Archive for July, 2008

Watermelon = Natural Viagra

Eating large amounts of watermelon may provide some Viagra-like effects, according to a new study from the US Department of Agriculture. Researchers said that a compound found in the watery fruit called citrulline triggers production of the important amino acid arginine. The arginine in turn boosts nitric oxide in the body, naturally relaxing blood vessels […]

Green Tea Protects the Heart

Drinking a few cups of green tea every day may help prevent heart disease. New research from Greece showed that compounds in the popular Asian tea improve blood flow and increase the ability of arteries to relax. Researchers noticed that the beneficial effects of drinking green tea appeared pretty quickly, within 30 minutes.
Researchers also noted […]