HEALTH EMPOWERMENT

Bamboo, which belongs to the Bambusoideae subfamily of grass, exists in different varieties namely, Bambousa vulgaris, Bambousa oldhamii, Dendrocalamus latiflorus, Phyllostachys bambusoides and Bambousa arundinacea (Latin). Every part of the plant is useful; the stem is used for building/construction, furniture, paper and musical instruments, the roots and the shoots for medicinal purposes. Bamboo is the known to be one of the fastest growing plants in the world; it is reported to have the ability to grow apically by at least 20cm per day and up to 100cm per day.  Bamboo Plant Bamboo shoots are medicinal for different curative treatments; they have good health benefits. However, to harness the health benefits of bamboo shoots, it is highly recommended to boil or soak them in water overnight, drain the water off before cooking as vegetable. This is because some species of bamboo may contain cyanide, which can be eliminated by these processes. Scientifically, it has been ...

Have you ever been struck by a sudden, painful leg cramp? Most of us have at some point, and it's not a pleasant experience. All we can think about is how to get leg cramp relief. Most of the time the leg cramp will disappear as fast as it came. But what about those leg cramps that won't go away no matter what you do? There is relief. Check out the leg cramp remedies below to find out what people have found most helpful. These leg cramp treatments have been tried and tested by millions of people for hundreds of years. • Stretching One of the reasons people get leg cramps is that they are overusing a particular muscle. So, if you are working on a specific task, try changing your position or using other muscle groups. If you are stationary or lying down, try to get up and stretch periodically. The key is that you don't want your leg muscle overworked. At the same time, you don't want your leg muscles lying idle, such as when you are sitting in a chair all day either...

Our body is composed structurally of bones as the primary support. Bone health is considered essential for everyone since weak bones make our life miserable. Essential nutrients for healthy bones can be obtained through various natural foods. The following food types promote healthy bones. 1. Milk Milk has a high calcium content value. Calcium is very necessary for healthy bones since it forms the structural part of the bones. The bones are composed of interlocking calcium crystals performing the role of mechanical support. A glass of fat milk daily can give approximately 300mg of calcium. Females should drink at least two glasses of milk every day for healthy bones. Drinking milk in adulthood often saves one from several bone-related diseases such as osteoporosis. 2. Yogurt Yogurt has numerous medical advantages. No other food product is better than dairy products in ensuring healthy bones. If you are not comfortable with the taste of milk, then you should try eating yogurt ...

Red meat is often wrongfully portrayed as being unhealthy. Even chicken has been getting attacked by some in the media as being environmentally unhealthy. Vegan, fish and other non-meat diets have been proposed as healthier alternatives. The result of this onslaught of negative meat messages has influenced many persons including moms and dads to drastically cut back on their meat and poultry purchases. Though perceptions may be seen as reality, yet truth triumphs over fallacies. Parents and other consumers want what is best for their health and their families. They are also aware that a lot of false information is out there and as such are open to scientific facts that can correct their misconceptions. Below are the facts: (a)     The Truth About Meat 1.     “ You would need to eat a massive amount of spinach to equal the iron content in steak”, says Christopher Golden, an ecologist and epidemiologist at Harvard University in Cambridge Massachusetts (A...

There is a super-food we all should include in our diet. Our ancestors stayed healthy by living on berries and roots which were a huge part of their diet. Most berries contain polyphenols which help our bodies stay healthy in so many ways. They aid digestion and metabolism, keeping arteries clean, supply energy and improve immunity by providing anti-oxidants. Other food substances that are high in polyphenols are dark chocolates, red wine, red cherries, onions, apples, oranges, teas and coffee. However, they are most beneficial to your health if you can eat them without artificial sugar. There are many varieties of polyphenols needed by our body, so just eating only one source of it won’t harness its full potential. Special Consideration on Polyphenols include: ·          Polyphenols are powerful metabolic-enhancing nutrients ·          They help boost energy and keep you healthy; e.g. grape seed e...

1. The number one way to get the cold or flu is through direct contact. If you know some one who is sick it is wise to avoid direct contact them such as touching or kissing them. 2. Cover you your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw it in the trash immediately. If you don't have a tissue handy cough or sneeze into the inside of your elbow and whatever you do - do not sneeze or cough into your hands. The germs cling to your hands like a magnet. 3. Wash your hand often and regularly for at least 15 seconds with mild soap and water. Don't touch your mucous membranes such as your eyes, nose, and mouth after touching people or objects that many others have contact with. According to the CDC washing your hands if the best way to prevent sickness and spreading disease. 4. Avoid stress as much as possible because it wears our body down and negatively affects our immune system. When our immune system is weaken it opens up our body to be attacked by germs, viruses an...

Having a healthy and properly functioning liver is one of the keys to sound health. This is because the liver performs a major function of removing toxins from the body. We all consume processed foods in one way or the other, coupled with environmental pollution we are exposed to on daily basis. We intake preservatives and additives, which are produced synthetically and so have adverse effects on human health. For the liver to properly perform its detoxifying functions, it has to be in good, healthy condition. Without the liver, the body Will not be able to absorb essential nutrients necessary for healthy growth, from food. In order to flush toxins out of your body and detox your liver, ensure these six food substances are included in your diet: 1. Garlic: This contains selenium, a mineral that has a great antioxidant property that detoxifies the liver. It also contains vitamin B6 which acts as an antiinflammatory substance in the liver. Arginine, an amino acid in garlic helps in...