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09/15/2018 / By Rita Winters

Another reason to garden? Scientists discover a microbe in dirt that fights melanoma

Tending to a garden is known to lower stress levels in city dwellers, and is also known to provide mental health wellness for people who find it difficult to cope with life. An Oregon State University study found that a soil-dwelling bacterium helps kill cancerous melanoma cells – one more reason to take up that gardening class […]

05/21/2018 / By David Williams

What happens when you don’t have the right gut microbes to digest the nutrients in your food?

Gut bacteria aid in the proper digestion of pretty much any type of food. And the right gut bacteria are necessary for all kinds of different natural processes to occur. If they are not present, then it could lead to problems. For example, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) could happen, though the underlying reasons for this are […]

04/08/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Fiber found to be an underutilized treatment for type-2 diabetes

Getting more fiber into your diet isn’t just good for digestion. According to a study, it could also reduce symptoms of diabetes and help with weight loss. The study, published in the journal Science, revealed that dietary fiber could “rebalance” the gut microbiota, encouraging the development of specific types of gut bacteria that improve blood glucose […]

04/01/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Western dental care does not address the cause of your tooth problems; periodontists and dentists are mostly just training to treat symptoms

To many, the prolific presence of dentists and periodontists throughout Western society is an indicator that oral health has reached a pinnacle. But the exact opposite is more than likely the case, as most conventional tooth doctors are trained solely in the labor of treating symptoms, and often don’t have a clue how to help […]

01/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Health experts discuss the supplements they take and why – are they right for you?

Despite Big Pharma naysayers, the health benefits offered by supplements are backed by scientific facts. However, it can be daunting when you’re trying to decide which of the 29,000 supplements that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved is right for you. In an article published in the Daily Mail, experts narrowed down the choices to […]

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