“Better to be deprived of food for three days, than tea for one.” (Ancient Chinese Proverb) Is any other food or drink reported to have as many health benefits as green tea? The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it to treat everything from headaches to depression. [...]

What would life be like without onions? The onion has been used as an ingredient in various dishes for thousands of years by many cultures around the world. World onion production is steadily increasing so that onion is now the second most important horticultural crop after tomatoes. There are many different varieties of onion, red, [...]

Ever see that popular pain reliever commercial that touts ‘for your normal everyday headache?’ Well, I’ve got news friends… there is no such thing as a normal everyday headache. If you are getting headaches every day then something is wrong. In-fact, if you have headaches on any regular, consistent basis… even one a week or [...]

Can healthy eating and regular exercise really contribute to breast cancer prevention? So far, the evidence says yes. What’s more, if you combine these risk-reducing habits with limiting your exposure to substances that promote the disease, you’ll benefit even more. When it comes to breast cancer prevention, the risks you can’t control — such as [...]

Cold Sores : Also called fever blisters, you don’t get cold sores from fevers or colds but they can be triggered by them. The virus that causes cold sores is usually passed via a kiss, shared utensils, or other close contact. OTC creams and ointments may help discomfort and speed healing. Frequent sores may require a [...]

Bad breath is embarrassing, unpleasant, and all too common. These eight easy tips will sweeten your breath for good.With more than 90 million people suffering from chronic bad breath (also called halitosis), that’s a lot of wilted flowers. If you (or someone you regularly smooch) has an attack of bad breath that even Altoids won’t [...]

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2005 over 141,000 people were diagnosed with this disease. Colon cancer can cause a number of changes that affect the digestive organs. Knowing the ten warning signs of colon cancer can help people identify [...]