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Having a healthy sex drive is linked to feeling physically and emotionally healthy. So it’s no surprise that food can play a role in helping you get your groove back. If you’ve hit a slump in the bedroom, it may be time to take a closer look at your diet. These seven foods are packed with nutrients that can perk up your libido and may improve

The increasing prevalence of this condition is blamed on lifestyle and dietary factors, such as physical inactivity, alcohol and tobacco use, and a diet high in sodium (usually from processed

You may have heard some of the various health claims about alkaline water.Some say it can help slow the aging process,regulate your body's pH level, and prevent chronic disease like cancer.But what exactly is alkaline water and why all the hype?

Ebola virus disease also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a disease caused by Ebola virus. This virus was first identified in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Between 1976, when it was first identified through 2013, fewer than 1000 people per year have been infected. The largest outbreak to date is the on-going 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak, which is affecting Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia and  Nigeria. Ebola virus may be acquired upon contact with blood or bodily fluids of an infected animal (commonly monkeys and fruit bats). It is not naturally transmitted through the air. Fruit bats are believed to carry and spread the virus without being affected. Once human becomes infected, the disease spread between people. During an outbreak, those at the highest risk are health care workers and close contacts of those with the infection.                       ...

A kidney stone is solid piece of material formed in the kidney from substances in the urine. It may be small or large. Sometimes, they pass out of the body freely while sometimes it will not go away. Kidney stones may get struck in the urinary tract or block the flow of urine. It usually causes great pain. How do kidney stones form? Kidney stones are formed when normal balance of water, salts, minerals and other substances formed in the urine such as calcium, oxalate and sometimes uric acid crystallize,change and join together to form a kidney stone. How this balance changes determines the type of kidney stone that will be formed. Causes of kidney stone   The most common cause of kidney stone is not drinking enough water. When enough water is not drunk, the salts, minerals and other substances in the urine stick together and form a stone.      Kidney stones run in some families and often occur in family members over the generations.  ...

Honey is a sweet, sticky yellowish-brown fluid made by bees and other insects from nectar collected from flowers. The composition of honey consists of varying proportion of fructose, glucose, water, oil, and special enzymes produced by bees. Honey serves as popular food as well as a medicine.    Three key valuable properties of honey   Honey is hygroscopic    Honey is antibacterial     Honey is a source of antibiotics Honey is hygroscopic : Honey has a hygroscopic nature. This means that when exposed to air, it naturally absorbs moisture from the air. It is useful as it could help prevent scarring in treating open wounds by keeping the skin moist, encourage the growth of new tissues and allow easy removal of any dressing by preventing dressing from becoming stuck to the skin. Honey’s hygroscopic properties also make it an ideal ingredient in a lot of cosmetics. It helps to keep the skin hydrated and fresh and prevents the dryin...

Honey is an antibiotic which is used to prevent infection on wounds and also to hasten healing. It is used as laxative, as natural cure for diarrhea and upset stomach, for coughs and sore throats. How does honey work as an antibiotic? When honey is applied on wounds, it releases hydrogen peroxide slowly. Hydrogen peroxide is an antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic compound produced from an enzyme, which disinfects wound, kills germs and heals the broken skin.  Most strains of harmful bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen or hydrogen peroxide. It should be noted that honey doesn’t need to be refrigerated as bacteria don’t survive well in it that is, it doesn’t spoil. Honey’s viscosity provides a protective barrier and forms a moist environment for the wound. It creates a healing layer between wound and dressing with no sticking or tissue damage, reducing the chance of scarring as the skin c e lls grow without forming any sca r . Honey supplies nutrients ...