Coffee and green tea are popular beverages, especially among those who need a pick-me-up to start their day. However, according to an expert, drinking green tea is ideal if you want to sleep better at night. Caffeine is a stimulant and consuming too many caffeinated drinks can affect your sleep quality. But if you’re a hardcore coffee … Continue reading Coffee versus matcha: Which gives you better sleep? (Yes, sleep)
Magnesium and osteoporosis: 10 Reasons why magnesium could prevent osteoporosis
Magnesium is an essential mineral that promotes overall well-being. Meeting your daily requirement of magnesium — by eating magnesium-rich foods or taking supplements — also helps keep your bones healthy and prevents the onset of osteoporosis. Research conducted in the U.S. and Europe has found that magnesium helps prevent osteoporosis in both men and women. The (US) … Continue reading Magnesium and osteoporosis: 10 Reasons why magnesium could prevent osteoporosis
Study: Vitamin A intake may help lower skin cancer risk
The vitamin A family consists of a group of fat-soluble nutrients commonly referred to as retinoic acids. These include retinoids such as retinol, a common ingredient in skincare products, retinal, a molecule necessary for vision and retinyl esters, the storage form of retinol. Well-known for their ability to improve vision, these compounds are also involved in immune function, reproduction … Continue reading Study: Vitamin A intake may help lower skin cancer risk
Study: Coconut oil contains molecules found to be effective against coronavirus
New research out of the Philippines has uncovered yet another potentially viable candidate for treating and preventing the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) without the need for pharmaceuticals or vaccines, and it is lovingly known to many of our readers as coconut oil. Dr. Fabian M. Dayrit, PhD, from Ateneo de Manila University, along with the help of Dr. Mary T. … Continue reading Study: Coconut oil contains molecules found to be effective against coronavirus
14 Superfoods that boost overall health
A balanced diet is the key to proper nutrition. When you regularly consume a variety of healthy foods, you avoid nutrient deficiencies that make the body susceptible to infection and disease. Good nutrition also helps increase life expectancy and prevent the onset of degenerative conditions later in life. Here are 14 nutritious superfoods that you can … Continue reading 14 Superfoods that boost overall health
CBD vs. coronavirus? Potential natural remedies that promote immunity
COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe, and scientists have yet to develop a cure. One of the best ways to protect yourself against it and many other diseases is to maintain a healthy immune system. Now experts are looking into cannabidiol (CBD) as a potential remedy that can promote immunity. Immune boosters against coronavirus Scientists are actively … Continue reading CBD vs. coronavirus? Potential natural remedies that promote immunity
Green tea, turmeric and more: 12 Supplements and herbs that can naturally relieve pain caused by arthritis
Arthritis refers to a group of degenerative conditions that target the joints and the tissues that surround the joints. Common types of arthritis include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Although each type is influenced by unique factors, arthritis is generally characterized by pain, stiffness and inflammation in the hands, hips and knees. Medicinal herbs, vitamins and supplements for … Continue reading Green tea, turmeric and more: 12 Supplements and herbs that can naturally relieve pain caused by arthritis
Self-administered acupressure helps relieve migraine symptoms, improves sleep quality: Study
Acupressure is a self-massage technique used by Ancient Chinese healers to treat certain illnesses and pain. This healing art, often referred to as acupuncture without needles, involves the application of manual pressure using the fingertips to stimulate specific points called acupoints along the body. This action is believed to activate the body’s self-healing mechanism. According to Traditional Chinese … Continue reading Self-administered acupressure helps relieve migraine symptoms, improves sleep quality: Study
Research points to quercetin, zinc as natural coronavirus cures
As the world continues to reel from the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a plant-derived compound — quercetin — has captured the interest of two researchers looking for a potential cure for the deadly disease. Michel Chrétien, a researcher at the Clinical Research Institute of Montreal, and Majambu Mbikay of the University of Ottawa, are now looking … Continue reading Research points to quercetin, zinc as natural coronavirus cures
Experts: A balanced, optimal immune system is key to avoiding coronavirus
With COVID-19 still ravaging the entire world, medical experts have emphasized the importance of not just social distancing and proper hygiene, but also of a healthy, balanced immune system. The latter is especially important, according to Rafael Máñez, head of the intensive care unit at Bellvitge University Hospital, near Barcelona, Spain, because of COVID-19’s “severe” phase, which happens … Continue reading Experts: A balanced, optimal immune system is key to avoiding coronavirus
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