Quercetin is a plant-derived flavonoid, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Find it in black & green tea,onion,and broccoli. Research shows that quercetin influences cellular mechanisms in vitro and, in animal studies, there is evidence from human population studies that quercetin may, in a very limited fashion, reduce the risk of certain cancers. There is current early-stage clinical research on quercetin addressing safety and efficacy against sarcoidosis, asthma and glucose absorption in obesity and diabetes.

Papain alleviates the pain, water retention and inflammation caused by sports injuries such as sprains and strains. In one human study involving athletes with sports injuries, papain treatment resulted in 87% of subjects experiencing significant improvement in terms of the time needed to regain full mobility in the injured area and a further 10% experienced moderate improvement.

Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes, and has been shown to protect cartilage against the progression of inflammatory arthritis. Its neuroprotective effects are being investigated. In November 2008, researchers at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University reported that dietary supplementation with resveratrol significantly reduced plaque formation in animal brains, a component of Alzheimer and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Rutin is a natural anitoxidant that inhibits platelet aggregation and improves circulation. Rutin reduces the cytotoxicity of oxidized LDL cholesterol and lowers the risk of heart disease. It is a potent angiogenesis inhibitor, and plays a role in inhibiting some cancers.

Processed meats such as bacon, salami, sausages, and hot dogs are the most dangerous regarding heart attacks and diabetes. The salt and chemical preservatives in processed meats may be the real culprits for increasing these risks.

Dark beers pack more antioxidants than light beer. Microbrews have more hops which contain polyphenols that lower cholesterol, and fight cancer.

Hospital acquired infections cause 99,000 deaths per year. Minimize your hospital stays whenever possible.

In champagne grapes are polyphenols, which improve blood flow and blood pressure by slowing the removal of nitric acid.

Americans send 4 billion texts daily and is putting us at risk for not just hand pain, but also neck and shoulder pain.

Antioxidant coenzyme Q10 helps preserve power during exercise. CoQ10 may help oxygen be used more efficiently, improving muscle performance.