By Catherine J. Frompovich One of the most intrepid independent lay EMF/RF and AMI Smart Meter investigators Warren Woodward of Sedona, Arizona, has taken upon himself to put AMI Smart Meters to the heart test. First, some backup information. Warren has been working “pro se”…
By Mae Chan Consuming Portobello or Shiitake powder may protect your arteries from the detrimental effects of a high fat diet, according to findings presented at Experimental Biology 2017. Mushrooms are known for their immune system boosting properties as well as treatments for anxiety and…
By Lily Dane The findings of two new studies add to the growing body of evidence that links soda to serious health problems. Excess sugar – especially the fructose in sugary drinks – might damage your brain, the new research suggests. If you think drinking diet…
Natural Blaze Eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas — and even coffee — could be key to lowering blood pressure, according to Alicia McDonough, PhD, professor of cell and neurobiology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of…
By Karen Foster The Tsimane people — a forager-horticulturalist population of the Bolivian Amazon — have the lowest reported levels of vascular aging for any population in the world, with coronary atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) being five times less common than in the U.S….
By Stephen Daniells Omega-3s from seafood, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and whole grains are among the 10 dietary factors associated with an estimated 45% of all cardiometabolic deaths in the US, says a new study. Data published in the March 7 issue of JAMA indicated that…
By Daily Superfood Love There’s a lot of misinformation out in the world that’s been masquerading as “healthy” when it’s anything but for your hard-working heart! Heart disease is the #1 killer in the world for both men and women – claiming 1-in-3 lives annually. …
By Margie King Chances are you can find fresh blackberries pretty easily in your local market. But black raspberries (Rubus occidentalis) are a different story. And they are worth seeking out. All berries are good sources of antioxidants but black raspberries take top prize. According to…
By Taylor Kubota Research from Stanford University’s Hopkins Marine Station has identified a substance in oil that’s to blame for the cardiotoxicity seen in fish exposed to crude oil spills. More than a hazard for marine life exposed to oil, the contaminant this team identified is…
By Organic and Healthy We all know that our diet could be better, and that we could take better care of ourselves, but often we don’t. What we can do, though, is help our body detox – and an Epsom salt bath is a great…
By Mae Chan Pomegranates help protect your body’s cells from free radicals, which cause premature aging. In simple words, pomegranate juice pumps the level of oxygen in your blood. A comprehensive meta-analysis of data from eight randomized controlled trials supported a role for pomegranate juice…
By Dave Mihalovic The evidence against the use of chemotherapy continues to mount, especially if you’re diabetic. Heart damage caused by chemotherapy is worse in cancer patients with metabolic diseases, according to a study presented EuroEcho-Imaging 2016. The overall contribution of cytotoxic chemotherapy to 5-year…
By Organic and Healthy When you’re in the dairy aisle in the supermarket, how often do you see a butter product being marketed as ‘healthy’? Almost never. It’s always the margarine alternative that boasts of health benefits, but the reality is that butter can actually…
By Lizzie Bennett Every winter we are bombarded by information about the cold and how to protect ourselves from it and from health issues associated with it. Wrap up warm, keep one room heated to a minimum 18*C, avoid hypothermia, eat and drink warm food,…
By Brianna Acuesta The alkaline diet is based on evidence that suggests that acid-forming foods prevent the body from healing properly and the diet replaces those foods with alkaline options. Acid-forming foods leave an ash in your body as your system works to metabolize the…
By Mae Chan Combining garlic and lemon juice slashes total cholesterol levels in people with elevated blood lipids, as well as improves their blood pressure, says a new study. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are multifactorial disorders which are characterized by multiple metabolic dysfunctions. CVDs are the…
By April McCarthy Higher intake of citrus fruits like oranges and lemons can help keep you healthy as well as prevent harmful effects of obesity-related heart disease, liver disease and diabetes, a study has found. Citrus fruits protect the body through their antioxidant properties (via…
By Mae Chan Walking is associated with a greater than 50 percent reduction in cardiovascular death in people over the age of 65, says a new study. “Our study provides further evidence that older adults who are physically active have a lower risk of coronary…
By Brandon Turbeville and Heather Callaghan Can anyone really forget the alluring aroma of lavender? There is an oft-told story that highlights just one of the profound healing benefits of lavender essential oil. In 1910 French chemist and scholar René-Maurice Gattefossé burnt his hand during an…
By Mae Chan Epicatechin is a beneficial flavonol found in foods such as berries, apples, dark chocolate, ginger, and grape seeds. It appears to stand head and shoulders above the rest for its health and performance boosting properties. Data from the Zutphen Elderly Study collected…
