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07/20/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Lipoic acid in nutritional supplements found to help prevent multiple sclerosis, study finds

The results of a new pilot study showed the efficacy of lipoic acid in the reduction of whole brain atrophy among patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) compared with recently approved FDA drug ocrelizumab (brand name Ocrevus). In a randomized, double-blind study, researchers found that a daily dose of 1,200 mg of lipoic acid […]

07/20/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Preventing Alzheimer’s may be as easy as eating these 5 common foods

Alzheimer’s disease is an insidious illness; often developing without indication and leaving patients and families alike with a heavy burden. The latest statistics reveal that around five million Americans currently live with the disease. This number is estimated to peak at 16 million by 2050. The Alzheimer’s Association calculates that someone in the United States […]

07/19/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Green tea nutrients found to successfully treat scars when used in a cream

It’s time to go green — and spread all that loving goodness on your skin. A new study conducted by the University of Manchester found that cream infused with green tea extract significantly reduced the appearance and thickness of newly formed scars. The topical agent, which contained the tea compound epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), was already […]

07/19/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Another great reason to drink ORGANIC, Fair Trade coffee: It decreases your risk of heart disease

A 16-year-long multinational cohort study concluded that moderate consumption of coffee decreased the risk of developing heart disease, regardless of its preparation. Authors of the study concluded that adults who consumed three cups of freshly-brewed coffee were less likely to die of stroke or any form of liver or heart disease. Men showed an 18 […]

07/18/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

14 Herbs for healing the thyroid naturally

Think of your thyroid as a car engine. This tiny, butterfly-shaped gland located near the Adam’s apple produces the hormones that are needed by your cells to perform at their optimum level. The thyroid gland influences all systems, but plays a crucial role in the functioning of the heart, brain, kidneys, and liver. External factors […]

06/15/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Ten potent SUPERFOODS you can grow right at home, without spending a fortune

It is a misconception to think that you have to be well off to eat nutritious items. You can save money by growing these 10 healthful superfoods in your backyard garden or inside your home. Carrot – The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) says that eating carrots reduces the risk of developing certain types […]

05/07/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Vitamin D helps friendly bacteria repopulate the gut, making it the perfect campanion to probiotic supplements

A high fat diet alone cannot trigger a metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions associated with an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. Researchers of a new study published in Physiology said that vitamin D deficiency is needed for this syndrome to progress. Authors reached this conclusion after observing mice and their gut bacteria. […]

04/02/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Blueberries the new antidepressants? Plant nutrients found to protect “happy hormones” in women who recently gave birth

One in every seven women will suffer from postpartum depression. Mental health groups warn that even women who are not diagnosed with the condition may still experience minor mood swings known as the “baby blues.” Current studies point to the physiological links between hormones and the onset of certain mental disorders such as depression and […]

04/02/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Tea found to play a major role in the fight against dementia

Cut your dementia risk in half by simply drinking a cup or two of tea every day. Scientists have found that the refreshing drink is not only good for your tummy but for your brain too. These benefits can be seen regardless of the variety of tea you prefer, be it green, black, or oolong. Moreover, […]

03/30/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Do you have this natural painkiller growing in your back yard?

Known as the “poor man’s opium”, wild lettuce is an excellent and natural painkiller. Lactuca Virosa can be used as an alternative to traditional and often addictive prescription painkillers. The power of this vegetable – a cousin to the lettuce we buy at the grocery store – is found in the white substance produced in its leaves […]

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