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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
10/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The anti-atherosclerotic effects of traditional fermented cheese whey
Researchers from Xinjiang Medical University in China have found that traditional fermented cheese whey (TFCW), a common byproduct in the cheese-making process, has significant anti-atherosclerotic potential. Their findings, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also revealed that TFCW is able to improve lipid metabolism and protect the aorta of those already with atherosclerosis. For this study, […]
10/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
A growing body of evidence is backing the health benefits of curcumin
The benefits of curcumin, the most active ingredient in turmeric, have already been well-known and well-discussed. In a recently-published paper, these benefits are front-and-center once more, as the many benefits of the compound curcumin, which are extracted from the spice turmeric, were discussed. According to the paper, the compound helps manage oxidative and inflammatory conditions, metabolic […]
09/21/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Health Ranger says: To beat stress, eat superfoods and avoid toxins
Feeling stressed lately? You’re not alone. In a survey, the American Psychological Association (APA) found that at least 44 percent of Americans have reported increased stressed levels over the past five years. Concerns over money and work are perennial stressors; however, a recent poll has also identified politics and media as sources of stress. In his […]
08/25/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Plant-based omega 3s found to improve cholesterol in people with impaired glucose metabolism
A team of researchers has discovered that utilizing camelina oil can bring down levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and overall cholesterol for people with impaired glucose metabolism. The research broke down the relationship between camelina oil, fatty fish, and lean fish with blood lipid and glucose metabolism and low-grade inflammation. Camelina oil, which comes from a flowering plant known […]
08/25/2018
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By Ralph Flores
From superfood to superspice: Latest health trends focus on the benefits of spices like cumin, turmeric, cayenne and cinnamon
The next best thing in food may very well be your spice rack. No longer just used for seasoning, spices are being recognized for their therapeutic value. In an article that appeared in the Daily Mail, six spices have been dubbed as the “in” food for 2018, with scientific literature to back them up: Turmeric – […]
08/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
There are more than 115 phytochemical components in ginger – no wonder it’s considered a top superfood
It wouldn’t be far-fetched to think that Hippocrates was referring to ginger (Zingiber officinale) in his famous quote about letting food be your medicine and your medicine your food: It’s a spice that is heavily used around the world, both as a dietary condiment and a medicinal plant. It’s a member of the Zingiberaceae family, in which […]
08/03/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Flour made from orchid tubers can protect the liver from drug-induced toxicity
A severe side effect of drug treatment is liver damage. In some cases, a specific medication that a physician may have prescribed to treat a disease may make it worse for your liver – the organ primarily responsible for purifying toxins in the blood. One such case is isoniazid, a commonly used drug for treating tuberculosis. While […]
07/28/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The Chinese cucumber, also known as gac, is known for its medicinal and nutritional properties, including beta-carotene, lycopene, antioxidants
Gac – the fruit with a seemingly strange-sounding name – contains potentially healthy benefits, according to research. The study, conducted by researchers from Pandu College in India, was published in the journal Agroforestry Systems. The researchers evaluated the nutritional properties, as well as the antioxidant levels, of the gac plant (M. cochinchinensis Spreng., Cucurbitaceae). The findings indicated that the fruits of […]
07/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Drink more black ginseng tea to prevent diabetes
Ginseng, a herb that’s been used in many traditional systems of medicine in Asia, can improve abnormally high levels of glucose, as well as blood cholesterol, to effectively regulate – or even prevent – Type 2 diabetes, according to a study by researchers from South Korea. In particular, researchers identified black ginseng, a derivative of […]
06/23/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Nutritionists find that turmeric is a safe and natural way of preserving fish
Turmeric, for the uninitiated, has a lot of health benefits – making it a staple in a lot of dishes and traditional medicine the world over. However, a study published in the open-access journal CyTA – Journal of Food has introduced a novel method of using this already widely used spice. In the study, researchers from Alagappa University in India and the Universidade […]
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