The dairy industry advertises pasteurized milk as the giver of strong bones and teeth. This can be observed by watching the numerous "Got Milk" commercials on the television. As celebrities show off their white mustaches, parents and their children are led to believe that pasteurized milk makes them strong and athletic. They are taught that … Continue reading “Got Milk” campaign a fraud – 10 better sources of calcium
Walnuts inhibit cancer development, slow its growth, and kill cancer cells
If you're nuts about walnuts, you could be doing your health a huge favor. Several research studies have revealed that the benefits of walnuts include the ability to inhibit cancer development and even initiate the death of cancer cells. The secret to the cancer-killing properties of walnuts is that they contain several rare and potent phytonutrients … Continue reading Walnuts inhibit cancer development, slow its growth, and kill cancer cells
Vitamin D deficiency substantially increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Dementia is one of today’s biggest health challenges for older adults. There are currently 44 million cases around the world, and this number is expected to triple by the year 2050. An estimated billion persons around the world now have low vitamin D levels, which has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In fact, a major … Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency substantially increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Study finds grapes can prevent blindness from age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive eye condition, leading to the deterioration of the center of the retina, called the macula. It is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. The result of a study published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine finds that eating grapes over a lifetime may slow or help prevent … Continue reading Study finds grapes can prevent blindness from age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Erectile Dysfunction Raises Red Flag for Heart Disease
A press release by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) reveals that erectile dysfunction may mean more than a troubled romance. According to two new studies of men with type-2 diabetes, erectile dysfunction is a very strong indicator of heart disease. Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) in May, the research makes clear the … Continue reading Erectile Dysfunction Raises Red Flag for Heart Disease
Baltimore group pushes FDA to issue cancer warning labels on acid reflux drugs
Acid reflux affects most people at one time or another. Rethink Health reports that 60 million adults in the U.S. experience it at least once a month, while 25 million suffer with it on a daily basis. A study published in the journal Gastroenterology back in 2009, found that acid reflux is the single most common gastrointestinal reason for visiting the … Continue reading Baltimore group pushes FDA to issue cancer warning labels on acid reflux drugs
The Health Benefits of Locally-Grown Raw Honey
Source: The Health Benefits of Locally-Grown Raw Honey by Dr. Edward Group Raw Honey is Tasty and Healthy! Honey has been used for centuries for its healing properties and sweet flavor. Honey is much sweeter than table sugar and is better for you. When possible, it’s best to buy locally grown, organic, raw honey. This will … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Locally-Grown Raw Honey
Music Shown to Facilitate the Development of Neurons in the Brain
Music, the universal language of mood, emotion and desire, connects with us through a wide variety of neural systems. Researchers have discovered evidence that music stimulates specific regions of the brain responsible for memory, language and motor control. They have located specific areas of mental activity linked to the emotional responses elicited by music. Now … Continue reading Music Shown to Facilitate the Development of Neurons in the Brain
Breast cancer breakthrough: vitamin D in combination with sun exposure is key to prevention
As we have covered for years, researchers have found a profound link between breast cancer and low levels of vitamin D. (New Study: Low Vitamin D Levels Dramatically Raise Breast Cancer Risk). Women with the lowest blood levels have the highest breast cancer risk and those dying of metastasized disease are the most vitamin D … Continue reading Breast cancer breakthrough: vitamin D in combination with sun exposure is key to prevention
Calcium deficiency causes bone fractures, kidney stones
Not enough calcium in their diet can increase the risk in women of a hormone condition that causes bone fractures and kidney stones, according to scientists. The condition, primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), can affect one in 800 people during their lifetime, but it's occurrence is most common in post-menopausal women, said researchers, who wrote about their … Continue reading Calcium deficiency causes bone fractures, kidney stones
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