun to make but often extremely difficult to maintain. Do something that you will benefit from, here's to your health! Save money Save money by making healthy lifestyle changes. Instead of driving everywhere and wasting tons of gas, walk or ride your bike to work. Drink More Water Water is the most essential key to looking and feeling better while hydrating the skin and your appearance. Wear Sunscreen A lot of us often forget this during the winter months, but sunscreen is extremely important! The sun is...
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Dec 16, 2013
Recipes for a Beautiful Smile
Read more →We're all aware of the common things that can ruin our smiles like coffee, wine, sugar and more, but that doesn't mean everything we love has to be taken away. The same types of foods that can help prevent cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease can also prevent common oral health problems such as, tooth decay, gum disease and cavities. Ready to get a brighter, healthier smile? Try these recipes to boost your oral health: Breakfast: Kaleberry Smile Booster Smoothie Recipe Ingredients 1 banana 8 ounces brewed green tea (plain, chilled) 4 ice cubes 1⁄2 cup frozen blueberries 1⁄2...
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Dec 10, 2013
Home Remedies for Nasal Congestion
Read more →Although over the counter nasal spray can get rid of congestion temporarily, they can also be extremely addicting and can actually make the problem worse. Here are some natural, home remedies that won’t cause rebound congestion like those sprays. Saline Sprays Saline nasal sprays, a mix of sterile water and salt, work by thinning mucus and soothing nasal inflammation. If used consistently, they may also help rinse out pollen or bacteria that irritate airways. Saline sprays boost moisture and are especially helpful in winter months when the inside of the nose may dry out and be prone to...
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Nov 25, 2013
4 Benefits of Tea This Winter
Read more →Tea has been around for centuries as a homeopathic remedy from everything to stomach aches, heart disease and even cancer prevention. Here are 6 ways sipping on a cup of tea of the right kind can answer your health problems. 1. Green tea may help you see better. Components in green tea are positive for the tissues of the eye and especially beneficial to those tissues in the retina. 2. Black tea can help reduce stress levels. Not only does a cup of black tea aid in reducing the levels of...
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May 27, 2013
Vitamin B2 to improve functionality of central nervous system
Read more →Vitamin b2 is also known as riboflavin. It is a water-soluble vitamin and therefore is does not accumulate in body when taken in excess amount and is passed through urine. Vitamin b2 is very important in regards to proper function of the central nervous system and the immune system. In the central nervous system, it helps in the conduction of the signals from one neuron to the other neuron and hence the reflexes of the person become smoother and quicker. Vitamin b2 is also used in the treatment of migraine, which is becoming a common problem nowadays especially in young...
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May 18, 2013
Calcium as an agent to improve efficiency of the muscles, reduce pain in joints
Read more →Calcium is an element that is more popularly known in regards to maintenance of bones. Calcium deposition in bones makes them stronger for a longer period of time and the frequency of complains of pain in joints and bones lessens down considerably, but that is not the only thing it does. Calcium also plays a vital role in the contraction of muscles especially skeletal and cardiac. The contraction of the muscles increases strength and therefore overall performance of the body increases. This happens because; calcium is involved with the release of neurotransmitters from the pre-synaptic neuron. In order in increase...
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