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Published on Leave a comment on 2 Herbs That Benefit Eyesight, Immune System and Digestive Health: Chives and Parsley!

Hi there, these are two Articles for this Post - one on Chives and one on Parsley in the Interest of Better Health. I trust that many of you will give Chives and Parsley a try and maybe inspired to Grow some Organically too.

The Garden Herb that Experts say Boosts Immune Health
and Protects your Vision

From Independent UK

Herbalists may Recommend them for Digestive Health,
Supporting the Immune System, and as a Mild Diuretic

Chives are a longstanding favorite in cream cheese, omelettes, scrambled eggs and spreads. But did you know the popular, slightly peppery-tasting herb comes with some major health benefits?

Just a tablespoon of the thin green vegetable – which some may mistake for the stronger-tasting, thicker green onion – helps to provide essential vitamins and minerals that strengthen eye health, and support a well-regulated gut and immune system.

Chives contain antibacterial and antiviral compounds, according to a handful of past studies published since the early 2000s.

“In modern herbalism, chives are used for their mild antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Herbalists may recommend them for digestive health, supporting the immune system, and as a mild diuretic,” botanist Dr.…

Published on Leave a comment on 20 Produce Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making – Helpful Guidelines by RD

By Kristine Solomon - TheHealthy.Com - RD

Here's how to store your fruits and veggies to keep them from spoiling too fast,
as well as how to use stems, leaves, and other "scraps" to get the most out of your produce.

Produce Mistakes To Avoid

Fresh fruits and vegetables are some of the most nutrient-rich foods you can buy. But sometimes it seems like they can spoil way too quickly or go bad before you know it. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Storing produce properly can make it last a lot longer, and cooking it or consuming it in certain ways can maximize the health benefits.

Storing Produce Correctly aka Not To Crowd Fridges:)
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“Fresh fruits and vegetables are some of your most powerful tools for health and wellness and it’s worth it to learn how to buy and cook them,” says Shari Portnoy, RD with the American Council of Science and Health practicing in New York City.

Ever wonder if it’s possible to make better use of “scraps” like stems, leaves, and peels? The answer is yes.

“There are so many myths about food and that leads to a lot of common mistakes when shopping for groceries, including produce,” says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN in Woodmere, New York, and author of Read It Before You Eat It.…

Published on Leave a comment on Teenager ‘Blind’ From Living Off Crisps And Chips: Our Eyes Don’t Favor Diet Abuse – Lets Be Kind To Them!

Michelle Roberts Health editor, BBC News online

Experts are warning about the risks of extreme restrictive eating after a teen developed permanent sight loss after living on a diet of chips and crisps.

Eye doctors in Bristol UK cared for the 17-year-old after his vision had deteriorated to the point of blindness.

Since leaving primary school, the teen had been eating only French fries, Pringles and white bread, as well as an occasional slice of ham or a sausage.

Tests revealed he had severe vitamin deficiencies and malnutrition damage.

Chips and Junk Food are BAD for Our EYES

Malnourished

Three years later, he was taken to the Bristol Eye Hospital because of progressive sight loss, Annals of Internal Medicine journal reports.

Dr Denize Atan, who treated him at the hospital, said: "His diet was essentially a portion of chips from the local fish and chip shop every day. He also used to snack on crisps - Pringles - and sometimes slices of white bread and occasional slices of ham, and not really any fruit and vegetables.

"He explained this as an aversion to certain textures of food that he really could not tolerate, and so chips and crisps were really the only types of food that he wanted and felt that he could eat."…

Published on Leave a comment on Managing Stress Proves Helpful for Headaches and Migraines; IBS and Flair-Ups with Anxiety Etc

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Years

‘Whenever I feel down, I activate the power of Choice – then I feel better.’
Allan Lowery

Hi there, I'm going to give you a few Ways you can Manage Stress Better
for the Sake of Your Health. Here are a number of Ways you can do that.
Is that OK with You? Let's go!

RELAXING MUSIC
Quietly Played like Light Instrumental and Light Orchestral with or without Birdsongs or Ocean Waves; Light Classical or Easy-Listening or Folk Music.
Hear Music-1 Music-2 Music-3 if You Like
(They are at the top of Your Screen also)

NEED FOR EXERCISE
Walking is found to be the Best Exercise for Most People - especially in Parks or Nature Settings - you can do Brisk Walking or Strolling or Japanese Walking with Brisk and Slow Walking in 5 or 1o Minute Relays; Hiking or Simple non-demanding Cycling; Visits to the Beach, River or Hills or a Small Country Drive; Swimming, Paddling or Strolling along in the Shoreline or Collecting Pebbles and Shells; Singing along to oneself or in the Shower;  Low Maintenance Gardening with Flowers or Herbs and Veggies in Containers or Raised Garden Beds.…

Published on Leave a comment on 117 Year Old Woman’s Diet Could Help Us Live Healthier With Better Gut Health (Microbiome)

By Rachel Woods – The Conversation

When María Branyas Morera died in 2024 at the age of 117, she left more than memories. She left science a gift: samples of her microbiome.

Researchers discovered her gut was as diverse as someone decades younger: rich in beneficial bacteria linked to resilience and longevity. Her daily yoghurt habit and Mediterranean diet may have helped.

While we can't all inherit "lucky genes", nurturing our microbiome may be one way to support lifelong health.

n a recent paper in Cell Reports Medicine, researchers presented what may be the most detailed scientific investigation of a supercentenarian (a person aged 110 or older). Before her death, Branyas agreed to participate in research aimed at uncovering how she lived such a long and healthy life.

When scientists compared her samples with those of people who had not reached such exceptional ages, the genetic results were unsurprising: Branyas carried protective variants that guard against common diseases.

But they also looked at something over which we have more control – the gut microbiome.

This microbiome is the vast community of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that live in the intestines.…

Published on Leave a comment on The Diet Craze: Pushing for Keto…Carnivore…Plant Diet…Raw Food Diet…Vegan…Lets Find the Balance!

Hi there Friends, I'm starting this Article because I'm tired of seeing All the Unbalanced Diets that are being Heavily Promoted and Imposed on People and many of You are caught in the middle of it all. I truly do wish some Professional People would grow up. Some of them keep telling People that "This is the Diet You (Everyone) should be On" and NO diet can Claim that. Different Diets have Certain Benefits for Different People, providing they are Not Extreme.

I'm adding this Article to my Blog in addition to the one on Keto Diet because I abhor the way several Health Professionals push Keto or Carnivore Diets….Plant Diet…Raw Food Diet and Vegan are also Unbalanced. Definitely. Now they're coming up with the Bible Diet (Similar to the Ancient Food Diet) and the Human Diet and who knows what else?

The Keto and Carnivore Diets seem to be promoted a heck of a Lot and in my opinion are Very Unhealthy, plus you can get very sick on those - they are basically Animal Protein and Fat, very little of anything else.…

Published on Leave a comment on Managing Mental Clutter and Sleeping Better at Night – See If These Help

How to Stop Mental Clutter and Fall Asleep Faster

By Mie Hermansen – MSN

Establish a Consistent Nighttime

A regular bedtime routine helps signal to your brain that it’s time to wind down. Avoid screens, bright lights, and stressful activities in the hour before bed.

Write Down Your Thoughts

If your mind is cluttered with worries, jot them down in a notebook before bedtime. This helps clear your head and prevents you from mentally going over the same concerns repeatedly.

Practice Deep Breathing

Slow, deep breaths can calm your nervous system and reduce stress. Try the 4-7-8 breathing technique: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and exhale for 8 seconds.

Listen to Relaxing Sounds

Soothing sounds like ocean waves, rain, or soft music can drown out mental chatter and create a more peaceful sleep environment.

Make Your Bedroom a Sleep Sanctuary

Ensure your bedroom is dark, cool, and quiet. Remove distractions and consider blackout curtains or earplugs if necessary.

Try Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Tense and relax different muscle groups one at a time, starting from your feet and moving up through your body. This technique helps release tension and prepares you for sleep.…

Published on Leave a comment on Taking Specific ‘B Vitamins’ Wisely Could Help to Fight Glaucoma, Study Finds

HI FRIENDS, IT'S AFTER MIDNIGHT HERE BUT I'M SO STIRRED and INSPIRED TO START A SHORT SERIES OF ARTICLES FOR THE HEALTH OF OUR EYES and IMPROVED VISION plus SAFETY MEASURES OVER COMING WEEKS IN OCT-NOV 2025. I HOPE THIS HELPS MANY PEOPLE.

Story by Meike Leonard – MSN

A common vitamin supplement could slow down the progression of the degenerative eye disease glaucoma, a study has found.

Vitamin B, found in whole grains, dark leafy greens, such as kale and broccoli, eggs, fish and dairy, appears to diminish the damage caused by the condition.

Glaucoma, which is suffered by nearly 700,000 people in the UK, is caused by an abnormality in the eye’s drainage system causing fluid to build up, increasing pressure on the optic nerve.

Primarily affecting older adults and those with a genetic disposition to the condition, it causes blurred vision and even blindness if left untreated. 

Glaucoma is usually managed by reducing the pressure through eye drops, surgery or laser treatments.

The researchers gave supplements of vitamins B6 (Pyridoxine - avoid Synthetic OR High Doses) B9 (Folate - avoid Folic Acid) and B12 to rats and mice with Glaucoma.…

Published on Leave a comment on Most Times, Giving Antibiotics To Kids Is Not A Good Idea. It Can Weaken Their Immune Systems.

New Study Reveals Hidden Risks of Early Antibiotic Use in Children

Story by Mie Hermansen - MSN

New Study Reveals Hidden Risks of Early Antibiotic Use in Children

Antibiotics are essential in modern medicine, especially for fighting infections in children. But new research warns that overuse—particularly in the early years—may quietly affect long-term health in surprising ways.

Early Exposure Carries Hidden Risks

A large-scale study reveals that repeated antibiotic use before age 2 can be linked to various chronic health conditions later in childhood.

Gut Microbes Take a Hit

Antibiotics disrupt the natural balance of bacteria in the gut, potentially weakening a child’s immune system over time.

Allergies on the Rise

Children exposed to frequent antibiotics showed increased risks of developing asthma, hay fever, and food allergies as they grew older.

A Possible Link to Developmental Delays

The research flagged a possible connection between antibiotic use and intellectual disabilities—but more studies are needed to confirm the link.

Not All Conditions Are Affected

Reassuringly, no clear ties were found between antibiotic use and autoimmune diseases like celiac or inflammatory bowel disease.

No Strong Ties to ADHD or Autism

Parents can breathe a sigh of relief: the study found no significant association with conditions like ADHD or autism spectrum disorders.…

Published on Leave a comment on Health Alert: When POTATOES Are Green OR Sprouting ARE They SAFE To USE? Very Important – Please Read!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs

Once Potatoes start Sprouting, are they still Safe to Eat? Mostly NO, unless they have only just started to Sprout and are Tiny. You should always Avoid Green Potatoes unless the are only just starting to change colour but you should Peel them Thickly with a Knife instead of a Potato Peeler. Make sure there is No Green left on the Potato OR Throw Out because they are Toxic. Sprouted Potatoes are Also Toxic if they are pass the Tiny Stage (where they have just appeared) and you should never ever consider using Wrinkled Potatoes because ALL of those ARE Toxic!

Please AVOID Eating Green Potatoes
For Your Health's Sake!

For further Information to let you know why this is So Important, shall I show you some abbreviated Information in shorter detail than some Webpages? It goes like this:

You should avoid eating sprouted potatoes because the sprouts and green parts of the potato contain high levels of toxic compounds called glycoalkaloids, such as solanine and chaconine, which can cause symptoms ranging from Stomach Upset and Headaches to Confusion and, in severe cases, Heart and Nervous System problems. While…