What You Should Know About Vitamin C By Khrystyana Kirton Edited by Stephanie Dawson Reviewed by Nima Shei MD Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient that is vital to all creatures. Foods that are especially rich in vitamin C are citrus fruits (such as oranges and grapefruit) and their juices, as well […]
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Before You Trade the Holiday Turkey for a Substitute, Read This: Could Soy Be Bad for Your Skin? By Dr. Agnes P. Olszewski Soy. You’ll find it on the shelves these days in many processed goods as an added oil (e.g. soy lecithin), or in the form of burgers, hotdogs, and even nuggets. But you’ll
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Tea for Weight Loss By Divya Shree Edited By Stephanie Dawson Tea is a drink many people enjoy, however few know that drinking your favorite cup of tea can help you shed extra pounds. The effectiveness of green tea for reducing weight is no secret, that’s why its used worldwide by people who know its
What Chocolate Can Do For You By Divya Shree Edited by Stephanie dawson Reviewed By Nima Shei MD Chocolate is usually liked by all age groups and genders. People and kids love chocolate to help keep fit and for its delicious taste. Chocolate can satisfy your sugar cravings and helps improve your overall health. Chocolate,
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How to Lose Weight With Avocado Amongst many important other things, insulin is the powerful hormone that removes excessive glucose from the blood. It signals to store excess glucose, in small amounts in the liver and muscles, but once those are full, in the adipose fat cells. To make matters worse, this process of storing
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Stress Buster Smoothie By PositiveMed-Team Edited By Stephanie Dawson Stress can be anything that poses a threat or challenge to our well-being. We tend to use the word ‘stress’ when things become too much for us and we wonder whether or not can we cope with the situation. At this point, stress-busters can help you
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Health Benefits of Probiotics The definition of the World Health Organization (WHO) for probiotics is any viable microorganism that when ingested in sufficient quantities will have health benefits. There is limited scientific evidence at this time, research is still being done. These microorganisms rarely cause disease or adverse reactions. This article will illuminate the conditions
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A new feature here at PositiveMed is a section with questions and answers from some of our favorite blogs. If you know of a blog you think should be featured send us an email and we will check it out! (Author’s note: I liked Rosie’s answers so much I left them as is, no changes,
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Your skin can show everything going on inside your body. If you want to keep your skin healthy essential vitamins are key. Lotions and creams can make your skin glow temporarily, vitamins can be a way to keep you skin glowing much longer. Vitamins good for skin nutrition: • Vitamin C The power of Vitamin
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10 Things in Food Banned in Many Countries (Still Used in US) By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Many of us don’t pay much attention to the ingredients in food we buy. While some ingredients are essential, some are added to add taste or color. Mentioned below is a list of 10 ingredients banned in
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7 Alternatives to Unhealthy Habits By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie dawson 1. If your pep comes from a bottle Before you reach for anther caffeine-charged energy drink have a glass of water or seltzer. It may be a side-effect of fluid loss that feels like fatigue to you. You are likely to feel tired even
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7 Foods that Burn Belly Fat Belly fat has become a fact of life for millions of people around the world. Many things are responsible for accumulation of belly fat including lifestyle and eating habits. Proper food and exercise is important to combat belly fat. Here are 7 foods that burn belly fat. 1. Oatmeal
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A Guide to Juice Cleanse A fasting method and diet in which consumption of only fruits and vegetable juices are permitted to obtain nutrition is called juice cleansing. This is considered dangerous by many health professionals, whereas the health benefits of juicing are not yet proven. This type of fasting may last anywhere from a
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12 ‘Bad’ Foods That are Actually Good for You By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson 1. White rice Researchers have found that white rice is rich in essential vitamins and minerals. Studies suggest that people who eat white rice are less likely to gain weight than people who eat brown rice. Though white rice is
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Foods that Create and Eliminate MucusBy Positivemed-TeamEdited By: Stephanie Dawson Mucus in the nose and throat can be annoying. Most people recognize that there are foods that make mucus worse but many don’t know that there are foods you can eat that will make mucus better. Let’s take a look: Foods that create mucus: •
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Blood is an important component of our body that performs various functions like providing important nutrients and oxygen to various parts of the body, and carrying waste and carbon dioxide away from those cells, which is vital for proper functioning of other organs. The overall health of a person is dependent upon the blood of
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21 Simple Tips to Stay Healthy All Year Round By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson • Don’t skip breakfast Breakfast is the first and most important meal of the day. You should not skip breakfast as it keeps you energized throughout the day. • Avoid late night snacks Stop eating at least 3 hours before
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8 Best Foods To Keep Your Lungs Strong And Healthy By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson • Pistachios Pistachios are a dry nut that is beneficial for lung health. Studies have suggested that consumption of pistachios provides the body with a special type of vitamin E named Gama-tocopherol that provides a defense against various types
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