From Oprah.com
Ancient Greek physicians prescribed garlic. Egyptian herbalists favored licorice. For Oprah, the cold-fighting concoction of choice is the juice of freshly crushed cranberries.
Cranberries are rich in health-boosting antioxidants, including vitamin C and flavonoids (which can act as anti-inflammatories). And fresh cranberry juice offers all its nutrient content with none of the high-fructose corn syrup and other additives found in many store-bought brands.
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The difficulty with self-diagnosis is that some symptoms of serious health problems are seemingly innocuous. Here are some signs that women over 40 shouldn’t ignore:
Symptom: Pain and swelling in your calf
Likely cause: Pulled muscle
Worst-case scenario: Blood clot in the legSymptom: Flu-like feelings (fatigue, nausea, sweating, chills)
Likely cause: Virus
Worst-case scenario: Heart attackSymptom: Burning, tingling, or numbness in your feet
Likely cause: A tight-fitting pair of shoes
Worst-case scenario: Prediabetes (elevated blood sugar levels)Symptom: Bloating and pelvic pain
Likely cause: Gastrointestinal bug
Worst-case scenario: Ovarian cancerSymptom: Persistent cough
Likely cause: A cold
Worst-case scenario: Adult-onset asthma, a condition that can worsen as women enter midlifeSymptom: No matter how much you sleep, you don’t feel well-rested
Likely cause: The flu
Worst-case scenario: Sleep disorderSymptom: Trouble finding the right words
Likely cause: Sleep deprivation
Worst-case scenario: StrokeSymptom: A new mole
Likely cause: Harmless skin growth
Worst-case scenario: Skin cancer
Getting the flu shot does not make you invincible, according to a recent Group Health study. The study of 3, 500 people found that those who got the vaccine had the same risk of getting pneumonia as those who weren’t vaccinated.
This made researchers question whether the flu shot is as good as it was thought to be or that pneumonia does not stem from the flu.
To keep your body strong and healthy all year round you have to consider and prepare for the flu season! Boost your immune system with foods that have nutrients that’ll help you to stave off sickness.
“To keep your body in top working order, aim for the basics of a healthy diet. Consume plenty of fruits and vegetables, and opt for whole grains over refined ones to provide the most vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals — disease-fighting compounds from plant foods.”
Read more to find out the foods you should be eating.
As if global warming weren’t bad enough, it can also incubate certain diseases. Here is a list of twelve diseases that global warming affects:
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