Posts

Showing posts from September, 2013

Green Tea Enhances Cognitive Ability And Memory

Image
 Those same health-minded individuals may not know that the super nutrients known as catechins found in green tea also help increase memory recall and cognitive abilities. Natural health enthusiasts have known for years that a fresh brewed cup of green tea provides an antioxidant punch that lowers the risk of developing many deadly lines of cancer, lowers the risk of developing dementia and can even boost metabolism to assist weight loss efforts. Related Post Six(6) Green World Herbal Teas That Will Make You Healthier A research team from China publishing the results of a study on the journal, Molecular Nutrition & Food Research report that an antioxidant rich cup of green tea helps benefit memory, cognitive abilities and spatial awareness. Regarding green tea consumption, there has been plenty of scientific attention on its use in helping prevent cardiovascular diseases, but now there is emerging evidence that its chemical properties may impact cellular mechanisms in t

Tips for Checking Your Own Blood Pressure

Image
You don't always have to go to your doctor's office to have your blood pressure checked; you can monitor your own blood pressure at home. This is especially important if your doctor recommends that you monitor your blood pressure on a regular basis. Tips for Checking Your Own Blood Pressure There are certain factors that can cause blood pressure to temporarily rise. For example, blood pressure normally rises as a result of:     Stress     Smoking     Cold temperatures     Exercise     Caffeine     Certain medicines Try to avoid as many of these factors as you can when taking your blood pressure. Also, try to measure your blood pressure at about the same time each day. Your doctor may want you to check your blood pressure several times during the day to see if it fluctuates. Before Checking Your Blood Pressure Find a quiet place to check your blood pressure You will need to listen for your heartbeat. Make sure that you are comfortable and relaxed with a recently emptied