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10/26/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Fight arthritis with breakfast: Fiber-rich food nourishes your microbiome, reduces chronic inflammation in joints

A study published in the journal Nature Communications showed that a fiber-rich diet could aid in the treatment of chronic inflammatory joint diseases through the increased production of short-chained fatty acids (SCFA) in the microbiome. The researchers discovered that when higher concentrations of SCFA are present, for example in bone marrow, the propionate gave rise […]

10/25/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Overweight after menopause? Try the Paleolithic diet for maintaining weight loss over the long term, reducing risk of diabetes

Postmenopausal women who are having a hard time maintaining their weight may want to try following the Paleolithic diet. Doing so decreases their risks of cardiovascular diseases and Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. “The results are remarkable. Despite giving the women free reigns to an unlimited intake, the weight loss was stable after […]

07/01/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Good fats, antioxidants, and sunshine: A recipe for beating Alzheimer’s

Two studies that were conducted at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm), Bordeaux Population Health (Bordeaux University) show that vitamin D deficiency can contribute to increasing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, especially if the person also doesn’t have a storage of “good fats” and antioxidant carotenoids. The studies led by Inserm […]

02/20/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Fruits and vegetables improve lung function: Just one extra serving every day can decrease your risk of disease by 24%

American physician, author, and speaker on public health issues Dr. Michael Heschel Greger, who wrote the book How Not to Die in 2016, is saying that a plant-based diet can safeguard you and your family against lung disease. According to Dr. Greger, data going back 50 years revealed that a high intake of fruits and […]

01/24/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Survival food staple: 12 household and medicinal uses for the onion

Onions are naturally tasty — add them to any dish, and they would surely make an already scrumptious meal even more flavorful. What’s better is, not only are items of joy to the palate, onions are also blessings to the body due to their many nutritional and medicinal benefits. What are those? Read this article and […]

01/16/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Chrysanthemum flowers found to have antitumor effects on prostate cancer

Chrysanthemin, which is the 3-glucoside of cyanidin, is a member of the anthocyanin class of natural products. According to an MTT assay (a colorimetric assay for assessing cell metabolic activity), chrysanthemin tends to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells, inducing dose-dependent and time-dependent cytotoxic effects in them. Chrysanthemin can be isolated from various plants […]

01/13/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Ginger and rosemary found to benefit the heart by maintaining healthy cholesterol levels

Ginger and rosemary can help a person’s heart and arterial health, according to a study published in the Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines. The paper, titled Possible hypocholesterolemic effect of ginger and rosemary oil in rats, pointed that ginger and rosemary have cholesterol-reducing effects after in vivo trials in rats that were fed with […]

01/11/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Korean herbal medicine confirmed to treat flu-like conditions

Researchers have found that mahwang-tang (also spelled as mahuang-tang in some studies), a traditional Korean herbal medicine, contains anti-inflammatory properties — making it ideal for treating flu-like diseases. In their study, titled Simultaneous determination and anti-inflammatory effects of traditional herbal medicine, mahwang-tang, a group of researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine conducted a simultaneous analysis of the nine […]

01/08/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Don’t sweat the exam: Another study confirms mindfulness reduces stress

Mindfulness lessens stress in students during exam periods, a study that appeared in the journal The Lancet Public Health showed. The study also showed that Buddhist meditation boosts pupils’ overall well-being. This ancient form of meditation is recommended by the National Health Service to help people feel better. University counseling rose by 50 percent from […]

12/29/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

When you trim your chia pet, put the clippings in your smoothie: Chia is a superfood

Chia seeds, which come from the plant Salvia hispanica, can be eaten as they are, or baked, or cooked, or mixed into other meals to add texture and make them more sumptuous. Endemic to the regions of southern Mexico, chia seeds are a member of the mint family and are an essential part of the […]

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