Body art is a rather controversial topic. Tattoos, piercings and subdermal implants are a way of self-expression to some, but a form of mutilation to others. Most people would agree, however, that adults have a right to cosmetically modify...
For those of us who like seafood, we know that you can’t always get your hands on the freshest fish. Whether it’s the exorbitant cost of fresh-caught fish at your supermarket, or the fact that you’ve basically got to...
You always know when you’ve got a stomach ulcer. There’s a sharp burning sensation in your stomach that simply refuses to go away, making certain foods unbearable and eating in general a whole lot less enjoyable. If you’ve got...
If you’re looking for a new summer beverage that is refreshing, delicious and pungent, look no further than jal jeera water. Jal jeera water is a traditional North Indian drink, and it’s teeming with so much nutrition and flavor...
There are certain combinations that for some reason just click. Natural ingredients that work well on their own, but when combined create something only just short of miraculous. One such combination, in my opinion at least, is used coffee...
It turns out that eating a handful of nuts daily could effectively keep colon cancer from recurring after surgery. In fact, research, from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, suggests that eating certain nuts might prove to be as effective...
Make no mistake about it, the food and mood relationship is very tight. In fact, it is so tight that simply eating too much of the wrong food can turn any beauty into a beast!
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My nine-year-old nephew has a life-threatening illness called cystic fibrosis (CF). Thankfully, medical advances are helping to keep him healthy and he’s leading a relatively normal life. However, I’ll never forget the pained expression my sister had when she...
Bathroom habits and bowel movements are not exactly topics that many people want to talk about. For some, these normal, everyday parts of life are so embarrassing to discuss that they don’t even feel comfortable mentioning the details to...
Prostate health is a sensitive issue for most men. The gland plays a very important role in the production of semen. Therefore, it is intimately tied to masculinity. However, prostate disorders are exceedingly common in older males. Indeed, half...
