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08/20/2018 / 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 […]

07/31/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

The scientific evidence behind some well-known home remedies

From honey for a sore throat to ginger candy for nausea, there are common home remedies everyone turns to in a pinch. And though most will undoubtedly attest to their efficacy, the big question is whether they really work. Scientific evidence says some do while some don’t, and you may be surprised to find which ones […]

04/04/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Treat and even prevent diabetes with ginger: Study finds it improves several markers of the disease

Are you doing everything you can to avoid diabetes or control it if you already have it? It’s a frightening illness that can severely impact a person’s quality of life and even lead to death, so it’s only natural that people who are concerned about their health take steps to reduce their risk. Perhaps you’re […]

02/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Foods, herbs and spices that help reverse insulin resistance

According to an article on GreenMedInfo.com, patients with diabetes no longer need to rely on drugs to manage their blood sugar. Eating the right combination of “food[s], herbs, and spices” can help boost their insulin sensitivity. The hormone insulin makes cells “open up” and take in glucose from the blood, but with insulin resistance, cells […]

01/13/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Ginger and rosemary found to benefit the heart by maintaining healthy cholesterol levels

Ginger and rosemary can help a person’s heart and arterial health, according to a study published in the Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines. The paper, titled Possible hypocholesterolemic effect of ginger and rosemary oil in rats, pointed that ginger and rosemary have cholesterol-reducing effects after in vivo trials in rats that were fed with […]

12/22/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Nutritional therapist shares 11 foods that will help you sleep better

In a recent study, it was revealed that at least 38 percent of individuals from the United Kingdom are sleep deprived, and women aged 35 to 44 were affected the worst. The survey looked into the sleeping habits of 14 countries and based on the results, the British were the worst sleepers. Listed below are […]

12/11/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Superfoods to combat arthritis: Ginger, berries, fish and other anti-inflammatory foods

Individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis can experience mild to severe joint pain, and this often affects their daily lives. Thankfully, there are some superfoods that can help you deal with this kind of pain. These superfoods help lower oxidative stress, or the body’s ability to “counteract or detoxify harmful chemicals.” Dr. Bhawna Gupta, from KIIT University […]

06/21/2016 / By D. Samuelson

Turmeric and ginger tea, an anti-inflammatory remedy

Inflammation is a primary way that our body deals with stress, like when a you get a fever. But in today’s toxic environment, inflammation can become a chronic, quiet bacterial, fungal or viral invader, which can greatly disturb the trillions of healthy bacteria found in your digestive tract. If left unresolved, this “unseen” inflammation will weaken your system and make you susceptible to a […]

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