Iodine is one of nature’s most important trace minerals for human health, but it’s also one of the most frequently overlooked. Though iodine deficiency was once rare in North America, where we typically enjoy a wealth of healthy foods, it’s now a growing problem across the planet. Today, up to one-third of the world’s population is … Continue reading Iodine is a crucial trace mineral that’s necessary for optimal health
Those fun ball pits your child likes to play in are probably a breeding ground for killer germs
The next time you go to the pediatric clinic, it may be best not to let your child into the ball pit. A recent study warned that these physical therapy playgrounds were just as dirty and filled with disease-causing microbes as their counterparts in family restaurants. Published in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), the study warned that … Continue reading Those fun ball pits your child likes to play in are probably a breeding ground for killer germs
TOXINS for VEGANS? KFC, home of monosodium glutamate in fast food, to start serving “Beyond Meat” chicken nuggets that are loaded with even more MSG
The fast food industry is going buck wild over all of the new “plant-based” meat alternatives that are hitting the market these days, with not just Burger King adopting meatless burger patties but now KFC, which is unveiling meat-free “nuggets” and “wings” at one of its Atlanta locations. None other than Beyond Meat, whose largest investor is climate … Continue reading TOXINS for VEGANS? KFC, home of monosodium glutamate in fast food, to start serving “Beyond Meat” chicken nuggets that are loaded with even more MSG
Container gardening tips for the urban prepper
Ideally, a home garden should be spacious, with enough room for different plants. But if you live in an apartment without a backyard or if your soil is rocky or sandy, you can still grow various plants through container gardening. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com) Even if you have quality soil and a spacious yard, you can still try container gardening. It … Continue reading Container gardening tips for the urban prepper
Mulberry: A tiny fruit with great anti-diabetes potential
Mulberry is a flowering, fruit-bearing plant that belongs to the genus Morus. There are about 10 or more species of mulberries cultivated in various regions around the world. The mulberry plant (or tree) is known for having several medicinal parts. These parts have been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases, most notably diabetes. … Continue reading Mulberry: A tiny fruit with great anti-diabetes potential
Benefits of Nootropics: 7 Ways These Supplements Help Your Brain
Source: Benefits of Nootropics: 7 Ways These Supplements Help Your Brain by Dr. Edward Group Are you looking for something that boosts your brain — giving you more mental energy, motivation, memory, or focus? Then you’re looking for a nootropic. Whether you’re a hard worker needing a boost of creativity, a student ready to hit the … Continue reading Benefits of Nootropics: 7 Ways These Supplements Help Your Brain
13 Ways to Improve Memory Naturally
Source: 13 Ways to Improve Memory Naturally by Dr. Edward Group Why can’t I recall her name? Where is my cell phone? I just had it! What was I supposed to buy at the grocery store? When older adults notice their memory slipping, it’s natural to feel frustrated or nervous. You may even wonder: Am I … Continue reading 13 Ways to Improve Memory Naturally
Medicinal mushroom used in traditional Taiwanese medicine protects the liver from inflammation, fibrosis, and cancer
Antrodia cinnamomea, also known as camphor fungus, is a parasitic fungus that thrives in the inner cavity of Cinnamomum kanehirae, a tree endemic to Taiwan. It is considered a medicinal mushroom and is used by Taiwanese people to treat liver disease, in particular, liver injury caused by excessive alcohol drinking. In a recent study, researchers from National Taiwan … Continue reading Medicinal mushroom used in traditional Taiwanese medicine protects the liver from inflammation, fibrosis, and cancer
Magnetic stimulation of the brain can help prevent age-related memory decline, suggest researchers
Researchers from Northwestern University in Chicago conducted a pilot study that tested the effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation for the prevention of age-related memory decline. The results, published in an online issue of Neurology on April 17, 2019, suggest that memory can be enhanced temporarily using magnetic fields. The magnetic fields purportedly stimulate nerve cells in the brain, boosting brain … Continue reading Magnetic stimulation of the brain can help prevent age-related memory decline, suggest researchers
Smoking Linked to Epigenetic Warning Signs of Cancer in Cheek Cells
New research published in JAMA Oncology shows that DNA damage that occurs as a result of smoking may be found in cheek swabs. In light of this research, smoking is thought to adjust the epigenetic profile of cheek cells and the resulting epigenetic landscape may even be used as an early warning sign of other cancers typically … Continue reading Smoking Linked to Epigenetic Warning Signs of Cancer in Cheek Cells
