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News & Articles By Ellaine Castillo
02/27/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Tired of counting sheep? Lemon verbena helps you sleep better
Say goodbye to sleepless nights. A study by researchers from Iran has discovered a potential natural remedy for insomnia. In their study, which was published in the journal Phytotherapy Research, they found that oral intake of lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora) improves sleep in patients with insomnia. Lemon verbena is a plant native to South America. However, it […]
02/27/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Expectant moms may prevent neural tube defects in their babies by supplementing with inositol plus folic acid
Mothers only want what’s best for their children. Many of them start taking supplements during their pregnancy — even prior to it — to ensure that their child is born as healthy as possible. Folic acid supplements are essential for preventing neural tube defects like spina bifida and anencephaly. This severe congenital malformation affects up to […]
02/27/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
For expectant moms: Avoid gestational diabetes by consuming this particular probiotic
Pregnancy can be a tough time for expectant mothers. They have to take extra care of their health, otherwise, there could be serious consequences for their baby. Fortunately, scientists from New Zealand were able to find a way to prevent gestational diabetes, one of the most common health problems in pregnant women. Their study, which […]
02/27/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Moms, add more leucine and omega-3s to your diet to boost antioxidant levels in your children’s liver
Expectant mothers need a wide range of nutrients for them and their child to stay healthy. Fortunately, there are many supplements that can help them achieve proper nutrition. In a study by researchers from the University of Campinas in Sao Paulo, Brazil, they found that supplementing a maternal diet with leucine and omega-3 is beneficial for the offspring. These […]
02/26/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Bahera found to be effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers from the University of Peradeniya, the National Institute of Fundamental Studies, and the Veterinary Research Institute in Sri Lanka found that bahera (Terminalia bellirica) has potent antibacterial activity. In their study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they found that it was effective even against multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. The increased use and misuse of […]
02/25/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Prevent bone loss with vitamin C
It’s a well-known fact that many older adults suffer from bone loss or osteoporosis. But what many people don’t realize is that it can happen to them, despite their age. In fact, the National Osteoporosis Foundation reports that over 54 million Americans suffer from, or are at risk of, osteoporosis. This can be caused either by excessive bone […]
02/25/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Maternal diet supplemented with leucine and fish oil linked to improved antioxidant responses in the liver of offspring
Researchers from the University of Campinas in Brazil found that a maternal diet supplemented with leucine and fish oil has benefits for the offspring. The study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, showed that these supplements boosted antioxidant responses of the liver and improved cachexia in tumor-bearing rat offspring. Cachexia is accountable for approximately 20 percent […]
02/25/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Lemon verbena helps people with insomnia
A team of researchers from Iran has found a potential treatment for insomnia patients in lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora). This finding, which was published in the journal Phytotherapy Research, was based on the results of a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Different societies use lemon verbena as a traditional sedative and treatment for insomnia. The researchers […]
02/25/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Drinking beverages with green tea catechins can reduce abdominal fat, improve metabolic syndrome
A Japanese study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, showed that catechin-rich beverages have potential use in the prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This finding was based on the ability of catechins to reduce abdominal weight and improve metabolic syndrome in obese and overweight individuals. Metabolic syndrome contributes to the development of diabetes, […]
02/24/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Here’s why diabetics should eat more chili peppers, according to scientists
Chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) are used across the globe as an ingredient for spicy foods. Their hot pungent taste is attributed to a compound called capsaicin. However, there’s so much more to this compound than the kick that it gives to food. Researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Shadan College of Pharmacy, and Geethanjali College of Pharmacy in India have found […]
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