Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources At 93%, oranges contain one of the highest sources of vitamin C available. (1) They are also a great source of other nutrients and relatively cheap and delicious treat. The liminoids in oranges are known to help fight cancers. Drinking orange juice has been shown to help prevent kidney Full article…
Contents [Hide]Cancer StatisticsCancer CellsCancer TreatmentsSources The word reminds us of our mortality. To many the word cancer is dreadful and synonymous with pain, suffering and death. At some point in their lives many people will have to contend with a cancer diagnoses. Our body’s cells are constantly dividing and copying themselves. With every cell division, Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources: Apples, a nutritious fruit, make a great addition to your daily diet. Their nutritional benefits are well-documented and have been linked to a lower risk of a variety of diseases and ailments. (1) Of course, organic apples provide the most nutritional benefits and have even recently been linked to Full article…
Contents [Hide]Common autoimmune diseasesHow to Cure Autoimmune DiseaseSources The definition of an autoimmune disease is a disease wherein the immune system attacks healthy bodily tissues. Some autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis or arthritis target specific body parts, while others, such as lupus, are not very specific and target many different parts of the body. (1) Full article…
Contents [Hide]The Symptoms of Celiac DiseaseCeliac Disease ExplainedSymptomsDiet Is the Only Effective TreatmentConclusionSources Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease triggered by the consumption of gluten, which causes significant and long-term damage to the intestinal villi. This impairs the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. This condition is diagnosed more frequently now than ever before. Celiac disease Full article…
Contents [Hide]Beta brainwavesAlpha brainwavesTheta brainwavesDelta brainwavesSources Brain cells, known as neurons, use electrical signals to communicate throughout the brain and to send signals through the nervous system. The combined electrical activity of the brain is referred to as brainwaves because of the oscillating, wave-like effect of the electrical activity. When looking at the data from Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Avocados are a superfood rich in amino acids, healthy fats, and antioxidants. These fruits used to have a bad reputation because of their high caloric and fat content. Now it is widely understood that the fats are beneficial and that the nutritional value of the avocado makes them an Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources: Low in calories and high in nutritional value, apricots make a very good addition to your diet. Because it provides an excellent source of important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, the apricot is useful in fighting inflammation, damage from free radicals, as well as eyesight deterioration linked to aging. Taxonomy Full article…
Contents [Hide]Evidence Based MedicineThe Six Steps in the EBM ProcessSelected Bibliography Evidence Based Medicine Currently, there is the belief that Evidenced Based Medicine (EBM) is limited only to the evidence obtained via the 5 senses and Random Controlled Trials (RCT). In so doing we have taken on board the disinformation and propaganda perpetuated by the Full article…
Contents [Hide]Classification of hyperopiaClassification by clinical appearanceSigns and testsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsReferences Hyperopia or hypermetropia, from the Greek word “hyper-metropia : υπερ-μετρωπία” commonly known as being farsighted (American English) or longsighted (British English), is a defect of vision caused by an imperfection in the eye, often when the eyeball is too short or the lens cannot become round Full article…