Here’s one more reason to start working out — a study has shown that regular exercise can benefit our brain in the long run. The study, a collaborative effort between researchers from Australia’s National Institute of Complementary Medicine at Western Sydney University and the Division of Psychology and Mental Health at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom, indicates that aerobic … Continue reading Research finds exercise increases brain size, memory function as you age
Mushrooms found to be a potent source of key antioxidants
Here’s one more reason to love mushrooms, if you haven’t already: In a recent study conducted by Penn State researchers, they found that mushrooms contain a surprising amount of antioxidants that can improve well-being and mitigate the effects of aging.Mushrooms contain high levels of ergothioneine (ERGO) and glutathione (GSH) – both of which are important antioxidants. According to Robert Beelman of the Penn … Continue reading Mushrooms found to be a potent source of key antioxidants
Add this to your diet if you’re diabetic: The English walnut prevents neuropathy
Research has found that English walnut (Juglans regia L.) leaf can prevent and treat peripheral neuropathy, one of the most common chronic complications of diabetes that affect all peripheral nerves. In the study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the therapeutic effects of the English walnut leaf extract against diabetic neuropathy in mice … Continue reading Add this to your diet if you’re diabetic: The English walnut prevents neuropathy
Milk thistle shows promise in treating liver cancer
Milk thistle has been used in herbal medicine for centuries. Historically, the prickly, purple plant has been used to promote liver health and is highly regarded for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. New studies have shown that the protective benefits of milk thistle are far greater than conventional scientists could have ever imagined. While modern … Continue reading Milk thistle shows promise in treating liver cancer
Eating more red cabbage reduces your risk of Alzheimer’s
Eating more red cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var capitata rubra) can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants revealed that red cabbage possesses antioxidant and anticholinesterase activities that can help prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease. The study was conducted by a team of researchers at Osmania University in India who evaluated different … Continue reading Eating more red cabbage reduces your risk of Alzheimer’s
A cucumber a day keeps the heart doctor away
The old folk wisdom “an apple day keeps the doctor away” just got an upgrade, thanks to the work of Italian researchers. Only now, it’s cucumbers instead of apples, and heart doctors instead of regular ones. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they showed that the cucumber (Cucumis sativus) can protect the … Continue reading A cucumber a day keeps the heart doctor away
Scientists study west tropical African plant as a potential remedy for diabetes
In traditional medicine, the jumping seed tree (Sapium ellipticum), a plant widely found in eastern and tropical Africa, is used to treat diabetes naturally. A study in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine sought to verify that claim by evaluating the anti-diabetic potential of the plant’s leaf extract. For the study, researchers from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta in Nigeria … Continue reading Scientists study west tropical African plant as a potential remedy for diabetes
Natural Treatment for Diabetes – Step by Step Guideline
Diabetes is not the hopeless disease that most doctors would have us believe it is though it is a long losing battle if you walk the trail western medicine wants you to walk. Like all the chronic diseases facing humanity today the allopathic medical establishment does not want you or your doctor to become conscious … Continue reading Natural Treatment for Diabetes – Step by Step Guideline
These herbs promote overall well-being
Herbs are used for more than boosting the flavor profile of various dishes. These versatile plants also offer health benefits, and they can help soothe various aches and pains. Herbs with health benefits Add these flavorful herbs to your kitchen and use them for treating different complaints like nausea or a cold. Astragalus/milkvetch – An adaptogenic herb, … Continue reading These herbs promote overall well-being
Herbal remedies to treat ear infections
There are natural ways to relieve symptoms of ear infections. You need not resort to antibiotics, which may or may not be effective. There is data that suggest that mild ear infections (otherwise called acute otitis externa) usually go away on their own and do not improve with antibiotics. However, you can help speed up the recovery … Continue reading Herbal remedies to treat ear infections
