Tick-borne Encephalitis occurs in parts of Europe, Central Asia, and East Asia. Travelers involved in outdoor activities in forested areas are at risk, including campers, hikers, and hunters.

Scientists are looking at many benefits of probiotics. Those with the most evidence are outlined below. Gastrointestinal Health Benefits of Probiotics Probiotics have been shown to help reduce duration of pediatric acute diarrhea, decrease symptoms associated with taking antibiotics, manage symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, reduce crying time in infants with colic and reduce relapses…

Tomatoes Eating tomatoes may be key to greater sun protection, also they have naturally high levels of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant Avocados A great source of vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect, strengthen and repair skin. Dark chocolate High in cocoa flavanols that helps hydrate skin and improve blood circulation. Broccoli This veggie is…

Most jobs nowadays involve some degree of computer use. Unfortunately, this can result in eye strain or injury. In order to avoid this, you’ll have to properly protect your eyes both in front of and away from the computer. Symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) or Digital Eye Strain:   Tired eyes Strained feeling eyes…

Whether due to lactose intolerance or preference, more and more people are considering non-dairy milk substitutes. Given the number of options on the shelves, it can be difficult to determine the healthiest option. Here is a breakdown of four alternatives that can provide the nutritional boost you need, including which ones you should avoid if…

The most recent craze surrounding coconut oil has been the traditional Ayurvedic practice,  oil pulling. Coconut oil is the latest food cure – all that can have profound positive effects on your overall health.   Lowers Cholesterol This superfood is loaded with saturated fats that actually raise HDL (good) cholesterol and lower your risk of…

Nowadays when the shelves of supermarket are full of the variety of products we as consumers should be more careful in choosing the right ones with less of artificial and unhealthy substances.   Let’s make a list of characteristics of butter.   Butter should have a uniform color, be dense and taste clean. Butter is…

Stevia is a sweetener extracted from the leaves of plant species Stevia rebaudiana, native to Brazil and Paraguay.   It has no calories and 200 times sweeter than sugar in the same concentration.   The legal status of stevia as a food additive or dietary supplement varies from country to country. In the United States, Stevia glycoside extracts are …

Elevated blood pressure means your blood pressure is slightly above normal. It will likely turn into high blood pressure (hypertension) unless you make lifestyle changes. Both elevated blood pressure and high blood pressure increase your risk of a heart attack, stroke and heart failure.   Here are following lifestyle changes you can make to lower…

Healthy sleep is physiologically necessary for a person and is an important condition for physical and mental health. The importance of healthy sleep affects to the quality of our wakefulness, namely, how our body rests at night depends on how it will function during the day. Proper sleep is a source of great mood, well-being…