Approximately ten million Americans suffer from eczema. Eczema is an acute or chronic inflamation of the skin characterized by redness, itching and the outbreak of lesions that may ooze and become encrusted and scaly. If you suffer from it, you’ll soon realize that finding an effect treatment for eczema can be a challenge. Part of […]
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Can you think of something to eat that will help you lose weight? The following foods are known to help you lose weight. If you’ve reached a plateau and just can’t find a way to lose those last five pounds – or just need to lose that first 100, try adding some of these foods […]
Chicken pox is caused by a herpes virus Varicella zoster. It shows up on the body in the form of red blotches that cover the skin. These blotches turn into pimples, enlarged blisters and then dry up into scabs. Most Americans contract this disease before they get into high school. The most difficult part of […]
Few breakfast foods suffer more ridicule than oatmeal. It is the cousin of the less than appetizing-sounding “gruel” or what we imagine a Dickensian orphan barely surviving on. It is the equivalent of the annually re-gifted fruitcake and bane of the breakfast table. But oatmeal got saddled with its bad rep because most moms and […]
The two most important elements of your fitness plan are diet and exercise. There are different exercise plans to suit different types and workout preferences. The only way to get to the diet is to consume fewer calories and eat healthy calories. For those who love food, eat for emotional reasons, or lack self-control when […]
Cereals marketed to children often sound the alarm for “sugar” to many people. But as much as 58% of “children’s cereals” are eaten by people over 18. Consumer Reports tested 27 cereals and compared them for overall nutritional value. A cereal low in sugar, with added fruit and low fat milk can be part of […]
A Brief History The Quaker Oats Company was officially formed in 1901 when several American pioneers in oat milling came together to incorporate the now familiar name. In the late 1800s, each of three Midwest milling companies had independently begun to process and sell high-quality oats for the consumer – giving the American family a […]
It’s the sweet treat from San Francisco, the decadent chocolates that have given you a reason to indulge on a daily basis with conveniently wrapped chocolate squares and bars. The Ghirardelli Chocolate empire has grown from a simple collection of bars to a full-fledged chocolate company that offers truffles, miniature squares, and even baking chocolate […]