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Immune Booster Nick Name: Nature's Viagra Contains Polysaccharides for digestive tract health. Beets are an excellent source of floater.  Beets contain a significant amount of fiber, manganese and potassium A Beet greens are an excellent source of calcium, iron and Vitamins A and C. Stimulates Liver Function. Reduces Cholesterol Natural colon cleanser Contains beta cyanide which counteract cancer.

Two fizzy drinks a day can raise risk of liver disease - but diet versions do NOT have the same damaging effect Sugar-sweetened drinks like cola linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease And there could be also associations with diabetes and heart disease More than 2,000 participants in the study had to say how many caffeinated or sugary drinks they consumed daily But researchers found no link between diet drinks and NAFLD Drinking just two cans of fizzy drink a day raises your risk of liver disease, according to a study. Scientists found people who drink more than one sugar-sweetened drink such as cola or lemonade a day were more likely to have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) than those who said they didn’t drink any fizzy drinks. And they warned that sugary drinks could also be linked to diabetes and heart disease. However, they found low-sugar diet versions do not seem to have the same damaging effects.  Sugar-sweetened drinks su

Facts: * The World Health Organisation estimates that over a billion people, about 15 per cent of the world's population, have some form of disability.  * According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), it is also evaluated that about 80 per cent of these disabled people live in developing countries. * Globally, it is assumed that one in every ten people is a person with a disability.  * According to UNICEF, 30 per cent of street youths are disabled.  * Between 110 million and 190 million people have significant difficulties in functioning (WHO). * UNESCO states that 98 per cent of children with disabilities in developing countries do not attend school.  * A recent research done by the UN shows that the causes of disability are often directly related to poverty: malnutrition causes 20 per cent of disabilities, accidents/trauma and war 16 per cent, infectious diseases 11 per cent, non-infectious diseases 20 per cent, others (including ageing) 13 per ce

Weight Loss: Water has no fat, no calories, no crabs, no sugar. Heart Healthy: Lowers your risks of a heart attack by 41%. Energy: Being dehydrated can sap your energy and make you feed tired. Headache cure: headaches are simply a matter of not drinking enough water. Healthy skin : clear up your skin and gives a healthy glow. Better exercise: being dehydrated can severely hamper your athletic activities. Digestive problems: water can help cure stomach acid problems. Cancer risk: reduce risk of colon cancer by 45% & bladder cancer by 50%. Cleansing: water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste.

And how to prevent and deal with them.The following advice has been provided following consultation with medical experts and Islamic scholars. Fasting and heartburn Fasting usually reduces the amount of stomach acid, which digests food and kills bacteria. However, thoughts of food, or the smell of it, make the brain tell the stomach to produce more acid, which can lead to heartburn. People who regularly take medicine for indigestion  – such as antacids, antihistamines or proton pump inhibitors  – are advised to continue taking them. A good time to do this could be with the pre-dawn meal. The control of heartburn or belching can be aided by eating in moderation and avoiding oily, deep-fried or very spicy food. Reducing your caffeine intake and stopping smoking can also help. Preparations such as peppermint oil may help reduce belching or abdominal discomfort. Sleeping with your head raised on a few pillows, in addition to long-term weight loss, may also help pr

Forgive Yourself for the Dread It was inevitable: due to the fact that the Islamic calendar is lunar, it was inevitable that Ramadan was going to fall during the summer months. There is no need to remind anyone that this means that days are long, the days are hot, and the nights are very short. It is normal to feel a little dread. Fasting is difficult; God knows this, which is why there is such tremendous reward for completing the fasts. In fact, God says in a Prophetic tradition: "Fasting is for Me, and I Myself give the reward for it." This is assuming, of course, that there is no medical contraindication to fasting. The challenge is to overcome your fears and fast anyway, and through this, one can attain to piety. Take Full Advantage of the Long Day Given that Ramadan will be in the summer (for the next...ten years or so), it is an opportune time to take advantage of the fact that you can't eat or drink until late. It is the perfect time to

Intro: This Ramazan make sure that whatever you eat is healthy and contains the required nutrition. You! takes a look at what to eat and what not to eat...

WASHINGTON: US doctors hailed a complex operation as a world first after performing a skull and scalp transplant on a cancer patient who also received a new kidney and pancreas during the procedure. James Boysen, a 55-year-old software developer, underwent 15 hours of surgery performed with the help of more than 50 medical professionals, the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston said on Thursday. It said that the historic surgery made Boysen the “first patient to receive the simultaneous craniofacial tissue transplant together with solid organ transplants.” The operation, performed at Houston Methodist Hospital, was conceptualized almost four years ago, but wasn’t carried out until May 22, some 20 hours after doctors were told appropriate organs had become available. “This was a very complex surgery because we had to transplant the tissues utilizing microsurgery,” said Michael Klebuc, lead surgeon from the Houston Methodist Hospital plastic surgery team that helped perform the skull

   By GILLIAN MOHNEY and LANA ZAK via Good Morning America An expert panel for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted today to approve a drug that has been dubbed the "female Viagra" after two previous attempts failed to gain approval. The FDA is set to make a final decision in August, and while the agency generally follows to the panelists' vote, it is not bound to adhere to it. Medical experts from the FDA examined the evidence on the effectiveness of the drug flibanserin, designed to help per-menopausal women with Hypo active Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD). This is the third time the drug has been presented to the FDA, after previous attempts to get the drug approved failed in part due to the agency having concerns about whether its benefits outweighed the risks. A mother and her daughter were among those to offer emotional testimony to the FDA panel today. The mother, Barbara, talked about how her relationships with her husband and family became st