Posted by Stewart Ann on August 31st, 2007 in Food and Drink ·
A 2005 study found that ‘In contrast to early studies, recent research indicates that habitual moderate coffee intake does not represent a health hazard and may even be associated with beneficial effects on cardiovascular health ‘In fact, no clear association between coffee and the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack or other cardiovascular diseases has been demonstrated
Data collected for the first National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Epidemiological (NHANES I) by James Greenberg and colleagues at the City and State Universities of New York (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2007, 85 (2): 392- 398), revealed that those over 65 with normal blood pressure who drank at least 4 caffeinated beverages a day had a 53% reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease…
Posted by Stewart Ann on August 27th, 2007 in Health ·
Gastroenteritis is a very common disease, often referred to as an upset stomach, traveler’s tummy, or Montezuma’s revenge. It is primarily a viral condition, i.e. not caused by bacteria.
Viral gastroenteritis is often mistakenly called stomach flu, but it is not caused by the influenza virus and it does not infect the stomach…
Posted by Stewart Ann on August 22nd, 2007 in Religion and Spirituality ·
Do you feel cursed? What do you need to do to attract God’s favor in your life?
Do you feel cursed? Nothing seems to be going your way and you see no way of getting out from under.
Let’s have a look at Ruth. She had a double curse on her: her country was cursed and her husband had died, leaving her destitute…
Posted by Stewart Ann on August 21st, 2007 in Health ·
Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, was first identified in the 1980s, but the cause is very hard to determine. It encompasses many different symptoms and discomforts. It is defined as significant fatigue for a period of more than six months, not related to exertion or lack of sleep, and associated with other symptoms…
Posted by Stewart Ann on August 16th, 2007 in Religion and Spirituality ·
She was widowed, lost and penniless. Logic told her to stay with family and traditional beliefs and rituals. But, somehow, deep in her heart, she knew that she had to make a choice, and that was to go forward into as yet unfamiliar territory.
Ruth had learned from her mother-in-law about God and all the miracles He had done…
Posted by Stewart Ann on August 13th, 2007 in Religion and Spirituality ·
This is not about fighting a battle against a sin of the flesh…
Posted by Stewart Ann on August 13th, 2007 in Health ·
Snoring is the noise of the soft palate and the loose tissue in the mouth, nose and throat, like the uvula, adenoids and/or tonsils, vibrating during sleep. It generally occurs when you sleep on your back and during the inhaling process…
Posted by Stewart Ann on August 2nd, 2007 in Inspirational ·
You are totally exclusive, privileged, and most excellent. Yes, I can call you that, even though I do not know you personally and despite the fact that you may not see yourself that way.
How you feel at any given time has nothing to do with how God sees you, and what He has to say about you…
Posted by Stewart Ann on July 31st, 2007 in Health ·
What is heartburn?
Heartburn, also called acid indigestion and acid reflux, is the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD. It occurs when the acids from absorbing foods back up into the lower throat region…
Posted by Stewart Ann on July 28th, 2007 in Religion and Spirituality ·
It is good to take time to meditate on whose you are and who makes your heart His dwelling place…