Archive for August, 2007

Antioxidant Foods

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

Blueberries May Reverse Aging Process
New research has indicated that women on antioxidant-rich diets showed fewer age-related disorders than those on a normal diet. The studies showed that among all the fruits and vegetables, the benefits were greatest with blueberries, which reversed age-related effects, for example, loss of balance and lack [...]

Capsicum

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

The active component of capsicum, capsaicin, is isolated from the membrane and seeds of Capsicum peppers. Topically applied capsaicin depletes the neuro transmitter substance P from peripheral sensory neurons and blocks its synthesis and transport. Substance P is involved in transmitting pain and itch sensations from the periphery to the central nervous system and [...]

Fibromyalgia

Saturday, August 4th, 2007

Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread inflammation of your muscles and Joints. Although several factors may cause this condition, low levels of serotonin and dysfunction of your immune system may also be involved. It commonly occurs along with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and the co-occurrence of the two ailments makes it even more difficult to treat [...]