December 2nd, 2008

Green Tea for Beautiful Skin

Green tea provides the antioxidants needed for great skin care and healthy living.  The antioxidant activity of green tea is about 25-100 times more potent than vitamins C and E.  No wonder green tea is used in so many cosmetics today.

Green tea offers so many benefits to the skin and to the body.  It contains antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and anti-bacterial properties.  It is not a mystery green tea is so popular in the cosmetic industry.  Loaded with Vitamin E and C, the antioxidant agents slow the signs of aging externally and provide beneficial vitamins for overall health when taken internally. 

April 1st, 2008

Why Eat Chocolate for Dessert?

Eating chocolate for dessert “feels” decadent, but it is really quite good for you if you know how to eat it and how to choose the best chocolate.

February 27th, 2008

High Blood Pressure - Can Omega - 3 Fatty Acids Really Help?

One of the hot topics of discussion pertaining to high blood pressure control lately deals with taking omega-3 fatty acids. It has been talked about on the news and has generated a lot of interest. But, does adding omega-3 into your diet really help with controlling blood pressure? Let’s take a look.

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in various types of fish, nuts, seeds, and also in a supplement form. The nutrients are said to help lower blood pressure.

According to a recent study that was published in the American Heart Association Journal, almost 5,000 men and women were tested.

December 1st, 2007

The Information You Need If You Use This Ace Inhibitor To Treat Your High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While there is no cure for hypertension, there are many medications available to help treat it. Vasotec is one such medication. Vasotec is an ACE inhibitor that works by preventing the formation of angiontensin II within the body. By preventing this, it opens up arteries which improves blood flow and lowers blood pressure.

Important Information

As with most high blood pressure medications, it is very important to drink a lot of fluids while on Vasotec. This medication can cause dehydration from diarrhea, sweating, and other sickness if while on it you do not drink a lot of water. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or nursing you should avoid this drug therapy.


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