Dr Pete's Health Secrets

      To look good and stay healthy you need an immune system that's working at top gear.  In this article, I will examine nine immune boosting foods that are readily available from your local store or garden. In addition to changing your lifestyle to eliminate stress and integration of exercise into your daily routine, good nutrition is the key to the immune system’s efficient function.  Without good food that will provide proper nutrition that the body needs to fight off foreign invaders, all other measures aimed at restoring and strengthening the immune system have limitations. Remember that you are what you eat. So shop wisely and remember to include these superfoods in your list. 1. Butternut squash This nutrient dense gourd contains high levels of vitamin A, an essential nutrient that supports and regulates the healthy development of immune cells. Consequently, a deficiency in Vitamin A results in impaired immunity and higher risks for infec...

      Vaginal odour is a very common problem that most women have to deal with at least once or twice in their life.  An unpleasant ordour can be very depresding and difficult problem to get rid off. 'Let's look at possible causes and tips on how to maintain a healthy Vagina. The normal Vaginal odour is a mild fishy smell. This is as a result of the normal bacterial flora that lives in the Vagina,  called lactobacillus.  The lactobacillus, the good bacteria, plays a very important role by preventing more harmful bacteria and fungus from causing infection. The Vagina has a self-cleaning mechanism. It can be washed internally with plain clean water or unscented, non- antibactetial soaps.  Please do not use antiseptics inside the Vagina or abuse Antibiotics which kill the good bacteria. A strong fishy odour down there, is caused by bacterial vaginosis. This results when the good bacteria has been eliminated. Bacterial Vagin...

          You have heard about what lemon or coconut oil can do around your house, but have you heard about Apple Cider Vinegar? You can use it in your first aid kit, beauty bag, home and kitchen. Plus, it`s all natural and non-toxic. In this article I will examine the proven healthcare uses of apple cider vinegar, ACV . Here are 20 creative healthy things you can do with apple cider vinegar.  When using it as a health and beauty product, make sure to purchase raw, unfiltered organic apple cider vinegar! Natural health benefits   1. Soothes A Sore Throat Vinegar is naturally antibacterial, so it can help kill any bacteria that may be causing you discomfort in your throat.  Combined with honey, a powerful antiviral and anti-inflammatory, ACV works better than most cough syrups. Combine 1 tbsp. ACV, 1 tbsp. cayenne pepper and 3 tbsp. raw honey in a glass of warm water. Cayenne pepper will help relieve any lingering pain. ...

        In Ancient Rome, Apple cider vinegar (ACV) was considered the holy grail of the 'fountain of eternal youth'.  It was commonly consumed for its properties as an elixir ! Yes, one that has been forgotten in modern times until recently. Apple cider vinegar as a food additive, not only tastes great on potato chips, it has many health benefits as well. Apple cider vinegar is a very powerful health tonic and healing elixir, and is actually one of the best natural anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal remedies in existence!  It is a natural cure for urinary tract infections and also helps to re-colonize the digestive system with friendly bacteria. The beauty of ACV is not only does it cure just about every ailment in existence, it is inexpensive. Traditionally, vinegar is made through a long, slow fermentation process, leaving it rich in bioactive components like acetic acid, gallic acid, catechin, epicatechin, caffeic acid, and more, giv...

          The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs located along the posterior side of the abdomen, they have the heavy responsibility of removing waste and toxins from the bloodstream.  These vital organs work with other organs to regulate blood pressure, increase red blood cell production, and synthesize vitamin D.  A healthy diet, exercise, and staying hydrated are essential for supporting your kidneys.  Some people are  however prone to develop stones within the kidneys which can then move down the urinary tract where they may cause obstruction. What Are Kidney Stones? As the kidneys filter waste from the blood, they create urine. Sometimes, salts and other minerals mainly calcium in urine stick together to form small kidney stones.  These stones range from the size of a sugar crystal to a ping pong ball, but they are rarely noticed unless they cause a blockage. They may cause intense pain if they break loose a...

   To look good and stay healthy you need an immune system that's working at top gear. In addition to changing your lifestyle to eliminate stress and integrate exercise in your daily routine, good nutrition is the key to the immune system’s efficient function. Without good food that will provide proper nutrition it needs to fight off foreign invaders, all other measures in restoring and strengthening the immune system have limited usefulness. Remember that you are what you eat. So shop wisely and remember to include these superfoods in your list. 1. Butternut squash This nutrient dense gourd contains high levels of vitamin A, an essential nutrient that supports and regulates the healthy development of immune cells. Consequently, a deficiency in Vitamin A results in impaired immunity and higher risks for infections. Vitamin A is also vital for the maintenance of goblet cells, particularly those that line the intestinal tract and help in the absorption of nutrie...