A new study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that polysaccharide extract from reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) contains hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic properties that work against obesity. In this study, a team of researchers at Hunan Agricultural University in China looked at the effect of reishi mushroom polysaccharides on obesity. The Chinese research team examined the … Continue reading Polysaccharide extract from reishi mushrooms found to have hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic properties
From reduced glaucoma risk to better skin, here are 8 reasons to eat collard greens
If you’re planning to add more greens in your diet, try collard greens, also known as collards. These loose-leafed vegetables are commonly grown in the southern parts of the world, including Portugal, Brazil, and the southern U.S. These greens are a great addition to your diet because they offer these health benefits: Collard greens are rich … Continue reading From reduced glaucoma risk to better skin, here are 8 reasons to eat collard greens
Aged garlic is incredibly good for your heart
The greatest bane of health and life in the United States can be prevented by consuming a common kitchen herb. Heart disease can be avoided by eating aged garlic, which contains natural compounds that support the healthy functions of the cardiovascular system. Aged garlic exerts a number of beneficial effects that benefit the heart directly and … Continue reading Aged garlic is incredibly good for your heart
Why sprouts are the ultimate prepper food for cost-effective nutrition
Like fitness and survival skills, steady food supply is a crucial part of a prepper’s life. When setting up your stockpile, you can stockpile canned food and dry goods, but nothing beats fresh, nutrient-rich superfoods like sprouts. Sprouts are full of vitamins and minerals. Whether you live in a small apartment or you want to add … Continue reading Why sprouts are the ultimate prepper food for cost-effective nutrition
Happier and healthier: Curcumin-rich turmeric can help ease depression and anxiety, researchers find
Arthritis, diabetes, cancer, inflammation… the list of conditions that curcumin can help with is pretty impressive, with many common physical ailments benefiting to some degree from the compound found in turmeric. However, curcumin really puts the “super” in “superfood” by not just enhancing physical health but mental health as well – and we can now … Continue reading Happier and healthier: Curcumin-rich turmeric can help ease depression and anxiety, researchers find
Omega-3 supplementation can improve psychophysiological symptoms of PTSD
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders revealed that post-trauma supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids may be effective for secondary prevention of psychophysiological symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Psychophysiological symptoms, such as a pounding heart, are known to be common complications of PTSD. For the study, researchers from Japan recruited 83 accident survivors to … Continue reading Omega-3 supplementation can improve psychophysiological symptoms of PTSD
Learn how to identify magnesium deficiency, and what foods fix it
Magnesium — often called the master mineral — is involved in more than 300 metabolic processes in our bodies, including protein synthesis, calcium regulation, vitamin D absorption, blood glucose control, muscle and nerve function, and blood pressure regulation. Dr. Norman Shealy, a pioneer in pain medicine, even said that “every known illness is associated with a … Continue reading Learn how to identify magnesium deficiency, and what foods fix it
Effective herbal remedies to fight the flu when SHTF
Getting the flu when you are in the comfort of your own home can be bad enough, but what if you came down with the illness in the middle of a SHTF situation? How can you treat a flu infection while living off the grid? Here are a few effective herbal remedies for treating the flu … Continue reading Effective herbal remedies to fight the flu when SHTF
Warning signs and symptoms of magnesium deficiency
Magnesium is an essential element needed by everyone. It is involved in at least 300 chemical reactions in the body because it works as an electrolyte, which is a mineral that carries an electric charge when dissolved in body fluids such as blood. Magnesium is vital for the formation of teeth and bone. It is also used by nerves to … Continue reading Warning signs and symptoms of magnesium deficiency
You know about the health benefits of olive oil, but how about avocado oil?
Avocados are a popular superfood because they’re full of “good” dietary fats. But did you know that this nutritious fruit is also used to make avocado oil? What is avocado oil? The avocado (Persea americana) is rich in essential minerals and vitamins. The fruit, also called the “alligator pear,” offers various health benefits, and the same goes for avocado oil. … Continue reading You know about the health benefits of olive oil, but how about avocado oil?
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