Researchers from the University of Regensburg in Germany recently reviewed the findings of preclinical studies and clinical trials which focused on the efficacy of ketogenic diets in treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Results from different trials suggested that ketogenic diets could halt the progression of AD by counteracting the impaired glucose uptake and metabolism that precedes the onset of AD. Their … Continue reading Can the keto diet be used to treat Alzheimer’s?
How to repurpose household items to create powerful remedies
Preppers get a bad rap for doing their part to make sure their homes are same when SHTF — sometimes, from both sides of the fence. Those who aren’t in the know dismiss these steps as a waste of time and money to prepare for something that might not even come. However, those who are … Continue reading How to repurpose household items to create powerful remedies
Doctors go crazy after woman uses peppermint oil to remove a tick from her skin in viral Facebook video
If you go out in the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise. That line from a favorite children’s nursery rhyme is certainly true when it comes to ticks. Those creepy little critters carry some seriously nasty diseases, including Lyme disease, and they’re most active between April and September. In other words, if you’re going … Continue reading Doctors go crazy after woman uses peppermint oil to remove a tick from her skin in viral Facebook video
7 Natural apple cider vinegar remedies for kidney stones
Your kidneys filter out waste from your bloodstream, but you can develop kidney stones when certain chemicals become concentrated enough in your urine to form crystals. If you’re looking for natural cures for painful kidney stones, there are some apple cider vinegar-based remedies that you can try. What are kidney stones? Kidney stones form when minerals, … Continue reading 7 Natural apple cider vinegar remedies for kidney stones
The 12 health benefits of osmanthus tea, a caffeine-free beverage
Osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans) tea is a caffeine-free beverage. Various studies determined that this fruity and floral scented tea offers many health benefits, such as promoting weight loss and detoxification. Osmanthus is a flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. This plant is sometimes used as an ingredient in skincare products. Here are the 12 health benefits of osmanthus tea. It … Continue reading The 12 health benefits of osmanthus tea, a caffeine-free beverage
Vitamin C is the safest and most effective way of eliminating the threat of sepsis
Virginia-based researchers are urging people to increase their intakes of vitamin C to much higher levels than recommended by most health authorities. They say that vitamin C is the best way to deal with the deadly threat posed by sepsis. Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant that bolsters the immune system and the general well-being of a person. … Continue reading Vitamin C is the safest and most effective way of eliminating the threat of sepsis
Fight obesity with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Obesity has become a global epidemic. It is not only a health problem on its own, but it is also linked to many serious conditions. Fortunately, there is an effective and natural solution to fighting obesity: Acupuncture. A review written by researchers from China confirmed that this traditional Chinese medicine – both alone and in combination … Continue reading Fight obesity with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Natural soy isoflavone daidzein can boost bone formation, research says
A recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research evaluated daidzein, a natural isoflavone derived from soy, for its ability to promote bone growth. In particular, the scientists from the Logistics University of Chinese People’s Armed Police Force built on previous research on daidzein’s protective effects against osteoporosis. In particular, it was compared with estradiol, a synthetic hormone taken by women to reduce … Continue reading Natural soy isoflavone daidzein can boost bone formation, research says
The 5 health benefits of homemade bone broth
If you’re thinking bone broth is just like all the other broths you know, you may be right, ingredients-wise. But when it comes to health benefits, bone broth trumps them all. Broths made from beef bones, chicken bones, and even fish bones are rich in nutrients, which make them perfect additions to a healthy diet. They can … Continue reading The 5 health benefits of homemade bone broth
NAC is a powerful antioxidant that can stop cancer cell growth in its tracks
Antioxidants offer an alternative way of preventing the growth and spread of cancer. In particular, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) presents a powerful solution to combat the disease. In 2018, more than 1.7 million new cases of cancer were reported in the U.S. That number is expected to go up in the coming year despite billions of dollars and thousands of … Continue reading NAC is a powerful antioxidant that can stop cancer cell growth in its tracks
