Dr Pete's Health Secrets

             Looking 10yrs younger may appear to be an uphill task. Bu putting these easy steps to practice will surprise your friends with the overnight transformation. Lets examine these steps. 1. Sleep with an extra pillow When you sleep, gravity pools fluid around your lower eyelids, where the skin is soft and elastic, causing undereye puffiness. To avoid the bags, slip an extra pillow under your head. This will encourage gravity to drain the eye area.  Chilled spoons also work. They fit perfectly over your eyes, and the metal remains cold just long enough to be effective, about 10 minutes. 2. Act full of life "People don't remember facts and figures, they remember impressions," says Karen Friedman, president of Karen Friedman Enterprises, which helps CEOs and celebrities become more effective communicators.  To leave an impression of strength, youth, and vitality, be more animated. It'll make you come across a...

  Warning !!! This food could seriously damage your health               WHEAT  is a major source of carbohydrate globally and the main ingredient in breads, cakes, pastries, biscuits and many other confectioneries. It is now the preferred 'swallow' meal for many urban dwelling African families in popular brands like semovita.  Sadly too, many rural dwellers have hooked onto the fad that wheat is a “healthy” food. The prevalent consumption of wheat across the continent is of concern to health watchers. In 2022 there was a global shortage of wheat supply. This has renewed the debate on the Health effects of wheat consumption.  On the African continent wheat has overshadowed staple  traditional and healthier alternatives like yam, potato, oats and cassava flour and other carbohydrates food sources. Though wheat, like other grains, is rich in fibre and some other nutrients, it is one food anybody that desires wellness and...

      How does regular sex and on the contrary absentism affect the health of an average adult ? In this article I will examine the 11 main things that happen when you STOP. We  all go through periods of abstention from sex for varied reasons from time to time.  Whether it happens because of a recent breakup or other aspects of your life have gotten in the way, a few sexless weeks can turn into months and, before you know it, you almost don't even miss sex anymore.  The same, however, can't be said for your body. According to recent research,  your body can have very real reactions when you stop having sex. Catching the flu more often than before, to stranger dreams, to really awful period cramps, not having sex for a while can seriously impact your wellbeing.  Here are 10 unexpected ways that your body actually changes when you suddenly stop having sex. 1.  You are ill more often Your immune system actually gets weaker when you're not having...

The healthier choices can be delicious What we should eat for breakfast? Breakfast is often rushed or skipped altogether, the impact of morning meal choices on heart health is becoming increasingly evident.  Research suggests that certain breakfast habits can contribute to the rising incidence of heart disease.  In this article, we will explore the link between breakfast choices and heart health, shedding light on the importance of a mindful morning meal. The Breakfast Dilemma Is skipping Breakfast a risky move ? Skipping breakfast, once considered a time-saving strategy, may actually be detrimental to your heart health. Studies show that individuals who regularly skip breakfast have a higher risk of heart disease. High-Sugar Breakfasts: A Sweet but Dangerous Start Starting your day with a high-sugar breakfast, like sugary cereals or pastries, can lead to a spike in blood sugar levels, followed by a crash. This rollercoaster effect can strain your heart over time. The Role of ...

               Turmeric , the yellow spice with a slight peppery taste. It is touted as the healthiest spice on Earth and has been used 4000 years in the Vedic region of India , to treat a wide range of ailments.  Tumeric contains over 200 ingredients but the active medicinal  component is the polyphenol curcumin .  From  detoxing the body and improving digestion, to fighting chronic inflammation and cancer. One teaspoon a day is all you need. Turmeric, whose scientific name is Curcuma longa , is one of the most thoroughly researched plants in existence today .  Its medicinal properties and components, primarily curcumin have been the subject of over 5600 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies. The intestinal absorption of Tumeric is greatly enhance when combined with small amounts of black pepper - Piperine, in a ratio of about 95 : 5. Tumeric has over 600 potential preventive and therapeutic app...

    American's over reliance on laxatives has spurned a nationwide shortage !!! Constipation is becoming an ever increasing health problem in our modern society as we rely on proceesed foods and less on whole meals.  As published in the American journal of gastroenterology in 2012,  the incidence of colon cancer is 1.78x higher in those suffering from chronic constipation. This vindicates an earlier report in the same journal in 2003, in which those who had less than three bowel movements a week were twice as likely to develop colon cancer. This underscores the need to have regular bowel movements. In this article I shall examine ways to make it easier. But there are several other ways to produce free-flowing bowel movements. To avoid laxatives all together. Surging demand for over-the-counter laxatives among American consumers has led to a shortage of polyethylene glycol, the generic name for Miralax and Glycolax raising concerns among those who rely on the product...

       The liver is the engine room of your body. When the liver is not working optimally the metabolic process slow down and your energy levels fall.  In this article we shall examine easy and research based ways to detoxify your liver at home.  The liver is the largest solid organ in the body. It functions to purify the blood by removing toxins, maintain a healthy blood sugar level, and regulates blood clotting among several others.  When not working optimally you feel weak and have low energy levels.  Unlike your kidneys you only have one liver. However your liver has the remarkable ability to repair and regenerate itself after damage given the right conditions. Let's examine the conditions under which your liver can rebuild itself. 1. Stop drinking alcohol completely. 2. Quit smoking as soon as possible. 3. Eat liver-cleansing foods such as Garlic, Turmeric, Nuts, like walnuts 4. Fruits like grapefruit, beetroot, apples, broccoli, avocado an...