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News & Articles By Michelle Simmons
09/16/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Increase your longevity with monk fruit
Monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii), also known as luo han guo, is a small, green, round fruit native to China. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine for various healing purposes, and researchers continue to explore the potential health benefits associated with this fruit. In a study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers found […]
09/11/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
A compound common in human diets found to have novel anti-cancer effects
The food you’re eating might be protecting you from cancer. A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine revealed that allyl isothiocyanate (AITC), a compound present in human diets, has novel cancer-fighting properties. AITC is commonly found in many cruciferous vegetables such as arugula, broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower. It is also the compound […]
07/25/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Astragalus alleviates inflammation and side effects of chemotherapeutic agents
For centuries, astragalus, also known as huang qi, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory effects. In a study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University examined astragalus saponins and found that the herb can inhibit inflammation and reverse the side […]
07/23/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
TCM’s red sage found to reduce inflammation and promote healing in those with acute kidney disease
Red sage, scientifically known as Salvia miltiorrhiza or danshen in Chinese, is a well-known herbal medicine in China and other Asian countries used for treating various health problems. A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine suggested that red sage can also be used for treating acute kidney injury. Acute kidney injury is a […]
07/16/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
A prebiotic used in TCM can regulate lipid and glucose metabolism, improving outcomes of metabolic disease
Improve your metabolic health by consuming poria (Poria cocos) mushroom, which is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. Poria mushrooms contain a water-insoluble polysaccharide that can be used as a prebiotic for preventing and treating metabolic diseases, as well as for regulating blood sugar and lipid metabolism, according to a study published in the Chinese […]
05/23/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Eucommia: A widely used plant in TCM that can protect neurons from damage caused by epilepsy
Researchers have found a new natural medicine that can protect nerve cells from epilepsy. In a study published in the journal The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers at Central South University in China found that eucommia (Eucommia ulmoides) contains a compound called aucubin, which exhibits protective effects on neurons against damage caused by epilepsy. […]
05/09/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Polyphenols in bog bilberry protect eyes against blue light damage
Researchers from Kyung Hee University in South Korea reported that polyphenols in bog bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum) have the ability to protect the retina from damage caused by blue light. The researchers published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. The researchers hypothesized that the polyphenols in bog bilberry can protect retinal pigment epithelial cells from […]
05/02/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Get your potatoes fresh: Processing them means you lose up to HALF their nutrients
Potatoes are known to be healthy. However, when they are processed, they lose most of their nutrients. In a new study, researchers looked at how much glycoalkaloids and phenolic compounds are there in whole potatoes and processed potatoes. For the study, researchers from China looked at the food nutrition and safety of potatoes. They quantified the […]
04/25/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Pomegranates alleviate severe menopausal symptoms
Middle-aged women start to experience menopausal symptoms, such as mood swings, depression, bone loss, and declining estrogen levels. Fortunately, there’s a natural way to reduce these symptoms: Consuming pomegranates. Pomegranates, which have been cultivated for more than 4,000 years, benefit women in many ways. These include: Reversing bone loss: A 2004 study published in the […]
04/24/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Research identifies glycoalkaloids, phenolic compounds in potatoes
A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness found that processing potatoes removes most of their nutrients. The study quantified glycoalkaloids and phenolic compounds in potatoes. Researchers from China looked at the nutritional profile and overall food safety of potatoes. They quantified the glycoalkaloids and phenolic compounds in three potato varieties, such as […]
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