20171113

High blood pressure: Swap salt for THIS at dinner to reduce high BP

HIGH blood pressure could be lowered by cutting back on salt, and by swapping it for herbs and spices, it’s been claimed.

Don’t add salt when cooking,” said the charity. “This includes salty foods like soy sauce, stock cubes and gravy granules.
“Get extra flavour with herbs and spices, and from seasonings like chilli, ginger, lemon or lime juice.”

20171107

Arthritis symptoms: 85p spice relieves joint pain and inflammation

ARTHRITIS symptoms include joint pain and inflammation, and the condition affects about 10 million people in the UK. But, adding an 85p household favourite spice to your dinner could relieve signs of arthritis.

Turmeric contains the anti-inflammatory ingredient curcumin, which could help to relieve joint pain.

The bright yellow spice is traditionally used as a curry spice, but research claims it could be beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Curcumin blocks certain enzymes that cause inflammation, it’s been claimed.
It could also be used to reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease, a study has revealed. Express

20171030

Who was Guy Fawkes? How did he die and why do we celebrate him on Bonfire Night?

Everyone remembers Guy Fawkes as the scapegoat and one of the main conspirators of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot.

November 5 marks the the day when 13 Catholic men conspired to blow up Westminster – burying King James I and everyone inside beneath the rubble.
The foiled Gunpowder Plot, as it is known today, is celebrated across the nation with an impressive display of fireworks in the evening. Express

20171015

Daily dose of broccoli, cauliflower and sprouts could prevent everything from arthritis to heart disease, claim academics and here is why


  • Mice fed a broccoli-supplemented diet can better tolerate digestive issues
  • Cruciferous vegetables contain a substance that promotes gut health and lining
  • Healthy intestinal linings prevent leaky gut, which exposes the body to toxins
  • Leaky gut can lead to inflammation and subsequent arthritis or heart disease
  • Humans will likely need to eat three-and-a-half cups of broccoli a day to benefit 
  • DailyMail

  • 20170929

    Regarding, as regards, in regard to, with regard to = in relation to ...

    As regardsin regard to and with regard to are all standard compound prepositions. Thy are all very similar..

     Ex.:  With regard to your letter…
            In regard to the matter we debated this morning…        As regards temperament,  the two presidents are.....

    Don´t use "to" after regarding
    The student asked a question regarding his homework.


    The following phrases can be used as "respecto de":
    • Regarding the …
    • As regards….
    • With respect to
    • In regard to…
    • With regard to …

    Doubt vs. Question

    I've seen many people confuse the words "doubt" and "question"  A question is something you ask. To doubt something is to think it's unlikely. One would almost never say "I have a doubt." You have a question, not a doubt. "If you use doubt" it means  that you are uncertain."To doubt something is to think it's unlikely.

    20170928

    Difference Between AIM, GOAL, And OBJECTIVE

    Many people use these words interchangeably; there is really very little difference between them. In everyday spoken English, the most common word is goal. Aim and objective are usually used in more formal writing.
    One small difference is that an objective is more specific than a goal, for example:
    • Aims are general statements that provide direction or intent to educational action.Aims may serve as organizing principles of educational direction for more than one grade. 
    • Our goal is to improve health care for children.Goals are statements of educational intention which are more specific than aims. Goals too may encompass an entire program, subject area, or multiple grade levels. 
    • Our objective is to provide 10,000 children with vaccines.specific.Objectives are usually specific statements of educational intention which delineate either general or specific outcomes
    Objectives are similar to aims, although a bit more specific. Objectives require more analytical thinking when learning about something. It focuses on the skills of a topic, while an aim is just the basic understanding someone has to reach when learning a lesson.