Jerry J. Hill - Articles

Penang: Multicultural Food That Satisfy Every Palate
In a word, Penang food is both famous and fabulous. When people mention Penang food, they are more often than not referring to hawker food and coffee shop dining. It's true that some of the hype is overblown but it cannot be denied that Penang is home to many uniquely delicious chow. Ironically, hawkers in other states or towns have been known to pull the crowd by simply advertising their food as hailing from Penang, regardless of its authenticit Read
By: Jerry J. Hill | 08/08/2006 | Travel

Flaxseed, The Ancient Crop With Health Benefits!
Flaxseed oil also comes in an edible form, sold mostly at health-food stores. Like olive, canola, and most other plant oils, it is highly unsaturated and heart-healthy. And flaxseeds have yet another very interesting component—lignans—which may have anti-cancer properties! That's right, flaxseeds can assist in preventing cancer! Find out how! Read
By: Jerry J. Hill | 03/08/2006 | Health

Can Flaxseed Lower Cholesterol in Postmenopausal Women?
A study published in the September 2002 issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, found that flaxseed, a rich source of phytoestrogens called lignans, reduced total cholesterol levels in the blood of postmenopausal women by an average of 6%! Find out how you can live a healthier life today! Read
By: Jerry J. Hill | 03/08/2006 | Health

Does Diabetes Last Forever?
Your weight affects your health in many ways. Being overweight can keep your body from making and using insulin properly. It can also cause high blood pressure. The DPP showed that losing even a few pounds can help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes because it helps your body use insulin more effectively. In the DPP, people who lost between 5 and 7 percent of their body weight significantly reduced their risk of type 2 diabetes! Read
By: Jerry J. Hill | 03/08/2006 | Diseases & Conditions

What To Do When My Eye Has A Pimple!
A sty is an acute infection or inflammation of the secretory glands of the eyelids. Eye Stye is a very common type of infection of the hair follicle of an eyelash, resembling a sore similar to a boil or a pimple in the gland at the edge of the eyelid which leads to blockage of the hair follicles that may become swollen, nuisance and painful to the touch! But can they become dangerous? Read on for Eye Sty remedies! Read
By: Jerry J. Hill | 02/08/2006 | Health