Source: The Relation Between Meat Consumption and Cancer by Dr. Edward Group One of the central philosophies of Global Healing Center is an adherence to a raw, organic, vegan diet. It’s also one of the most controversial. There are many reasons to adopt a vegan diet, such as religious beliefs, a desire to not harm animals, or … Continue reading The Relation Between Meat Consumption and Cancer
Great Benefits of Whey Protein for Muscle Building
Nowadays people want to spend less time working out and still be fit. If that’s your case, we’ve got great news: WHEY PROTEIN can make it possible! Scientists have solved this main need by creating a supplement, which can be added to the dairy diet. The principle is that amino acids should be accessible to … Continue reading Great Benefits of Whey Protein for Muscle Building
Research: Eggs are a great source of protein, minerals and carotenoids
The second half of the 20th century was not kind to eggs. The 1950s in particular were a time when eggs were demonized due to their high fat content, which pioneering nutritionists -- notably Ancel Keys, developer of the notorious "lipid hypothesis" -- believed would raise cholesterol and contribute toward coronary heart disease. Today, however, … Continue reading Research: Eggs are a great source of protein, minerals and carotenoids
Four huge benefits of exercising outdoors
To be sure, exercising outdoors during the winter months in many parts of the country is not easy. Snow, sleet and rain, combined with lower winter temperatures, make it difficult if not impossible to work out in a natural environment, but if you can, you should because it's much better for you in the long … Continue reading Four huge benefits of exercising outdoors
The benefits of Probiotics
The word "bacteria" certainly doesn't have a pleasant ring to it. It calls to mind pictures of uncleanliness and disease. And if something called E. coli can cause outbreaks every now and then, we may never get beyond our initial perception of bacteria being harmful. Nevertheless, despite our childhood prejudices brought about by our parents' … Continue reading The benefits of Probiotics
Health benefits of zucchini, a very versatile food
Zucchini is a very versatile food. It can be eaten raw or cooked, can be consumed virtually in its entirety and has several health benefits. Of course, be sure to choose organic zucchini. It even has some interesting tidbits that many people aren't aware of. For example, their blossoms, or flowers, which appear under its … Continue reading Health benefits of zucchini, a very versatile food
Study: Probiotics help protect gut from radiation damage
Cancer patients undergoing radiation treatments or individuals looking to protect themselves against general radiation damage can look to probiotics for help, according to a new study. Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo., have found that radiation therapy patients who take probiotics prior to getting blasted can gain intestinal radioprotective … Continue reading Study: Probiotics help protect gut from radiation damage
The Mediterranean’s best kept secret: The benefits of olive oil
Olive oil is a light, greenish-yellow oil that has been used in the Mediterranean for centuries. It is extracted from olives using a variety of processes, the most common being the cold-pressed process. Other extraction methods include using chemicals and solvents that remove the majority of oil but leave the olive itself intact. Is virgin … Continue reading The Mediterranean’s best kept secret: The benefits of olive oil
Probiotics help children with constipation, colds and belly aches
Literally meaning "for life", probiotics are supplements that contain selected strains of friendly bacteria that assist our health. Recent research shows that these live microorganisms provide a natural and simple way to ward off digestive disorders and colds in kids. A last year study conducted by Italian scientists suggests that probiotic supplements containing Lactobacillus reuteri may help … Continue reading Probiotics help children with constipation, colds and belly aches
Probiotics prevent asthma
Did you know that probiotics help prevent asthma? It's not one of those immediately obvious connections, but the more you look into it, the more you'll see why it works. Asthma is often the result of systemic inflammation caused by food allergies. Probiotics, it turns out, can help deal with food allergies, calming the inflammation and … Continue reading Probiotics prevent asthma
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