Diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes, is now considered a global pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, the global prevalence of diabetes among adults has risen from five percent to nearly nine percent in 2014. Diabetes is a chronic condition that can cause blindness, heart attacks, kidney failure, stroke and even death. Statistics show that in 2016, diabetes directly caused … Continue reading A potential cholesterol-lowering agent in olive leaves?
Survival first aid: How to treat spider bites
Spiders, for the most part, are harmless. They will rather hide or run away from a threat than engage in a fight. However, if they feel cornered, they will bite any threat, including humans. Luckily, most spider bites aren’t strong enough to break the skin or be fatal. If you get bitten, try and catch … Continue reading Survival first aid: How to treat spider bites
Yoga as complementary medicine: How yoga can support your mental and physical health
Yoga, an ancient practice with origins stemming from ancient Indian philosophy, has become an increasingly popular trend in today’s society. A survey conducted by the Yoga Journal and the Yoga Alliance revealed that the number of Americans practicing yoga increased from 20.4 million to 36 million between 2012 and 2016. Many people use yoga as a relaxing … Continue reading Yoga as complementary medicine: How yoga can support your mental and physical health
Study reveals fermented water chestnuts help with symptoms of balding, hair loss
Alopecia is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, causing bald patches and massive hair loss. The condition usually develops during childhood or a person’s teenage years, but in some cases, people develop it in their 30s. While it is not lethal, there is no known cure for alopecia. The only consolation for people with … Continue reading Study reveals fermented water chestnuts help with symptoms of balding, hair loss
A healthy gut is the first step in getting the most benefits from Chinese ginseng
A healthy digestive system is just as important for overall health as a healthy immune system. In fact, the two are connected. Several studies have shown how the body benefits from having a healthy gut microbiota — the community of microorganisms that live in the human gut. However, the exact role of this microbial community in … Continue reading A healthy gut is the first step in getting the most benefits from Chinese ginseng
Lay off the aspirin: Research says even “small doses” can cause brain hemorrhage
Taking aspirin, even in low doses, could lead to bleeding inside the skull, according to a report published in JAMA Neurology. Researchers from Taiwan and California investigated the link between low-dose aspirin and intracranial hemorrhage, a type of bleeding that occurs inside the skull. While any form of internal bleeding is considered a medical emergency, intracranial bleeding has a relatively … Continue reading Lay off the aspirin: Research says even “small doses” can cause brain hemorrhage
Understanding the diet-diabetes connection: What you need to know about preventing and managing your risk
Type 2 diabetes is a life-threatening illness, but it’s one that you can largely prevent through lifestyle choices. At the Nutrition 2019 conference held in Baltimore earlier this year, several interesting studies were presented that show just how much what we eat – and the way that we eat it – can impact our risk one way … Continue reading Understanding the diet-diabetes connection: What you need to know about preventing and managing your risk
What’s an anti-inflammatory diet? Understand its benefits and which type is right for you
These days, you can find many “anti-inflammatory diets” – some, even touted by big names. They all share the same basic idea — consume healthy foods that fight inflammation in the body while avoiding unhealthy edibles that may trigger that process. Inflammation is a process of the immune system that protects the body against disease. It is … Continue reading What’s an anti-inflammatory diet? Understand its benefits and which type is right for you
What are some of the best herbs and spices for regulating blood pressure?
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a health condition that leads to atherosclerosis or the narrowing of the arteries. Hypertension also increases a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke. While modern medicine prescribes conventional treatments for hypertension in the form of anti-hypertensive drugs, research suggests that natural remedies which could reduce blood pressure can be … Continue reading What are some of the best herbs and spices for regulating blood pressure?
Compounds in lung moss can potentially treat even drug-resistant candida infections
A grayish lung-like lichen may help treat patients with infectious fungal diseases that developed a resistance to pharmaceutical drugs. A new study found that natural molecules in lung moss (Lobaria pulmonaria) possess anti-fungal activity and can selectively target drug-resistant strains of Candida albicans. The use of too many antibacterials, anti-fungals and other pharmaceutical drugs led to the … Continue reading Compounds in lung moss can potentially treat even drug-resistant candida infections
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