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11/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study finds you can relieve heartburn symptoms with a non-toxic, inexpensive orange-peel extract

Heartburn, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a painful disease that affects 60 percent of the adult population in the U.S. within a year. Fortunately, a non-toxic, inexpensive orange peel extract can help relieve heartburn symptoms. A clinical study has shown that D-limonene, a component of orange peels, can effectively relieve heartburn symptoms […]

10/26/2018 / By David Williams

Eat onions, apples after working out: Quercetin found to help reduce exercise-induced oxidative damage

Exercise can offer many surprising benefits. It’s a great way to lose weight and improve overall health, and if done correctly, it can even lead to muscle growth and improved bone density. It’s one of the best things you can do for your body, but did you know that it can carry some negative effects […]

10/22/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Spirulina may help alleviate some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

A study led by a team from the Indian Institute of Advanced Research has identified that spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) contains antioxidant-boosting properties that can improve the lifespan and locomotor behavior of patients with Parkinson’s disease. Their findings, published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, were the result of in vivo studies on the therapeutic effect of spirulina and its […]

10/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Cranberry extract prevents Alzheimer’s

Cranberry juice, which is full of antioxidants, demonstrates various health benefits and it is often used to prevent age-related brain decline. According to a study, cranberry extract (CBE) may even help treat Alzheimer’s disease. A natural part of life, aging is often linked to the accumulation of damages “at the molecular, cellular, and organ levels.” Damage like this […]

10/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Vitamin D and kidney health: Autoimmune diseases often lead to renal failure; increased levels of vitamin D found to improve proteinuria

It’s believed that inadequate vitamin D levels can increase one’s susceptibility to disease, and vice versa. The effects of vitamin D on disease are such that many experts have recommended supplementing this vitamin to people suffering from autoimmune disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Curcumin has been endorsed for this purpose as well, owing […]

10/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Camel’s milk found to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease from hypertension

Most of the Western world has been slow on the uptake when it comes to the benefits of camel’s milk. However, that means everyone’s missing out on what it can do for the body, such as potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases caused by hypertension, according to a study published in CyTA – Journal of […]

10/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Yerba mate found to prevent obesity by increasing energy expenditure

Adding dietary yerba mate to a person’s diet could be used to regulate obesity, as well as insulin resistance that accompanies the condition. This study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, looked at the effects of long-term supplementation of dietary yerba on adiposity and its resulting metabolic dysfunctions. Researchers selected C57BL/6J mice for the trials and […]

09/06/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The science behind the healing effects of ginger

Ginger is one of those plants widely known to have health benefits but is somehow not recognized by conventional medicine. It has been used by different cultures for centuries, not just as a spice, but also as a medicinal treatment for a variety of conditions. And modern science agrees, as proven by a large number of […]

08/20/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Reishi mushroom and certain microalgae are great ways to enhance your immune system

Every day, you are exposed to free radicals which, if uncontrolled, can cause various diseases. According to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the combination of extracts from reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) and Chlorella vulgaris (CV) can be an effective weapon against free radicals and their harmful effects. In chemistry, […]

08/13/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The combined extracts of the reishi and Egyptian chlorella vulgaris shown to have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

The reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) and Chlorella vulgaris are known as superfoods. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers sought to uncover the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and synergistic properties of the two. Aqueous extracts from reishi (GLE) and C. vulgaris (CVE) were collected for testing. These were examined for their phytochemical […]

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