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It's believed the humble watermelon boasts properties that can boost blood flow to the penis. Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is the inability to get and maintain and erection. It can have a range of causes, including narrowing of the blood vessels, a problem usually associated with diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. While some men opt for Viagra as a way to treat the condition, experts say watermelon can be used as a natural treatment thanks to the amino acid citrulline, which can help ‘relax’ blood vessels. Lily Soutter, Nutritionist at lilysoutternutrition.com said: “Watermelons have now been coined as nature’s Viagra. “Research has shown that these effects are down to their high concentrations of an amino acid called citrulline. “When consumed, citrulline is converted into the amino acid arginine, which boosts nitric oxide – the responsible agent for relaxing and dilating blood vessels. “This effect can improve blood flow to the ...

Cerebral Palsy is the result of a brain injury or a brain malformation. Individuals with Cerebral Palsy were most likely born with the condition, although some acquire it later. It was once thought that Cerebral Palsy was caused by complications during the birthing process. While this does happen, it is now widely agreed that birthing complications account for only a small percentage, an estimated 10 percent, of Cerebral Palsy cases. Current research suggests the majority of Cerebral Palsy cases result from abnormal brain development or brain injury prior to birth or during labor and delivery. Accidents, abuse, medical malpractice, negligence, infections, and injury are some known risk factors that may lead to Cerebral Palsy. The three types of CP are: Spastic cerebral palsy — causes stiffness and movement difficulties Athetoid cerebral palsy — leads to involuntary and uncontrolled movements Ataxic cerebral palsy — causes a problem with balance and depth perception Si...

What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is an illness that’s caused by bacteria carried by infected ticks. If you’ve been bitten by a tick and show any of the early symptoms of Lyme disease, you should see your doctor. Lyme disease is treatable, but it can cause serious health problems if you wait too long get treatment. Many people with Lyme disease don’t know they have it until their symptoms are advanced. Knowing the signs and symptoms will help you get treatment as early as possible. Why is Lyme disease so hard to diagnose? Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose for a number of reasons. First, people don’t always know that a tick has bitten them. They may not seek medical treatment until they develop symptoms. What’s more, many symptoms of Lyme disease mimic signs of other illnesses, including the flu. Also, the ticks that spread Lyme disease can be small and difficult to spot, even when they’re engorged, or full with your blood. Next, the blood tests used to diagnose Lyme d...

BREAKFAST favourites baked beans, bananas and yoghurts could stave off a potentially fatal asthma attack, experts have said. A new study shows the risk of suffering an asthma attack after exercise is dramatically reduced by natural plant fibres called prebiotics.   The fibres boost the good bacteria in the gut, providing further evidence of the important role microbes living in the intestines can play in health and disease. Consumption of a prebiotic supplement resulted in significant improvements in the severity of exercise-induced asthma in physically active sufferers. After a work-out people with asthma sometimes experience a reduction in their lung function as a result of airway constriction. But it was reduced following three weeks of the course - alon g with a significant reduction in the inflammation of the airways was also observed during the study. Dr Hilary said people with  asthma can impr ove their immunity if they help the gut. Exercise-induced ast...

                                             It’s easy to dream about keeping a schedule that’s perfectly balanced between self-care and being productive on a calm Sunday afternoon. However, as soon as the work week starts and things get a little crazy, all of that self-care and balance usually tends to go out the window. Most of us almost always fall back into old habits as soon as things become a little bit challenging. So how do you combat that? How do you set yourself up for a successful week even when you’re super busy? Here are   Seven   simple tips that can make a world of difference. 1.Prioritize Honestly, you can’t do everything or please everyone in just a day. Before you sleep, make a list of the important things you have to do.  So take a...

Coffee never knew it will taste nice and sweet, before it met sugar and milk. We are good as individuals but become better when we blend with the right people. The world is full of nice people, if you can’t find one, be one. The richest wealth is wisdom. The strongest weapon is patience. The best security is faith. The greatest tonic is laughter, and the greatest force is love. The surest assurance is hope in God. And the source of our strength is the joy of the Lord. Surprisingly all are free.

The way you start each day is incredibly important. Whether you're a mom, a coach, a writer, a small business owner or a yoga teacher, what you do first thing in the morning matters.We're all always looking for easy tricks to improve our lives, and time and again, one keeps coming up- the wonderful health benefits of drinking lemon water. As far as routines go, it's a pretty simple one to get into. Keep a pitcher of room temperature water and lemons on hand, and each morning, squeeze the juice from half a lemon (or a whole lemon if you're over 150 pounds) into a cup of water. According to Sacred Source Nutrition, it's important to make sure the water is room temperature, because cold water can shock your system and prevent all of the many health benefits from starting to work. And what exactly are these health benefits? Well, much like lemon can be used for all manner of cleaning products, the citrus fruit has the potential to clear up anything fr...

Researchers found that Moderate alcohol intake of at least 5 units every week is linked to poorer sperm quality in otherwise healthy young men. And the higher the weekly tally of units, the worse the sperm quality seems to be.This is, to our knowledge, the first study among healthy young men with detailed information on alcohol intake, and given the fact that young men in the western world [drink a lot], this is of public health concern, and could be a contributing factor to the low sperm count reported among [them]," researchers said in the study. The research team based their findings on 1221 Danish men between the ages of 18 and 28, all of whom underwent a medical examination to assess their fitness for military service, which is compulsory in Denmark, between 2008 and 2012. As part of their assessment, the military recruits were asked how much alcohol they drank in the week before their medical exam (recent drinking); whether this was typical (habitual); and how often...

Stress is all around us, all the time. Whether it’s fighting bad traffic, dealing with pressure at work and home or struggling with unrealistic expectations, we will never be free of stress. The trick therefore is learning how to deal with it in a healthy manner. The body’s response to stress was designed to keep us alive in dangerous situations. It was meant to be a short- term response to get you out of trouble. Modern day life causes people to stay stressed constantly. This results in the adrenal glands releasing excess cortisol, which takes a toll on your health, bringing on premature aging, damaging your immune system and setting the stage for long- term chronic illnesses.Jobs and careers are an important part of our lives. Along with providing a source of income, they help us fulfill our personal aims, build social networks and serve our professions or communities. They are also a major source of emotional stress. Stress at work Even "dream jobs" have s...