By Tisha Boston We are now in the Fall season and this presents challenges for our ears. The ear is responsible for hearing and balance; it is a vital organ in communicating. The ear is very sensitive when it comes to lower temperatures because it has no protective fat tissue and thus, cools down very quickly. Exposure to cold temperatures allows for less blood circulation in the ear, causing the nerves in the ear canal to react strongly and painfully. During cold conditions, water in the ears can cause…
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Healthy Eating: Whole Grains
By Tisha Boston More and more studies are showing that whole grain foods are healthier than foods made from refined or processed grains. A whole grain is the entire grain, which includes the bran, the germ, and the endosperm i.e., the starchy part. Non-whole grain products such as white and enriched wheat flour are missing many of the nutrients found in whole grain foods because the entire grain is not used, only the starchy part. Whole grains are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are chemicals found in…
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