If you feel a nagging pain at the back of your head, difficulty in breathing, and a sudden yet recurring spell of dizziness, you could be suffering from high blood pressure. A diet that is high in saturated and Trans fat, as well as sodium is linked to increased cases of high blood pressure. Smoking and stress also contribute greatly to having above normal blood pressures, and a lifestyle that lacks any sort of physical activity.

One effective and scientifically proven home remedy for high blood pressure is garlic. Eating cloves of garlic has been found to release important blood pressure and cholesterol lowering compounds that are helpful in maintaining better health. This spice can go beyond adding more flavor and kick to your dishes, it offers a host of health benefits as well. Sulphides which are sourced from garlic are responsible for maintaining blood pressure at a decent level. Sulphides come from the compound allicin, which is normally released as the garlic is being crushed or chewed. The selenium compounds on the other hand provide normalizing effects for the blood.

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I am 21 years old and have had chronic contipation for 3 years. I eat plenty of fibre, drink 2L water daily and exercise regularly. I have been to the doctor and have had scans and blood tests done and no problems came up. Sometimes however I don’t have bowel movements for up to 2 weeks and feel terrible. I have tried all the laxatives the doctor suggested and sometimes they help a little but other times they do nothing for me. Any suggestions?

Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week. With constipation stools are usually hard, dry, small in size, and difficult to eliminate. Some people who are constipated find it painful to have a bowel movement and often experience straining, bloating, and the sensation of a full bowel Constipation is determined in the colon (large intestine), which is responsible for packaging and eliminating stool.

As food moves through the colon, it absorbs water while forming stool. Muscle contractions (squeezing motions) in the colon push the stool toward the rectum (the lower 8 to 10 inches of the large intestine). By the time stool reaches the rectum, it is solid, because most of the water has been absorbed.

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