Tag Archives: Benefits

5 Natural Health Benefits Of Sleeping In Flax Linen Bed Sheets

On average, we spend around one-third of our lives sleeping. One-third! That’s a lot of life. During the time we’re awake, we try and do all the right things to improve our health—we eat well, exercise, drink lots of water etc, etc; but what happens when it’s time to crawl into bed? Apart from spending… Read More: 5 Natural Health Benefits Of Sleeping In Flax Linen Bed… »

What is Nori? Nutrition, Health Benefits, Side Effects and More

Nori, (Japanese for edible seaweed) is produced from Porphyra, a type of seaweed and is widely used in Japan.  In that country, three hundred and fifty thousand tons of Nori are produced from over 220 square miles of the sea.  The value of this crop is estimated to be in the billions of dollars! This makes… Read More: What is Nori? Nutrition, Health Benefits, Side Effects and More »

Study: Low-Dose Aspirin’s Risks Outweigh Benefits

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Let’s say you’re one of the millions of older adults who takes a low-dose aspirin religiously, in the belief that it will guard against heart disease and heart attacks. Now, a new review suggests your risk of a brain bleed outweighs any heart… Read More: Study: Low-Dose Aspirin’s Risks Outweigh Benefits »

Moms, please don’t eat your placentas: Obstetricians say ‘placentophagy’ carries risks, with no proven benefits

After reviewing what scientific data exist on the subject, Canada’s pregnancy specialists are encouraging any woman considering eating or drinking her placenta to please refrain from doing so. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada has found no evidence of benefit from human maternal “placentophagy,” but potential risks of harm, including the transfer of… Read More: Moms, please don’t eat your placentas: Obstetricians say ‘placentophagy’ carries… »