W. C. Handy

Some of the most powerful preventative medicines in nature are found in the produce section of your local grocery store. Antioxidants and xanthones abound in fruits like mangosteen, blueberries, pineapples, goji berries, sea buckthorn, sour cherries, cranberries, lychee, and star fruits. You've likely heard lots about their health benefits, but what are antioxidants and xanathones, exactly? According to the National Cancer Institute, "Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the…

BENEFITS OF CHEWING GUM you will be surprised if I were to tell you that chewing gum is not a modern thing. It has been around for over three thousand years. Everyone from Neolithic times to the ancient Greek used to chew gum in some form. The earliest gum was made of latex, and then it shifted to bark of birch tree, then different gums from various plants and grasses and finally the more modern version of flavored sweetened gum. From the ancient times gum was used to treat dental illness, as it…

Not many people know that prostitution is legal in Canada, France, and Mexico regulated, or not (Liberator). Legalizing prostitution is a way for it to be regulated, and a clean business. Prostitution should be legalized because it would boost the economy, it lowers the rate of STDs, and make it safer in every way. Legalizing prostitution should be considered an option, especially when it could boost the United States economy. When prostitution is illegal, it usually just sparks the…

Antioxidants are nutrients which combat and neutralize free radicals. The primary weapons in this ongoing fight are vitamins C and E, carotenoids and the mineral selenium. Many foods are rich sources of antioxidants. Carotenoids are found in dark orange and dark green leafy vegetable, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, kale and spinach. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and vegetable like broccoli and peppers. Vitamin E is found in seeds and nuts as well as soybeans and vegetable oils…

Hepatitis C Virus is a genus of FLAVIVIRIDAE causing parenterally-transmitted HEPATITIS C which is related with transfusions and drug abuse. Hepatitis C infection is the type species. It is an irresistible malady caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that fundamentally affects the liver. At the main stages, specific symptoms haven’t been seen and some common symptoms including a fever, dark urine, abdominal pain, and yellow tinged skin occurs. In the progression of the disease, liver disease and…

Introduction Currently, there are around 240 million chronic carriers of HBsAg around the world, which are at the highest risk of developing chronic liver diseases such as primary liver cirrhosis and hepatocelular carcinoma (Aparna Schweitzer, 2015). Most countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are classified as low endemic areas, but there are some high endemicity spots as well (Díez-Padrisa & Castellanos., 2013). One of the most extensively studied high endemic areas in LAC is the…

Sprouting potatoes When you think of a potato you think Yum!But ever wonder what the science behind What is a Potato? A potato is a oval shaped vegetable similar to a egg that comes in different many shapes and sizes.It is one of the main crops in the world.It grows well in cool places/storagesThey are also a memember of the night shade family which means they are not sweet like for example a tomamato.It was first domesticated by southern Peru and now is all over the world and…

leads to physical effects. Forexample, Afflation B1, Hepatitis B virus (HBV) ,and hepatitis C virus (HCV).Afflation B1 is a toxic substance and harmful to the liver and exposure to it continuously cause liver cancer and some of fungus secrets the Aflatoxin B1. The Hepatitis B virus can cues a chronic inflammation to the liver which increase the risk of liver cancer. Also can cause cirrhosis. Hepatitis C virus leads to risk for liver damage .Like scarring, primary biliary, and cancer . Liver…

and C, which will help repair and hydrate your skin. Walnuts are high in omega-3 fatty acids that help lock-in moisture in the skin and protect the skin against harmful UV rays. Vitamin E is also found in walnuts and is known as a powerful antioxidant that makes the skin smooth and glowing, and will accelerate healing. Omega 3 fats also promote healthier gut bacteria and reduce inflammation within the gut. Aloe Vera contains an abundance of antioxidants including, beta carotene, vitamin C and…

For this experiment, I wanted to make sure that I used a variety of substances so that I would have a range of pH levels as an outcome from the exercise. From this, I was surprised about the outcomes of several household items pH levels. For example, I was surprised about how three of the substances I tested came back with around the same pH level of 4: cranberry cocktail, lemon juice, and soy sauce. One reason I was surprised that these 3 substances had the same pH level was because I was…