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09/18/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Is the artichoke an effective natural remedy for diabetes?

Far from just being a popular edible plant, the artichoke has also been utilized as a medicinal plant throughout the centuries by numerous cultures. A study published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences investigated the plant’s effects on diabetes, as well as evaluate the nutritional profiles of the head and leaves. First, […]

08/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Airplane-induced blood clots are more common than you think: Know the signs and how you can prevent them

While air travel has made many an advancement in the past decades, it’s still not completely safe. One major risk long-distance flyers take when airborne is blood clots, specifically, a type of blood clot known as deep vein thrombosis or DVT. These blood clots form in veins deep within the body, usually in the legs. […]

07/30/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Annurca apple demonstrates positive effects on aging and the prevention of degenerative disease

A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked at the impact of apples on aging. In particular, researchers from the Sapienza University of Rome and the University of Naples Federico II investigated the effects of Annurca apple extracts using a simple eukaryotic model. Researchers selected the Mela Annurca Campana cultivar because of its higher concentration […]

07/02/2018 / By Carol Anderson

10 Reasons why unfiltered apple cider vinegar is good for your health

If you are always on the lookout for the next big thing in health and wellness, you probably have heard of the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) contains a wealth of raw enzymes and beneficial bacteria and the fermentation process accounts for the many health benefits like lowering cholesterol levels, maintaining […]

06/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Latest research shows astaxanthin to be a powerful anti-aging agent

Astaxanthin was found to be a potent anti-aging agent, according to a mouse study published in the Endocrine Journal. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from Zhejiang University of Technology in China and Asahikawa Medicine University in Japan who looked at the preventive effects of astaxanthin on aging with the use of an […]

05/30/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Elderberries are a great natural remedy for the flu

While getting the flu today doesn’t seem that threatening, especially if you can just head to the store for some medicine, if SHTF it can be more difficult to get drugs or immediate medical treatment. However, preppers won’t have that problem because there are various herbal plants that have medicinal properties, such as the versatile elderberry. […]

05/24/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Mushrooms contain 4 important nutrients that keep you young and disease-free

It turns out mushrooms are not only perfect as pizza toppings or garnish for gourmet food. Scientists found out that mushrooms contribute more positive effects to the body than what most have previously known. Dr. Robert Beelman, food scientist and Professor Emeritus of Food Science at Penn State University, said mushrooms contain four key nutrients – selenium, […]

05/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Add 7 disability-free years to your life by simply practicing healthy lifestyle habits

It looks like its time to get up from the couch, turn off the TV, and put on your running shoes. Aside from making you fit and strong, a study has confirmed that living a healthy lifestyle can also help add seven disability-free years to your life. The results of the research, which was published […]

04/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Black raspberries can reduce your risk of developing oral cancer

A study on black raspberries and mouth tumors on experimental animals revealed that these berries can inhibit oral cancer, reported an article in the American Institute for Cancer Research website. The researchers also discovered cancer-related genes that could help explain its actions. Dr. Steve Oghumu, Ph.D., the lead author of the study and a scientist at the […]

05/25/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

South Carolina teenager dies after consuming three caffeinated drinks in two hours

At just 16-years old, Davis Allen Cripe died of cardiac arrythmia, or irregular heart rhythm. The South Carolina teenager collapsed in a high school classroom on April 26, at 2:30 pm. He was immediately rushed to the Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital but was pronounced dead at 3:40 pm, just a little over an hour […]

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