There are many different types of parasites that can reside in your body, especially along the digestive tract. But did you know that what you eat can help prevent parasitic infections from happening? More than that, the right foods can kill parasites and help your body replenish its stores of essential nutrients. There is a … Continue reading Treating parasites naturally: 10 foods that kill parasites and restore essential nutrients
Casticin Found Naturally in Fruits May Epigenetically Fight Off Stomach Cancer
Casticin, a type of flavonoid, could adjust chemical tags on DNA to stave off gastric cancer, a recent study suggests. Found in wormwood and various fruits, including chasteberry and oil from the chaste tree, casticin is able to epigenetically impact the expression of a gene that inhibits stomach cancer. Although additional research and clinical studies are needed, … Continue reading Casticin Found Naturally in Fruits May Epigenetically Fight Off Stomach Cancer
Vitamins A and C Could Erase Epigenetic Marks on DNA
Vitamins may not only benefit your health, but also remove epigenetic memory or marks on your DNA. A new study conducted by an international group of researchers found that vitamins A and C work in different ways to erase methyl tags present on genes. These findings could help to progress new developments in regenerative medicine … Continue reading Vitamins A and C Could Erase Epigenetic Marks on DNA
Could the Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy Epigenetically Reduce a Child’s Disease Risk?
The Mediterranean diet has been associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Taking this a step further, research is now pointing to the epigenetic benefits abiding by a Mediterranean diet could have while pregnant. The main components of this healthy eating pattern might epigenetically protect the fetus from developing diseases … Continue reading Could the Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy Epigenetically Reduce a Child’s Disease Risk?
Sugar and Cancer Growth Research
Strategy for Selective Starvation of Cancer Cells According to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, sugar poses a health risk—contributing to around 35 million deaths globally each year. So high is its toxicity that it should now be considered a potentially toxic substance like alcohol and tobacco. Its link with the onset of diabetes is such … Continue reading Sugar and Cancer Growth Research
Leading Medical Journal Wants GMO Labeling
Source: Leading Medical Journal Wants GMO Labeling by Dr. Edward Group The topic of GMO labeling is hot right now and both sides are passionate. Should foods in the United States require GMO labeling, following suit of many other countries throughout the world? If there's nothing to hide, then why not label foods? The argument is … Continue reading Leading Medical Journal Wants GMO Labeling
What Is Cyanocobalamin? The B-12 Form You Should Avoid
Source: What Is Cyanocobalamin? The B-12 Form You Should Avoid by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin B-12 is an essential vitamin that’s necessary for good health. Your body cannot naturally produce it. However, vitamin B-12 is commonly available in various foods and supplements. If you’ve been searching for a B-12 supplement, you might have seen many scientific-sounding ingredients … Continue reading What Is Cyanocobalamin? The B-12 Form You Should Avoid
Burdock Root Benefits: How Can You Use This Powerful Plant?
Source: Burdock Root Benefits: How Can You Use This Powerful Plant? by Dr. Edward Group Today, more and more people are discovering the health benefits of burdock root, particularly for skin, digestion, and detoxification. What's more, you can enjoy this little-known gem as a tasty root vegetable!Burdock has some interesting Trivial Pursuit or Jeopardy facts surrounding … Continue reading Burdock Root Benefits: How Can You Use This Powerful Plant?
What Exactly Are Lectins? The Best & Worst Lectin Sources
Source: What Exactly Are Lectins? The Best & Worst Lectin Sources by Dr. Jonathan Group You may have heard of gluten — and the dietary problems it causes — but have you heard of lectin? Known as an "antinutrient," lectin is a type of plant-based protein commonly found in seeds, grains, legumes, and tubers, like potatoes. As an antinutrient, … Continue reading What Exactly Are Lectins? The Best & Worst Lectin Sources
Cucumber vs. zucchini – they’re both deceptively similar, but offer unique health benefits
Cucumbers are usually consumed cold or served in salads while zucchinis are often cooked or used for baking. Despite their differences, both plants share some similarities, especially when it comes to their nutritional profiles. Did you know that zucchini is classified as a vegetable while cucumber is classified as both a fruit and a vegetable? Nutritional … Continue reading Cucumber vs. zucchini – they’re both deceptively similar, but offer unique health benefits
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