Thursday, 24 April 2014

Home remedies for maintaining better Blood pressure









High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. A blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg or above is considered high. Hypertension usually is diagnosed when a person has a sustained high reading over a certain period of time

Common causes or contributing factors of hypertension are obesity, genetic factors, excessive drinking, high salt intake, lack of aerobic exercise, stress, birth control pills, pain relievers, kidney disease, and adrenal disease. Continue after this cut,

Health Benefits of Maize (zea mays)


Maize, scientific name zea mays, also known as corn or mielie, is one
Of the most extensively cultivated cereal crops on Earth.

Globally, maize is a staple crop, and many people rely on it as a primary source of nutrition. In addition to playing a major role in human diet, maize is also used as live stock fodder. Continue

Monday, 14 April 2014

Eat more tomatoes to reduce cancer threat

From the NaturalNews.com, Carotenoids are what cause some fruits and vegetables to have bright colors, such as yellow, orange and red. Lycopene is,continue

Wednesday, 9 April 2014

Avoid these foods that promote kidney damage


The kidneys are vital organs that many people do not think much about, nor are they very knowledgeable about them. Many people know the general area where the kidneys are located in the body and
that their function has something to do with

Effects of herbs on Blood pressure using Ginger


According to NaturalNews, controlling blood pressure with herbs is an important option, considering that one in four people in the United States suffers from high blood pressure. Many lose their lives to this silent killer every year. It is one of the leading contributors to heart disease and is not always obvious. It is exacerbated by unhealthy living, smoking, fatty foods, excessive drinking and stress. High intake of salt and other products contributes to the problem. Please,continue