Iodine best foods

Iodine is very important mineral involved in several body functions. Iodine required for synthesis of thyroid hormones and normal physiological functioning of thyroid glands. Iodine is important for prevention of fibrocystic breast diseases. It is well known that iodine is crucial in prevention of cognitive impairment, cretinism, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and even multiple miscarriages. This is why everybody needs to know iodine best foods.
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Green beans health benefits

Green beans (so called “French beans” or “string beans”) are well known vegetables available in most supermarkets all over the world. Green beans health benefits are based on essential nutrient content which includes vitamins, fibers, minerals and impressive amount of antioxidants.
Green beans originated from Central and South America – they were domesticated in ancient times (7000 B.P.). According to historians, green beans were introduced to the Mediterranean by Columbus after his return from second voyage to the “New World” in 1493. Green beans became very popular in eastern Mediterranean countries and in XVII century they were cultivated everywhere in Italy, Greece and Turkey.
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Dogs detecting cancer

During last decade scientists already proved that dogs are able to detect certain types of cancer at earlier stages than current modern screening methods. It was noted that dogs detecting cancer can smell certain volatile organic compounds (waste products of cancer) in saliva, urine and breath. It is absolutely amazing discovery because actually home dogs (our family members) can save our lives. In addition, if scientists could understand how it works, special medical canine support teams can be trained and used for early cancer detection in millions of cases.
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Cancer sniffing cats

Some cats have an instinctive ability to detect owner’s cancer and they usually made their owners aware of the problem. In is important to mention that cancer sniffing cats can detect not only external easy detecting types of cancer (skin cancer, moles) but also internal types of cancer such as breast cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, etc.
I read a story about woman with bruises on her breast. She noted that her calm sweet cat suddenly start jumping and making bruises in the area of her breast. She visited her doctor and early stage of breast cancer was diagnosed with following successful treatment. Actually cat saves her life!
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Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Every human body is losing energy every day even without any physical activities – when at rest in comfortable environment, not eating, not digesting and not stressing. The amount of energy our body spending when it is at rest called Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) – the measurement of energy spent by existing functioning body organs, the energy is needed for body to maintain life, the minimum amount of energy needed to keep body functioning, including breathing and keeping heart beating. Actually the BMR is the energy we use every day to keep us alive and healthy including vital functions such as breathing and keeping warm. In general, human body spend about 10% energy for digestion; 20% for additional activities (work, sport, mental activities, stress, etc.) and about 70% complicated body functioning (BMR).
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Aging foods

Health expert pay special attention to anti-aging foods but only few publish articles about aging food – all types of foods which can speed our aging. Bad quality foods (fast food, trans fats, sugar, processed carbohydrates like pasta, bread and baked food) can trigger chronic inflammation in the body which contributes to faster aging. Bad foods can damage collagen in the skin and cause wrinkles. At the same time, bad quality foods (age-accelerating foods) can trigger several diseases including heart disease, cancer and diabetes. If you avoid aging foods, you can keep your skin youthful and your body healthy.
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