White Bryony (Bryonia alba)

June 19th, 2010

Botanical Name :Bryonia alba Family: Cucurbitaceae Common names: Kudzu of the Northwest, Devil’s Turnip, English Mandrake Genus: Bryonia Kingdom: Plantae Subkingdom: Tracheobionta Phylum: Spermatophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Subclass: Dilleniidae Order: Violales Species: B. alba Habitat :White bryony is native to Europe and Northern Iran. It was first reported in the United States in 1975. It probably [...]

Try to Avoid 7 Foods Experts Won’t Eat

January 2nd, 2010

1. Canned Tomatoes…… The expert: Fredrick vom Saal, PhD, an endocrinologist at the University of Missouri who studies bisphenol-A The resin linings of tin cans contain bisphenol-A, a synthetic estrogen that has been linked to ailments ranging from reproductive problems to heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Acidity — a prominent characteristic of tomatoes — causes [...]

Ear Infection

September 2nd, 2009

Alternative Names: Otitis media – acute; Infection – inner ear; Middle ear infection – acute ………………… Definition: Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types of ear infections, the most common is called otitis media, which means an inflammation and infection of [...]

Myths About Asthma

August 31st, 2009

For any type of asthma patient,  country living can be as bad for sufferers as the city.But the belief that they are cure-alls is just one of the myths surrounding the condition, which affects 5.4million people in the UK. According to Joy Smith of Asthma UK, expensive measures may not be effective if you have [...]

Some Fruit Juices Lower Drug Effect

August 23rd, 2008

Grapefruit, orange and apple juices can harm the body’s ability to absorb certain medications and make the drugs less effective, said a study. …. The research showed that these juices can decrease the effectiveness of certain drugs used to treat heart disease, cancer, organ-transplant rejection and infection, “potentially wiping out their beneficial effects”, it said. [...]

Plastic Recycling Symbols

April 20th, 2008

The Daily Green offers this handy guide on the various types of plastic: Number 1 Plastics — PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate) * Found In: Soft drinks, water and beer bottles; mouthwash bottles; peanut butter containers; salad dressing and vegetable oil containers; ovenable food trays. * Recycling: Pick up through most curbside recycling programs. * [...]

Permission To Forgive Ourselves

April 13th, 2008

Releasing Guilt Learning to accept the things that we perceive as wrong can be a difficult task for many of us. Often we have been brought up to accept that it is normal to feel guilty about our actions and that by doing so we will make everything seem alright within ourselves. Even though we [...]

Aerobics at Middle Age Delays Aging

April 12th, 2008

A new study has found that staying aerobically fit, especially through middle age and beyond, can delay biological aging by up to 12 years and prolong independence during old age. Aerobic exercise, such as jogging, swimming, cycling or walking – improves a person’s oxygen consumption and boosts their metabolism. But maximal aerobic power starts to [...]

Herb Triggers The Death of Cancer Cell

January 21st, 2008

……………………………………. CM NEWS – A substance of popular Chinese herb huang qin (Scutellaria radix,) triggers the death process in tumour cells, while it has virtually no effect on healthy cells, according to a new discovery of this selective function of huang qin by scientists of the German Cancer Research Centre (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ). …………………………………… ………………………………………………………..Huang [...]

The Perfect Diet

January 20th, 2008

Much has been written about a good diet though we still have some niggling questions on what to eat and what to avoid. Now, finally, we have the perfect diet – one that is high in protein and low in carbohydrate . ……………………………………………. London: A high protein, low carbohydrate diet is most effective in promoting [...]