Archive for the 'Health' Category

25 Jun

Personal use of olive oil…

Q. I’ve read that olive oil can be used for vaginal dryness. I couldn’t tell if I should include olive oil in my diet or actually apply it directly to the vagina. A. This remedy calls for topical application of olive oil to the vagina. It seems to lubricate dry tissues. Here is what one […]

21 Jun

The miracle ingredient in an olive being produced

The Kale Natural Herb Company in the Edremit district of Balýkesir began producing a component named ‘oleuropein’ that is used in cosmetics and cancer treatment. Producing the component both in liquid and powder form with a special method decomposing an olive leaf, the company developed commercial ties with various companies from 10 different countries, according […]

07 Jun

A Primer on Olive Oil and Why it Should Be a Part of Your Diet

By Shiv Ambardar, Olive oil should be the only oil that should be used in cooking if you are really health conscious. Most people don’t know that Olive oil is extracted from olive juice. Olive oil is cold pressed olive juice from which the oil has been separated out. If it is done at room […]

06 Jun

Extra Virgin Anti-Inflammatories

By Harold McGee, FOR a newcomer to the world of olive oil connoisseurship, the sound effects from the 20 or so tasters at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in Pomona, Calif., were startling. The low murmurs of discussion were punctuated by loud, sharp slurps, and loud, sharp coughs. Slurps and coughs, hour after hour. On […]

05 Jun

New Med diet symbol to flag up healthy goods

By Lorraine Heller, A new Mediterranean diet packaging symbol was today launched in the US, and is set to enjoy significant success from food manufacturers keen to flag up products that meet the nutrition criteria of the diet. Launched by nutrition group Oldways, the Med Mark can be used to promote the scientifically-backed healthfulness of […]