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09/10/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Some of the best natural methods to promote thyroid health

Your thyroid gland may be just a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, but it is vital to the function of many of your body’s most important organs, which includes the heart, brain, liver, kidneys, and skin. An important part of the endocrine system, it is responsible for the production, storage, […]

09/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Scientists discover that fermenting blueberries can restore cognitive function, improve memory for people with amnesia

Blueberry vinegar may help boost memory and restore the cognitive function of people with dementia, according to researchers from Konkuk University. In their study, which appeared in Science Daily, the team examined whether vinegar made from blueberries, which are rich with different active compounds, might help improve cognitive function and stop cognitive deterioration. As part of their study, […]

09/06/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Nutrition’s role in mental health: Research shows a healthy diet promotes psychological well-being

Nutrition plays a direct, if not essential, role in how well we handle day-to-day situations and our risk of developing psychiatric disorders. A collection of new studies published in a special section of the November 2017 issue of the journal Clinical Psychological Science has concluded on the distinct power food has on the brain. As explained by guest […]

09/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Gout: Another metabolic disorder that can be controlled through lifestyle

If you have gout, the best possible way to manage it is by changing your lifestyle. An editorial published in the International Journal of Clinical Rheumatology suggested that gout, which is a rheumatologically oriented metabolic disease, can be controlled by making lifestyle and dietary changes. Gout, as defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), […]

09/01/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Eat more foods with choline, such as eggs, during pregnancy to give baby a brain boost

Eating choline-rich foods during pregnancy may improve prenatal brain development, a study published in the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology showed. A team of researchers at the Cornell University examined 26 expectant mothers as part of the study. The women were randomly divided into two groups, all of whom consumed the same diet. The women were […]

08/29/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Probiotics protect your liver by decreasing the amount of fat build-up in the body

Researchers from Saudi Arabia have found out that probiotics can prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Their recent research showed that increasing the number of good bacteria in the gut helped reduce the number of lipids that gathered in the liver. NAFLD has been linked with diabetes, liver cirrhosis, liver fibrosis, and obesity. Like those diseases, […]

08/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Signs and symptoms of zinc deficiency – do you know what to look for?

After iron, zinc is the most common mineral in the body. This mineral plays important roles in the functioning of more than 300 hormones and enzymes, and a deficiency in zinc may lead to various health problems. People with zinc deficiency may experience symptoms, such as brittle nails, white spots on the fingernails, hair loss, […]

08/26/2018 / By Mike Adams

Left-wing media declares WAR on human health: Coconut oil, vitamin D and nutrition under extreme attack

The left-wing media hasn’t merely declared war on reason and liberty; they’re now waging a coordinated, full-on attack on human health. Two recent attacks highlight the nefarious agenda in the anti-human media: The attacks on coconut oil, one of the cleanest, healthiest plant-based dietary fat source on the planet. Attacks on vitamin D, a potent […]

08/25/2018 / 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 – […]

08/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Carotenoids are also good for your hearing: Study

You probably know by now that carotenoids are good for your eyes. But have you heard about them boosting your cognition and your hearing as well? Experts are suggesting that carotenoids like lutein are able to sharpen a person’s brain and hearing through the same processes that lets them enhance one’s eyesight, an article on […]

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