Why Soft Drinks Are Bad for Our Health
With the emphasis on being healthy in recent years, soft drinks are coming under attack. Recent research has indicated the problems of soft drinks; in fact, there are many reasons why they are bad for our health. Here are just a few of the many reasons you may want to avoid drinking soft drinks from [...]
Why Sugar and Sugar Substitutes Can Make Us Ill
It is not news that sugar and sugar substitutes can make us ill. Sugar and their substitutes are available in many forms, and not all are obvious. It is much healthier to use natural sweeteners both in beverages and in food. Sugar and sugar substitutes have negative side effects on our bodies such as obesity [...]
Which Foods to Avoid on a Gluten-Free Diet
Gluten-free diets are prescribed to people who have been diagnosed with celiac disease. Celiac disease affects the small intestine and damages the intestine, which prevents food from being digested and absorbed properly. A gluten-free diet is the only way to prevent any reoccurrence of symptoms associated with celiac disease. The following is a list of [...]
How a Game of Tennis Can Improve Your Mood
After spending a large part of the year indoors, you begin to yearn to be outdoors. Your body craves the sunshine and fresh air. This may be particularly true if you’ve noticed changes to your mood. Learn how a game of tennis can improve your mood and your health. Obviously you don’t expect one game [...]
Mosquito Bite Prevention and First Aid
Most people love the summer months because of the warm temperatures and all the activities they can be involved in. It’s safe to say no one likes dealing with mosquitoes, though. No one likes to be bitten by mosquitoes or any other insect. In some instances it’s possible to avoid getting bitten, but not always. [...]
How to Make Your Own Gluten-Free Delicious Bread
If you have celiac disease or an allergy to products that contain gluten, it does not have to stop you from enjoying bread products. Instead, try these recipes for bread that do not include gluten products. Gluten-Free Banana Bread Ingredients * 2/3 cup gluten-free flour * 2/3 cup cornstarch * 1/2 cup tapioca flour * [...]
Home Remedies for Bee Stings
It never ceases to happen. During the warmer months when bees are active, someone in the family inevitably gets stung. Learn about home remedies for bee stings so you know how to treat them. Some people are highly allergic to bee and wasp stings. If they begin having problems breathing, their tongue swells, or they [...]
Celiac Disease Symptoms in Babies and Children
Celiac disease is a condition that exists when a person’s body is unable to digest products containing gluten. In people who have the disease, the gluten will damage the lining of the intestine, rendering the lining ineffective at absorbing and digesting food that is consumed. Celiac disease will not present itself until gluten is introduced [...]
Bee Stings and Anaphylactic Shock – How to React
Insects are a common problem during the warmer summer months. For some people they’re nothing more than a nuisance; for others they could be a serious problem. This is especially true for people who get bee stings and anaphylactic shock sets in. Even if you think you don’t know someone with this type of allergy [...]
Alternative Healthy Gluten-Free Grains
Maintaining a gluten-free diet can be difficult without doing any kind of research. There are many alternatives to gluten, in the form of gluten-free grains. When choosing a gluten-free grain, be sure to do your research on the manufacturer. Sometimes grains are labeled gluten free, but may come into contact with items that have been [...]