Eat your berries!
They are even good for the aches and pains of arthritis: -
Raspberries, sweet cherries, strawberries, and blueberries contain a powerful antioxidant known as anthocyanin, a compound with anti-inflammatory properties that can ease or stop the aches and pains of arthritis and even gout.
You probably know Fruits and Vegetables are supposed to be good for you. And maybe you know that the superstars of the fruit family are berries, the bright-colored, sweet-tasting, health protectors that may help the body fight certain cancers, heart disease, and delay the aging process. …

Q: What makes up my immune system?
A: Your immune system is made up of white blood cells, lymphatic
vessels, skin, and mucous membranes. Your skin and mucous
membranes work to keep invaders out of the blood stream. If they do
enter, say through a wound in your skin, your white blood cells travel with
help from lymphatic vessels to catch the intruders. Other parts of your
immune system include the tonsils and adenoids, thymus, spleen, lymph
nodes, appendix, parts of the small intestine, and your bone marrow.
Immunity Tips…

Have you ever noticed that a change in the weather often leaves you feeling a bit under the weather? With spring approaching, it’s a good idea to try to get more rest, up your intake of fruits and veggies – particularly vitamin C-rich citrus fruits – and be extra diligent about washing your hands so you don’t fall victim to a weakened immune system. There are also supplements you can add to your current routine to help boost immunity and keep your system on-guard and ready.
Vitamin D: This powerhouse vitamin …

5 steps to prevent the onset of age related Cataracts
Cataracts have long been considered a normal part of aging. Most cases of poor vision are due to ACR (age related cataracts), but recent studies have determined that other risk factors, apart from age, play an important role in the development of cataracts.
They include, among other factors, a family history of cataracts, diabetes, use of cortosteroids, smoking, alcohol use, extensive exposure to sunlight, optical trauma, abnormal serum lipids and excess body weight.
A study released from Tufts University in 2006, proposes that …

Antioxidant Capacity Of Fruits And Vegetables

Your mother probably told you to eat your vegetables so you’d grow up big and strong. Most kids don’t buy it, and odds are you didn’t either.
But you were wrong. Fruits and vegetables are full of great substances such as vitamins, minerals, water, and phytonutrients; most of them act as antioxidants. You may be like most children–you aren’t buying it. But recent research shows that maybe you should listen to your …well mother.
The U.S. government and several private companies funded a project to …