Archives for February 2018

CBD is on of 80 chemical compounds found in marijuana, also known as the cannabis plant. Unlike other compounds, CBD is not psychoactive, which means it does not produce the high typically associated with marijuana. Studies have shown that marijuana, or the CBD component of marijuana, can help with … [Read more...]

Processed foods are starting to show higher risks of cancer, so says a study conducted in France and Brazil. The study looked as mass produced, packaged items with high shelf lives. They found that not all processed food increased your cancer risk, but some did by almost 10%. Cheese, pasta and … [Read more...]

People with an appreciation of science and medical history know that the first antibiotics were discovered and developed from molds and other natural compounds that grow in the ground. And, to this day, scientists are still discovering useful such compounds. One new group that was recently found, … [Read more...]

It's flu season, and everyone is preparing for the possible effects of the disease. And when you have it, it often feels like your mind is stuck in the mud. Is this just your imagination acting up? Science says no. Studies on cognition have shown that fighting the flu diverts resources usually … [Read more...]

Your metabolism will slow as you get older but there are ways to kick it back into high gear as though you were 18 again. Stop with the yo-yo dieting. It bounces the body too far off track and gets your body confused. Make sure you exercise. That is key to burning calories and getting your body … [Read more...]

Asparagine has been found to be key to breast cancer. In studies, they have found that breast cancers have a high percentage of asparagine in them, a type of amino acid. When this reduced, either by drugs or food, metastasis was greatly reduced in those cancerous cells. This shows great promise and … [Read more...]

Everyone knows that heart health is critical to living a long, happy life. But what foods can contribute the most to a heart-healthy lifestyle? The answers are easy: foods that most of us know and love already have the added benefit of being big supporters of heart health. These include oats, … [Read more...]

Most people don't think twice about the personal care products that they buy - after all, these products are tested, regulated, and thus must be deemed safe for the general public, right? Well, things in actuality aren't quite so simple. Looking deeper into the label, we see that many of these … [Read more...]

In today's busy, hectic world, many, if not all, of us deal with stress and fatigue from time to time - or all the time. However, there are natural, easy-to use remedies and supplements that might be able to assist with these issues. Specifically, the plant rhodiola rosea, also known as "golden … [Read more...]

There are a number of competing diets out there, all with their various proponents. However, one thing that everyone fundamentally agrees upon is that, to lose weight, you have to burn more than you take in. This, in turn, is the underlying premise of the simple CICO - Calories In, Calories Out - … [Read more...]

A well balanced diet and good nutrition keeps you healthy. But you need energy to stay focused and keep you motivated and more productive. You may not enjoy all of them, but you will find at least two or three to add to your menu. Learn how much more you can increase your level of production by … [Read more...]

Vitamin E has been found to have healthy bone density benefits states the article. Researchers are now beginning to look at its effects on postmenopausal women. A group of scientist at Texan Tech University carried out a study to look at the effects of vitamin E on bone density in post menopausal … [Read more...]

A recent study shows that a substance commonly found on some food can increase the growth of cancer in the body. The chemical called "asparagine" is an amino acid found in such foods as asparagus, seafood and poultry. Researchers at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute found that laboratory … [Read more...]

Insulin resistance is one of the latest in trends that we are seeing in the Western World. With our diets of refined sugar and food, insulin problems abound, but luckily there are foods you can eat to help combat that. Berries are good start. While they contain natural sugars, the body is able to … [Read more...]

Echinacea is known as a wonder plant. It has been used for generations to boost the immune system, but now research is confirming what people have known for ages. For instance, immune system boosts were seen when taking it for 14 days. Researchers in Australia found boosted white blood cell counts … [Read more...]

The nasty flu is going around. Everyone is passing it around. You may not be able to prevent it this season. But what about preventing the odds and giving your body a better chance? Get your offensive team ready and strengthen that immune system. These items are natural and are ready to help … [Read more...]

Sleepless nights? It might be more than just anxiety. There may be culprit you may not have considered. While most of us know how important it is to eat right to maintain overall good health and weight, but what about our sleep? If you find yourself missing too many nights of ample rest you may … [Read more...]

Turmeric is one of the latest superfoods to hit the market. Even though it is an ancient food used in ayeruvedic medicine, it is only recently being looked at for its anti-inflammatory properties. While it does has anti-inflammatory and other beneficial properties, the real helper is curcumin, which … [Read more...]

Niacin is a necessary nutrient and vitamin for our body. It has excellent abilities to help fight high triglycerides and has been used for decades to fight that but recently it is part of some high-energy drinks. One of the things it can do is something known as "niacin flush," where basically your … [Read more...]

Most people are highly unaware of the benefits of antioxidants, amazing natural substances with numerous health benefits. These compounds can prevent disease, slow aging, improve immune system and liver function, and deliver other benefits as well. So, now that we know the benefits of antioxidants, … [Read more...]

You wouldn't think food would inflict pain, but anyone who has an inflammatory disease, knows that some foods will cause flareups in their disease. Dairy is one of the easy culprits. While it is generally seen as safe, often we cannot process the lactose and causes bloating and flatulence. Same with … [Read more...]

Vitamin C has several different benefits which can aid in health in the immediate and long term. Vitamin C can help with weight loss, allowing one to burn about 30 percent more fat during exercises. It can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by facilitating blood cell function and muscle … [Read more...]

Several options are available to get rid of period cramps. One of them is acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine. Half of the women trialed saw improvements. Epsom Salt Baths help improve circulation and extra olive oil and fish oil are on par with pain medicines. Sleeping allows the body to … [Read more...]

Rats exposed to cell phones were found to get cancer. The study examined the rats over the course of two years, giving them 18 hours of exposure per day to the phone. It was turned on for 10 minutes and then off for 10. The finds found that they developed a rare heart cancer. While this may not seem … [Read more...]

Diabetes, especially type 2, often stems from a general lack of exercise in combination with a poor diet, of rich sugary foods. While that is the most common reason for it, there are foods that can cause diabetes. Often these are things found "extra" in our food like arsenic from water or BPA or PCB … [Read more...]