Nattokinase is an enzyme derived from natto, a Japanese traditional food made from fermented soybeans. It is extracted, purified and then manufactured in either tablet or capsule form for convenience purposes and also to accommodate those people who are not fond of the slippery texture and pungent smell and taste of the natto. Several articles […]
The Health Benefits Of Taking A Steam Bath
June 15, 2010 by · 3 Comments
Steam baths have been around for a very long time. Steam baths originate from Rome. Ancient Greeks and Romans used steam baths as ways to socialize, and they were a regular part of the culture. Over time this concept grew more popular, and spread to other countries. The ancient Greek physician, Hippocrates, discovered that steam […]
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
June 11, 2010 by · 4 Comments
Apples are one of the most common and popular fruits in people’s diets today. This juicy piece of fruit can be made into many delicious snacks. Deserts such as candied apples, apple pie, or a cut up apple with cinnamon sprinkled on it. No matter how you eat them, apples are just plain delicious. Most […]
4 Health Benefits Of Mangoes
June 7, 2010 by · 3 Comments
You may have heard nutritionists say that we need to “eat a rainbow of color†every time we sit down at a meal. The best way to get color into our meals is by incorporating fruits and vegetables. Think of a color in the rainbow color scheme, and you can find a fruit or vegetable […]
Health Benefits Of Running
June 3, 2010 by · 4 Comments
One of the most effective ways to work out is to take up running. There is no exercise equipment needed other than a good pair of running shoes. This form of exercise does not require a specific time of day to be accomplished. It can be done whenever a person chooses to do it. The […]
How To Season An Old Cast Iron Skillet
June 2, 2010 by · 2 Comments
Cast iron is one of the best materials you can use for cooking. Cast iron cookware is sturdy and gets your food cooked all the way through. One of the down sides to using a piece of cast iron cookware, is it doesn’t come with a non-stick coating. In order to create a non-stick coating, […]
The Health Benefits of Spirulina
May 26, 2010 by · 1 Comment
The health benefits of what, you ask? I suppose it would be better for me to actually tell you what this is before going into the benefits that it provides. What is Spirulina? Spirulina is a fresh water or blue green alga; it grows in the waters of South America and Africa. This little bacterium […]
