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08/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Fighting colorectal cancer with gut health: Certain probiotic bacteria, combined with broccoli, found to prevent and reduce tumors

Broccoli has a lot of health benefits and is a known cancer-fighting food, but according to a recent study, combining the vegetable with engineered probiotics can help kill colorectal cancer cells. Even though the five-year survival rates for the earliest stages of colorectal cancer are “relatively good,” the later stages chances of survival decline as […]

08/28/2018 / By Edsel Cook

You should eat more dill – its uses range from treating digestive disorders to strengthening the immune system

Adding dill (Anethum sowa) to your recipes will not just improve the taste of your meals. The roots of this common spice contain plenty of phytochemicals that protect cells from harmful bacteria, microbes, and free radicals, reported Bangladeshi researchers. In addition to serving as a spice, dill also functions as a medicinal herb. The green […]

08/22/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Barberry found to prevent the formation of kidney stones

The extract of the desert barberry (Berberis trifoliata) was studied and found to be an effective alternative treatment for the reduction of the formation of stones in the bladder or urinary tract. A recent study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative medicines concluded that urolithiasis, which is a condition that affects one […]

08/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Researchers emphasize the importance of nutrition in preventing dementia

Nutrition experts have long stressed the role of essential nutrients in preventing deadly disease, an article on Nutra Ingredients USA stated. Some of them are now arguing for the recognition of other nutrients like curcumin and lutein that amend the symptoms of non-lethal yet serious diseases, such as the various forms of dementia. These like-minded […]

08/14/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Children should eat more veggies: A flavonoid found in them reduces the risk of eye cancer

If you’re a fan of vegetables, a recent study by researchers at Dalian University could give you another reason to keep on eating them: In their recent study, the team found that a quercetin, a compound found in many types of vegetables, has anti-cancer properties. The findings, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, was the result of a […]

08/09/2018 / By Janine Acero

Tomatoes are your best bet to prevent stomach cancer

Eating tomatoes may not only be good for your skin, but it may also help you prevent stomach cancer. According to a study published in the Journal of Cellular Physiology, tomato extracts can inhibit the growth of stomach cancer cells, which may be potentially useful in supporting conventional treatments. Stomach cancer is one of the most common types of […]

08/03/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Hesperidin, a flavonoid, can be used to reduce skin damage caused by constant sun exposure

Citrus lovers, rejoice: New research has found that a flavonoid found in citrus can help prevent skin damage brought about by ultraviolet radiation. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, has found that hesperidin can protect against photoaging caused by ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, and prevent wrinkles, skin thickening, and inflammation. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, […]

08/03/2018 / 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 […]

08/01/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Gynecologist uses her practice to spread the word about how a whole-foods plant-based diet helps women avoid disease

Did you know that following a whole-food plant-based diet (WFPB) can significantly improve your overall health and help you avoid various diseases? Dr. Padma Garvey, a gynecologist based in New York’s Hudson Valley, is known as “the plant-based doctor mom.” Dr. Garvey is an advocate of the WFPB diet, which she often discusses with her […]

07/26/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Powerful healing effects of taking quercetin and vitamin C

Your body can be compared to an extremely complex machine. For it to function normally and keep itself safe from potential threats, such as disease, it needs to take nutrients from your environment, specifically, through your diet. Quercetin is one of the many natural chemicals you obtain from eating plants. Although not as well-known as […]

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