Of Pain and Babies

In Pain? Pop a Cherry. If you're suffering from pain related to arthritis and gout, eating a bowl of cherries instead of taking pills might help, according to researchers from the Michigan State University. "The same chemicals that give tat cherries their color may relieve pain better than aspirin and ibuprofen," reports BodyAtlas. "Cherries may also provide antioxidant protection comparable to commercially available supplements like Vitamin E and C." (from the Compilation of HealthToday)

Ear Pressure. To relieve your ear pressure during rehearsal, try placing your ear over a cup of coffee. Steam may relax the tissues in your auditory canal, according to otorlaryngologist Dr. Jerome Goldstein. Then, use a decongestant spray to help your ears pop.

Want to Have a Baby Boy? Eat lots of bananas, advises Dr. Jean Choukron, a French associate professor of obstetrics. According to some studies, couples havean 85 percent chance of choosing the sex of their offspring by following a specific diet. To conceive a baby boy, a diet high in potassium and sodium-bananas,potatoes, apricots, peaches, and meat, for example-is key. To conceive a girl, would -be parents should go for high calcium, high magnesium, and low-salt intake-i.e., milk, yogurt, nuts, seeds and vegetables.

Scientist in Texas, on the other hand, discovered that men who are sexually active are more likely to have boys, while those whose sex lives are aporadic or who have abstained from sex lives before conception arte more likely to have girls, reports TOP SANTE MAGAZINE. They believe this is because production of the X-bearing (female) sperm is marginally increased by abstinence.