Currently, black rice is used mainly in Asia for food decoration, noodles, sushi, and pudding, and Xu says that he would like to see it eaten by more Americans. Black rice bran could be used to boost the health value of foods, such as snacks, cakes, and breakfast cereals, Xu and his colleagues suggest.
If your joints are groaning loudly these days, go ahead and blame the cold weather. In some people, the changes that bring frigid temperatures may worsen inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and joint pain, affecting the hips, knees, elbows, shoulders and hands.he joints end up being colder, which in turn leads to more joint discomfort.. Moreover, the sensory receptors around the joints are most reactive when there's low barometric pressure, or the atmosphere has gone from dry to moist, as if it's about to rain, Mandal said.
Hormonal changes in women may cause a cold sore to emerge, as well as fatigue, overexposure to sunlight and even food allergies. Irritation to the mouth, such as dental work, can also trigger a cold sore. Some of the conditions that are known cold sores triggers can be avoided.