Invasion of the Giant Cucumbers

If you were to ask random people on the street what makes a person's bones strong, many people might say that a diet rich in calcium will do the trick. A few people might know that vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, affects bone strength, some might understand that using one's bones with weight bearing exersise will strengthen bones, and even fewer might know that inadequate testosterone reduces bone strength. But did you know that adding foods rich in vitamin C to your diet, such as oranges, can also improve the health of your bones as well? Read more...

Quercetin works by blocking the production and release of a body chemical called histamine. Common allergy medications such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) work in a similar way. Apples, cherries, and several other fruits and vegetables have good quantities of quercetin. Read more...