Shocking Facts About the Human Body

50% of women contain a 4th color receptor in their eyes in addition to the normal 3, and can thus distinguish between more colors

As an example of how this works, where most of us may look at a rainbow and see seven colors, a lucky lady with that fourth receptor will actually be able to make out 10. An even smaller number of women end up with 5 color receptors!

Humans are the only mammal that cannot swallow and breathe at the same time

You just tried to do it, didn't you? The reason for this is that humans' voice boxes are unusually low in their throats compared to other animals. In turn, this allows our voices to resonate much more, which allows for us to produce such a wide variety of sounds!
It can take 4-15 months for your blood vessels to fully recover from a sunburn

Don't go outside without sunscreen! You've probably heard people tell you this all your life, but this is just another reason you should really listen to them. Your body might still be recovering from that bad burn you got last summer when next summer rolls around!


Feet have more than 500,000 sweat glands and can produce more than a pint of sweat per day

Ever wondered why old socks smell so much worse than any of your other sweaty clothes? Just remember to scrub your feet extra well next time you take a shower, alright?

Part of the reason you can't open your eyes when you sneeze is because sneezes regularly exceed 100 mph

It's like every time you sneeze, you're shooting an MLB-quality fastball out of your mouth! Also, this is where we make the customary request for you to PLEASE not try to open your eyes while sneezing.


Heart attacks are most likely to happen on a Monday

This fact brought to you by a 10-year study in Scotland, finding that 20% of all heart attacks happen on Mondays. It could be due to drinking, or the unhappiness of going back to work, or the stress of going back to work. In any case, always make sure your lifestyle is healthy for you!


Every year your body replaces 98% of your atoms

Just think about this one while looking at yourself in the mirror every morning! You might look the same and feel the same, but on a molecular level you are almost a completely different person than you were a year ago!

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Ways To Boost Your Metabolism

1. Drink Plenty of Water

Water hydrates you, which allows your metabolism to keep running the way it should. Experts recommend aiming for at least eight glasses of water per day.

2. Say Goodbye, Processed Foods

Processed foods, such as packaged cheese and deli meats, contain salt and other ingredients that make your body work harder to keep your metabolism running smoothly.

3. Change Your Scene

Getting out and about at a new location, even a new coffee shop, can give your body and mind the perspective it needs to keep on losing weight.

4. Move Those Muscles

Move those muscles and see a noticeable spike in your metabolism. Not only does lifting weights and other forms of strength training keep your body burning calories 24/7, but bodies with more lean muscle burn calories faster.

5. Cardio Counts

Engage in a cardio-friendly activity for up to an hour a day to keep your metabolism humming on the right note.

6. Green Tea Really Does Work

Enjoy up to three cups of Green Tea per day to see a spike in your metabolism, recommends nutritionist Joy Bauer.

7. Mind Your Calories

While it's important to not overdo the calories it's also smart to eat enough. Eating too little slows down your metabolism by 45 percent, according to Redbook Magazine.

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Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

If you buy quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, then it is actually quite nutritious.

It contains a decent amount of soluble fiber and is loaded with minerals.

A 100 gram bar of dark chocolate with 70-85% cocoa contains (1):

• 11 grams of fiber.
• 67% of the RDA for Iron.
• 58% of the RDA for Magnesium.
• 89% of the RDA for Copper.
• 98% of the RDA for Manganese.
• It also has plenty of potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium.

1. It's good for the heart and circulation
A recent study found that dark chocolate helps restore flexibility to arteries while also preventing white blood cells from sticking to the walls of blood vessels - both common causes of artery clogging.

2. It reduces risk of stroke
Researchers in Finland have found that chocolate consumption lowers the risk of suffering a stroke - by a staggering 17 per cent average in the group of men they tested.

3. It's mineral rich
Dark chocolate is packed with beneficial minerals such as potassium, zinc and selenium, and a 100g bar of dark (70 per cent or more) choc provides 67 per cent of the RDA of iron.

4. It reduces cholesterol
Consumption of cocoa has been shown to reduce levels of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raise levels of “good” cholesterol, potentially lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.

5. It's good for your skin
The flavonols in dark chocolate can protect the skin against sun damage (though you'd probably better still slap on some sun cream).

6. It can help you lose weight
Chocolate can help you lose weight. Really. Neuroscientist Will Clower says a small square of good choc melted on the tongue 20 minutes before a meal triggers the hormones in the brain that say “I’m full”, cutting the amount of food you subsequently consume. Finishing a meal with the same small trigger could reduce subsequent snacking.

7. It's good for mothers and babies
A Finnish study found that chocolate reduced stress in expectant mothers, and that the babies of such mothers smiled more often than the offspring of non-chocolate-eating parents.

8. It may prevent diabetes
It sounds mad, but cocoa has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity. So dark chocolate - in moderation - might delay or prevent the onset of diabetes.

9. Chocolate is good for the brain
Flavanols are thought to reduce memory loss in older people, and the anti-inflamatory qualities of dark chocolate have been found beneficial in treating brain injuries such as concussion.

10. Chocolate makes you feel better
Chocolate contains phenylethylamine (PEA), which is the same chemical that your brain creates when you feel like you’re falling in love. PEA encourages your brain to release feel-good endorphins.

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Health Benefits of Dates

The massive health benefits of dates have made them one of the best ingredients for muscle development. People consume dates in several ways, such as mixing the paste of the dates with milk, yogurt or with bread or butter to make them even more delicious. The paste is beneficial for both adults and children, especially during a time of recovery from injury or illness.

Lowers cholesterol:
Did you know that dates are free from cholesterol and contain very little fat? Including
them in smaller quantities in your daily diet can help you keep a check on cholesterol
level, and even assist in weight loss.

Rich in vitamins:
Dates contain vitamins such as B1, B2, B3 and B5, as well as A1 and C. If you have a few datesevery day, you won't have to take vitamin supplements. Not only will it keep you
healthy, there will be a noticeable change in your energy levels as well because dates
contain natural sugars such as glucose, sucrose, and fructose, too. So it works really well
as a quick snack.

Protein rich:

Dates are a strong source for proteins that help us in staying fit, and even keep our 

muscles strong. A lot of regular gym goers are asked to eat a couple of dates every day as
part of their daily routine.

Strengthens the nervous system:
Date are loaded with potassium, and yet contain little sodium, and that goes a long way in
keeping your nervous system in order. The potassium helps to reduce cholesterol and keeps
the risk of a stroke in check.

Improves bone health:
Dates are rich in selenium, manganese, copper, and magnesium, and all of these are required
when it comes to keeping our bones healthy and preventing conditions such as osteoporosis.


Rich in iron:
Apart from the fluorine that keeps your teeth healthy, dates also contain iron, which is
highly recommended for those who suffer from iron deficiency. Plus it's great for blood
purification as well.

Promotes digestion:
If you soak a few dates in water and chew on them daily, your digestive system will behave
itself very well. Plus it's recommended for those who have trouble with constipation.

Improves skin:
The vitamins C and D works on your skin's elasticity and also keeps your skin smooth.
Plus, if you suffer from skin problems, incorporating dates into your diet might help you
in the long run. Plus dates also come with anti-aging benefits and prevent the
accumulation of melanin in your body.




Fixes hangovers:
While we haven't exactly tried it out, but it's said that dates are an excellent way to
control inebriation. And similarly, it also helps to cure hangovers. But for best results,

Assists in weight gain:
you have to rub the skin a bit, and soak it in water overnight and then eat it.
The sugar, proteins, and other vitamins in the fruit help in weight gain, especially when
you need it. Incidentally, it's said that when eaten with cucumber, dates help to keep your
weight at a normal level. Now that's what we call flexibility! 

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10 Amazing Health Benefits of Honey

Discover the health benefits of one of the oldest sweeteners on earth, plus some interesting trivia, some great recipes and a few cautions.

Bees swallow, digest and regurgitate nectar to make honey; this nectar contains almost 600 compounds. We need our bees, so let’s do everything we can to save them and keep them here on this earth.

1. Balance the 5 elements: 
Honey has been used in ayurvedic medicine in India for at least 4000 years and is considered to affect all three of the body’s primitive material imbalances positively. It is also said to be useful useful in improving eyesight, weight loss, curing impotence and premature ejaculation, urinary tract disorders, bronchial asthma, diarrhea, and nausea.

2. Blood sugar regulation:
Even though honey contains simple sugars, it is NOT the same as white sugar or artificial sweeteners. Its exact combination of fructose and glucose actually helps the body regulate blood sugar levels. Some honeys have a low hypoglycemic index, so they don’t jolt your blood sugar.  Watch this video Sweetener Comparisonwhere I compare stevia, brown rice syrup, honey, molasses and agave, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each.)

3. Prevent cancer and heart disease:
Honey contains flavonoids, antioxidants which help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease.

4. Reduce ulcers and other gastrointestinal disorders.
Recent research shows that honey treatment may help disorders such as ulcers and bacterial gastroenteritis. This may be related to the 3rd benefit…

5. Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-fungal:
“All honey is antibacterial, because the bees add an enzyme that makes hydrogen peroxide,” said Peter Molan, director of the Honey Research Unit at the University of Waikato in New Zealand.

6. Increase athletic performance.
Ancient Olympic athletes would eat honey and dried figs to enhance their performance. This has now been verified with modern studies, showing that it is superior in maintaining glycogen levels and improving recovery time than other sweeteners.

7. Reduce cough and throat irritation:
Honey helps with coughs, particularly buckwheat honey. In a study of 110 children, a single dose of buckwheat honey was just as effective as a single dose of dextromethorphan in relieving nocturnal cough and allowing proper sleep.

8. Heal wounds and burns:
External application of honey has been shown to be as effective as conventional treatment with silver sulfadiazine. It is speculated that the drying effect of the simple sugars and honey’s antibacterial nature combine to create this effect.

9. Probiotic:
Some varieties of honey possess large amounts of friendly bacteria. This includes up to 6 species of lactobacilli and 4 species of bifidobacteria. This may explain many of the “mysterious therapeutic properties of honey.”

10. Beautiful skin:
Its anti-bacterial qualities are particularly useful for the skin, and, when used with the other ingredients, can also be moisturizing and nourishing! For a powerful home beauty treatment for which you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen already, read Carrot Face Mask.

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25 Black Seed Oil Health Benefits

• Studies have shown that Black Seed Oil is an effective anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory remedy. As a result, it is often used to fight infections and strengthen the immune system. It contains over 100 valuable nutrients. It is comprised of approximately 21% protein, 38% carbohydrates, and 35% plant fats and oils. Seed Oil provides a rich supply of polyunsaturated fatty acids. These ingredients play a key role in daily health and wellness. Seed oil has over 1400 years history of use. Many ancient books and text suggest the following traditional uses for Black Seed Oil.

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