Archives for August 2018

New study: Chinese folk medicine displays remarkable anti-arthritis activity Two different natural methods of arthritic treatment called Diu Le Bang and Claoxylon indicum are showing to have much promise when it comes to working as both pain relievers and anti-inflammatory treatments. Diu Le Bang … [Read more...]

Why you should avoid aspartame at all costs Aspartame has been credibly linked to a variety of health problems, including the ones it is supposedly meant to help avoid like diabetes and obesity. Aspartame can confuse your body symptoms and increase your appetite. It may also increase the risk of … [Read more...]

Supplements for IBS and IBD: 10 natural remedies to put out the fire in your gut An irritable bowel can interfere with the day, adding difficulty to seemingly ordinary tasks. Millions of men and women are bothered by the syndrome and sometimes, Irritable Bowel Disease. If you are one of those … [Read more...]

11 Largest Nutrition Lies in the Media Corporate sponsorship of the news media can often result in inaccurate information being disseminated to the public. For example, blanket condemnation of all saturated fats ignores the benefits of some healthy fats, like coconut oil and ghee. The press hyped … [Read more...]

Beloved by the Japanese, horseradish could hold the key to the cure for cancer University of Illinois researchers have found that the glucosinolates found in horseradish have potent anti cancer and antioxidant properties. Glucosinolates can inhibit tumor growth, and may also help to regulate the … [Read more...]

It’s Not Arthritis: Paget’s Disease (+ 5 Ways to Manage Symptoms of This Bone Disease) Although Paget’s Disease of Bone may have similar symptoms to arthritis, they are two separate diseases with different causes. Paget’s Disease results from a defect in how the body replaces old bone tissue with … [Read more...]

Here's how fluoride destroys your health in obvious, and not so obvious, ways Fluoridated water, once regarded as a boon, has been a normal part of life for decades, for many individuals. Unfortunately, data is accumulating that suggests that the continuous consumption of fluoridated water causes … [Read more...]

Food for thought: Brown rice reduces cognitive dysfunction linked to Alzheimer's Medical researchers are well-aware that O. sativa has the ability to act as a preventative measure against Alzheimer's, but since this component is hard for our bodies to absorb, they have been steadily trying to find … [Read more...]

Products of omega-3 fatty acid metabolism may have anticancer effects, study shows When the body digests Omega 3 fatty acids, it produces endocannabinoid compounds that are related to compounds found in marijuana, but which lack a psychoactive effect. Endocannabinoid molecules bind to the … [Read more...]

What you need to know about using herbal remedies to treat anxiety disorders American citizens are more likely to face psychological disorders than any other country across the globe. Many patients are starting to adapt to more natural methods to control their increased anxiety symptoms as opposed … [Read more...]

9 Spices Which Can Help In Treating Frequent Gas And Flatulence Any condition that causes constipation and diarrhea can increase the frequency of flatulence, bloating and pain associated with gas. The average adult farts around 13 to 21 times every day. Exercise and the practice of avoiding some … [Read more...]

Why pecans should be your go-to snack when you're hungry There's a few compelling reasons why pecans make an ideal healthy snack. Pecans pack an impressive amount of antioxidants, even more so than almonds and walnuts, which include several vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A and E, calcium, … [Read more...]

Almost 1 out of 2 people are not taking enough zinc: Here are 10 reasons why you should start supplementing today Over 20% of adults do not get the recommended amount of Zinc in their natural diet as they should each day. Adults over the age of 14 should be receiving around 8 mg to 11 mg each day … [Read more...]

6 Common Signs That Your Body Is In Ketosis (Good And Bad) The Keto Diet is all the rage right now, but being in ketosis isn't always a good thing for your body. Recognizing the common signs of ketosis is imperative in protecting your body from dangerous consequences. If you find yourself … [Read more...]

The therapeutic heart benefits of long-term administration of Nigella sativa (black cumin seed) A study was done involving 15 different rats that were divided into control groups, exercise groups, and Nigella sativa (fennel) groups. Exercise was shown to have the most positive impact when it came … [Read more...]

Leucine: The Muscle-Building Amino Acid Your Body Needs Leucine, a branched-chain amino acid, which means that structurally speaking it's made up of several different amino groups, is not an amino acid that the human body can produce. Unlike many elements ingested by the human body, leucine is … [Read more...]

Compound found in green tea dissolves dangerous plaque found in blood vessels Recent research by the University of Leeds and Lancaster University suggests that green tea contains a compound called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) that has an amazing ability to help break up protein plaques in the … [Read more...]

4 benefits your body gets from eating chocolate People often consider eating chocolate as a taboo activity, but in actuality, regular consumption of it can be healthy for your body. It has several compounds with health compounds that are contained in other food widely considered healthy like … [Read more...]

The brain-boosting effects of pomegranates, even after a stroke Polyphenols are what help protect various plants from the harmful impact of UV rays while sitting in the song. Researchers are finding that this ingredient is also highly responsible for healing the body after experiencing a stroke. … [Read more...]

Detox Diet Plan: How to Detoxify the Body & Reset Your Health A modern lifestyle ensures that most of us are exposed to an array of toxins in our food, water and air everyday. Fortunately, expensive gadgets and ingredients and complicated techniques are not essential to remove these invaders from … [Read more...]

White Pepper Benefits vs. Black Pepper Benefits: Same or Different? Black Pepper, the “King of Spices,” also has a white variant produced when skins are removed from nearly ripe peppercorns. These white peppercorns are rich in a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, as well as micronutrients like … [Read more...]

Hailed by traditional Chinese healers as an "immortal health elixir," kombucha is one of the best beverages for health Kombucha, the superfood beverage of fermented tea, contains a wide variety of helpful bioactive compounds, including potent antioxidants like catechins, which can also inhibit the … [Read more...]

5 sources of fibre you should be eating right now With only 13% of American women and a flabbergasting 4% of American men getting more than the recommended daily consumption of it, dietary fiber may just be America’s most undervalued and underutilized nutrient. Protein, fat, sugar and carbs of … [Read more...]

12 Flu Natural Remedies There are many indications that you might be battling the flu. A high fever, cough, leaky nose, an achy body, tiredness, diarrhea, and throwing up are all classic flu symptoms. So how do you combat the flu naturally? You can ingest plenty of vitamin C and vitamin d3. Taking … [Read more...]

tBHQ, the Food Ingredient that May Cause Cancer? tBHQ is a water-soluble tan, crystalline powder, used as an ingredient in cosmetics and in some ant and roach insecticides. It's also an ingredient found in many human foods. But, is that bad? Depends upon whom you ask. The FDA and USDA say the … [Read more...]

Star Fruit: The Vitamin C Powerhouse that Supports Immunity & Digestion We often hear a lot of talk about Vitamin C, but what most people don't know is that starfruit is a powerhouse of this vitamin. It's native to Vietnam, Nepal, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, and Indonesia, and color ranges … [Read more...]

Bacteria in the gut may lead to anxiety, depression Did you know that when obese people or those with type 2 diabetes have too much bacteria in their gut it can lead to depression and anxiety? The good news is that those symptoms get much better when the sufferer is given a proper antibiotic. This … [Read more...]