Glyphosate, Too Complex to Ignore
We all eat. We all want as few toxins in our food as possible. We all hope there is enough healthy and delicious food to go around. Food is powerful. ...
08-19-2022
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The Best Diet for Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
Is the apparent protection of plant-based diets for thyroid health due to the exclusion of animal foods, the benefits of plant foods, or both? There are several autoimmune ...
08-19-2022
Overweight? Cumin Spice Works Better Than Obesity Drugs
Cumin, a warm, peppery seed found in spice cabinets around the globe, helped overweight individuals lose as much weight as those taking weight loss medications, with added benefits ...
08-18-2022
Extra Protein Does Not Enlarge Muscles
A review of 49 studies on a total of 1800 weightlifters, who lifted at least twice a week for at least six weeks, found that doubling the recommended ...
08-18-2022
Research Project Takes Aim at Magnesium Deficiency
Nearly half of Western people don't get enough of this nutrient that's crucial to brain and cardiovascular health, muscle and nerve function, detoxification, mitochondrial function and activation of ...
08-18-2022
Natural Remedies for Migraines That Work Fast
Migraines are a neurological syndrome that affects nearly 12% of the population regularly. Migraines are 3 times more common in women than men. One in four households in ...
08-17-2022
Intermittent Fasting Can Improve Blood Sugar in Diabetics: Study
New research has found that intermittent fasting, a popular eating style, may help people with Type 2 diabetes to better control their blood sugar. The study found that ...
08-17-2022
Pros and Cons of Guarana
If you enjoyed an energy drink recently, chances are it contained an ingredient known as guarana (Paullinia cupana). This plant, which is native to the Amazon rainforest, is ...
08-17-2022
A Key Food to Grow With Limited Space
This 'emergency' food requires surprisingly little effort and very limited space (a windowsill will do), but you'll be rewarded with a daily power burst of nutrients, antioxidants and ...
08-17-2022
Healthy Ways to Replenish Electrolytes
On hot summer days, you’re more at risk for becoming dehydrated and depleted or imbalanced in important minerals. Try these suggestions for getting more of these essential nutrients, ...
08-17-2022
Well Being: Ultra-Processed Foods
It is possible. We can make simple changes in our habits that will have huge consequences on our health and quality of life. These changes are often best ...
08-16-2022
Beets to Lower Blood Pressure
Why would I want to eat beets? Because my mother happened to like beets and said they were good for me. You did not say “no” to my ...
08-16-2022
Effortless Eating: Nutrition Made Simple
Are you confused by nutrition? What to eat, when to eat it, what’s good, what’s bad?
08-15-2022
Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease by Eating Two Delicious Fruits Loaded With an Essential Mineral for Heart Health
Stunning research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham is showing that the consumption of enough potassium – an essential mineral – can actually reduce the risk of heart disease. ...
08-15-2022
Do Potatoes Increase the Risk of Diabetes?
Does the link between white potatoes and diabetes extend to non-fried potatoes without butter or sour cream? The trouble for white potatoes began in 2006, when the Harvard ...
08-14-2022
Vegetarian Women Have 33% Greater Risk of Hip Fracture – Here Are Three Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk
There are plenty of reasons a person might choose to go vegetarian. For example, many people are choosing plant-based diets for environmental and ethical reasons. Another major reason ...
08-13-2022
Is Kratom Safe?
Kratom is a tree in the coffee family. It’s found in Thailand and neighboring countries. For centuries, people in Southeast Asia have used its leaves for both increased ...
08-12-2022
Can Black Cardamom Prevent Lung Cancer?
Black cardamom contains potent bioactive compounds that could be used in the treatment or prevention of lung cancer, according to a new study. The main challenges associated with ...
08-12-2022
Grain-Free, Low-Carb Substitutes for Pasta
Do you feel heavy in the gut after eating pasta? Do you have a wheat sensitivity? Do you gain weight if you eat too much pasta? If you ...
08-12-2022
Daily Dose of Baking Soda May Help Combat Autoimmune Disease
According to the National Institutes of Health, over 23 million Americans currently live with some type of autoimmune disease – which can encompass such potentially debilitating conditions as ...
08-11-2022
How Rhubarb Might Ward Off Colon Disease
Emodin, a compound found in Chinese rhubarb (Rheum palmatum), may help prevent colorectal disease due to impressive therapeutic effects, including anti-inflammatory and antitumor properties. STORY AT-A-GLANCE As a ...
08-11-2022
Is Fructose As Addictive and Harmful As Alcohol?
Millions of pounds are consumed annually, yet it may be more like a drug than a food and just as damaging and addictive as alcohol... Fructose, which literally ...
08-11-2022
AHA News: Is Caffeine a Friend or Foe?
Caffeine jump-starts your day and puts a bounce in your step. It can help you focus, improve your mood and maybe even help you live longer. But how ...
08-9-2022
Wellness Tourism: Retreat to Advance
At the end of July, Kristen Campbell announced that she would be hosting her first beach yoga retreat in October. In a week, it was fully booked. Campbell, ...
08-9-2022
Direct Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Chronic Inflammation
In a world first, genetic research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) has demonstrated a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of ...
08-8-2022