Honey, Yogurt Treats VVC During Pregnancy

Propolis has also been proven effective at treating Candida Albicans and begs the question, will they conduct another trial with the addition of propolis in the honey, yogurt mixture...Bee-honey and yogurt: a novel mixture for treating patients with vulvovaginal candidiasis during pregnancy.ArchGynecol Obstet 2012 Feb 8.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical and mycological cure rates of a novel mixture consisting of Bee-honey and yogurt compared to local antifungal agents for treating patients with vulvo-vaginal candidiasis (VVC) during pregnancy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a prospective comparative study which included 129 patients with VVC...

Dark chocolate and cocoa

This is good news for chocolate lovers! A new study by U.S. researchers found that this sweet snack is actually healthier than most juices made from fruit.Dark chocolate vs. fruit Chocolate is often eaten with pleasure, and several studies have shown that this may have some beneficial effects on human health. Chocolate, especially the "black" is rich in antioxidants, preventing damage to healthy cells. According to studies by U.S. researchers, dark chocolate containing high cocoa percentage, has a higher antioxidant capacity than even fruits. Tests were performed comparing the cocoa powder and dark chocolate with berries, blueberries and pomegranates.The...

Foods that improve your appearance

Beauty comes from within! Yes, very true, a pleasant personality makes you more attractive, but today will show you that beauty is the mirror of the food you eat. It is very important to have a proper diet and healthy eating for both your health and for your external appearance.Foods that make you shine!SpinachWhen we hear about the food, thought we fly directly to Popey, famous sailor with muscles of steel. A good portion of spinach and have escaped all the problems. Suddenly become big, strong, invincible. I tried myself, but never worked. Popey probably has a little secret. But what I learned is that in addition to high iron content, spinach...

Honey Helps Lower High Blood Pressure

Eating honey has a tonic effect that is identifiable on many levels of the body, not only on high blood pressure... Honey Supplementation in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats Elicits Antihypertensive Effect via Amelioration of Renal Oxidative StressOxid MedCell Longev, 2012;2012:374037, Epub 2012 Jan 23Oxidative stress is implicated in the pathogenesis and/or maintenance of elevated blood pressure in hypertension. This study investigated the effect of honey on elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). It also evaluated the effect of honey on the amelioration of oxidative stress in the kidney of SHR as...

What do I do with my wildcrafted nettles?

Wow - what a great lunchtime lecture yesterday, Health and Culinary Benefits of Nettle, with expert ACHS instructor Scott Stuart! We were thrilled to fill the American College Apothecary Shoppe with more than thirty community members eager to learn more about the herbal, health, and culinary benefits of nettle (Urtica urens).Did you know that nettle has a dry, slightly sweet and slightly salty taste, which comes from its enriching minerals? Nettle is also high in protein, which makes it a healthy and flavorful addition to your favorite recipes!Nettle is a lot like spinach. For example, you can steam or sauté nettle and serve it plain or with...

Honey Helps Treat Stomach Ulcers

Reported for many years, honey is now proven to help heal ulcers, at least it's true with rats. Even though this has been documented anecdotally with humans for many years...Gastric Cytoprotection and Honey Intake in Albino RatsNigerian Journal Physiol Sci, 2011 Nov 23Beneficial effect of honey has been widely reported particularly on wound healings, gastrointestinal disorders and as antibacterial agent. However, there is paucity of report on its cytoprotective effect on the gastric mucosa despite its common usage worldwide including Nigeria. This study was therefore carried out to evaluate the effect of this widely consumed substance...

ACHS Student Jane Thomas Awarded 2012 Rising Star of Entrepreneurship Award

We're proud to share some very good news ... ACHS Associate of Applied Science in Complementary Alternative Medicinestudent Jane Thomas' health food store, JB's Healthmart, was recently awarded the2012 Rising Star of Entrepreneurship Award at the 2012 Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Stars of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Showcase. Congratulations, Jane!The Rising Star of Entrepreneurship Award is "given to SBTDC clients from traditional business sectors who offer forward-thinking products and services or develop new ways of doing business," explains the Missouri State University University Communications...

Cakes and sweets for breakfast, a trick to the silhouette?

Cakes and sweets - spoiling the morningEven sounds too good to be true, it seems that eating cakes and sweets for breakfast, without exaggeration, of course, not only affects us not the silhouette, but even we can help you lose weight. Of course, dessert breakfast need not represent itself, but is only part of a complete meal in the morning.And we do not tell us, but a group of researchers from the University of Tel Aviv which, according to Dailymail.co.uk, found that one serving of sweet pudding or something included in a breakfast containing protein and carbohydrate, accumulating 600 calories, we can help you lose weight long term....

Propolis Found to Inhibit Candida Albicans

The antifungal protection of Propolis is due to its rich, diverse flavonoid content and it's proven control of Candida Albicans has been validated in studies worldwide...Structural and Genetic Alterations of Fungal Cells Caused by Mexican PropolisScience against Microbial Pathogens: Communicating Current Research and Technological Advances, 2011, VOL. 2In order to study the antifungal activity of propolis ethanol extracts (PEE) from Apis mellifera bees from Mexico we used optical microscopy and we were able to see that PEE induced inhibition of germ tube formation of C. albicans.Ultrastructural findings were seen using transmission electron...

Effects of smoking: accelerated cognitive decline in men

Effects of smoking, beyond physical healthCardiovascular disease, lung, skin aging, decreased fertility, damaging oral health effects of smoking are all well known to us all, but the list was completed recently with another terrifying result of this addiction: an accelerated cognitive decline for men over 45 years.In other words, a smoker at age 50 may have a decline in mental capacity equivalent to that of a nonsmoker at the age of 60 years. And another thing: it seems that the number of cigarettes smoked per day has no importance, there was no significant difference between those who smoke heavy than those who light up a few cigarettes a day.Reduced...

Strawberries in chocolate: very delicious and so healthy!

Strawberries in chocolate - pure healthDark chocolate (because it works best with fresh strawberries) seem to have the same effect as aspirin on blood, that it thins, improving circulation, lowers the risk of atherosclerosis and heart attack and protect blood vessels. Furthermore, dark chocolate, rich in flavonoids (chemical compounds with antioxidant activity), lowers blood pressure, strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of heart disease, both dark chocolate and strawberries are foods very high in antioxidants, decreasing the risk of infections or cancer and slowing the aging process.Strawberries, on the other hand, full of vitamins...

Honey Protects Against Sexual Dysfunction Induced by Cigarettes

Yet another beneficial advantage to eating honey, this study shows the merits of eating honey for prophylactic protection, even if you aren't a smoker...Protective Effect of Honey Against Cigarette Smoke Induced-Impaired Sexual Behavior and Fertility of Male RatsToxicol Ind Health, 2012 Jan 24Cigarette smoking is associated with sexual dysfunction and impaired fertility in males. The aim of this study was to determine the potential protective effect of honey against the toxic effect of cigarette smoke (CS) on sexual behavior and fertility of male rats. Thirty-two adult Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups (8 rats/group)...

Potatoes - medicine, but also tasty food

      This apparently trivial vegetable, if boiled or braised in steam, detoxify the body, due to its high in potassium. Helps eliminate uric acid, as indicated in rheumatism and arthritis. Poor hypnotic and soothing, potato is great for people nervous, with cramps, insomnia, nervous cough on. It is recommended to people with diabetes, baked in ashes, in such a way as to not lose any flavor or nutritional quality. Potato reduce glycosuria, causes an improvement in general condition and, in patients with surgical complications, a revival of tissues, by promoting the healing process. Potatoes contain provitamin A, vitamin K (antihemoragica...

Diabetic Foot Ulcers Healed With Royal Jelly

With over 185 organic compounds identified in Royal Jelly, is it any wonder that it possesses the same wound healing capacity as honey...The Efficacy of Topical Royal Jelly on Diabetic Foot Ulcers Healing: A Case SeriesJ Res Medical Sciences, 2011 JulyBACKGROUND:Foot ulcers and infections are the major sources of morbidity in individuals with diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of topical Royal Jelly (a worker honey bee product) on healing diabetic foot ulcers.METHODS:Diabetic patients with foot ulcers that were referred to our clinic at Khorshid Hospital, Isfahan, Iran; were evaluated three times a week and treated according...

3 foods essential for good mood

Good mood at a snack awayFor all it's Wednesday, one day too long and frequently lacks good spirit, today we offer three tasty treats, healthy and wonderful for the improvement of mood. And no, it's not chocolate, sweets and coffee, you can eat these foods even when holding a diet with a low calorie and very low.What is recommended to eat for good mood?- Oranges, to relieve stressBeing extremely rich in vitamin C (about 69.7mg in a medium orange), oranges helps reduce stress hormones, and regulate the voltage, it is increasing in stressful situations. If you anticipate these situations, the better: eating an orange one hour before an exam or...

Propolis, Modulator for Immune & Inflammatory Responses

Propolis is truly a remarkable therapeutic agent, proven here to be an effective cellular regulator, independently and with its complementary co-phyto ingredients...The Effects of Propolis and Its Isolated Compounds on Cytokine Production by Murine MacrophagesPhytotherapyResearch, 25 January 2012Since propolis and phenolic compounds, such as cinnamic and coumaric acids, have several biological properties, their immunomodulatory effect on cytokine production (IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-10) was investigated. Peritoneal macrophages from BALB/c mice were incubated with propolis, coumaric and cinnamic acids in different concentrations and the concentrations...

Cashew nuts, ...fruits with special benefits

Cashew nuts - great benefits in small "recipients"Ever tried Cashew  nuts? Crunchy and tasty, they are actually seeds that grow in the fruit, called  cashew apple, a fruit with sweet and refreshing taste and with a size of 5 - 11cm, which can be in shades of yellow or red. And the fruit and leaves are edible and very healthy, but the Cashew  nuts are a delight rich in valuable properties for humans.With a lot of vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, E, K) and minerals (calcium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, potassium, copper) but also fiber and protein, cashew nuts...

Power of concentration - 5 Essential Tips

Power of concentration - so valuable when is ... missing ...Whether you have a hard day at work, you have to respect a deadline, to do a research or to learn for an exam ... we never seem to concentrate power as to accomplish the task. And the clock is ticking and we do not manage to gather our forces ...The good news is that there are simple tricks that you can improve your concentration power and can help give you maximum performance in any activity you undertake. Here are some of them:Power of concentration - Upgrade!1. Optimism: even if you have a big exam or a major report delivered in 2 days, if you start in completing the task...

Red beet - 5 miraculous health properties

Red beet - beneficial properties and tastefullyBesides a delicious snack, beetroot is a real source of health and vitality, body guarding some of the serious diseases and offering him some vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, B6, B9, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, say, manganese, and potassium. 100g of red beets contain only 75 calories and helps eliminate fat what is really wonderful is that beetroot retains all the properties even after the cooking process.Here are the most important properties of this vegetable - prodigy - beetroot:Red beet - essential properties against cardiovascular diseases; regular consumption of beets...