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Asthma

This is a respiratory disease characterized by difficulty in breathing with wheezing. It is due to bronchiolar constriction caused by spastic contraction of the smooth muscle in bronchioles leading to obstruction of air passage. The obstruction is further exaggerated by edema of the mucous membrane and accumulation of mucus in the lumen of bronchioles.
Asthma is a paroxysmal (sudden) disorder because the attack commences and ends abruptly. During the attack the difficulty is felt both during inspiration and expiration. Bronchioles have inherent tendency to dilate during inspiration and construct during expiration. So more difficulty is experienced during expiration.

So air in the lungs are pushed through the constricted bronchioles producing a whistling sound. Because of difficulty during expiration, the lungs are not deflated completely so that the residual volume and functional residual capacity are increased .... Read More | Share it now!

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Arthritis

Arthritis means joint inflammation, but the term is used to describe around conditions that affect joints, the tissues that surround the joint, and other connective tissue. It is a rheumatic condition.... Read More | Share it now!

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11 Powerful Benefits of Apple Juice!

They say, “An Apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Eating Apples and drinking its juice not only enhances healthy body and mind but also helps strengthens muscles. Apple juice is one of the tastiest and most favorite among kids also. Packed with benefits of vitamins, calcium, potassium and magnesium, the fruit and its juice give out adequate health punch. Full of pectin and fiber, Apple juice helps boost energy. Being the richest source of phenolic compounds, the juice of Apples when consumed regularly helps fight against common infections.... Read More | Share it now!

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Alkaline Diet

The alkaline diet is based on the idea that replacing acid-forming foods with alkaline foods can improve your health.
Alkaline diet describes a group of loosely related diets based on the misconception that different types of food can have an effect on the pH balance of the body. It originated from the acid ash hypothesis, which primarily related to osteoporosis research.... Read More | Share it now!

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Black Cohosh

BLACK COHOSH
Actaea racemosa, the black cohosh, black bugbane, black snakeroot, or fairy candle (syn. Cimicifuga racemosa ), is a species of flowering plant of the family Ranunculaceae.... Read More | Share it now!

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Almonds

Almonds contain vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber, and so they may offer a number of health benefits. Just a handful of almonds (approximately 1 ounce) contains one-eighth of a person’s daily protein needs.
Almonds can be taken raw or toasted as a snack or add them to sweet or savory dishes. They are also available sliced, flaked, slivered, as flour, oil, butter, or almond milk.... Read More | Share it now!

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Cinnamon & Its Benefits!

What is Cinnamon?
Cinnamon is the inner back of several trees bearing aromatic spices scientifically know as Cinnamonum genus.
Types of Cinnamon:
There are basically four main types of  Cinnamon namely;
– Ceylon Cinnamon also known as Verum or True Cinnamon.
– Cassia Cinnamon or Saigon Cinnamon.
– Korintage Cinnamon which is also know as Burmanni Cinnamon.
– Loureiroi Cinnamon also referred to as Royal Cinnamon.
It originated from Sri Lanka, and mostly cultivated or found in North America, Southern Asia and parts of Europe and Africa Egypt precisely.
It has a thick hard layer which is either dark or light brownish in color.
Cinnamon can be reproduced or converted into the following forms:
– Sticks
– Essential Oil
– Extracts
– Supplements
– Powder (which is mostly used in cooking and spicing ).
Health benefits of Cinnamon:
Cinnamon is one of the healthiest spices as health and nutritional effects have been found to manange the following:
– Helps in the reduction of weight as well as heart related diseases as it contains little or no fat ( reduction of total cholesterol);
Bad ‘LDL’ cholesterol and triglycerides, while good ‘HDL’ cholesterol remains stable.
– It is also beneficial in effects of Neuro degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. A compound found in cinnamon helps build up protein called TAU in the brain cells which is good for reducing Alzheimer’s.
– Also helps to protect against Cancer and other oxidative damages due to its powerful Antioxidants effects like (Polyphenol) as well as for fighting Bacteria and Fungi infections like tooth decay and bad breath due to Antibacterial and Antimicrobial effects.
– It’s Anti-inflammatory effect helps to relive soreness and pain.
Also traces of Vitamin B and k and the antioxidants choline, beta-carotene, alpha- carotene, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin which is good for the eyes, skin.
– Its essential oil which is gotten from the leaf of Cinnamon can be used for flavour, fragrance and sometimes used as antiseptic due to its high Eugenol concentrate as well as its root bark that contains camphor.
– More-so, cinnamon is converted into Powdery form mixed with milk as well as Supplements like pills and capsules  helps to boost sexual libido and sperm count as well as fight erectile dysfunction.
Toxicity:
Excessive intake of Cinnamon cassia could be harmful especially with persons with liver related problem; as it contains Coumarin which is a known cause of liver infection or damages.
Note – it is advisable to take it proportionately.
Summarily, Cinnamon has been credited with the Antibacterial, Anti-microbial, Antioxidants and Anti-inflammatory properties for fighting managing and ailments and diseases.
Conclusively, helps in promotion of health and wellbeing!
References: Webmd, Cleveland clinic
Written by: Amanda Onyemmah
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Diarrhoea and Foods to Avoid When Purging

Diarrhoea is one of the most common health complaint (infection) amongst people of every social class.
It is an abnormal or unusual discharge of loose or watery stool by infection in the gastro-intestinal tract line as a result of contamination of food or drink taken; or other health challenges.... Read More | Share it now!

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Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

What Is Bacterial Vaginosis?

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection of the vagina. It results from a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria. BV usually doesn’t cause any other health problems. But it can lead to issues, especially when you’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant.... Read More | Share it now!

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The Blood Type Diet

Could eating a diet based on your blood type — O, A, B, or AB — help you trim down and get healthier? That’s the idea behind the Blood Type Diet, created by naturopath Peter J. D’Adamo.... Read More | Share it now!

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