Health On Life's Journey

Did you read my previous post on some of the possible symptoms of zinc deficiency, and how I could be deficient in this essential mineral myself? Well, I promised to share what I found to be some useful food sources of zinc. In general, it seems that the zinc found in animal food-sources is more…

I have been bothered by cracks on my heels for some time, so one day I did a search over the web for likely causes of this ugly condition. My search led me to the possibility that I could be deficient in the mineral zinc. This is what I found out about zinc deficiency. Zinc…

As you have fun out in the sun this summer holiday, the last thing you would want in your way is pain from being sunburnt. How dampening it would be if you have to stay indoors (while all others are out there enjoying themselves), because your skin can no longer take the scorch of the…

Why are superfoods so special? Not only are they complete and densely packed with nutrients, their nutrients are also easily absorbed and used by the body. This makes them great for preventing illnesses (yes, including cancer!), maintaining good health, and even reversing some diseases. Include some of the following superfoods in your regular diet today,…

Many spiritual leaders and wise people have spoken about the importance of keeping one’s body in good health. “A healthy body is a guest-chamber for the soul; a sick body is a prison.” ~ philosopher and scientist, Francis Bacon (1561 – 1626) “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.”…

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