Archives for January 2018

Essential oils have been all the rage, with their ability to help with certain ailments, but which are best for colds, flues and other diseases? Thyme oil is great to start with. It has great antibacterial and antiviral qualities, that can help give your home not only a great smell but kill those … [Read more...]

Many people love popcorn - it's a favorite snack, and synonymous with a night out at the movies. But this crowd-pleaser also has health benefits as well. Amongst these, it can lower cholesterol, smooth digestion, control blood sugar levels, and support healthy bone growth. There is even some … [Read more...]

Marigold, or calendula, flowers, have a number of useful medicinal purposes, including antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. However, commercially-prepared extracts of the flower can be expensive. Fortunately, it is not difficult to make your own marigold extract at home. All you need to … [Read more...]

People looking out for their health often demonize carbohydrates, and think that they are to be avoided. However, that's not really the case - what matters is a further distinction between different types of carbs, the good carbs and the bad. While we all know that processes sugar, high-fructose … [Read more...]

A letter from the California state house shows proof that mercury was given to people post 2015. While this still doesn't prove that there is any link to autism and other diseases through the use of thimerosol, the mercury contain compound in some vaccines, it is still disturbing that this ban was … [Read more...]

We all receive stress and the body can usually adjust to it. Sometimes our stress levels are higher and things are out of balance. There are natural ways to help balance out the effects excessive stress has on our body and minds. Some of these natural herbs work in more than one way to benefit your … [Read more...]

Palm oil is a natural plant fat which has gained a lot of focus recently, both positive and negative. The substance has potential health benefits according to research, benefiting the cardiovascular and nervous systems, amongst other positives. However, there are also concerns in using this product. … [Read more...]

Don't count the little guy out. Much smaller than the adult but in some cases more beneficial. Who are we talking about? The broccoli sprout. The sprout while much more effective fresh can be found in supplements. Researchers have found many nutritional and health benefits to this very tiny … [Read more...]

Science has confirmed that inflammation is the cause of all diseases. Inflammation is simply the body reacting to harmful substances such as refined sugar and fats, or stressful situations. Two types of inflammation exist, acute and chronic. The good news is we can fight inflammation by ingesting … [Read more...]

Limes, besides having huge amounts of Vitamin C, are known for other great health properties. For instance, studies have shown that limes and their peels help slow the hardening of the arteries in model animals. They are also full of antioxidants which are great for our immune system, especially … [Read more...]

Losing weight is a problem and goal of many females around the world. However some things such as eating the wrong types of food and exercising incorrectly will not be effective to losing weight. Eating real food that are not processed and packaged and exercising with high intensity and strength … [Read more...]

Licorice has been used in traditional medicine for generations but researchers wanted to see what the active ingredients aconitine, liquiritin, and glycyrrhetinic acid would do to calcium in the body. They found, after testing three groups (control, aconitine alone, all three) that calcium was … [Read more...]

Aluminum can be detoxified from the body with enough magnesium if the problem is addressed in time, but you probably want to reduce your exposure as much as possible to avoid potentially serious complications should it get too concentrated in your body. One way that a significant amount of aluminum … [Read more...]

Ayurvedic medicine has been practiced in India for the past 5000 years. By following this diet along with other practices like yoga and healthy living, you can help out your body and mind. The diet helps combat many of our modern plagues including anxiety, gut microbiome issues and weight … [Read more...]

Apricots, much like their seeds, are chock full of nutrients and vitamins, essential for your body. It's a drupe and member of the same family as other fruits like, such as plums, cherries and peaches. Their health benefits range from high concentrations of vitamin a and c, to being low in calories … [Read more...]

If you or a loved one have Multiple Sclerosis (MS), they are most likely already taking medications prescribed from their doctor, like corticosteroids. However, there are a variety of other natural treatments that can be used with "traditional" pharmaceuticals to improve the quality of life when … [Read more...]

Water fasting was, although previously used for ritualistic purposes, has been discovered to have amazing health benefits. A simple 3 day fast where you can consume only water has been proven to significantly help jump start a diet and radically improve high blood pressure. There have been human and … [Read more...]

Heavy metals in the chocolate that we eat Are both unsafe and unsettling. The two being discussed here are lead and cadmium. Whilst both naturally occurring, they are not healthy for human consumption and therefor should be avoided. The reason for these poisonous heavy metals being found in our … [Read more...]

Matcha, and other green teas were once thought of as the perfect superfood with their abundance of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties but a shop in South Africa is bringing a new contender to market. It contains a combination of turmeric, beetroot and rooibos teas to create a latte … [Read more...]

Apple cider vinegar is known for its miraculous weight loss properties, but there are people who wonder about its anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties. There are those who claim its acetic acid is perfect for arthritis pain. Arthritis already affects around 10 million people, just in the UK … [Read more...]

Roundup, a fairly common herbicide, has been shown to cause changes in gut microbiomes in rats. This herbicide, which is now being introduced into the world by your home garden and even some GMOs, has also been linked to cancer in some studies. This recent study doesn't help. The study examined the … [Read more...]

Aspirin is a common pain reliever. Check your medicine cabinet and you probably still have one, but the problems are also well known, ranging from childhood conditions to bleeding problems in adults. Switching to healthier methods may help over time. Once such idea is moving to an anti-inflammatory … [Read more...]

Sugar is known to cause many problems, but now there are thirty studies confirming the problems they cause, especially when it comes to weight gain and obesity. The studies took place worldwide and twenty of them were focused on children over adults, but they all come to same conclusion about sugar … [Read more...]

Due to new food guidelines there are certain foods you should just never eat raw. Some have been known forever, like beans, since they can contain poisons in their husks that are only shed during the soaking or cooking process. Other new ones are raw cookie dough. While raw eggs are at a chance for … [Read more...]

Nuts are known for the healthy fats, but not all nuts are made the same. Almonds are the clear winner with high amounts of vitamin E as well as being heart healthy and some studies show they help with insulin resistance. Brazil nuts, pecans, and cashews are known for the vitamins as well as their … [Read more...]

L-Carnitine is one of the "new" amino acids that you need for your body. It is one of those amino acids only found in animal products, like beef, so for those that don't eat meat, they'll need to take it in supplement form. It's main goal is to help transport fatty acids to the mitochondria for … [Read more...]

Scientists are urging people to use probiotics and other antimicrobials for more common spread illnesses. An antibiotic resistance is causing sepsis and other more serious diseases to become fatal. If doctors prescribed non antibiotic medicines for sinus, ear and other mild infections then … [Read more...]

Research shows that human bodies need Omega 3 fatty acids, but we have a hard time producing it. Western society has had dynamic changes in diet that have let to a lack of it in our everyday food, but it is considered important for long term brain development and fighting depression. Research on … [Read more...]

Choline is a very essential nutrient in the human body. In as much as the body produces Choline, it does not produce it in enough quantities to reap all its benefits in full. Choline plays an important role in cognitive development of babies and is therefore highly recommended for pregnant women. … [Read more...]

Do you have nerve damage? Some signs may be numbness or tingling in your hands and feet. You could have a sharp pain running down your leg. You could be suddenly more clumsy, or experience weakness. These symptoms can be caused by degenerative disease, performing the same movements day in and day … [Read more...]

Furthermore, the scientists were able to show that ferroptosis is triggered by oxidative stress, which is known to occur for instance during high metabolic activity of cells and high neuronal activity. In future investigations, study leader Marcus Conrad and his team aim to investigate how … [Read more...]

Juice is a perfect way to get that vitamin and mineral boost, especially when you're sick. You get all the nutrients you need and its easier to go down than a pill. For instance, pomegranate and tomato-carrot juice all have huge amounts of vitamin A & C, both perfect for building your immunity in … [Read more...]

Fiber is often the forgotten nutrient for your body, thanks to our low-carb diets. Fiber may have carbs in it, but it is often readily absorbed, not by our bodies but our gut bacteria. They need this to sustain their life and add to our digestive abilities. Adding in simple fiber, either through … [Read more...]

Recent research shows that a high carb diet may lead to higher rates of death in the world. People that had higher carb diets over balanced were 28 percent more likely to die. This was correlated with low incomes. People with lower incomes were more likely to substitute protein with carbs due to … [Read more...]

Coffee can give you that added boost in the morning but it also has its downsides, like the excess caffeine and elevated cortisol levels that come from that absorption of caffeine. Matcha is a perfect alternative. It has all the benefits of green tea and only 1/5 of the caffeine of coffee, giving … [Read more...]

It is now believed that muscles aid in the healing and proper growth of our body. The process known as proprioception is the key to this concept. It is basically a sensation that your body knows where it is going without looking, in other words that feeling you are about to say fall before you do. … [Read more...]

There are certain things we can do to increase the dopamine levels within our brains to fight depression and anxiety. Some of these activities include crossing off a list of tasks we have accomplished throughout the day, eating and drinking certain things like eggs, almonds, yogurt, bananas, milk … [Read more...]

Vitamin B12 is vital to proper cognitive, neurological and physiological functioning in humans and yet many people are deficient in this essential nutrient. Signs of vitamin B12 deficiency include any the following: dizzy spells, memory loss or bouts of forgetfulness, muscle weakness, pallor, … [Read more...]