Chocolate is a favorite gift to give to a loved one on Valentine’s day; however, chocolate is associated with the “affairs of the heart†in more ways than one. Chocolate contains many vitamins, minerals and other ingredients, including flavonoids. Studies have shown that flavonoids have been linked to protection against heart disease. Where Chocolate Comes […]
What Are The Benefits To Drinking A Lot Of Water?
February 9, 2011 by · 4 Comments
Water is the most valuable life source that we need to survive; without water, we would only survive a few days. This is not really surprising, given that up to 70 percent of our bodies are composed of water. Our bodies require water to carry out daily functions and too little water can cause dehydration […]
Natural Goose Repellent: How to Keep Geese Out of Your Yard
January 28, 2011 by · 1 Comment
The population of Canada geese (Branta canadensis) has been increasing in the United States since the 1960’s; although geese are a valuable resource to the ecology of an area, they can also become a nuisance when they accumulate in large numbers. In addition, they damage areas through over-grazing, pollute lawns and ponds and can become […]
Health Benefits of Melatonin
January 17, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Melatonin is a hormone which is naturally produced by the body. It is an antioxidant that helps to protect the body from free radicals. Free radicals can change cell structure and lead to life threatening diseases such as cancer. In addition, melatonin helps to regulate your body clock and is frequently used to treat insomnia. […]
Benefits of Vitamin D3
January 6, 2011 by · 4 Comments
Vitamin D is one of six important vitamins that the body needs to stay healthy; vitamins A, B, C, E and K are the other major vitamins that the body needs to function efficiently. Just as there are several types of vitamin B, there are also a couple of types of vitamin D. Although the […]
3 Natural Ways To Help Depression
December 23, 2010 by · 2 Comments
Major depression is more than a case of the blues; major depression is a serious, debilitating illness that is now the number one cause of disability in the United States for those aged between 15 and 44 years old (source: National Institute of Mental Health). During the long, dark days of winter in the northern […]
The Health Benefits of Bilberry
December 14, 2010 by · 1 Comment
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a small perennial shrub that is reputed to have many valuable health benefits. Although scientific research is often sketchy on the “proven†health benefits of bilberry, one recent study conducted at an Italian University indicates that bilberry extract may actually help to prevent eye conditions such as glaucoma. About the Plant […]
