Back in the 1950’s in England we were always told that “a bottle of guinness once a day” was good for you. Many families made a point of having that bottle in the evening.
The claims came from the belief that the drink had considerable quantities of iron in it and it helped with anemia which [...]
At Approximately 0800, June 22nd, Mill Bay fire Deptartment was requested to a vehicle fire on the Trans Canada highway near Cobble hill Rd.
1 fire truck and crew responded to the call and extinguished what seemed to be an under the hood engine fire. The fire was contained to the engine compartment.
Mill Bay towing was [...]
Last week chief executive Tony Hayward , was grilled by the US lawmakers.
Hayward’s testimony was panned by the House of Representative panel, and press alike. Hayward not unexpectedly sought to delay certain answers until conclusive results had been determined,.
With anything up to 60,000 barrels of oil spilling into the Gulf everyday, [...]
Recently the local health authority has audited hospitals on the Island related to hand washing and cleanliness.
Amazingly it seems than only 18% of doctors wash their hands prior to visiting patients.
Of all health workers, only 30% wash their hands.
It’s seems that at best, no more than 40% of those [...]
Many have complained of just that and because of it, Johnson & Johnson has increased the product brands in their now months old drug recall of over the counter drups.
On Jan 15, 2010 the recall began and it has now been increased to include four lots of Benadryl Allergy Ultratablets and one lot of Extra [...]
A recent study in Europe found that high levels of Vitamin B6 and the amino acid methionine can reduce the risk of lung cancer by half.
Vitamin B6 is found naturally in nuts, fish and meat. Supplements are also available.
Although these findings are very exciting, experts suggest that more research [...]
In a chilly Pretoria Uruguay played a composed game to win against the hosts.
In the first half South Africa struggled to make any impression against a disciplined Uruguay who dominated most of the exchanges. In fact the South Africans didn’t have shot on target the whole 45 minutes. Diego Forlan, who ultimately ended up [...]
The older we get the more we have to worry about our bones.
Here are some guides that may help us through the-looking-after-your bones journey.
The good:
Zinc: A bone –protecting mineral. Researchers have found that low levels of zinc are associated with brittle bones in middle-age women. One source of [...]
After white house talks, President Obama has announced that BP must set aside 20 Billion, which is equivalent to their annual profit and the funds will be managed by Kenneth Feinberg, to provide compensation to oil spill victims.
Kenneth Feinberg is a lawyer who also oversaw the 911 compensation packages after the 911 attacks.
BP chairman Carl-Henric [...]
Cases of heart diseases are growing. And now a days we are trying to go more natural than ever.
Here we have some fabulous foods that can help protect your heart:
Barley: According to latest research, this amazing grain can lower the bad cholesterol on an average of 13 points without damaging [...]
