Psoralea corylifolia or babchi is a medicinal herb that is popular among traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda practitioners. It is used to treat various skin diseases, including rashes, psoriasis, leprosy, and leucoderma – a condition that causes the appearance of white patches due to loss of melanin. However, several studies have reported that P. corylifolia has other clinical applications, and these can … Continue reading Used for thousands of years in TCM, Psoralea corylifolia treats a variety of diseases from heart disease to cancer
Sulforaphane, a compound in cruciferous vegetables, found to kill colon cancer cells
An increasing number of studies have recently emerged promoting the benefits of eating cruciferous vegetables. These vegetables are not only rich in dietary fiber that supports digestive health, but they are also good sources of phytonutrients that can reduce the risk of cancer. For instance, isothiocyanates, which are formed through the breakdown of glucosinolates found in … Continue reading Sulforaphane, a compound in cruciferous vegetables, found to kill colon cancer cells
Put some protein in your smoothie with these 5 vegetables
Proteins are often associated with meat, cheese, and other dairy products – but did you know that vegetables offer them as well? If you’re looking to get your daily dose of protein without adding meat to your diet, a good way to do it is to combine vegetables into your smoothies. What are proteins? A protein is a chain of amino acids – like … Continue reading Put some protein in your smoothie with these 5 vegetables
Naturally boost your body’s immunity with quercetin
The holidays aren’t the only thing that’s around the corner. It’s also the start of the flu season in certain places, including the U.S. For most Americans, this means getting their lives thrown off by the flu and its debilitating symptoms. If that isn’t bad enough, the government is hell-bent on treating people with reportedly ineffective vaccines. … Continue reading Naturally boost your body’s immunity with quercetin
13 Natural diuretic drinks that are great for detoxing
Excess water in the body is called water retention, which can leave you feeling puffy and cause swollen ankles, feet, legs, and hands. Water retention may occur due to serious health conditions like kidney disease and heart failure. There are also people who experience it because of hormonal changes. To ease water retention, people take diuretics. Here are 13 … Continue reading 13 Natural diuretic drinks that are great for detoxing
Eat these 6 magnesium-rich foods to boost your overall health
Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a role in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in your body. Consuming foods rich in magnesium, like avocados and nuts, is the best way to prevent mineral deficiency and maintain your overall health. Why is magnesium part of a healthy diet? According to functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole, magnesium is the … Continue reading Eat these 6 magnesium-rich foods to boost your overall health
Quercetin dramatically lowers your risk of viral infections
For some, the flu causes more than the classic symptoms of sneezing, coughing, fever and aching joints – on occasion, it can turn deadly. For example, during the H1N1 pandemic of 2009-2010, the CDC reported that the virus hospitalized over a quarter of a million people and claimed over 12,000 lives in the United States … Continue reading Quercetin dramatically lowers your risk of viral infections
Pumpkin seeds found to lower blood sugar levels
The phrase “big things come in small packages” could very well be talking about pumpkin seeds. The flat, oval-shaped seeds are equal parts healthy and delicious, making them a great addition to soups, salads, and desserts. Researchers from the University of Nottingham in the U.K. revealed that these seeds can even help manage blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. The … Continue reading Pumpkin seeds found to lower blood sugar levels
9 Health benefits of drinking aloe vera juice
Aloe vera juice comes from the aloe vera plant, a succulent from the genus Aloe. The leaves of this plant contain a gooey, thick gel that is made into aloe vera juice, which can offer a bevvy of health benefits. Provides various nutrients – Aloe vera juice contains essential nutrients, such as vitamins B, C, E, and folic … Continue reading 9 Health benefits of drinking aloe vera juice
Cordyceps: A strange fungi packed with a lot of health benefits
When it comes to fungi, people often imagine a mushroom. Indeed, the common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is a fungus known the world over. But it’s worth noting that other types of fungi exist, with some being a little more bizarre than the average crimini or portobello scattered on pizzas and in salads. Take the Cordyceps genus, for example. … Continue reading Cordyceps: A strange fungi packed with a lot of health benefits
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