There is a growing body of evidence that suggest some foods are beneficial than others for lowering cholesterol and avoiding the risk of heart attack, cancer, mental decline and related illnesses. There is no metabolic reason to avoid some of these food items unless you have been suggested by a dietician or treating physician. With that being said, let us find out what these foods are and how they contribute to your overall health and well-being: 1. Beans Beans are rich in soluble fiber as well as vitamins and minerals. Cooked beans take a longer time to digest compared to grains and hence you will feel full for an extended period of time after a bean meal. This is one of the many reasons why people who add beans to their diet have low cholesterol and body fat. There are many types of beans to choose from, all with unique level of nutrition content. Some bean types benefit from cooking and others are better eaten raw. 2. Fish Fish is rich in Omega-3-fatty acids which is essential to get rid of bad cholesterol or lower LDL in the body. In other words, it has LDL-lowering content that also reduces triglycerides in the bloodstream, thus protecting the heart through normal rhythms.

Many parents struggle with feeding a picky eater, especially with ensuring they get the right diet to aid their growth and development. The problem is that healthy foods are often unappealing to kids either from appearance or taste. Luckily there are things you can do! Following is a list of fun snack ideas kids are sure to love that will guide them into a healthier diet. Feel free to use this list as inspiration for your own fun snack creations: 1. Fruit Fruits are high in fiber while being sweet and filling, so kids will tend to like them. This will help you give them a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals which are essential to their growth and development. 2. Veggie chips This one you may have to be sneaky with; sometimes if a child finds it out it’s really a veggie, the jig is up! But if you tell them they are yummy type of chip and serve them with a dip you know your child enjoys, they are sure to love it (and increase their vegetable intake)! 3. Trail mix Make sure there aren’t any added sugars or oils to the dried nuts and fruit so they aren’t overloaded with either and unhealthy.

If you are having problems getting and maintaining an erection, you might have Erectile dysfunction (ED) which is commonly called impotence. If ED last more than a few weeks, your doctor will likely to diagnose you with the condition. There are many causes of erectile dysfunction. Some are physical, and some are mental. Some physical causes include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity and some psychological causes include anxiety, depression and relationship problems. You also can have a combination of physical and mental issues. Erectile dysfunction causes and number of symptoms and they are problems getting an erection, problem keeping an erection and reduce sexual desire. Luckily, there are natural treatments for ED to help: 1. Diet Food such as coca and pistachios are a few of the foods than help with ED. 2. Exercising A daily routine of exercise can help you lose weight, reduce stress and increase blood flow. 3. Limit drugs and alcohol Drinking and drugs can worsen erectile dysfunction, and they can cause long-term health conditions. 4. Lose weight Obesity can cause or worsen symptoms of ED. 5. Smoking If you smoke, you should quit or try some nicotine replacement. 6. Supplements Men can choose from a number of natural supplement to help treat erectile dysfunction, but studies show that they prefer natural treatments.

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, makes your skin red and itchy. It can occur at any age, but is most common in children. Eczema is long lasting and tends to flare up periodically. Symptoms are dry skin, itching which may be severe at night, red to brownish-gray patches in the hands, feet, ankles, wrist. There can be small, raised bumps, which may leak fluid when scratched. There is no cure for eczema but there are treatments and self-care measures that can relieve the itching. There are many natural treatments that can address the dry, itching skin, including: 1. Aloe vera Aloe vera has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. The antibacterial and antimicrobial effects can prevent skin infections. It has wound-healing properties that will soothe broken skin and promote healing when there is an outbreak. 2. Apple cider vinegar Apple cider vinegar may help with eczema. This vinegar is highly acidic and since people with eczema may have less than acidic skin than other people so applying the diluted apple cider vinegar can help balance the skin’s acidity level. Vinegar may also fight bacterial which can affect the skin if it is scratched and broken. 3. Colloidal oatmeal Colloidal oatmeal is made from oats that have been grounded and boiled to extract their healing properties.

Gout, also characterized as gouty arthritis, describes a form of inflammatory arthritis that develops in patients with excessive levels of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid buildup often collects and forms sharp crystals that collect in joints and lead to sudden and painful “gout attacks”. Symptoms of gout include painful joints, redness, swelling, joint tenderness and impaired joint mobility in some cases. Recommended medical treatments for gout may be prescribed by doctors, including a combination of colchicine, corticosteroids, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (or NSAIDs). Yet, there are also several natural treatments to help keep gout at bay: 1. Tart cherries Natural treatment for gout often features anti-inflammatory foods like cherries. In fact, studies research shows that regularly incorporating cherries into the daily diet may help reduce gout attacks by 35%. This is because cherries are loaded with anthocyanins, an anti-inflammatory plant compounds. Gout patients often consuming the fruit by drinking tart cherry juice, eating the whole fruit, or adding cherry extract supplements into their daily diets. 2. Lemon water Sipping lemon water is great for many health benefits, including detoxification of the liver and kidneys, as well as for gout. In fact, numerous gout patients have found that preparing a morning tincture of water infused with the juice of 2 squeezed lemons can significantly improve uric acid levels.