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12/06/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Accumulating evidence suggests curcumin and turmeric can treat psychiatric disorders

Living with a psychiatric disorder can be devastating for both sufferers and their loved ones. Unfortunately, many of the solutions offered by modern medicine do more harm than good while offering little in the way of relief. Thankfully, researchers have discovered that a compound in the popular Indian spice turmeric has the potential to effectively […]

12/04/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

The science speaks for itself: Artificial sweeteners trigger glucose intolerance

Sugar is unquestionably bad for you, with study after study linking it to a growing list of health problems. When you’re craving something sweet, you might believe that choosing food that uses artificial sweeteners is the healthier choice. Unfortunately, you’re not doing yourself any favors if you opt for alternatives like aspartame or sucralose. In […]

11/29/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Research: Eating lentils twice a week can reduce your risk of breast cancer by 24%

Are you already doing everything you can to prevent breast cancer? Sure, you’re exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet with plenty of organic produce, and maintaining a healthy weight, but just how many lentils are you eating? The answer to that last question is more important than you might think, as a recent study shows […]

11/24/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

SHOCK: 50% of freshwater insects are contaminated with microplastics

We tend to hear quite a bit about fish suffering from plastic contamination, with images of whales washing up on beaches with stomachs full of plastic bottles becoming an all-too-common sight these days. However, even animals that aren’t big enough to ingest water bottles are still suffering from plastic pollution. Recent research highlighted the shocking […]

11/24/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

The research is in: Black cumin seed oil can reverse life-threatening diseases

Inflammation has been linked to a slew of life-threatening diseases and other conditions ranging from cancer and heart disease to arthritis. Keeping inflammation at bay is an important part of staying healthy that is often overlooked – and one food that can help in this area is black cumin seed oil. Given all the damage […]

11/23/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

New research validates using cat’s claw to remedy breast cancer

It’s hard to believe that with all the scientific advancements that we have right now, chemotherapy – with its poor efficacy record and very dangerous side effects – is somehow the best treatment option for breast cancer. It’s a convenient belief for drug companies, but if you’ve ever suspected there must be a better way, […]

11/23/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Omega-3 fatty acid consumption associated with lower risk of early death

There is a lot of talk about foods that can send you to an early grave. We all know that we should avoid excess sugar and processed meats, but what is the flipside of that? If you want to take a more positive view and think about what you can do to make your life […]

11/21/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Do rumored spirulina benefits stand up to the scrutiny of science? Experts agree with a resounding YES

With so many foods and supplements being hyped these days for their ability to enhance health, it’s natural to have some doubts. They can’t all be as great as claimed, can they? Most of us are willing to concede that familiar foods like blueberries and broccoli are likely as beneficial as scientists say, but some […]

11/21/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Large study reveals that junk food really DOES increase your risk for cancer

We all know that junk food is terrible for us, but there may be occasions when you’re tempted to give in. Perhaps the vending machine is the social center at your office and you find yourself chatting and snacking more often than not, or you’ve given in to your kids’ requests that you buy the […]

11/18/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Natural chemicals produced by vegetables like kale and broccoli help maintain a healthy gut and prevent colon cancer

Cases of colon cancer are on the rise, which is bad news considering it’s the second leading cause of cancer death in adults in the U.S. How can you avoid being one of the 97,220 new cases of colon cancer expected this year? While there is a genetic component to colon cancer that you can’t […]

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