For years eggs
have been demonized -- considered to be high in cholesterol and therefore unhealthy. But now we know that’s not true. Eggs are actually a healthy form of
protein. They contain the choline our bodies need for brain development, the lutein
and zeaxanthin that helps prevent cataracts and age-related macular
degeneration and they are also an important source of vitamin D. Eggs are high in cholesterol but they
are low in saturated fat. The new
recommendation for egg consumption: If your cholesterol
is high and if your diet is high in saturated fat, devoid of fruits, vegetables
and fiber you shouldn't be eating an egg a day. Otherwise, make eggs part of your healthy diet.
Epson salt . . . miracle
mineral or holistic hype? You’ll
find an overwhelming amount of information on the Internet claiming that Epsom salt detoxifies the body and
soothes the mind and soul. Some
people swear that an Epsom salt bath can relieve muscle pain, soreness and cure
injuries like sprains and tendonitis.
But in the interest of full disclosure there are a few bloggers like
Paul Ingraham, a rare alternative medicine apostate, who says that he was
“unable to find even a single scientific paper studying their (Epson salt)
effect on body pain.” It's clear that Ingraham is not an Epsom salt fan. Maybe that’s because you can also
use Epsom salt to clean tile and as a supplement in organic gardening. You should probably ask your health
care provider but, from what I read it doesn’t sound like an Epson salt bath is
a dangerous thing – unless of course you slip and fall getting in/out of your bathtub.
Make the time
to be good to you and care more about what your body can do than what it looks
like.
Good Health!
Terry
"You
may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.
~Beverly
Sills, former American opera soprano
