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Onions are rich in chemical compounds which exhibit antibacterial and antifungal properties and have been used to treat coughs, bacterial infections, and breathing problems across different cultures for many centuries.

Onions are rich in fructo-oligosaccharides, sulphides, Vitamin A and C, calcium, flavonoids, phosphorus and potassium which contributes to its many health beneficial properties such as:

- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Cardiovascular disease
- Colds
- High Blood Pressure
- Influenza
- Insomnia
- Lowers cholesterol
- Pneumonia
- Reduce inflammation
- Sinus conditions
- Tuberculosis

Some common skin ailments such as burns and freckles can also be treated with onion, or more specifically, onion juice.

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Posted By: Arnold - Category: Health, Nutrition

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Athletes using impotency drugs for performance boost

June 23rd 2008 23:30

Viagra: The performance boosting drug

As the title states, anti-doping authorities are becoming a bit worried that elite athletes are using the impotency drugs such as Viagra and Cialis to boost their performances - just not in the way they were intended, unfortunately.

Drugs such as viagra is just a brand name while its generic name is actually Sildenafil citrate, a compound which not only treats male erectile dysfunction but also aids the delivery of oxygen to muscles.

It is thought that the help in delivery of oxygen to muscles could be beneficial for athletes in elite competition, at altitude or in polluted environments like the Beijing Olympics. And this might help explain the increasing traces of sildenafil in the urine tests of athletes.

While it can't be ruled out that some athletes might really be using the drug to boost sexual performance (erectile dysfunction typically affects elder males and not the young and fit athletic types), the reason why an athlete might be lacking sexual prowess is because of other doping agents they could be taking.

The World Anti-Doping Agency is already studying these claims but the outcome is unlikely to be heard until after the Beijing Olympic Games this year.

I don't see how running with a stiffy would shave milliseconds off a sprinter's time in the 100 metres dash! It might help with the photo finish though if that's what it came down to! What about swimming? Perhaps it will give 'buoyancy' a whole new meaning? [abc.net.au]

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Posted By: Arnold - Category: Exercise

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Australia now fattest country in the world

June 20th 2008 23:22

Chris Farley posing with ridiculous expression

Not the land, but the people.

We did it. We finally did it!

After years of hard work, of constant bacon 'n' egg rolls, sausage rolls, steak rolls and any other roll you might care to taste; neverending cascades of sticky date puddings with hefty dollops of cream, we finally did it.

Yahoo! news is celebrating with the news that Australia has finally surpassed the United States as the country with the highest proportion of obese people.

"The latest comprehensive obesity study has shown that 26 per cent of adult Australians - almost four million - are now obese, one million more than the last calculation in 1999.

The findings give Australia top spot as the world's most overweight nation, ahead of the notoriously super-sized Americans, who have a 25 per cent obesity rate."

It's just one percent, but it's one-percent that separates the winners (us) and the slender losers (the Americans). Ha ha! Ha!

Professor Simon Stewart, from the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, gave the following hopeful words:

"As we send our athletes off to the Olympics let's reflect on the fact that we would win the gold medal now in the world fat Olympics if there was such a thing."

Yes! We can only hope! We'll start petitions, campaigning for the Olympic committee to add 'fattiness' to the selection of sports. Chalk up another gold medal for Australia! Who'll come a-Waltzin' Matlida with me? Give me a second to finish this cheeseburger, and I'll be right with you.

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Posted By: Cibbuano - Category: Health

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Thongs (flip-flops) are bad for your feet

June 13th 2008 09:11

Thongs or 'flip-flops', as they are called elsewhere in places such as the US and UK, are an Aussie favourite and an important part of the summer beach wear culture

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Posted By: Arnold - Category: Health, Physiology

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The best three muscle-mass gaining exercises

June 5th 2008 23:56

Squats

I've been keen on getting back into shape Terminator-style recently so it's been back to the drawing board to devise a workout plan that gains muscle-mass plus definition as quick as possible while boosting core strength

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Posted By: Arnold - Category: Exercise

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Placebo pills for kids

June 5th 2008 05:08

Kids have powerful imagination, and they're easily fooled into believing what they're told. Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy become real people, with real backgrounds, causing some measure of devastation when they're told the truth.

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Posted By: Cibbuano - Category: Disease

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Health Benefits of Cranberries

May 28th 2008 08:48

The health benefits of cranberries are astounding and they are best known for their antioxidants and in the treatment and prevention of urinary tract infection. These healthy properties has earned the fruit the tag of nutrient powerhouse

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Posted By: Arnold - Category: Health, Nutrition

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What is Google health?

May 20th 2008 23:15

Google's latest piece of technology is all about revolutionising and streamlining the way we manage our health information

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Posted By: Arnold - Category: Health

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A new breakthrough in diagnosing breast cancer

May 12th 2008 23:30

The X-ray of a hair follicle

Later this year, an alternative to the mammogram will be available for breast cancer diagnosis in women

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Posted By: Arnold - Category: Health

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Laughing is good for your health

May 6th 2008 03:15

John Cleese, former Monty Python-member and all-around funny guy, certainly knows the benefit of having a good laugh. This is a guy who thought it would be appropriate to return a dead parrot to the pet store.

Found on BoingBoing, this video of Cleese going to India to join one of their infamous laughing clubs, where people go, presumably, to have a laugh. There may be a hobby magazine related to the club, as well

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