A friend recently contacted me about a chronic sinus infection, for which she had been prescribed prednisone – a very potent steroid drug used to suppress inflammation. It got me thinking that there has to be a better way to treat and prevent Sinusitis so I’ve done a bit of research and hope that this is useful to those of you who might suffer from the occasional bout of sinusitis or more chronic sinus pain…
Eating colourful fruits and veggies is good for you – but do you know why? Not only is the colour due to a pigment-inducing compound, but those same compounds are responsible for some of the foods’ most important health benefits… In the case of foods from the blue/purple/dark red family, the common compounds are flavonoids called anthocyanins, which have numerous fitness and health plusses. With the onset of warmer summer weather, fresh berries which are packed with these flavonoids are now coming into season.
Avocados are in season now, and while they aren’t the cheapest, they certainly pack a weighty punch when it comes to benefits!
They originated in south-central Mexico as early as 7000BC and are a nutrition power-house, here are a few reasons why you should add them to your supermarket trolley this month… This miracle herb, known as the ‘stinking rose’ has been used in herbal medicine for centuries to prevent or treat various illnesses.
The reason for its characteristic pungent odour are its sulphur-containing compounds (namely Allicin) which is also responsible for garlic’s anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-oxidant properties. You can best get the benefits of allicin when it’s finely chopped, minced or pureed and let sit for some time. Allicin and other compounds in garlic have effects on the circulatory, digestive and immunological systems of our body and help in lowering blood pressure, detoxification and healing. Read on for 5 more health benefits of garlic… |