Chicken soup more than just food for the soul. Reports of the “chicken-bone cure” for rheumatoid arthritis were a bit premature, but results were promising. The goal of this treatment is to calm the overactive immune system by exposing it to large amounts of a substance similar to what it is attacking; in this instance, [...]

BENEFITS

A rich source of beta carotene, iron, and potassium.
High in fiber, low in calories
Dried apricots are nutritious, fat-free foods.

Apricots are ideal for both snacks and desserts. They are tasty, easy to digest, high in fiber, low in calories (about 50 calories in 3 fresh apricots and 85 in 10 dried halves), virtually fat free, [...]

These are extremely important exercises. Warming up prepares your muscles (remember your heart is a muscle too) for the activity ahead. Warm up for 5-10 minutes by doing a slower, gentler version of the activity that you plan to do.
Cooling down is just as important. If you are exercising hard and suddenly stop, you might [...]