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Skin cells possess an olfactory receptor for sandalwood scent, as researchers at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum have discovered. Their data indicate that the cell proliferation increases and wound healing improves if those receptors are activated. This mechanism constitutes a possible starting point for new drugs and…
by Dr. David Juan When I think sickness, I usually don’t think of summer. Like me, most people classify colds, the sniffles, and viral infections as wintertime maladies that rarely appear in the summertime. Generally speaking, we tend be believe that warmth is akin to…
by Arjun Walia We live in a world where disease is constantly on the rise. This should come as no surprise as the environment we choose to surround ourselves with is extremely toxic i.e. our food, air, water etc. One great example is bleach, it’s…
By Heather Callaghan Who would have thought that hydration could be as personal as food preferences? At least if you venture online about the subject. Frankly, it’s been input overload for me. For instance, a lot of people are yelling about over-hydration and possible death….
Chinese herb thunder god vine A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer—the fourth most common cause of cancer death in the U.S.—can be devastating. Due in part to aggressive cell replication and tumor growth, pancreatic cancer progresses quickly and has a low five-year survival rate (less than…
by Dr. Victor Marchione What would you say if I told you that there’s a food out there that can fight the flu without any of the harmful side effects linked to anti-influenza drugs such as “Tamiflu” (oseltamivir) or “Relenza” (zanamivir)? I use this food…
By Karen Foster By cleansing the liver, we’re talking about inducing the liver to purge all of the fats, old cholesterol deposits, gallstones, poisons, drug residues, and toxic waste stored therein. Probably nothing else you do (including even the colon detox) will make a greater…
Insights into mechanisms behind cocoa’s benefit may lead to new treatments or dietary regimens. A specific preparation of cocoa-extract called Lavado may reduce damage to nerve pathways seen in Alzheimer’s disease patients’ brains long before they develop symptoms, according to a study conducted at the…
by Dr. David Juan The other day, while I was sipping a coffee and reading up on the news, one headline story struck me: the number of people with diabetes in the U.S. alone has doubled to more than 26 million people over the last…
Findings could pave way for inexpensive food-based preventative strategies. A clinical trial involving nearly 300 Chinese men and women residing in one of China’s most polluted regions found that daily consumption of a half cup of broccoli sprout beverage produced rapid, significant and sustained higher…
by Dr. Richard Foxx Why spend hundreds of dollars on anti-aging skin care products when you can grow an herb garden and get all you need to fight the effects of aging? In addition to enhancing the taste of food, many herbs also have strong…
A daily supplement of an extract found in tomatoes may improve the function of blood vessels in patients with cardiovascular disease, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. The incidence of cardiovascular disease varies worldwide, but is notably reduced in southern Europe, where…
by Joe Martino There are a number of reasons to avoid taking aspirin or ibuprofen often. You may be seeking alternatives because you experience pain but like to stay away from conventional medicines. Alternatively, you could be someone who just learned about the potential dangers…
By Heather Callaghan Research finds that fasting “flipped a regenerative switch” leading to new blood and new immune system creation – in just 72 hours Results from a recent study fall into the category of “remarkable,” as it was described. Researchers from University of Southern…
A team of University of South Carolina researchers led by Mitzi Nagarkatti, Prakash Nagarkatti and Xiaoming Yang have discovered a novel pathway through which marijuana can suppress the body’s immune functions. Their research has been published online in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Marijuana is…
by Jeff Roberts Recently, one of my good friends shared with me her story of how she cured her eczema naturally using apple cider vinegar (ACV). Since she was a young girl, her skin would break out in painful, itchy rashes which she would treat…
by Jenny Travens For many years, hemp seeds were not considered as food. Instead they are widely known as an addictive drug that makes you really high. In fact, it is banned in some countries including the U.S. However, a recent study showed that hemp…
Green tea and its extracts have been widely touted as potential treatments for cancer, as well as several other diseases. But scientists have struggled to explain how the green tea and its extracts may work to reduce the risk of cancer or to slow the…
by Dr. David Juan Garlic has many benefits, such as curing a number of ailments that affect the lungs, stomach, and throat, assisting with weight loss, and even preventing cancer. It might surprise you to learn that growing your own garlic is quite easy. Not…
Natural Blaze Our modern world is currently increasing our pace of living even as it promises more efficiency and free time through the various gadgets with which we adorn our lives. Coupled with a current near-global economic crisis, people are finding themselves more anxious than…
