Dr Pete's Health Secrets

      There is a growing  trend among young ladies and some men of African and Asian descent to desire to lighten their skin. In most cases chemical products are used that ultimately redult in damaging their skin and with adverse health effects. Some of these products are agreesively marketed as capable of archieving quick results but many contain harmful chemicals. While whitening chemicals can be effective, prolonged use can be the cause of unwanted side effects to the user. This is just one of the many reasons why nature is still the best for you with all its health benefits and low risk of harmfull reactions and allergies In this article I shall examine natural alternatives that are effective skin lighteners without the health hazards of chemicals. These can also be used to exfoliate your skin and remove blemishes if you have white skin. Just apply less frequently, about once in 6 weeks. If you want to have whiter skin without worrying about the potential...

          Cranberries are small, hard, round, red fruits with a flavor that many describe as sour. They grow on vines in freshwater, mostly in the northern United States of America, in states like Maine and in southern Canada.  Traditionally sailors eat them to prevent scurvy as a reult of their high vitamin C content. They are related to blueberries and have become established as a treatment for urinary tract infections. While the occasional use of antibiotics can be quite effective, if you suffer with chronic bladder infections, antibiotics can create more problems than they actually solve. Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics over time, which means you may need to take stronger doses, and maybe for longer periods, to treat the infection or you may need to switch to an entirely different antibiotic altogether. If used too frequently, antibiotics are known to interfere with the natural, healthy, bacterial flora present in your digesti...

          Yogurt is quite simply fernented milk. It is packed full of gut friendly bacteia and is more easily digested by the body than plain milk. A  reseach study in 2013   linked yogurt consumption to healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels among many other health benefits.  In the study, yogurt eaters seemed to have a better metabolic profile than those who didn’t eat yogurt. These health benefits are also found in Kefir, Greek yogurt, Sour milk, Cheese and Kenderimu , a Fulani staple. Weight-loss   This means they had lower body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, as well as lower levels of triglycerides, fasting glucose and insulin, and blood pressure. They also showed higher levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL), or “good” cholesterol.  Strong Bones Lactase , the enzyme responsible for breaking down milk in the stomach is deficient in a good percentage of those of African and Asian descent....

          Let's start with the recommended weekly healthy safe limits of alcohol intake,  14 units for women 21 units for men A unit is equivalent to a standard glass of wine, i recommend dry red. We all have been warned about how alcohol negatively affects our minds and bodies.  It can lead to early deaths due to liver, pancreas and heart disease and even accidents. Early onset dimentia is another side effect of alcohol consumption.  A study says that alcoholic drinkers live longer than those who don’t, so abstaining from the beverage can actually cut your life short. How is this so? According to the study led by Charles Holahan, a psychologist from the University of Texas in Austin, whose research was published in the Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research journal, 69% of abstainers died after 20 years,  despite their lifestyle. The study, which lasted for 20 years, surveyed almost 2000 people who were 55 to 65 y...

          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. ...

      Alkaline water benefits stem from the fact that alkaline ionized water is highly capable of neutralising and eliminating harmful toxins and acid waste from our body and restoring your acid / alkaline balance.  Most natural and spring water have an alkaline pH. You can achieve the same result by squeezing a lemons into your water Reportedly, alkaline water benefits people who have varied conditions like cancer, indigestion, high blood pressure, and rheumatism among others.  It has also been demonstrated that alkaline water benefits include weight loss. How it works Your body is a giant complex factory digesting food and producing energy. The basic waste product includes carbon dioxide among other free radicals.   When the carbon dioxide is dissolved in Water which makes up 2/3 of the average body weight, carbonic acid is produced. The carbonic acids disturbs the normal pH balance of 7.4. Drinking alkaline Water helps to restore the ...

          We all know sugar is bad for you. It has been associated with several diseases , prominent amongst which is type 11 diabetes and it's life threatening complications.  Sugar is sadly everywhere. A 500ml bottle of soda contains approximately the equivalent of 14 cubes of sugar! Milk chocholate, biscuits, candies, even beer contain lots of sugar, the list is endless. If you are a fan of chocholate much like myself, then avoid milk chocholate and choose the dark or bittersweet variety, with 50 to 90% cocoa, a powerful antioxidant. In this article I will simply list the many varied and scientifically proven reasons we should all either avoid sugar or have it in moderation ! 1. Sugar also called sucrose suppresses the immune system. 2. Sugar can upset the body's mineral balance. 3. Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children. 4. Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children. 5...

        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...