Archive for November, 2009
Red wine may improve the sex lives of women
Light to moderate consumption of red wine may lead to improved sexual function in women, according to a study in the October issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Women who drank one or two glasses of red wine a day scored higher on a questionnaire concerning sexual health and enjoyment, according to the study’s authors, members of the departments of Urology and Public Health at the University of Florence. Read the rest of this entry »
wine may help prevent cancer
Heavy alcohol consumption is a cancer risk but wine may help deter the cancer. A recent study by researchers in Montreal has discovered a strong link between heavy alcohol consumption and six types of cancer in men. But the researchers also found that moderate wine consumption lowered the risk of several other types of cancers. Read the rest of this entry »
Tips to pet proof your home
Danger could be hiding in corners and cabinets of your home. Here are some tips to keep your pet(s) away from these household hazards:
Medicine: Child-proof does not always mean pet-proof too. Dogs can easily open bottles by crushing or chewing on them. Cats can knock down pill containers or organizers from a counter top or table.
Warning signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, seizures or loss of appetite. Read the rest of this entry »
The Nutrional Health Facts of Cashews
Cashew nuts, a richly sweet product of the cashew tree are popular not only due to their succulent flavor but for thier health benefits. No matter how they are prepared; roasted, salted, sugared or covered in chocolate, the cashew nut is often used as a flavorful complement to appetizers, main dishes and deserts.
The Cashew packs a mix of nutrients and minerals not found in many common foods.
Cashew nuts, native to equatorial South America, are actually seeds, found growing on the end of the cashew apple, an edible and nutrient rich South American treat that is too fragile to export to North America or Europe . Read the rest of this entry »