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by Lizzie Bennett Clostridium difficile has been in the news for a few years and is one of the leading hospital acquired diseases. Unfortunately,it has escaped from hospitals and clinics and is making itself known in the community. C.diff as it is often referred to…
Resveratrol might provide extra punch to cancer cells during treatment A recent study by a University of Missouri researcher shows that resveratrol, a compound found in grape skins and red wine, can make certain tumor cells more susceptible to radiation treatment. This research, which studied…
Buffaloberry Researchers working at the University of Saskatchewan have discovered new potential in prairie fruits, in particular, buffaloberry, chokecherry and sea buckthorn, according to a new study published today in the Canadian Journal of Plant Science. Findings showed that these fruits were nutrient-rich and that…
Image By Heather Callaghan Different types of body odor come from the inside, why not battle them there instead of external masking? Commercial fragrances are endocrine-disruptors and the beauty industry uses our insecurity to reinforce the idea that we stink! What goes in must go…
By Dr. Marianna Pochelli A recent study published in BMJ found that physical activity is as effective as drug interventions for patients with existing cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions such as diabetes. In the few conditions where the life-saving benefits of exercise have been studied,…
Natural Blaze A new study published today in British Journal of Pharmacology has identified that a component of grapefruit and other citrus fruits, naringenin, successfully blocks the formation of kidney cysts. Known as polycystic kidney disease, this is an inherited disorder which leads to the…
By Sayer Ji A new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology titled, “Association of Statin Use With Cataracts: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis,” reveals that the top-grossing, cholesterol-lowering drug class known as statins is significantly increasing the risk of cataracts within exposed populations.[1] Statin-induced eye damage will…
by Arjun Walia A new study out of China has determined that people who consume raw garlic as a regular diet were 44% less likely to suffer from lung cancer. Researchers at the Jiangsu Provincial Centre for Disease Control surveyed the participants on their diet…
by Natural Blaze Around 80% of people have a common fungal pathogen living in their body without even being aware of it. Now a microbiologist from the Kansas State University has discovered a herbal medicine can be used as a breakthrough treatment. Assistant professor of…
Loma Linda University research explores the effects of avocado intake on satiety, glucose and insulin levels in healthy overweight adults. New research findings on avocado consumption, presented as two posters at the IUNS 20th International Congress of Nutrition, in Granada, Spain suggest that although calorie…
By Sayer Ji A new study published in the Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling compared the effects of a grape seed extract (GSP) to the diabetes drug metformin (MET) in rats fed a high fat, high fructose diet (HFFD) designed to provoke insulin resistance….
By Sayer Ji As we edge closer towards Breast Cancer Awareness month, one cause that most likely won’t be marketed to us is that of women taking back control of their health by consuming more cancer-fighting foods. In years past, Smith & Wesson’s pink hand…
By Anna Hunt The pineal gland, an endocrine gland located in the brain, is said to be the seat of the soul. Also referred to as the Third Eye, this small gland is believed to be involved in reaching higher levels of consciousness, acting as…
By Margie King Berries have long been known to pack big health benefits in their small size. According to Harvard researchers eating at least three servings of blueberries and strawberries every week can save women from heart attacks. Scientists from the Harvard School of Public…
Natural Blaze And fruit juice can increase chances of contracting the disease Eating more whole fruits, particularly blueberries, grapes and apples, is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, with greater fruit juice consumption having an adverse effect, a paper published today on…
By Natural Blaze For a long time researchers have believed that eating more fruit and vegetables was a beneficial factor in preventing bladder cancer. A new study recently released by the University of Hawaii confirms that there are indeed benefits for those who consume greater…
by Case Adams, Naturopath Recent research from the University of Toronto has confirmed that even short-term use of cinnamon can significantly reduce blood pressure – especially among those who are prediabetic or type-2 diabetic. The researchers conducted a systematic review study of clinical trials using…
By Chris Custer In the United States, 60 million people have acid reflux. Last year, hospitals documented 470,000 hospitalizations and nearly 2 million emergency room visits due to acid reflux alone. Medications used for acid reflux have a poor track record. In 33% of the…
By Arjun Walia Cannabis has been making a lot of noise lately. Multiple states across the United States and countries around the world have successfully legalized medical Marijuana, and the Uruguay parliament recently voted to create the world’s first legal marijuana market. This is good…
By Helen Jenkinson The benefits of coconut oil have been reported for some time. Being healthy is a goal for all of us and when we gain added benefits then we’re even happier. Coconut oil will give you so much more than one benefit. What…
