Published in the journal Nutrition Research, this study evaluated the effect of probiotic supplementation on the cellular innate activity of healthy elderly participants. All experiments were conducted by researchers from Finland and the US. Immune function declines with age, but scientists believe that probiotic supplementation can slow or reverse age-related changes.The researchers hypothesized that probiotic supplementation could enhance immune … Continue reading Probiotics improve cellular immune function in elderly
Treat skin conditions in the comfort of your own home using this homemade all-natural salve
Jewelweed or spotted touch-me-not is a beautiful ornamental plant. Homesteaders know that its pretty flowers can also be used to make a soothing salve that treats poison ivy. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) What is jewelweed? Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) grows best in the shade. The plant is easy to grow in almost any area with constantly moist soil. Jewelweed … Continue reading Treat skin conditions in the comfort of your own home using this homemade all-natural salve
Natural remedies for rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Use turmeric to relieve and prevent arthritis symptoms
Rheumatoid arthritis can be a challenging condition to manage. Many people suffer relentless joint pain and stiffness that can seriously limit their range of motion with this illness, and medication either doesn’t address the problem sufficiently or brings about too many unpleasant side effects to be worth taking. However, one natural treatment is gaining popularity … Continue reading Natural remedies for rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Use turmeric to relieve and prevent arthritis symptoms
Nutritional Live Blood Analysis
Nutritional Blood Analysis is a unique test that’s done with a single drop of blood placed under a high-powered microscope. You then get to see a living picture of your blood on a computer monitor while the test is being conducted. This is an amazing opportunity to really look inside of yourself. My expierence: Despite … Continue reading Nutritional Live Blood Analysis
A Simple 5-Step Bedtime Routine That Really Works
Source: A Simple 5-Step Bedtime Routine That Really Works by Dr. Edward Group We’ve all been there. You crawl into bed, drowsy and ready to drift into dreamland. But just as you start to doze off, you remember that you forgot to respond to an email. You open your eyes and reach for your phone. An … Continue reading A Simple 5-Step Bedtime Routine That Really Works
Epigenetics May Explain Why Stress From Exercise is Good for the Heart
In the exercise community, it is often preached that working out is a form of medicine and can be crucial to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Routine exercise helps to retain healthy body weight and has been shown to lower the risk of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. It’s even been shown … Continue reading Epigenetics May Explain Why Stress From Exercise is Good for the Heart
A potential cholesterol-lowering agent in olive leaves?
Diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes, is now considered a global pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, the global prevalence of diabetes among adults has risen from five percent to nearly nine percent in 2014. Diabetes is a chronic condition that can cause blindness, heart attacks, kidney failure, stroke and even death. Statistics show that in 2016, diabetes directly caused … Continue reading A potential cholesterol-lowering agent in olive leaves?
Survival first aid: How to treat spider bites
Spiders, for the most part, are harmless. They will rather hide or run away from a threat than engage in a fight. However, if they feel cornered, they will bite any threat, including humans. Luckily, most spider bites aren’t strong enough to break the skin or be fatal. If you get bitten, try and catch … Continue reading Survival first aid: How to treat spider bites
Germ vs Terrain Theory – Which Do We Adopt To Be Healthy?
In the Western world, we are desperately obsessed with killing things off that we feel can threaten our livelihood. Whether it is germs, terrorists, or the next door neighbour, we seek to eliminate anything that doesn’t agree with us rather than trying to maintain a healthy balance between desired and undesirable circumstances. When it comes … Continue reading Germ vs Terrain Theory – Which Do We Adopt To Be Healthy?
Yoga as complementary medicine: How yoga can support your mental and physical health
Yoga, an ancient practice with origins stemming from ancient Indian philosophy, has become an increasingly popular trend in today’s society. A survey conducted by the Yoga Journal and the Yoga Alliance revealed that the number of Americans practicing yoga increased from 20.4 million to 36 million between 2012 and 2016. Many people use yoga as a relaxing … Continue reading Yoga as complementary medicine: How yoga can support your mental and physical health
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