The Health Blog

Currently, wheat grass juice is hot in the market because people are seeing its potential benefits:

1.  It is healthy and nutritious. Wheatgrass juice contains vitamins and minerals. It is said to be an excellent source of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur, cobalt, and zinc

2. It is an energizer and a body builder.  Wheatgrass contains 70% chlorophyll, which is an important body builder.

3. It is a cleanser. Wheatgrass juice is said to drain the lymphatic system responsible for carrying toxins from body cells.

4. It is aids in weight management and control. The nutritional value of wheatgrass Juice is so high that many people don’t feel those “cravings” that lead to overeating.

5. It is antibacterial.  It acts to produce an unfavorable environment for bacterial growth. 

6. It is anti-cancer. In a study, chlorophyll was found out to be an active factor in wheat sprout extracts, which inhibits the metabolic activity of carcinogens.

7. It is anti-anemia and rebuilds the blood stream.

8. It eliminates body and breath odors by neutralizing them.

Other benefits of wheatgrass juice can be found here.

Incredibly, there are also indications that EPA might increase brain size. Scans have revealed regeneration in the cerebral cortex, the part of the brain responsible for memory, reason and processing information. This direct impact on the brain could be why EPA has demonstrated such a profound effect on mental functioning and on mood.

Numerous other studies have shown that EPA reduces the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients and possibly plays a significant role in reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It lowers bad cholesterol and reduces triglyceride levels; it thins the blood and lessens the risk of atherosclerosis. It can improve skin conditions such as psoriasis, acne and eczema, and helps to alleviate the inflammation and pain associated with arthritis and the list just goes on and on.

The FDA has recently approved Lybrel, the first low-dose contraceptive pill that gives women an option to stop their menstrual cycle for an indefinite period of time.

About Lybrel:
It is the newest form of birth control approved by the FDA. The drug is developed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, which contains 90 micrograms of levonorgestrel and 20 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol, a combination similar to that found in other low-dose oral contraceptives.

It differs, however, with other contraceptive pills because it replaces the four- to seven-day placebo pill with continuous daily dosing for nonstop birth control with no menstrual periods.

1. Apple cider vinegar is used to detoxify various organs in the body together with the blood stream. It aids in blood oxidization thereby keeping it from becoming thick. The health benefits of apple cider vinegar extend to healing wounds and skin lesions. Poultices of cider vinegar can be applied to a stubborn open wound.

2. Apple cider vinegar also promotes digestion and neutralizes any toxic substance taken into the body. Regular intake of cider vinegar and honey is said to provide relief to those suffering from arthritis and painful joints. Consumption of about 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water can restore natural clotting properties of blood.

3. Apple cider vinegar benefits those suffering from ear discharge and eczema. Apple cider vinegar is said to have miraculous effects on those suffering from hair loss by taking care of tissue salt deficiency. Apple cider vinegar has a potent supply of potassium that can help in remedying teeth decay and splitting of fingernails.

The development of HPV Vaccine is one of revolutionary contributions to cervical cancer treatment. HPV or Human papillomavirus is considered the causative agent for cervical cancer.

The FDA or Food and Drug Administration recently licensed the vaccine Gardasil® which is said to protect against four HPV types, which together cause 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts.

Who should get the vaccine?
The HPV vaccine is recommended for 11-12 year-old girls, and can be given to girls as young as 9. The vaccine is also recommended for 13-26 year-old girls/women who have not yet received or completed the vaccine series.