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by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin This time of year is cold and flu season. It seems that this health problem affects everyone from time to time. The common cold and flu are causes by viruses which are passed from person to person by respiratory droplets from…
New research has uncovered an underutilized berry that could be the new super fruit, the buffaloberry. A new study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), found that buffaloberries contain large amounts of lycopene and a related acidic…
by Sayer Ji A remarkable new study published in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases confirms that food is not only medicine, but sometimes superior to it. Medical researchers working out of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran, sought to investigate the effects of…
By Karen Foster There’s no doubt about it, bacteria keep us alive. They’re thought to encode more than 3 million genes in the body, and this complexity of bugs may also be responsible for immune dysfunction that begins with a “failure to communicate” in the…
by Alex Pietrowski Some will blame the doctors who are swift to prescribe pharmaceuticals; others will blame patients and their desire for a quick fix; perhaps some will think the over-use of antibiotics in factory farms and dairy products is mostly to blame. Likely, it…
by Gaye Levy There is something simply enchanting about the herb rosemary. Perhaps it is the the aromatic woodsy fragrance and the simple beauty of its feathery fronds. Or perhaps it is the delicate taste that rosemary lends to soups, stews and brewed teas. For…
by Dr. David Juan Joint supplements are some of the most commonly taken complementary and alternative medicines. And by far, the most commonly used of these is the tag-team glucosamine and chondroitin. Despite the huge popularity of these supplements, evidence for their effectiveness remains mixed….
by Dr. Victor Marchione Apoptosis is a word that is used a lot in the world of cancer medicine. Apoptosis is a process that happens naturally in the body. It sounds alarming – a cell’s self-destruction – but it’s something cells need to do from time…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin The great thing about nutrition is that there are some foods which can offer some amazing health benefits. These foods are diverse as are their effects upon the human body. These natural healing foods provide the internal chemical environment which can…
By Natural Blaze Much is made of using a variety of herbs and spices for good health. There’s a huge variety of tasty items available to be added to home cooking and various home remedies. Before we get into our own healthiest spices, it’s worth…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Peanut butter and jam may have been a staple in your lunch box as a kid—and that’s a good thing! Peanut butter (the kind without added palm oil and icing sugar) is a good source of nutrients that can keep you…
By Marco Torres A man with excruciating pains following multiple traumas was monitored, daily, over one year while managing chronic pain by self-administering quantifiable amounts of natural cannabis. Tetrahydro-cannabinol, Cannabidiol, and Cannabinol were all measured in tinctures, capsules, smoke-able product plus some baked goods, prior…
by Sayer Ji A remarkable new study looking at natural alternatives to medications found that compared to a systemic steroid, a combination of honey and coffee was superior in reducing symptoms associated with a post-infectious cough (PPC). PPC is a cough that remains after a…
Bethesda, MD (Oct. 22, 2013) — Coffee consumption reduces risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer, by about 40 percent, according to an up-to-date meta-analysis published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological…
Spraying a plant hormone on broccoli — already one of the planet’s most nutritious foods — boosts its cancer-fighting potential, and researchers say they have new insights on how that works. They published their findings, which could help scientists build an even better, more healthful…
By Dave Mihalovic Pharmaceuticals prescribed for mood are among the most dangerous due to their side effects and high toxicity to brain chemicals and hormones. Medicinal plants and natural nutrients are extremely effective in promoting neurotransmitter balance while promote relaxation. Here are 13 of the…
Compound derived from cruciferous vegetables shields rodents from lethal radiation doses Georgetown University Medical Center researchers say a compound derived from cruciferous vegetable such as cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli protected rats and mice from lethal doses of radiation. Their study, published today in the Proceedings…
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…
