Kombucha: Who Would Have Thought That Guzzling Bacteria and Yeast Would Catch On
Kombucha (pronounced kom-BOO-cha) is a living health drink made by fermenting tea and sugar with the kombucha culture. Made specifically with live bacteria and yeast, it's becoming all the rage among health seekers with claims of improving everything from digestion and immunity to lowering cholesterol and fighting cancer.
Study Shows That Chewing Gum Impairs Short-Term Memory
Chewing gum harms short-term memory contrary to previous studies that suggested gum could improve recall, according to researchers.
Grapefruits Can Treat Disease As Well As Pharmaceuticals Without The Side Effects
In the never ending saga of natural disease fighting foods beating pharmaceuticals, the grapefruit is another power packed citrus fruit to add to the the list. It actually never really gets the credit it deserves for preventing disease. But it can and without the side effects caused by pharmaceuticals. Grapefruits can prevent weight gain, treat diabetes, lower cholesterol, fight cancer, heal stomach ulcers, reduce gum disease and even keep stroke and metabolic syndrome at bay.
How To Naturally Deter Insects With Herbs Instead of Chemicals
Pesticides, herbicides and fungicides dominate agricultural practices for killing just about anything that is unwanted or interfering with the healthy growth of plants and crops. However, lower scale operations should never resort this poisoning of nature. Some of the earliest written documents on gardening discuss the relationships between herbs and companion plants. When selecting your companion plants you will need to consider more than which pests are deterred. Think about what each plant adds or takes away from the soil and what effect the proximity of strong herbs may have on the flavor of your vegetables.
Popular Diet and Regular Drinks Almost As Corrosive As Battery Acid On Your Teeth
Beverage consumption in most developed countries of the world is now a major contributor of tooth decay. Many sodas and diet soft drinks approach the pH level of battery acid in terms of corrosiveness and erosion of tooth enamel. Our susceptibility to tooth decay and cavities has much more to do with what we put in our bodies, rather than regular visits to our dentist or even how often we brush our teeth. If you want to prevent tooth decay, a 'great' idea is to stay away from acidic beverages which dissolve tooth enamel and offer no nutritional value to your body.
First-Ever Systematic Review Shows The Effectiveness of Different Types of Vitamin D
Vitamin D3 is is available through diet, supplements and exposure of the skin to sunlight, or ultraviolet B (UVB). It is the most effective form of vitamin D at increasing blood levels of the sunshine vitamin than the D2 form, says the first-ever systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the effectiveness of the vitamin D forms.
Breakthrough Model Shows Two Ways To Change Your Happiness Set Point
The sayings "variety is the spice of life" and "happiness isn't getting what you want, but wanting what you get" seem to have a psychological basis, according to a new study by an MU psychologist who identified two keys to becoming happier and staying that way.
The Best Approach To Treating Any Health Condition
Our instant-gratification society teaches us to seek out quick solutions for our health challenges. Google any health condition and you're bound to come across products and procedures that fit into this mold. Have joint pain? Take glucosamine chondroiton. Have chronic acne? Take high doses of vitamin A. Want to lose weight and have rock-hard abs? Obey the golden rule to a flat stomach, and the rule will only cost you $39.95. It's fine to use natural products to optimally support specific areas of your body. But please be mindful of the following principle of healing.
More People Prefer The Internet For Diagnoses Over Their Own Doctors
As more people become distrustful of pharmaceuticals and conventional medicine, many are going online to self-diagnose rather than waiting for a doctor's appointment. More than 78% of men and women seeking health advice from the internet can properly diagnose their condition in less than 8 minutes.
Why Men Should Be Eating Berries Daily
Eating strawberries, blueberries, blackcurrants and blackberries can significantly reduce risk of developing Parkinson's disease in men, suggest researchers.
Beta-Carotene: Why Most of Your Vitamins Should Come From Food, Not Supplements
One mantra we often hear from the natural health industry is "take your supplements." While a high quality supplement may provide you with some vitamins and minerals that you may be deficient in, it will never replace a well balanced diet and the delivery system that nature intended. A perfect example is the dark side of beta carotene intake.
Red Yeast Rice, Artichoke Leaf Extract Reduces Cholesterol Better Than Cholesterol Drugs
Sixteen weeks of supplementation with a plant extract blend containing red yeast rice, policosanols and artichoke leaf extracts reduced LDL cholesterol levels by 21%, according to data from a human trial.
Garlic Proven 100 Times More Effective Than Antibiotics, Working In A Fraction of The Time
A significant finding from Washington State University shows that garlic is 100 times more effective than two popular antibiotics at fighting disease causing bacteria commonly responsible for foodborne illness.
15 Superfoods For a Slimmer Body: Their Health Advisories and Facts on Weight Loss
Nature provides all you need to slim down and achieve that healthy body you've always wanted. Not only are these superfoods proven pound melters, but they are also key ingredients to your well being. No need for fad diets or special supplements--eating these foods will help you restore your body's ability to use energy and become your healthy weight naturally.
Constantly Tired? Here Are 10 Herbs To Increase Energy, Vitality, And Adaptability
How difficult is it for us to achieve a work-life balance? How much more difficult is it to achieve a life-energy balance? And does it not seem that there are never enough hours in the day to achieve any balance at all? You're not alone. Your days may seem that way, but in truth the balance is always there, always available and always achievable. That doesn't mean it isn't difficult, but a few ancient herbal formulas will certainly help you achieve the balance you never thought possible. Skip your daily sugar boost, coffee or red bull because in the long-term they will always let you down. Adaptogenic herbs will give you sustained energy and vitality while allowing your mind to think freely, calmly and without excessive stimulation.
Increased Vitamin D Intake Reduces Alzheimer's Risk
People with higher intakes of vitamin D may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, suggests new data from France.
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