People struggling with obesity and its complications could benefit from fasting. A study presented at the recently concluded Digestive Disease Week, an exhibit sponsored by the American Gastroenterological Association and other groups, revealed that a month of fasting can increase levels of proteins that protect against the adverse effects of diets high in added sugar and unhealthy fats. It can even … Continue reading Study: Fasting lowers the likelihood of insulin resistance caused by obesity
Prevent cancerous tumors naturally with time-restricted eating
Cutting back on calories may help prevent breast cancer. To achieve the best anti-cancer effect, researchers recommend a time-restricted diet in which women only eat at certain times of the day. Studies like the one from the University of Miami link obesity to some types of cancer. In particular, obese post-menopausal women are vulnerable to breast cancer. To reduce the risk of … Continue reading Prevent cancerous tumors naturally with time-restricted eating
What you eat plays a large role in protecting your heart, protect yourself with Natural News’ latest book release
Heart disease is caused by problems related to the arteries. The narrowing or blockage of these blood vessels, which deliver blood to and from the heart, can cause significant damage and result in heart attack, chest pain, or stroke. Because the cholesterol that builds up along the walls of the arteries comes mostly from food, an … Continue reading What you eat plays a large role in protecting your heart, protect yourself with Natural News’ latest book release
Ashwagandha: Discover the health benefits of this popular ancient adaptogen
Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, a class of medicinal herbs prescribed to alleviate stress and fatigue. Also called Indian ginseng, it has recently gained immense popularity as a health supplement that helps people deal with chronic stress. Adaptogens restore and promote balance. These nonspecific herbal remedies respond to the body’s needs. If the user feels nervous, adaptogens will exert a … Continue reading Ashwagandha: Discover the health benefits of this popular ancient adaptogen
Obesity, diabetes, and liver health: Scientists explain the relationship that leads to insulin resistance
In 2016, over 650 million people were diagnosed with obesity. Described as an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation, obesity is known to be detrimental to health, causing cardiovascular diseases and Type-2 diabetes. Many studies have associated obesity with Type-2 diabetes, but why they did was never completely understood. This lack of information led to a study conducted … Continue reading Obesity, diabetes, and liver health: Scientists explain the relationship that leads to insulin resistance
Leukemia cells “steal” glucose from normal cells to feed their own growth
One of the things that makes cancer such a life-threatening disease is its ability to rapidly spread to other areas of the body. It does so by getting energy from glucose, which it does in extreme amounts. A study from the University of Colorado Cancer Center looked at how the disease gets its energy and found that … Continue reading Leukemia cells “steal” glucose from normal cells to feed their own growth
Curcumin significantly reduces inflammation in the body
Research has shown that supplementation with curcumin can reduce the negative effects of a high-fat diet. The study, which was published in theJournal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, looked at the beneficial effects of curcumin on inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance in high-fat fed rats. Researchers at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in India … Continue reading Curcumin significantly reduces inflammation in the body
Maqui berries and cloves can control excessive blood sugar spikes
It’s normal for blood sugar (glucose) levels to increase after a hearty meal. This triggers the release of insulin, a type of hormone that helps your body convert glucose into energy. However, excessive and repeated increase of glucose, called blood sugar spikes, can be potentially life-threatening. Now studies support the ability of extracts from two natural ingredients – maqui … Continue reading Maqui berries and cloves can control excessive blood sugar spikes
Eyes, heart, butt: All are in danger from your desk job – here’s what you can do about it
Even though most desk jobs are low-impact, they are often linked to very serious health concerns. Various experts say that individuals who work in offices need to pay attention to their health because people who spend at least six hours a day sitting down double their risk of a heart attack. Even the computers that we use can … Continue reading Eyes, heart, butt: All are in danger from your desk job – here’s what you can do about it
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