Helen Brophy
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Maple Syrup Extract May Help Antibiotics Kill Superbugs
Scientists from McGill University in Canada have determined that maple syrup extract-derived from pure maple syrup -may be beneficial in fighting bacterial infections. The maple syrup extract reduced biofilm formation and increased the bacteria’s susceptibility to antibiotics. There seems to be a mild effect on the bacteria when taken alone but when combined with antibiotics…
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Eat Carrots!
Keep your lungs healthy by eating carrots. Carrots are loaded with the antioxidant alpha-carotene which protects cells from damage.
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Creating harmony in your life
Finding a way to handle life’s stressful situations will positively affect your physical, spiritual, and mental health. The following habits will help you bring about a harmonious lifestyle: Listen to your body for signs of stress. Problems in your life will exhibit physical symptoms. This should tell you its time to make a positive…
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Eat Local
Here are a couple of great reasons to buy fresh local or local organic foods: Higher nutritional value Purchasing foods locally maintains freshness, preserving the nutritional content. This is especially beneficial if the food is organic. Reduce Greenhouse Emissions While Conserving Fuel Since food is locally grown, less fuel is consumed during transportation. Fewer greenhouse…
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Antibiotics Should Not Be Overused
There was another report by AFP (Stockholm) that bacteria are becoming more and more resistant to antibiotics. Just about everyone has heard of MRSA and VRE here in the US, but unfortunately the medical community continues to over prescribe antibiotics. The public continues to request prescriptions from their physicians when they have colds or other…