B vitamins are CRUCIAL to heart health, brain health and eye health

Have you had a conversation with your healthcare provider about B vitamins? If not, it is time to bring them up, because these vitamins are crucial to the health of your heart, brain, and eyes. Vitamin B-complex consists of eight different nutrients, each with essential functions to the body: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine … Continue reading B vitamins are CRUCIAL to heart health, brain health and eye health

Don’t be lazy: A quick, brisk walk every day can stave off disability in later life

Regular physical exercise offers many health benefits. But even something as simple as 10 minutes of brisk walking daily can help prevent disability in older adults with arthritis pain. According to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine,brisk walking can also help lower their risk of suffering from pain or stiffness in the knee, hip, ankle or … Continue reading Don’t be lazy: A quick, brisk walk every day can stave off disability in later life

Quercetin, a flavonoid found in many foods, has anti-aging and anti-cancer properties

Many plants, including fruits and vegetables, are known for their medicinal properties. These properties come from active compounds called metabolites that plants produce either through metabolism or to aid in that process. Plant metabolites exhibit different activities; while some are able to fight inflammation or kill microbes, others can effectively halt oxidation and delay cellular aging. According to … Continue reading Quercetin, a flavonoid found in many foods, has anti-aging and anti-cancer properties

Valerian Root for Sleep & Anxiety: 5 Calming Benefits Explained

Source: Valerian Root for Sleep & Anxiety: 5 Calming Benefits Explained by Dr. Edward Group A great night’s rest does wonders for the soul. Every night, thousands of body processes get to work, restoring your body and mind to a more healthful state. But when you can’t sleep? There’s an herb for that! Valerian root has … Continue reading Valerian Root for Sleep & Anxiety: 5 Calming Benefits Explained

5:2 Diet: Learn the Best Protocol Plus Tips for Success

Source: 5:2 Diet: Learn the Best Protocol Plus Tips for Success by Dr. Edward Group A popular form of fasting, the 5:2 diet involves eating five days per week — ideally, in a healthy manner, and fasting for two. Don't stress when you hear the word fast! You may not even experience hunger. But does the … Continue reading 5:2 Diet: Learn the Best Protocol Plus Tips for Success

Reducing burnout and stress symptoms with rhodiola

Researchers from Germany and Austria have found that the flowering herb Rhodiola rosea can be used to improve symptoms of patients with burnout syndrome. In their study, which was published in the journal Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, they noted that this is the first clinical trial of its kind to explore the benefits of R. rosea in burnout patients. Earlier studies … Continue reading Reducing burnout and stress symptoms with rhodiola

How to Naturally Increase Energy for a Happier, Healthier You

Source: How to Naturally Increase Energy for a Happier, Healthier You by Dr. Edward Group How can I keep my energy levels high, especially in the afternoon? This is a question that comes up all the time because we are living in a toxic world right now. Fatigue is not what we used to see 10 … Continue reading How to Naturally Increase Energy for a Happier, Healthier You

Natural treatment for rheumatoid arthritis: Research shows yoga can relieve physical and psychological symptoms

People around the globe practice yoga to enjoy its many health benefits. According to a study in the journal Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience, the practice can also benefit those who have active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In the eight-week study, the researchers observed that intensive yoga practice significantly reduced the severity of the physical and psychological symptoms experienced by … Continue reading Natural treatment for rheumatoid arthritis: Research shows yoga can relieve physical and psychological symptoms

Physical fitness equals brain fitness for older men, according to study

Brain function tends to decline with age. The good news is that exercise is found to boost brain health, especially for aging men. A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology revealed that older men who exercise regularly saw better improvements in their cognitive function or executive function than older women. Executive function refers to a person’s ability … Continue reading Physical fitness equals brain fitness for older men, according to study

Huge finding: Japanese knotweed can inhibit growth of (and destroy) liver cancer stem cells

Japanese knotweed or Polygonum cuspidatum is a perennial plant that belongs to the buckwheat family. While it is considered to be an aggressive weed by many, it is also edible — at a certain time of the year. Japanese knotweed also contains vitamins and minerals and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. In a study published in … Continue reading Huge finding: Japanese knotweed can inhibit growth of (and destroy) liver cancer stem cells